Community
High school students, express yourself
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West Side teens are invited to participate in a “speakeasy for justice,” which will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 6, 13 and 27, with a performance set for 7 p.m. May 3.
Mildred Wiley
Austin has lost a fierce and loyal champion
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Services for Mildred Wiley, community leader and founding chairwoman of Austin Coming Together’s board of directors, will be held April 6 at Bethel New Life, 1140 N. Lamon.
News
Election Day is here
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Voters will be choosing Chicago’s next mayor today and a new treasurer, too. Polls will be open until 7 p.m.
election 2019
Mayoral candidate Lightfoot had West Side stage to herself
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Former federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot answered questions about a number of issues before a crowd of a few hundred West Side residents on March 28. Her opponent, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, was a no show at the mayoral forum held less than a week before the April 2nd runoff.
Community
Survivors support group starts April 1
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The meetings will be held every other Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the 25th Police District office, 5555 W. Grand Ave.
Community
Hear the mayoral candidates one last time before April 2nd runoff
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The Chicago Westside branch of the NAACP and the Austin Quality of Life Plan’s Taskforce for Civic Engagement will host a candidates forum featuring Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle Thursday night.
News
Uncertain future for Laramie State Bank building
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After years of vacancy, Preservation Chicago has added the historic Laramie State Bank Building to its annual list of endangered buildings with the hope that city officials and others will help save the West Side landmark.
Community
Young Chicagoans can now apply for summer jobs through the city
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The application deadline for One Summer Chicago is May 20. More than 32,000 summer job and internship opportunities will be available to Chicagoans ages 14 to 24 from from July 1 through Aug. 9.
Community
West Side black business summit set for Saturday
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The event will be held from 12 to 3 p.m. March 23 at Sankofa Cultural Arts Center, 5820 W. Chicago Ave.
Community
Groups invited to future of funding workshop
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Jimmy D. Lee of Goodcity will lead the workshop that will provide fundraising tips for nonprofits. It will be held 10 a.m.. to noon March 23 at the Oak Park Library.