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Austin Coming Together wants input from West Side residents and others who travel through Austin. The responses will be incorporated into an action plan as Central Avenue is re-envisioned.
RSVP for the “future stakeholder” luncheon that will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. Sept. 27 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.
On Sept. 13, 14 and 15, stop by 200 N. Lake St. There will be free food, music, games and more. Similar events will be held throughout the month in Austin.
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.
The Austin Soul Ride will start at 10 a.m. Aug. 26 at the Pop Courts, at Chicago Avenue and Lockwood.
Austin residents whose homes or businesses were damaged in the devastating floods that occurred from June 29 to July 2 can apply for grants and loans through FEMA.
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.
Michele Clark High School is the first to provide waffles as a new breakfast item at CPS. The school will be renovating one of its cafeterias over the summer to create a food court experience.
Stop by Jamaican Grill, at 5241 W. Chicago Ave., from 12 to 8 p.m. for its grand opening. Between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. there will be black economic empowerment rally (B.E.E.R.) in the heart of the Soul City Corridor.
Between 5,000 to 7,000 people are expected to be served each year at the new facility. The hospital is working with Stone Community Development Corp.