News
More Austin voices needed to fight diesel pollution from freight trains
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Commuters getting on the Green line at Austin Boulevard and residents who live nearby have few options to stop Union Pacific trains from idling.
public art display
Public artwork destined for bus turnaround at Austin and Chicago
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The Chicago Transit Authority hired New York Shinique Smith to complete the $200,000 project.
BUILD Chicago
Parents, students navigate CPS enrollment process
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West Side families participated in the workshops organized by Kids First Chicago before the recent deadline to apply for the 2017-2018 school year.
Community
After-school program sign-up continues
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The West Side H.O.M.E. Fun Club’s program begins Jan. 10th for 4th through 12th graders.
fathers who care
Anti-violence theater productions coming to West Side this spring
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Sisters Larryann and Pearlie Aaron plan to put on the productions from March to August 2017.
Austin
Local church brings community together with monthly free meal
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All are welcome at Friendship Baptist Dec. 9th as they serve their monthly free meal starting at 1 p.m.
Austin
Austin property owners can buy vacant lots for just $1
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The Chicago Department of Planning and Development is accepting applications through Jan. 31st from 33 neighborhoods in all.
News
Chicago homeowners get extension to apply for tax break
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About 155,000 households are eligible for a rebate of up to $200 and can apply through Friday, Dec. 30th.
Danny Davis
Dozens of black politicians demand more investment in “endangered” neighborhoods
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Monday’s push for more local, state and federal funding comes just a few days after Austin Congressman Danny K. Davis’ teenage grandson was buried. He is one of the 700-some people killed in Chicago so far this year.
African-American
Public invited to screening of documentary about African Americans on Chicago’s West Side
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Call now to reserve tickets for the Dec. 2nd event, which will include time for attendees to share their own family stories.