Chicago Run hosted its first in-person race since the start of the pandemic at Columbus Park last weekend.
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West Side youth look forward to running in Austin’s annual 5K
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The Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K will be held Saturday morning, starting at the corner of Chicago and Mayfield avenues. Among those participating in the sixth annual event will be a group of high school students, adult mentors and Cook County Sheriff’s office officers.
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Austin lawmaker shares prostate cancer story
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford shared his story of overcoming cancer, and 30 men were screened for prostate cancer at West Suburban Medical Center last weekend. Free screening is available through the end of September at The Loretto Hospital.
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Free prostate screening being offered to West Side residents Saturday
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Free prostate cancer screening tests will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 at West Suburban Medical Center. The simple finger prick test will be available to men ages 40 and up.
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Out and about in Austin: A day of food, fun and music
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Outdoor dining spaces, live music and art come to Chicago Avenue and Madison Street on Friday, Sept. 10 from 12-2 p.m. and 5-8:30 p.m. as part of Austin’s first al fresco event.
Business
Major improvements planned for Chicago Avenue
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City officials recently briefed West Side residents on the $21 million Austin corridor improvement project. The goal of the project, which covers Chicago Avenue from Austin Boulevard to Cicero Avenue, is to provide a safe, walkable and attractive street that will foster community and economic growth.
News
15th District’s new top cop promises to be ‘in the community a lot’
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The 15th Police District has a new acting commander: Andre Parham. The 24-year department veteran replaces Patrina Wines, who’s been promoted to deputy chief of Area 4.
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Blues festival comes to Austin
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Celebrate the blues this weekend in the heart of Austin’s Soul City Corridor. The free performances will be held from 12 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 at Chicago and Mayfield. Stop by Friday and Saturday for other activities, including art and spoken word.
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Happy Labor Day
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We wish all West Side workers a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend. Thank you for reading AustinTalks.
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Get down at blues performance
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The seventh annual blues fest will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson. The event is being sponsored by the Illinois Alliance, Ald. Chris Taliaferro and the Issac S. Carothers Youth and Senior Foundation.
Austin
Teen Elijah Sims remembered five years after his death
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About 50 people remembered the teen on the eve of what would have been his 22nd birthday. This year, the teen’s mother, Sharita Galloway, honored his memory by dedicating a towering tree next to the swimming pool at Rehm Pool in Oak Park.