Community
Elected officials work to help prisoners, ex-cons
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State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford will hold a press conference Wednesday to discuss ways to help people who’ve served time in prison as well as those still incarcerated.
Community
Street fest celebrating Austin to be held Friday and Saturday
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The free event will be held from 12 to 9 p.m. June 28th and 29th on Harrison Street between Laramie and Lavergne. There will be live entertainment, food, climbing wall and more at this weekend’s celebration, which is being put on by BUILD Chicago.
Community
Summer fun at Westside Health Authority
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The annual community play streets event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 28 from 5400 W. Division to 1130 N. Long. There will be a bounce house, basketball, fresh produce sale, food and more.
Chicago Public Schools
CPS free summer lunch program begins this week
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LunchStop locations operate from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through Friday, Aug. 23. Children do not need to be CPS students in order to receive a free lunch. Other Austin locations are also offering breakfast.
Community
BUILD to hold community pop-up in Austin
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The next event will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Laramie and Washington. All are welcome!
juneteenth
African-American vets to be honored Wednesday
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Commemorate Juneteenth at the Garfield Park Golden Dome, 100 N. Central Park Ave., from 12 to 4 p.m. June 19th. The West Side Historical Preservation Society is holding Wednesday’s event in collaboration with the Garfield Park Advisory Council.
Community
Fathers day brunch to focus on changing parenting laws
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Join several men, including state Rep. La Shawn Ford, at the free event, which will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. June 16 at Moore Park, 5085 W. Adams St.
Community
Talent contest to be held Saturday
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The free show – presented by the 15th Police District and DJ Phantom Inc. – will be held June 15 at the Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5608 W. Washington Blvd. Doors open at 10 a.m.
Austin
Austin student reflects on the impact of a new Chicago mayor
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Austin College and Career Academy High School senior Darien McGee discussed the change he hopes will come to Austin now that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has assumed her position.
Community
Wells Fargo, Kids Express volunteers build new playground in Austin
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More than 200 volunteers helped transform an empty lot on Saturday into a playground that was designed by the local kids who will get to use it.