Austin Town Hall
Austin youth walk to raise awareness about human trafficking
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West Side teens put the spotlight on the worldwide issue earlier this month as they marched near Austin Town Hall and Columbus Park.
Chicago
Austin school tests positive for lead in the drinking water
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Spencer Elementary Technology Academy is the first school in our West Side community to have samples come back above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s actionable levels. CPS is still testing other campuses in the neighborhood.
Community
West Side birth center delivers 100th baby
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Three of the babies were delivered by Austin mothers at the Birth Center at PCC. A special women’s night out event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 24th at the Berwyn facility.
Community
Free summer meals start June 27th
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The Greater Chicago Food Depository’s lunch bus begins Monday and runs through Sept. 2 at several locations throughout the city, including the Austin branch library, 5615 W. Race St.
Community
Check out the deals at St. Martin Episcopal’s rummage sale
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The annual event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25th at 5700 W. Midway Park. Hotdogs and other refreshments will be sold.
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West Side residents to stand once again on Austin corners
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Young and old are encouraged to unite against violence and crime by joining forces tonight, June 22nd from 6 to 7 p.m. – and on Wednesdays throughout July.
Community
Dozens of non-skilled laborer jobs available
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Interviews will be held June 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s office, 6272 W. North Ave.
29th Ward
Tree cutting, loitering and other issues raised at community meeting
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro will host the next 29th Ward gathering – where residents can discuss any topic of concern – 6:30 p.m. July 6 at Columbus Park Refectory.
Community
Commissioner Richard Boykin to hold open forum
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Come to the June 21st meeting to learn more about pending legislation, property tax issues, public safety and more.
Community
Visit your public library
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Everyone is welcome at the Austin branch’s open house June 20th. Stop by 5615 W. Race Ave. from 3 to 7 p.m.