Community
Community launch party on Saturday
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Celebrate the opening of Thresholds Health office in Austin on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Central Avenue revitalization project aims to transform area
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A project to revitalize Central Avenue from Madison Street to Chicago Avenue is starting its first steps in the planning process. Austin Coming Together is leading the charge to revitalize one of Austin’s major thoroughfares.
Community
Groundbreaking to be held for new business center in Austin
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The Westside Health Authority and Austin Coming Together, joined by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Planning Department Commissioner Maurice Cox, will break ground on the new $40 million ASPIRE Center for Workforce Innovation. It will be located in the former Emmett Elementary School at 5500 W. Madison St., which was closed under Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration.
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West Side minister hoping to replace Johnson on the Cook County board
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Rev. Ira J. Acree, pastor of Greater St. John Bible Church and co-chairman of the Leaders Network, hopes to replace Brandon Johnson when he leaves the 1st District seat to become mayor of Chicago next month.
Community
Free tickets available to Thursday film premiere in Austin
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Residents are invited for a community meal before seeing the award-winning documentary “Westside Stories: Paradise Lost” on April 27.
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As many as 700,000 Illinoisans at risk of losing Medicaid coverage this year
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Medicaid enrollees will need to resubmit eligibility to the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to maintain coverage.
Community
Free food to be distributed Saturday
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Distribution will take place at 11 a.m. April 22 at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.
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Celebrate Earth Day at Columbus Park
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The clean up begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at the park, 500 S. Central Ave., and finishes with a free lunch. Then the activities move downtown to the Chicago Cultural Center.
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New Lurie Children’s Hospital hub in Austin seeks community input on services, design
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Between 5,000 to 7,000 people are expected to be served each year at the new facility. The hospital is working with Stone Community Development Corp.
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West Siders asked to weigh in on CPS’ new elected school board
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A state committee will hold a final hearing Monday night, where the Illinois African Americans for Equitable Redistricting will push for a election map and the creation of a standing committee of the Chicago Board of Education.