City of Chicago
Community input sought for Columbus Park renovations
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West Side residents are asked to weigh in on what changes they want made to Columbus Park. How would you spend $1.5 million?
Community
Youth invited to NBA podcast
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Attend this Black history stay-in-school jam Feb. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the 15th Police District, 5701 W. Madison St. There will be giveaways, snacks, music, guest speakers and more.
News
Austin residents could see two new grocery stores in next few years
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EATS Groceries hopes to open a store on Madison Street, after years of exploring possible sites across the West Side. Meanwhile, Forty Acres Fresh Market continues to make progress on its building on Chicago Avenue.
Black press
West Side leaders, Black press push NFL to do more for and with Black-owned businesses
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The group pushed for more contracts and jobs for the Black community and for the league to increase its advertising in the Black press. “This is an opportunity for the NFL to say, ‘Yes, we would like to engage with Black businesses, to do our part, to make sure that we can help communities develop and grow, and try to put people to work and try to help with the violence that is happening in the streets,'” said state Rep. La Shawn Ford.
civil rights
Chicago civil rights leaders support lawsuit against NFL
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The Leaders Network of Chicago is calling on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to create an inclusive task force to address discrimination, days after former Miami Dolphins Coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three of its 32 teams, alleging racist hiring practices.
booster
Get your COVID-19 shot today
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There are several locations on the West Side providing COVID-19 shots and boosters at no cost.
Community
Free eye screenings offered at Loretto Hospital
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The screenings are available through the end of March for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. The screenings will look for a number of conditions, including glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis and dry eye.
Austin
Austin group working to raise awareness about Soul City Corridor’s businesses
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Every Wednesday in February, the Mid-America Club will be spotlighting a business leader from Chicago’s West or South Side. Malcolm Crawford, executive director of the Austin African American Business Networking Association, will be speaking Feb. 9th.
COVID-19
Hood healing did not save you, but it will save the hood
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Journalist Vee L. Harrison writes a letter to her brother, Darryl Harrison Jr., who was murdered in Austin one on Feb. 7, 2021.
Austin
Soul City community market restarts this weekend
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Stop by 5713 N. Chicago Ave. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be fresh produce, meat, baked goods and more.