Community
South Side nonprofit celebrates Austin with its ‘Paint the Hood Orange’ campaign
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The Westside Health Authority partnered with Hustle Mommies last week to bring free food, fun and laughter to the Austin Pop Court, 5257 W. Chicago Ave.
Community
West Side faith leaders push for investigation and compensation for flooding victims
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation President Kari Steele, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon and 37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts are expected to meet with members of the Leaders Network Tuesday at the faith group’s monthly meeting in Austin.
Community
Rep. Ford calls for pause on utility shutoffs
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In the wake of last weekend’s torrential rain that flooded hundreds of basements on Chicago’s West Side, state Rep. La Shawn Ford is urging ComEd and People’s Gas to temporarily stop utility shutoffs of those affected by the storms and also offer assistance.
Community
Attend peace & healing festival
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Bethel New Life will be hosting the event on July 8 from 10 am.. to 3 p.m. at 1140 N. Lamon Ave. There will be music, fun, food and more.
Community
Faith leaders denounce Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action
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West Side ministers Ira Acree and Marshall Hatch condemned last week’s ruling that strikes down affirmative action in college admissions.
Community
Check out Austin Eats’ list of events for July
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There are opportunities to volunteer, shop, get free food and more for the next month in Austin.
Community
Something brewing in Austin
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Urban Essentials Coffee Cafe, 5300 W. Chicago Ave., held a soft opening on Juneteenth, with plans for a formal grand opening sometime in mid-July. But in the meantime, the Cafe is still open for business.
Community
Get free legal help Tuesday in Austin
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Meet with an attorney at no cost from 4 to 6 p.m. on June 27 at Hope Community Church, 5900 W. Iowa St. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
Community
Breaking the stigma of Black men’s mental health
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Register now for the event, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 24 at Michele Clark Magnet High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.
Community
Summer meals available for CPS students starting this week
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Free meals are available starting this week and running through early August at hundreds of locations across Chicago, including more than a dozen in Austin.