Community
“Nights of the arts” event will celebrate Austin
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St. Joseph Services is sponsoring the third annual gathering May 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Angela School, 1332 N. Massasoit Ave. All are welcome.
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Teens reminded of curfew law as officials work to reduce violence
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The Cook County Board of Commissions recently approved a resolution that underscores the need for young people to stay indoors at night or face fines and required community service.
News
Austin residents participated in the third annual On the Table
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More than 40 West Siders gathered May 10th to discuss crime, jobs, litter and recreation as part of The Chicago Community Trust’s third annual event.
Community
City working to improve health of West Side residents
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Community leaders and residents will discuss how to make things better – and more equitable – as part of Healthy Chicago 2.0’s campaign. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. May 16 at By the Hand, 415 N. Laramie.
Austin Community
Austin students learn entrepreneurial skills through gardening
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Young people participating in Mercy Housing’s after-school and summer programs broke ground last weekend on a new garden that will provide fruits and vegetables to Kitchfix, a Chicago meal-delivery service that specializes in local and organic foods.
Community
Participate in a parenting workshop to stop violence
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Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin is hosting the free event Saturday, May 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. T Sankofa House, 4041 W. Roosevelt Road.
Community
Job interviews set for Thursday on the West Side
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Visit the Garfield Park Workforce Center, 10 S. Kedzie, today through Wednesday to talk to employers on May 12 at Homan Square Park, 3517 W. Arthington St.
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Chief Johnson vows to improve Chicago Police Department, some skeptical in Austin
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AustinTalks has exclusive coverage of Wednesday’s town hall at Hope Community Church.
Community
Free film screening in Austin
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Some of the five-part documentary “The Raising of America” will be shown at 6 p.m. May 12 at Austin Town Hall, followed by discussion and a free dinner.
Community
Free clinic to help you pay less each month for your utilities
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The Citizens Utility Board will help residents analyze their electric, gas and phone bills from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7 at Greater St. John Bible Church, 1256 N. Waller Ave.