Community
Last Austin disaster recovery center to close Tuesday
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The center at Washington Square Mall, 4851 W. North Ave., will be open 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, before closing for Nov. 7th.
Community
Free chorus concert Sunday
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The free performance of the Apollo Chorus will be at 3 p.m. Nov. 5 at Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W. Washington Blvd.
Community
Healing in nature workshop set for Saturday
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Register for the workshop, which will be held fro 12 to 2 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Garfield Park Nature Area, 100 N. Central Park.
Community
Emergency heating repair program begins accepting applicants Nov. 1
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Grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so residents should apply for the grants ASAP.
Community
Celebrate Halloween in Austin
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West Side residents are invited to a Halloween party in the 800 block of North Massasoit that starts at 4 p.m. Oct. 31. The free party – which will include hot dogs and candy – is sponsored by the Good Neighbors Campaign.
Community
Austin flood recovery center closes Monday
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Oct. 30 is the deadline for residents and business owners to apply to FEMA for disaster assistance in the wake of the summer flooding.
Community
Halloween to be celebrated at several community events this weekend
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All are welcome at the free events, which start Friday evening with a trunk or treat event at the northeast corner of Central and Harrison and end Sunday with a family fall festival at Chicago West Bible Church, 5916 W. Lake St.
News
Illinois residents can apply for help with paying gas, electric bills
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Applications are being accepted for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). More than $200 million has been set aside to help eligible residents pay their heating bills this winter.
News
West Siders turn out for chili cook off in Austin’s Soul City
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The second annual “It’s Getting Chili in Soul City” was held Saturday in Austin. Shirley McClain and Shirley Howard took home 1st place honors.
Community
Don’t miss the harvest festival and trunk or treat event
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The free community event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 21 at 600 N. Lorel Ave. There will be a resource fair, giveaways, snacks and more.