Austin
Dozens of residents, civic leaders meet to come up with plan for better Austin
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About 200 people participated last weekend in the first of three community summits organized by Austin Coming Together and LISC Chicago.
Community
Austin residents encouraged to attend summit
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The July 29th event at By the Hand Club is the first of three sponsored by Austin Coming Together, the Austin Quality of Life Steering Committee and LISC Chicago to come up with a community plan.
Austin Coming Together
West Side group names leader
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Darnell Shields is the new sole executive director of Austin Coming Together. He had shared the position with Andrew Born, who remains with the non-profit group.
garden
More community gardens cropping up in Austin
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Vacant lots on three West Side streets have been selected for transformation as part of a block club competition sponsored by Austin Coming Together and LISC Chicago.
early education
Austin families encouraged to enroll their children in pre-K next week
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Registration will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 22-26 at Oscar DePriest Elementary, 139 S. Parkside Ave. School begins Sept. 6th.
Community
Residents, groups to gather Saturday to improve early childhood education
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Austin Coming Together will hold its 3rd annual symposium Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at By the Hand Club, 415 N. Laramie Ave.
News
Strategic plan to improve the community discussed tonight
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Austin Coming Together will hold a town hall meeting Aug. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Austin Town Hall.
Community
Celebrate five years of Austin Coming Together
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Several people will be honored at the June 26th event.
Community
Open house for those interested in manufacturing jobs
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The Austin Workforce Collaborative will host the event Sept. 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. at 231 N. Pine St.
News
Foreclosure continues to plague West Siders
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Recent reports by the Lawyer’s Committee for Better Housing and the Woodstock Institute show housing woes still a problem for Austin.