Community
Loretto Hospital offers free screening Saturday
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The health and wellness event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 9 outside Uncle Gus Remus and Guilty Pleasurez Bakery, at 4731 W. Madison St.
Community
Music festival in Austin
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The third annual Ghan-Again Austin Music Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St. The free event will feature live music and dancing, food, games and vendors.
Community
Early bird registration for Austin 5k run/walk is Friday
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Friday, Sept. 1 is the early bird registration deadline for runners and walkers wanting to participate in the Austin POWER 5k. This year’s event will be held Sept. 16 and start at Chicago and Mayfield.
News
Diaster recovery centers open in Austin
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Residents whose homes and/or businesses were damaged in the summer storms can get help with their applications for assistance at two sites in Austin: 4851 W. North Ave. and 500 S. Central Ave.
Community
West Side ministers to commemorate 60th anniversary of MLK’s speech on Washington by marching to new credit union
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Faith leaders will march to the new Leaders Network Credit Union at 5600 W. Madison St. where they will open an account with $250,000.
Community
Explore Austin by bike on Saturday
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The Austin Soul Ride will start at 10 a.m. Aug. 26 at the Pop Courts, at Chicago Avenue and Lockwood.
Community
Faith leaders demand justice for teen killed on West Side
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A candlelight prayer vigil for teenager Ashuntice Wilburn, who was killed last weekend, will be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 23 at Galewood Park, 5729 W. Bloomingdale Ave.
Community
Free CTA, Metra and Pace rides for CPS students on Monday
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Students and parents ride CTA, Metra and PACE on Aug. 21 – the first day of classes at Chicago Pubic Schools. Reduce fares are available on all three transit systems the rest of the school year.
Community
What does Austin need most?
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Enjoy a candid conversation with state Rep. La Shawn at the new Austin coffee shop Urban Essentials, 5300 W. Chicago Ave., at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 21.
Community
Front Porch Arts Center to host West Side art walk this weekend
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Check out the day of activities that will be taking place Saturday at several sites in Austin.