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Austin chamber opening new office
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The office at 5400 W. Madison St. will be open three days a week. There are three new part-time employees to help business owners apply for grants and other funding opportunities.
Austin
Faith leaders, 15th Police District working together to address violence
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Participants are being sought for violence-prevention workshops that will begin soon. Organizers hope representatives from 30 to 35 groups will participate.
Community
Hiring fair Thursday in Austin
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The Chicago Park District is hiring Chicago residents 16 years and older to work as lifeguards, rec leaders and more. The 15th Police District, 5701 W. Madison St., will host the event from 5 to 7 p.m. March 3.
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Austin Eats shares community-led initiatives to fight food insecurity
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West Side groups in Austin, including the Austin Garden Collective, Forty Acres and the Austin Community Food Co-Op, are working together to help feed the hungry and support local entrepreneurs.
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Run, walk at Columbus Park with your friends, family, neighbors
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The first Columbus Park event of the ‘Go Run series will be held at 9 a.m. March 5. Participants may choose from either a 1 mile or 3.1 mile course. The series is organized by the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Area Runners Association. Register this week, before the event.
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Musical sparks desire for more theater, performances on West Side
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When it debuted in Chicago, the musical Paradise Square provided an opportunity for conversation about bridging communities. It also left local residents expressing a desire to see more live performance and other events in Austin.
Community
Free healthy meal kits available to 2,000 families
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Registration ends Feb. 28 to receive the meal kits, which will be distributed every week in March. Families will be able to pick up the kits at one of six YMCA locations or have the kits delivered to their home.
Chicago Avenue
Residents to be briefed on Chicago Avenue corridor improvements
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Local elected officials and the Chicago Department of Transportation will hold a virtual meeting March 1 to discuss next steps with the project to improve Chicago Avenue from Austin Boulevard to Cicero Avenue.
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After School Matters accepting applications for spring session
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There are nearly 8,000 slots available in more than 400 remote and in-person programs. The 11-week spring session begins this week. Most programs will continue to take place remotely, but a variety of safe, in-person opportunities for teens will be offered in some locations and in partnership with community-based organizations.
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African American leaders share stories of inspiration
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The virtual event – organized by BUILD Chicago – will be held the week of Feb. 21 and feature several speakers, including Michele Clark High School Principal Charles Anderson, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, artist Antonia Ruppert and BUILD Chairwoman Siobhan Sanders.