Business
Six Austin businesses receive grants through Neighborhood Opportunity Fund
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Fifteen Austin businesses have been awarded grant money by the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund since 2017.
Community
Local residents take to the stage to share views of the West Side
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Resita Cox and Keith Kelley asked a group of Chicagoans who gathered recently at The Lab, 3450 W. Lake St., to answer the question: What does the West Side mean to you? See what they had to say. Some of what was shared will be incorporated into a documentary titled “Regrowth” that Cox is making.
teachers
Two Austin educators stand out in the classroom
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Marchanelle Flowers, who teaches at Spencer Elementary Technology Academy, and Samiena Singleton, who teaches at Howe Elementary School, were honored earlier this year during CPS’ teacher appreciation week.
CPS
Austin resident takes his seat on Chicago Board of Education
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Longtime West Sider Dwayne Truss joined six other new board members at their first meeting, held June 26th. Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed all seven earlier this month.
AIDS
Free AIDS testing available this week in Austin
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On June 27, Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS are offering free, confidential HIV testing and counseling in three Walgreens Austin locations. No appointment is needed, and results will be available immediately on site.
juneteenth
Vets honored during West Side Juneteenth commemoration
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Wednesday’s celebration was organized by the West Side Historical Preservation Society, Garfield Park Advisory Council and Greg Zanis of Crosses for Losses.
bike ride
Dozens of Michele Clark seniors participate in annual grad ride
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Divvy donated 70 bikes to seniors of Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School for their second annual ride to eight nearby elementary schools.
Austin
State Rep. Ford, community stakeholders hold ‘state of emergency’ meeting
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All who are concerned about Austin’s future are invited to attend today’s meeting, which will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the West Austin Child Development Center, 4920 W. Madison.
Chicago Board of Education
Austin resident Dwayne Truss appointed to Chicago Board of Education
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Truss’ appointment along with the rest of the seven-member board on Monday at a press conference. The new board will be sworn in on June 26.
arts
Kehrein Center for the Arts officially unveiled
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Located alongside Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School at 5618 W. Washington Blvd., the center offers space for the community to collaborate and be creative. The new center, which features a 900-seat auditorium, is open to the community and professional artists to rent, including the Circle Rockets youth orchestra.