Community
Free workshop on helping children affected by trauma
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The free event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Chicago Public Schools’ Network 3 office, 5101 W. Harrison St.
Community
Learn where the 7th congressional candidates stand on the issues
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All four candidates – incumbent Danny Davis and challengers Anthony Clark, Kina Collins and Kristine Schanbacher – have been invited to Thursday night’s forum, which is being sponsored by the South Austin Neighborhood Association. The candidates forum starts at 6 p.m. Feb. 20 and will be held at Friendship Baptist Church, at Jackson and Laramie.
voting
New law makes it easier for the incarcerated to vote
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State lawmaker La Shawn Ford reminds Chicagoans of a new law that allows people awaiting trial to vote in elections.
News
Westside group to deliver valentines to local residents
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The Westside Health Authority’s community-based movement, the Good Neighbor campaign, will be hand delivering homemade cards on Valentine’s Day.
Community
Stop by Austin’s fresh produce market this weekend
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The monthly event will be held at 5051 W. Chicago Ave. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14; from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15; and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16.
cannabis
State lawmaker to host cannabis workshop in Austin
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Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, who represents Austin in the Illinois Senate, will host the social equity workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at Columbus Park Refectory.
Community
Valentine’s concert for kids Saturday
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Fernando Jones will perform the show at 1 p.m. Feb. 8 in the community room of the 25th District Police Station at 5555 W. Grand Ave. Space is limited so organizers ask that you RSVP to the event.
Community
Free community meal on Saturday
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Stop by Friendship Baptist Church, 5200 W. Jackson Blvd., from 1 to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 8. All are invited to the monthly community event.
Community
Cultural jam at Amundsen Park on Friday
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The sixth annual event will feature a quilt show, craft fair, food, music, poetry readings and more. It will run from 2 to 8 p.m. at 6200 W. Bloomingdale Ave.
Community
Free seminar on kidnap awareness and avoidance
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Get free tips on how to prevent assaults and which self-defense techniques to use. The event – hosted by state Rep. La Shawn Ford and feature Westside Health Authority instructor Tottiente Tolliver. It will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at 5437 W. Division St.