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Young West Siders explore summer job opportunities
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Young people ages 14 to 24 learned how to apply for work through the One Summer Chicago program at a job fair held last week at La Follette Park.
29th Ward
Innovation center may soon be underway in the 29th Ward
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro shared progress on construction projects in the 29th Ward, including a proposed innovation center on Madison Street and Central Avenue. He also reminded residents to pay attention to where they park now that street sweeping has begun.
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Witness protection program to receive funding in new state budget
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Austin lawmaker La Shawn Ford said the new state budget includes $12 million to fund Illinois’ witness protection program. The Leaders Network has been pushing for the funding for years.
News
Project to renovate mural at Central Avenue Green line stop moving along
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As residents were briefed about a mural that is being redone at the Central Avenue viaduct there were calls for infrastructure repair. “Why are you putting a Band-Aid on a gushing wound? one resident asked.
News
Share your thoughts about mural
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West Side residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. April 7 about a mural that will be painted at 350 N. Central Ave. Alds. Chris Taliaferro (29th) and Emma Mitts (37th) will be in attendance.
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Over $150 million in utility assistance available to needy Illinois families
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Households should apply for help from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) by May 31, 2022. More than 230,000 households have been helped already. The voluntary winter utility shut-off moratorium ended March 31, so families struggling to keep their utilities on should call 1-833-711-0374 or go online.
News
‘Violence is the expression of poverty’ – Mayor Lightfoot stresses importance of investing in the West Side
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The mayor and other city officials shared their plans to address the root causes of violence at a West Side public safety town hall meeting held recently. It’s one of six town halls being held across the city in March and April.
Chicago Public Schools
Michele Clark students, parents ask CPS to hear their voices
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Austin residents joined the school community in asking to be involved in the development of a lot next to the high school, which was recently purchased by CPS. An online survey will help gather input.
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Local nonprofit helping feed Austin families
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The Thierer Family Foundation has given a $25,000 grant to Dion’s Chicago Dream, an Englewood-based grocery delivery service, to expand food deliveries in Austin.
Homepage Featured
Growing community in a formerly vacant Austin lot
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Harambee Community Garden can provide lessons about how it was able to last this long – 12 years – and where it’s headed from here. The garden in the 500 block of North Waller Avenue is surrounded by two churches, a fire station, a senior home, Austin Town Hall, the library and Frederick Douglass Academy High School.