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Help Chicago heal
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The suicide of Illinois State Police Trooper Gerald Mason is a tragedy for his family, his co-workers and for all of us, writes state Rep. La Shawn Ford. How can we make sense of this? How can we prevent suicide?
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Austin Harvest looks forward to next season
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The youth-led fresh market at 423 N. Laramie Ave. recently hosted a fall family festival. They hope to have a permanent structure after raising over $660,000 with the help of former Bears linebacker Sam Acho. Visit the market Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 to 6 p.m.
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Austin sites featured on annual architectural tour
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The three Austin sites are the Kehrein Center for the Arts, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church and the Austin Community Family Center. The tours will take place Oct. 16 and 17.
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‘We need your help,’ new police commander tells faith community
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Religious leaders will be going door to door Thursday in the 1200 block of North Mason Avenue, where there was a deadly shootout last week in the middle of the day. The goal is to show love and give support to the community.
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15th District seeking your input
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The Chicago Police Department’s 15th District will hold a virtual Zoom meeting from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 5. It’s part of an ongoing conversation about the district’s 2022 strategic plan. Register through EventBrite.
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30,000-plus properties in Cook County’s first tax sale in more than 2 years
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Local residents are being urged to check the Cook County treasurer’s web site to make sure they don’t have unpaid taxes needing to be paid. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will conduct the first sale in more than two years of delinquent property taxes on Nov. 5.
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West Side officers, youth featured on HBO
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Coaches and young people from Chicago Westside Sports are featured in a new episode of HBO’s “Level Playing Field.”
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Shop Austin’s last city market of the season
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Stop by Austin Town Hall from 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 30, 5610 W. Lake St. Don’t miss the last market of the season. LINK/SNAP and LINK Match are accepted.
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Black voters hurt by new redistricting maps, group says
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Members of Illinois African Americans for Equitable Redistricting to Governor have a message for go. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Democrats: “You have made a mockery out of the Voting Rights Act.”
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National Recovery Month is personal and universal
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford reminds us that every family has someone who has struggled with addiction and substance use disorder. “We are in this together.” Meeting someone where they are at means bridging the gap between your own expectations and where the other person is coming from.