Community
Emergency heating repair program begins accepting applicants Nov. 1
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Grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so residents should apply for the grants ASAP.
Community
Celebrate Halloween in Austin
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West Side residents are invited to a Halloween party in the 800 block of North Massasoit that starts at 4 p.m. Oct. 31. The free party – which will include hot dogs and candy – is sponsored by the Good Neighbors Campaign.
Community
Austin flood recovery center closes Monday
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Oct. 30 is the deadline for residents and business owners to apply to FEMA for disaster assistance in the wake of the summer flooding.
Community
Halloween to be celebrated at several community events this weekend
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All are welcome at the free events, which start Friday evening with a trunk or treat event at the northeast corner of Central and Harrison and end Sunday with a family fall festival at Chicago West Bible Church, 5916 W. Lake St.
News
Illinois residents can apply for help with paying gas, electric bills
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Applications are being accepted for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). More than $200 million has been set aside to help eligible residents pay their heating bills this winter.
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West Siders turn out for chili cook off in Austin’s Soul City
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The second annual “It’s Getting Chili in Soul City” was held Saturday in Austin. Shirley McClain and Shirley Howard took home 1st place honors.
Community
Take part in a community conversation about the 15th Police District strategic plan
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To register for the conversation, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at BUILD Inc., 5100 Harrison St., scan the QR code or visit chicagopolice.org/convo.
Community
Free classical music concert in Austin
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Vivaldi will be the featured composer at the Oct. 17 concert, which will be held at the Kehrein Center for the Arts. Register in advance for the performance.
Community
Several Austin sites featured in this weekend’s architecture tour
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The nine Austin sites include Fraternite Notre Dame, the Kehrein Center for the Arts, BUILD and the North Austin Center. Admission is free.
News
Chicago Marathon runner raises money for West Side girls
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Ashley Graham ran last weekend’s race to raise money for Girls on the Run, which has programs for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at five West Side schools.