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Friday, Sept. 1 is the early bird registration deadline for runners and walkers wanting to participate in the Austin POWER 5k. This year’s event will be held Sept. 16 and start at Chicago and Mayfield.
Residents whose homes and/or businesses were damaged in the summer storms can get help with their applications for assistance at two sites in Austin: 4851 W. North Ave. and 500 S. Central Ave.
Faith leaders will march to the new Leaders Network Credit Union at 5600 W. Madison St. where they will open an account with $250,000.
The Austin Soul Ride will start at 10 a.m. Aug. 26 at the Pop Courts, at Chicago Avenue and Lockwood.
A candlelight prayer vigil for teenager Ashuntice Wilburn, who was killed last weekend, will be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 23 at Galewood Park, 5729 W. Bloomingdale Ave.
Students and parents ride CTA, Metra and PACE on Aug. 21 – the first day of classes at Chicago Pubic Schools. Reduce fares are available on all three transit systems the rest of the school year.
Enjoy a candid conversation with state Rep. La Shawn at the new Austin coffee shop Urban Essentials, 5300 W. Chicago Ave., at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 21.
Check out the day of activities that will be taking place Saturday at several sites in Austin.
Austin residents whose homes or businesses were damaged in the devastating floods that occurred from June 29 to July 2 can apply for grants and loans through FEMA.
Cook County officials will help participants complete Medicaid renewal forms from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Austin Health Center, 4800 W. Chicago Ave., and from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Primecare Health Center, 5635 W. Belmont Ave.