juneteenth
Vets honored during West Side Juneteenth commemoration
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Wednesday’s celebration was organized by the West Side Historical Preservation Society, Garfield Park Advisory Council and Greg Zanis of Crosses for Losses.
Community
BUILD to hold community pop-up in Austin
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The next event will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Laramie and Washington. All are welcome!
juneteenth
African-American vets to be honored Wednesday
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Commemorate Juneteenth at the Garfield Park Golden Dome, 100 N. Central Park Ave., from 12 to 4 p.m. June 19th. The West Side Historical Preservation Society is holding Wednesday’s event in collaboration with the Garfield Park Advisory Council.
bike ride
Dozens of Michele Clark seniors participate in annual grad ride
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Divvy donated 70 bikes to seniors of Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School for their second annual ride to eight nearby elementary schools.
Community
Fathers day brunch to focus on changing parenting laws
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Join several men, including state Rep. La Shawn Ford, at the free event, which will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. June 16 at Moore Park, 5085 W. Adams St.
Community
Talent contest to be held Saturday
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The free show – presented by the 15th Police District and DJ Phantom Inc. – will be held June 15 at the Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5608 W. Washington Blvd. Doors open at 10 a.m.
Austin
Austin student reflects on the impact of a new Chicago mayor
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Austin College and Career Academy High School senior Darien McGee discussed the change he hopes will come to Austin now that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has assumed her position.
Community
Wells Fargo, Kids Express volunteers build new playground in Austin
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More than 200 volunteers helped transform an empty lot on Saturday into a playground that was designed by the local kids who will get to use it.
Austin
State Rep. Ford, community stakeholders hold ‘state of emergency’ meeting
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All who are concerned about Austin’s future are invited to attend today’s meeting, which will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the West Austin Child Development Center, 4920 W. Madison.
Community
Community orchestra performs tonight in Austin
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The Chicago West Community Music Center’s orchestra free performance will held at 7 p.m. June 7 at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. This is the group’s first Chicago concert after performing in China and France.