Ald. Mitts
Pop Courts a ‘down payment’ on future investment in Austin
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Austin has a new community space, at the corner of Chicago and Lockwood avenues. City officials say it’s just a taste of what’s to come in terms of investment on the West Side.
chess
Chess Queens creating a community for young girls
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A high school junior is creating more space in the chess community for young girls with her nonprofit, The Chess Queens. Girls from kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to participate in free virtual classes.
blood drive
Take part in blood drive Thursday
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford will be hosting the Dr. Charles Drew annual blood drive June 24 from 12 to 5 p.m. at the American Red Cross Rauner Center, 2200 W. Harrison St. For an appointment, call 800-RED-CROSS. All donations will be tested for sickle cell trait and COVID-19 antibodies.
News
Taste the Town is happening this week in Austin
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Austin is the latest neighborhood to be included in Taste the Town, an Oak Park initiative designed to support restaurants struggling during the pandemic. This week’s event will be partnering with New Moms, an Austin organization that offers services to young mothers and their children.
history
The significance of Juneteenth
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Rep. La Shawn Ford reflects on the significance of June 19th now being recognized as a state holiday in Illinois.
Community
Get your COVID-19 shot Saturday at Michele Clark HS
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Anyone 12 or over can get vaccinated June 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St. The Pfizer (ages 12+) and Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+) vaccines will be available. For 12- to 17-year-olds, a parent or legal guardian must be one site to sign the consent form.
Community
Ribbon cutting Thursday for community popup
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Celebrate the new gathering place in Austin Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Chicago and Lockwood. There will be music, art, food vendors and more.
News
Governor expected to sign cannabis bill – and not a minute too soon for Black, Brown business owners
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Members of The Leaders Network say changes to Illinois’ recreational cannabis law are overdue – and must ensure Black and Brown business owners will be awarded lucrative dispensary licenses that so far have gone only to whites.
black culture week
Celebrate Juneteenth throughout the week
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The West Side will be celebrating Juneteenth throughout this week. Activities, events and panel discussions will honor the history and culture of Black Americans.
Community
Register for Wednesday’s wealth-building seminar
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The Austin United Alliance will hold a wealth-building webinar – “A Blueprint for Accessing the Capital We’ve Been Waiting For” – at 10 a.m. June 16. The focus will be on how to narrow the racial wealth gap that impacts Austin and other West Side communities.