Community
Loretto Hospital offers free back-to-school physicals, immunizations
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Uninsured and underinsured families living in the ZIP codes of 60651, 60644, 60624, 60623 and 60612 are eligible.
Community
Back-to-school bash in Austin
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Chicago Public Schools is holding a series of back-to-school celebrations this month, including one from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Aug. 8 at La Follette Park, 1333 N. Laramie Ave.
News
Rep. Ford pushes overdose prevention sites for Chicago
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Medical experts, advocates and community outreach groups support the move.
Community
West Side flood relief meeting to be held Tuesday
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Good Neighbors will hold the meeting at 2 p.m. July 18 at 5437 W. Division St. State Rep. La Shawn Ford will be there to discuss how those affected by the July 2 flooding can get help.
News
New mural of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis unveiled at Safer Foundation
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A new 3,500-square-foot, 30-foot-high colorful representation of Congressman Danny Davis adorns the walls of the Safer Foundation building, 808 S. Kedzie Ave. in East Garfield Park.
Community
Celebrate art and community in Austin this weekend
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The free event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 5900-5930 W. West End Blvd. There will be art classes, games, bingo, pony rides and petting zoo and a drum circle.
Community
South Side nonprofit celebrates Austin with its ‘Paint the Hood Orange’ campaign
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The Westside Health Authority partnered with Hustle Mommies last week to bring free food, fun and laughter to the Austin Pop Court, 5257 W. Chicago Ave.
Community
West Side faith leaders push for investigation and compensation for flooding victims
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation President Kari Steele, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon and 37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts are expected to meet with members of the Leaders Network Tuesday at the faith group’s monthly meeting in Austin.
Community
Rep. Ford calls for pause on utility shutoffs
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In the wake of last weekend’s torrential rain that flooded hundreds of basements on Chicago’s West Side, state Rep. La Shawn Ford is urging ComEd and People’s Gas to temporarily stop utility shutoffs of those affected by the storms and also offer assistance.
Community
Attend peace & healing festival
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Bethel New Life will be hosting the event on July 8 from 10 am.. to 3 p.m. at 1140 N. Lamon Ave. There will be music, fun, food and more.