Church World Service
CROP walk fundraiser against hunger returns to Austin
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Third Unitarian Church will be among the rest stops for the annual charity event May 7th.
Community
After School Matters applications being accepted for summer
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There are 12,000 slots available for Chicago teens to work an apprenticeship or internship through the program started by Maggie Daley.
AIDS
Today’s heroin epidemic similar to HIV/AIDS scourge in the 1980s
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West Side residents can take action to protect their friends, family and neighbors from this sweeping problem that’s more deadly than gun violence and motor accidents.
Austin Orchestrates
One and all invited to celebration of music
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The Chicago Sinfonietta, Circle Urban Ministries and Catalyst Circle Rock will kick off a series of events May 4 in Austin.
earth day
Central and Lake receives Earth Day makeover
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Austin residents mark annual holiday by cleaning up neighborhood.
art contest
Deadline approaching for youth to enter essay, art contest
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Prizes will be awarded to the winning 3rd through 12th grade participants. The deadline to enter is April 28th.
guns
Nearly 100 weapons collected at Austin gun turn-in event
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Saturday’s event at Hope Community Church netted 65 firearms. So far this year, 458 weapons have been collected in this way by the Chicago Police Department.
Crime
Violence at Central and Lake sparks community concern
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The recent shooting that left one dead and five injured is just the latest in a string of crimes at the busy intersection in the heart of Austin.
Community
Celebrate Earth Day in Austin
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Join state Rep. La Shawn Ford and others from 1 to 3 p.m. April 22 at Central and Austin.
ABC Bank
Catholic Charities Chicago opening social service office at ABC Bank
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The nonprofit is expanding its presence in Austin as the bank looks to downsize its operations at its aging Lake Street facility.