Community
Get help with your gas bill
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Starting Jan. 16, qualifying Nicor Gas customers can apply online for help with their monthly bills.
assistance
Assistance available if you’re behind on our house payment
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Find out if you could qualify for up to $60,000 in emergency mortgage assistance by applying to the Illinois Housing Development Authority.
Community
Celebrate MLK’s legacy in Austin on Monday
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West Siders of all ages are invited to a community event Jan. 16 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and learn more about his principles of nonviolence. RSVP now for the free event.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro
Ald. Taliaferro joins faith leaders in calling for firing of police officer linked to Proud Boys
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“It is my opinion that Supt. Brown should fire this officer,” 29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro told members of The Leaders Network this week.
Community
Get internet for $30 a month
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Anyone who receives benefits through SNAP, Medicaid, federal public housing assistance or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is eligible to get internet access for $30 a month.
Chicago Park District
Recycle your Christmas tree
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Chicago’s Christmas tree recycling program begins Jan. 7 and runs from Jan. 22 at 26 parks across the city, including Garfield Park, 100 N. Central Park Ave. Trees can be dropped off anytime during normal park hours, which are n
Only live/natural trees without flocking are accepted; garlands and wreaths will not be accepted. Because the trees are turned into mulch, all tinsel, ornaments, lights and stands must be removed.
CPD
Shootings and murder in Austin dropped in 2022, police report
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The 15th District reported 119 shootings last year, a 33% reduction over 2021. Austin reported one of the biggest drops in crime out of the city’s 22 police districts.
aldermanic election
Officials working to finalize ballot for Feb. 28 municipal election
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The ballot will be finalized by Jan. 13, once all challenges have been decided by the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.
Bethel New Life
Bethel New Life raising money for multi-million dollar community hub
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The West Side nonprofit hopes to raise $5.4 million to construct a horticenter that will include a cafe, commercial kitchen, classrooms and a sunroom.
2023
Happy 2023!
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We wish you a happy and safe new year. As we embark on our 14th year of operation, AustinTalks thanks you for your continued support.