drugs
Emergency meeting held to raise awareness about opioid epidemic
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford and Congressman Danny Davis brought together representatives from a number of groups fighting the opioid epidemic on the West Side.
Community
Free community meal this weekend
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The Friendship Baptist Church, at 5200 W. Jackson Boulevard, hosts the monthly meal on the second Saturday of the month. Join West Side residents on May 11 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Community
Austin homeowners could lose their property at tax auction
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There are more than 3,000 properties in Cook County’s District 1 – much of it on Chicago’s West Side – in danger of being sold at the annual tax auction that begins May 3.
News
Spelling bee champs honored at Chicago Public Library
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The three winners – a 3rd grader and two 4th graders – each received a trophy and certificate as well as a goodie bag. This is the 25th year the American Women/Austin have held their Great American Spelling Bee.
housing
Cook County Board passes ‘just housing’ amendment
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The measure, which will take effect in November, will ensure that housing providers don’t consider certain aspects of someone’s criminal record — such as arrests, juvenile records, and sealed and expunged records — when making housing determinations. Commissioner Brandon Johnson, an Austin resident who was elected to the board last year, was the chief sponsor of the amendment.
books
Austin library to host book giveaway Tuesday
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Stop by the branch at 5615 W. Race Ave. from 3 to 5 p.m. April 30 for a free book and bagel, too. The event is sponsored by A House in Austin and Neuberger Berman.
Opportunity Zone
U.S. Secretary of Housing Ben Carson tours Austin nonprofit
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The Trump official visited a program operated by By The Hand Club for Kids, which is located in an Opportunity Zone. Businesses and groups that invest in Opportunity Zones are eligible for tax breaks under the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
News
Hundreds of free smoke alarms to be distributed in Austin
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The American Red Cross, the Chicago Fire Department and Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s office have a goal of distributing 450 alarms over the next few weeks.
News
West Side teens share life stories during inspiring night
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Five teens were awarded college scholarships by a panel of judges in BUILD Chicago’s 14th annual speech contest.
After School Matters
After School Matters accepting applications for the summer
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The programs – which begin June 24th – are free and open to Chicago high school students who are at least 14 years old (16 years old for internships). In total, about 13,000 paid apprenticeship and internship opportunities will be available. Participating teen apprentices will be eligible to earn a stipend of up to $420 depending on the program level; interns can earn up to $10.50 per hour.