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CPS strike averted with minutes to spare

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis announced the tentative contract agreement late Monday night.

Teachers could be out of the classroom as early as Oct. 11 if talks between the Chicago Teachers Union and officials aren’t successful.

The Chicago Police Department distributed more than $4,000 in gift cards at last weekend’s event held at St. Martin de Porres Parish.

More than 200 people participated in last weekend’s Austin P.O.W.E.R. event, which celebrated the West Side and all it has to offer.

Al Raby High School student Kenneth Gordon shares his thoughts on visiting Downtown Chicago for the first time.

Admission is free to the Oct. 1 event, which begins at 4 p.m. and will be held at Greater Holy Temple Ministries at 5906-10 W. Chicago Ave.

Everyone is welcome to join the ride Sept. 28th. Meet at BUILD’s headquarters at 5 p.m. and roll off at 6 p.m. Free bike rentals available.

Local residents expressed frustration over the lack of resources and attention paid to the West Side. Elected officials must do more, they said.

The West Side Men’s group hosted last weekend’s event, which featured information from physicians and included free health screenings.

Last week’s event is one of several planned throughout the year to celebrate fathers and their presence in children’s lives.