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Community fair Thursday at La Follette Park
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Austin residents are invited to the event, which starts at 10 a.m. April 1. There will be raffle prizes, food distribution, COVID-19 testing, PPE distribution and a community cleanup.
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Faith leaders working to open credit union on West Side
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The Leaders Network hopes to raise $300,000 to open a credit union on the West Side, with the goal of giving residents more economic stability and opportunity.
29th Ward
29th Ward welcomes residents back to monthly community meetings
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro will be hosting community meetings via Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month. Austin residents at last week’s meeting learned about where they can get COVID-19 vaccines in the ward. Temporary clinics at Amundsen Park and Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School will be giving vaccinations to residents through the middle of April.
Auburn-Gresham
UpTogether Equity Fund invests in Chicago’s Black leaders
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The Oakland, California-based Family Independence Initiative awarded 400 Black leaders across the country direct investments of $3,500. While none of the Chicago recipients are Austin residents, some do work on the West Side.
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Healthcare law signed at Loretto Hospital
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The new law, signed Friday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, provides $150 million in funding for hospitals like Loretto. Sitting nearby were several elected officials, including Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford and state Rep. Camille Lilly. Both represent Austin residents in the Illinois General Assembly.
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Fighting the stigma of self-care
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Everyone can use a mental health break, writes columnist John W. Fountain III. A recent trip to Seattle made him realize how important it is to prioritize our mental health.
Ald Emma Mitts
Austin residents over 18 eligible for COVID vaccines at two new sites
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Starting Friday, Austin residents 18 can sign up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at either of two new vaccination centers in Austin.
Ald. Emma Mitts
City selects developer for Laramie State Bank building
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The Austin United Alliance, led by Heartland Alliance and Oak Park Regional Housing Center, has been selected as the developer for the Laramie State Bank building. It was one of seven proposals considered by city officials, who made the announcement Monday in Austin.
37th Ward
City to soon pick developer for Laramie State Bank building
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Two of seven groups vying for the right to develop the iconic building received the highest score in a community survey as the city moves closer to selecting a winner. 548 Development’s ”Soul City Steam Center” and Brinshore and Westside Health Authority’s “Soul City Center” each earned a 3.6 score. The winning proposal could be announced as early as this week.
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Austin is home to one of the few creative communities in Chicago
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The building at 5339 W. Lake, which welcomed its first occupants nearly five years ago, is one of the few, affordable artist spaces in the city, according to studio manager Noah Singer.