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Chicago health officials announced Thursday that there were 5,216 confirmed cases of COVID in the city, the most detected in a 24-hour period. Residents are being urged to get vaccinated, wear their masks and get tested, especially before and after holiday gatherings.
The Black Village Foundation and Dearborn Wholesale will hold its second annual toy giveaway 10 a.m. Dec. 23. Kids must be present.
West Side residents – young and old – are invited to the Thompson Center Wednesday to hear area youth talk about what needs to be done to reduce violence in Chicago.
Applications are being accepted for Chicago’s Emergency Heating Repair grant program, which is available for home owners who own and occupy a one- to four-unit residential property.
The second annual drive-by giveaway will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at 5932 W. Lake St. The event is sponsored by the Upsilon Sigma and Iota Nu Sigma chapters of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
Looking to support Austin businesses? Stop by the Soul City Community Market’s holiday bazaar Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Better Life Faith Church International will host a holiday get together 7 p.m. Dec. 17th at 5401 W. Lake St.
Stop by the Soul City Community Market’s holiday bazaar on Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5713 W. Chicago Ave. Support Austin’s small businesses while listening to live entertainment. There will be prizes! Featured vendors include Tubby’s Taste, Just Unwind, Thank God 4 Raw Vegan Treats, Balm Yard, Ms. P’s Gluten Free and more. See you Saturday!
West Side teens are invited to a holiday celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 17 at La Follette Park, 1333 N. Lararmie Ave. There will be free food and giveaways as well as a winter clothes drive. For each piece of clothing a teen brings, they will get one raffle ticket.
Community stakeholders and Fifth Third Bank recently engaged in a discussion on the importance of workforce development and investment in Austin. Speakers included Layla Bitoy, owner of Bitoy’s Sweet Treats, and Bradly Johnson of BUILD Chicago.