Austin
Austin student reflects on the impact of a new Chicago mayor
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Austin College and Career Academy High School senior Darien McGee discussed the change he hopes will come to Austin now that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has assumed her position.
Austin
State Rep. Ford, community stakeholders hold ‘state of emergency’ meeting
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All who are concerned about Austin’s future are invited to attend today’s meeting, which will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the West Austin Child Development Center, 4920 W. Madison.
Chicago Board of Education
Austin resident Dwayne Truss appointed to Chicago Board of Education
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Truss’ appointment along with the rest of the seven-member board on Monday at a press conference. The new board will be sworn in on June 26.
Community
Austin Neighborhood Choir to perform Wednesday
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The choir will be joined by several in-school choirs as they present a free community concert at 7 p.m. May 15 at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.
Mildred Wiley
Austin has lost a fierce and loyal champion
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Services for Mildred Wiley, community leader and founding chairwoman of Austin Coming Together’s board of directors, will be held April 6 at Bethel New Life, 1140 N. Lamon.
News
New Moms officially unveils its facility in Oak Park
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The new Oak Park facility, which features 18 one- and two- bedroom apartments, offers permanent housing to young mothers. That differs from the New Mom’s main facility located nearby in Austin at 5317 W. Chicago Ave., where mothers can stay no more than two years.
art
Statue of Aretha Franklin unveiled in Austin
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The statue, created by Austin artist Keith Brownlee, is located at 4922 W. Chicago Ave. It was unveiled Thursday, the last day of Black History Month.
News
SisterHouse welcomes community to its new location
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The organization – which has provided a temporary home to women recovering from substance abuse for more than 30 years – moved late last year from Austin to Oak Park.
Austin
Free health workshop offered
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The weekly workshops are being offered to women ages 19 to 45 on Wednesday nights at Original Providence Baptist Church, 515 N. Pine Ave. The next session will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13.
Austin
Volunteer session this week at BUILD
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The next one-hour session will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at BUILD headquarters, 5100 W. Harrison St. Please RSVP by mail or by phone.