Community
Bike for peace this weekend in Austin
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Join the community ride for peace. Meet at Bethel New Life, 4950 S. Thomas, at 9 a.m. Aug. 6. The ride will begin at 10 a.m. All ages are welcome. Water and snacks will be provided.
Community
Back-to-school picnic Friday at Howe
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This is one of several back-to-school events being held this month on the West Side. The first day of school for CPS students is Aug. 22.
drugs
Bill proposed to allow safe drug injection sites on West Side
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State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford has introduced legislation that would allow people to inject illegal drugs under supervision. He hopes lawmakers will vote on the proposal later this year.
Community
Tuesday is ‘National Night Out’ at Moore Park
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Stop by Moore Park, 5085 W. Adams, from 5 to 7 p.m Aug. 2 to spend time with your neighbors and prevent crime. There will be free refreshments, games and giveaways. Wear red, and bring a chair.
Opinion
West Sider not optimistic about new state party chair’s commitment to Black voters
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Does state Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez, the new head of the Illinois Democratic Party, have a vision that includes expanding the base of Black voters? One West Sider is not convinced.
Community
Back-to-school health fairs
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Aetna Better Health of Illinois will. host the free event from 12 to 4 p.m. July 30 at Moore Park, 5085 W. Adams St.
Community
Attend this weekend’s anti-violence parade, college resource fair
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Dr. Arthur Lockhart’s 34th annual parade and resource fair will kick off at 10 a.m. July 30 at Healing Temple C.O.G.I.C., 4941 W. Chicago Ave. There will be free school supplies, book bags, free lunch, entertainment and more.
Community
Apply for a free bike from the city
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Applications are being accepted from eligible Chicagoans through Aug. 4th. The Chicago Department of Transportation will begin distributing bikes in August to residents participating this year in the Green Corps, Learn to Ride and Open Boulevard events.
Community
See movie about African-American cuisine
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A free screening of the documentary will be held July 27 at Rosie’s Peace in the Valley Garden, 168 N. Laramie.
Community
Free blues concert at Austin Town Hall
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Larry Taylor and the Soul Blues Healers will be performing on Wednesdays at Austin Town hall starting July 27. Other performances will be Aug. 3 ,24 and 31, and Sept. 14 and 21.