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Work on the art deco building will begin in November. The cost of the project, which will feature 78 units of housing, has gone up due to inflation. The $45 million development is part of Mayor Lightfoot’s Invest South/West initiative.
The longtime Chicagoan who’s been like a mother to many turned 100 on Sept. 22.
For $1, West Siders can see the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic play “Havana Blue” this Saturday. This weekend’s performance will blend African and Cuban music.
The Chicago Police Department will be accepting guns – no questions asked – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24 at Corinthian Temple Church of God, 4520 W. Washington Blvd. Residents will receive $100 for each gun turned in, and $10 for BB guns, air guns and replica guns.
Check out these Austin restaurants in the Chicago Avenue, Corcoran Place and Madison Street corridors. Let’s support Austin’s business community.
Everyone is invited to the Westside Writers reading series that will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Austin library, 5615 W. Race Ave. The work of Anita Davis, Vee Harrison and Orion Meadows will be featured.
Saturday is the deadline for residents to submit their ideas about which projects they want to be considered for funding through participatory budgeting.
Officials are seeking feedback on the “We Will Chicago” plan that marks the first time the city has revisited its comprehensive plan since the mid-1960s. Stop by Austin Town Hall Sept. 15 from 1 to 6 p.m. to complete a survey.
Stop by Austin Town Hall from 4:30 t 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 for another free outdoor concert featuring Larry Taylor and the Soul Blues Healers.
West Side residents can enjoy a night of spoken word performances, fashion and food at this free event hosted at a family home in Austin on Sept. 10th.