Chicago Public Schools
CPS approves funds to improve Austin science labs
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Over the next year, the Austin College and Career Academy will get an entirely new lab, while Michele Clark Magnet High School will see improvements to its existing lab.
community court
Town hall held to discuss creation of community court in Austin
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Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin said he decided to host the meeting after a number of people throughout the 1st District said there is a need for a community court in Austin.
unity
Wear red shirt Wednesday to show support for peace
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Members of the 15th District CAPS office, various Austin churches and community groups have been “loitering” on several corners in Austin every Wednesday in June and July since 2010 in an attempt to reduce crime.
art fair
Austin residents to host art fair this month
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In an effort to enrich the lives of Austin residents and spark economic growth, local groups are hosting a free art fair along the 300 block of North Mayfield Avenue on July 28. All are welcome.
laws
Austin legislators tackle range of issues with new laws
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State Sen. Kimberly Lightfoot, and Reps. La Shawn Ford and Camille Lilly discussed with AustinTalks the legislation they pushed during the session that ended in late May.
News
Summit of Hope offers resources to former convicts
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More than 800 people attended the recent event, where dozens of state-run and non-profit agencies offered services aimed at reintegrating parolees into their communities.
News
Congressman Davis, other elected officials push for children to be united with their immigrant parents
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Health experts joined Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Ald. Pat Dowell, state Rep. Camille Lilly and others to speak out against President Donald Trump’s child-separation policy and urge that children be immediately reunited with their families.
Business
West Side residents help set guidelines for businesses at City Hall meeting
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Alleging that three businesses along the same strip of Madison Street in Austin neighborhood allow an environment of loitering, drug dealing, gambling and public indecency, community members met last week with city officials and the business owners to create a plan to resolve the issues.
addiction
Opioid addiction causing problems across West Side
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PCC Community Wellness Center hosted health providers and others earlier this month to discuss how the opioid crisis is affecting them, their employers and their communities.
juneteenth
Juneteenth celebration kicks off this weekend
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Veterans and victims of gun violence will be honored Saturday at the Golden Dome Field House, followed by three days of activities the following weekend.