Community
Austin pharmacy offering COVID shots Friday to 5- to 11-year-olds
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The shots will be given at the Walgreens store at 5222 W. Madison St. Appointments must be made in advance; no walk-ins will be accepted.
Community
Loretto Hospital offering free COPD screening throughout November
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“While there’s no cure for COPD, if it’s diagnosed and treated early, it can be a very manageable condition,” said Dr. Nikhila Juvvadi, Loretto Hospital’s chief medical officer. Free pulmonary function testing is available to Austin residents living in the 60651, 60644, 60624, 60623 and 60612 Zip codes.
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New business center in Soul City helps entrepreneurs turn their dreams into reality
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The Dream Center is a new co-working spaces and business support services agency on Chicago Avenue.
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Police, faith leaders discuss reducing crime
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At their monthly meeting, West Side faith leaders discussed the collaborative efforts community groups are taking with the 15th District Police to reduce violence in Austin.
COVID-19
FBI investigating Loretto Hospital’s vaccination program
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After reports that doses went to ineligible people with ties to hospital administrators, a federal grand jury is investigating.
environment
Survey seeks to understand stormwater flooding concerns
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Local officials want input from Austin residents on how stormwater can be better managed to prevent flooding. West Siders are asked to complete a survey created by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago before the end of November.
Community
Free flu, COVID-19 shots
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The Chicago Department of Public Health will be giving free COVID-19 and flu shots from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 1 at 4924 W. Chicago Ave. For more information, call the 37th Ward office at (773) 379-0960.
Community
Halloween activities galore this weekend
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Celebrate Halloween this weekend in Austin. Stop by St. Paul Lutheran School, 846 N. Menard, from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30, then head to Columbus Park from 5 to 9 p.m. On Saturday night, from 6 to 8 p.m., the city will hold its Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade. It starts on State Street at Lake and move south to Van Buren.
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New state legislative violence prevention task force seeks public input
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State lawmakers held the first meeting of the new Public Safety and Violence Prevention task force. The bipartisan committee wants the public’s feedback and recommendations that will ensure concrete action is taken.
News
Columbus Park project in running for major improvements from city
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The Austin project is one of 21 proposals officials are considering as part of the $10 million Chicago Works Community Challenge. The Columbus Park project – proposed by Samantha Jordan – is vying with two others in the west region for up to $1.5 million in funding. A decision is expected by the end of this year.