News
Friday is deadline to sign up for Obamacare for 2018
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Enrollment ends Friday, Dec. 15 if you need coverage. You can enroll online and call for help, too.
holiday celebration
Don’t miss Austin’s holiday parade, tree lighting Friday
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Celebrate the spirit of unity Dec. 15. The kickoff begins at 5 pm. at Unity Fellowship Church at Cicero and Madison, followed by the tree lighting at 6 p.m. in front of the 15th District Police station, 5701 W. Madison.
Austin
Plato avoids closure with contract renewal with CPS
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The Chicago Board of Education voted this week to renew Plato Learning Academy’s contract for two years, giving the Austin school more time to improve its rating. Specific conditions for the contract renewal will be finalized with Plato’s operator early next year, officials say.
Community
Visit with Santa Saturday at Loretto
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One and all are invited to the hospital’s 27th annual Christmas celebration from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dec. 9 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.
Community
Residents to discuss proposal to hike check-cashing fees at currency exchanges
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford will hold a town hall at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Austin Town Hall to discuss a possible increase that he and others say will hurt low-income residents and communities of color.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro
29th Ward residents choose community projects to be funded in 2018
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About 390 residents cast votes last month to decide how to spend Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s $1 million menu money. Sixty-five percent will go to street and alley resurfacing, while $312,500 will be spent on four community projects.
history
Commemorate international day for the abolition of slavery
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford, Quiwana Bell and the Good Neighbors Campaign will host an event 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at 5437 W. Division. Learn about slavery’s impact on black families 152 years after the 13th Amendment was ratified.
Community
Stop by holiday bazaar Saturday
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The Central Austin Neighborhood Association is hosting the free event that will feature gift ideas from local artisans. There will be door prizes for the first 50 customers who make a purchase. Stop by from 2 to 6 p.m. at Third Unitarian Church, 301 N. Mayfield.
Austin Neighborhood Choir
West Side children’s choir to perform Wednesday at Austin Town Hall
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Launched in 2016, the choir includes students aged 9 to 14 and is looking to expand. Tickets to tonight’s performance are free, though donations are welcome.
election
CTU organizer running for Cook County Board in 2018 primary
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Austin resident Brandon Johnson filed his nomination petition Monday to run against first-term Cook County Commissioner Richard Bokyin for the 1st District seat. Boykin also filed his petition on the first day candidates for the March 20 primary were able to do so.