Hoops in the Hood
Peace rally, night of basketball planned for July 8th
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Gather at the corner of Gladys and Cicero at 4:30 p.m. to march to 5100 W. Harrison where BUILD will host the Hoops in the Hood opening tip-off.
Chicago gun violence
Gun violence summit this weekend will highlight “endangered” neighborhoods
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Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin has organized Saturday’s event at By the Hand. The public is also invited Thursday, July 7th to a community meeting sponsored by the Greater Austin Independent Political Organization.
health
City-operated farmers markets up and running in Austin
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From 2 to 7 p.m. stop by Columbus Park (Tuesdays), La Follette Park (Wednesdays) and Austin Town Hall (Thursdays).
police misconduct
State legislative proposal would preserve police misconduct records
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Rep. La Shawn Ford, the author of HB6266, is hopeful the Illinois House will soon vote on the measure; the Senate also would need to approve it.
Community
Commissioner Boykin, other elected officials ask residents to gather for important summit
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Cook County board member fears out-of-control gun violence could lead to more harm in Austin, other Chicago neighborhoods if action isn’t taken.
Austin Town Hall
Austin youth walk to raise awareness about human trafficking
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West Side teens put the spotlight on the worldwide issue earlier this month as they marched near Austin Town Hall and Columbus Park.
Chicago
Austin school tests positive for lead in the drinking water
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Spencer Elementary Technology Academy is the first school in our West Side community to have samples come back above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s actionable levels. CPS is still testing other campuses in the neighborhood.
Community
Free summer meals start June 27th
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The Greater Chicago Food Depository’s lunch bus begins Monday and runs through Sept. 2 at several locations throughout the city, including the Austin branch library, 5615 W. Race St.
peace
West Side residents to stand once again on Austin corners
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Young and old are encouraged to unite against violence and crime by joining forces tonight, June 22nd from 6 to 7 p.m. – and on Wednesdays throughout July.
Community
Dozens of non-skilled laborer jobs available
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Interviews will be held June 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s office, 6272 W. North Ave.