Community
March for resources set for Saturday
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Meet at the corner of Madison and Keeler at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 3 for the march kick-off. A job and resource fair will be held after the march.
policing
Austin residents add to CPD police consent decree
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“There’s no versus them in this,” Deputy Chief Kevin Johnson said at a recent community forum. “We need your ideas, and we need your help. Whatever we can do to solve our problems, that’s what we need to do. We can’t point fingers anymore, we need to put on paper what we can do to make our community safer.”
Community
Austin youth invited to Halloween celebrations
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One party is being held from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 846 N. Menard, and the other will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the 15th Police District, 5701 W. Madison St.
domestic violence
West Side residents pledge to end domestic violence
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More than 50 men gathered earlier this month in Austin to sign a pledge against domestic violence. It’s part of the “100 Man Stand Challenge,” where participants pledged to stand up against all acts of violence.
Community
West Side residents invited to family fun day, flea market
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The Austin Town Hall Advisory Board is hosting the Oct. 27th event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be games, raffles, food and more.
Community
Chicago Police Department wants your input, ideas
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The 25th District is seeking the public’s thoughts on how officers should be trained. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at Heritage International Christian Church, 5320 W. North Ave.
Community
Catholic Charities launches teen support group in Austin
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The weekly program at Tolton Peace Center will help teens with managing stress and goal setting; it will run from Nov. 7 through Dec. 19 at the Tolton Peace Center.
Community
West Side residents invited to job fair
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The 15th District job fair will be held 3 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Adams and Cicero.
Community
Free walk-in flu clinic Tuesday
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The Chicago Department of Health will be administering shots from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 23rd at Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s ward office, 6272 W. North Ave.
voting
Early voting has started, here’s your guide
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Austin residents can still register to vote in next month’s election. Dozens of races are on the ballot, including governor, attorney general, the Illinois General Assembly, Congress and judges.