black youth
After Urban Prep, college-bound Austin students look to future
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Three recent Urban Prep graduates share their college plans and hopes for the future.
CPS
Field School students to start classes at renovated Key Elementary building
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An open house will be held Aug. 22 from 5 to 6:30 at the school, which is located in the former Francis Scott Elementary School that CPS closed nearly a decade ago.
austin library
Don’t miss final back-to-school events this weekend
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Free school supplies and other resources will be available at several back-to-school fairs, just in time for CPS’ first day of school Aug. 22.
back to school
Don’t miss Summer Fest West
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All are welcome at the free event, which will be held from 12 to 3 p.m. Aug. 20 at Marshall High School Campus Park, 3300 W. Jackson Blvd. There will be food, health screenings, bounce houses, entertainment and more.
15th Police District
Shootings in Austin down this summer
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15th District Commander Andre Parham called the reduction in crime in Austin “unprecedented.” He officers, residents and community groups for working together.
Community
New clinic to provide free dental care to underserved residents
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Appointments are being accepted online and by phone at the new clinic, which is located in the West Loop. To qualify, patients must be Illinois residents who are eligible for Medicaid, or who are uninsured with a household income that is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
Austin
Stop the violence basketball game pits Austin players against Garfield Park
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Thirty scholarships – ranging from $500 to $1,000 – were awarded at Sunday’s game. New Mt. Pilgrim Church beat Greater St. John Bible Church 67-64.
Chicago mayor
Group of Chicagoans want Rep. Ford to run for mayor
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford, an Austin resident, is “open” to running for mayor, though he will not be participating in an event Thursday night organized by others to garner support.
News
Food pantries respond to rising need for assistance in Austin
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Amid rising food and gas costs, local groups are helping West Side residents through pop-up pantries and home delivery programs, as well as longstanding food pantry locations.
BUILD Chicago
Youth showcase Wednesday in Austin
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BUILD Chicago will be celebrating youth at an end-of-summer showcase Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.