Austin Coming Together
Austin youth doing restorative justice
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Austin Coming Together has received a grant from the Tides Foundation. It is funding a restorative justice program that teaches young people to become peace circle keepers.
Chicago
Early voting for 2022 primary begins next week
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Early voting for the June 28th primary was supposed to begin May 19th, but the date was pushed back to accommodate recent changes to the ballot, including the removal of the city ward map referendum question.
Austin West Side
West Side credit union one step closer to opening
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Austin residents may soon – possibly within in six months – be able to bank at a new West Side credit union that’s being pushed by the Leaders Network.
Chicago
Teens, young adults can apply now for summer jobs
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Applications are being accepted for One Summer Chicago. The deadline for Chicagoans ages 16 to 24 to apply for one of the thousands of opening is June 10.
News
Austin resident found place to start her dream career
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Jemese Marks was one of about 1,400 students who graduated this month from City Colleges of Chicago. The Austin resident earned a degree in early childhood education from Malcolm X College. Hundreds of other West Siders attend the college.
Community
Apply for $500 monthly subsidy by Friday’s deadline
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May 13 is the deadline for Chicagoans who are 18 or older and have experienced economic hardship due to COVID-19 to apply for the monthly subsidy. A lottery will determine the 5,000 residents who will receive $500 a month for a year.
bone scan
Loretto offering free mammograms, bone density scans
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Throughout the month of May, free mammograms and bone scans are available to women over 40 who live in the 60651, 60644, 60707, 60639 or 60635 ZIP codes. Call now to schedule a screening.
Community
Clean up Amundsen Park
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Volunteers sought to clean up Amundsen Park, 6200 W. Bloomingdale Ave., at 9:30 a.m. May 7.
15th district
Many summer activities available for Austin youth
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The 15th Police District and its community partners will be offering a number of programs to young people, including a camping trip over Memorial Day weekend.
Community
Learn why redistricting matters to you and the West Side
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The South Austin Neighborhood Association is hosting an event May 4th for residents to learn more about redistricting and how it affects political power.