Aspire Center
New fitness-themed pubic park to be unveiled in Austin
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City officials and community leaders will take part in Saturday’s ribbon-cutting at the site of the former Emmett Elementary School, in the 5500 block of West Madison Street.
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Chicago’s overnight winter parking ban starts Thursday
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The ban is enforced on 107 miles of main streets throughout the city from 3 to 7 p.m. through April 1. Violators will face more than $200 in fines and fees.
29th Ward
Multiple challengers file to run against Alds. Taliaferro and Mitts in February
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Incumbents Chris Taliaferro and Emma Mitts could face up to three contenders on the Feb. 28th ballot, depending on whether objections are filed and how election officials rule. Several candidates also filed to run for the newly created 15th and 25th Police District Councils.
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West Side candidates for City Council, new police districts start filing petitions
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Candidates wanting to represent residents of the 29th and 37th wards in the Chicago City Council began filing their petitions Monday, and so did residents seeking a seat on the new Police District Council. Candidates have until Nov. 28 to file petitions with the Chicago Board of Elections.
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Austin running club wants to empower Blacks to be active
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Anyone interested in running can join CARA’S Austin Running Crew, which meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. for most of the year. The last run of the season was last week, but the group will begin again in February.
Ald. Emma Mitts
Chicago Avenue’s “Soul City Corridor” construction begins
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Ald. Emma Mitts, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and other city officials attended the groundbreaking ceremony held this week – on the three-year anniversary of the city’s INVEST South/West plan.
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Blues legend Larry Taylor’s quest to revive the blues on Chicago’s West Side
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With a musical career spanning several decades, Taylor wants to “bring the blues back to his community.” That’s what music is all about – bringing people together, he says.
2022 general election
Just a few days left to vote in the 2022 general election
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Early voting continues Sunday and Monday at more than 50 sites across the city, including locations in the 29th and 37th wards. On Tuesday – Election Day – polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
15th District Police
Crime rates drop as Austin anti-violence program teams up with CPD
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Officials hope crime will continue to drop with the help of groups like the Austin-based Institute for Nonviolence Chicago.
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City seeks input from residents about permanent public art in Austin
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After hearing from residents, the artist-led Public Art Reimagining Tour with You (PARTY) is sharing six proposals under consideration.