Strides for Peace
Race against gun violence to be held in Grant Park June 1
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Hundreds of participants are expected to walk, run or otherwise take part in the fourth annual event being held on the eve of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Austin
Deadline approaching for Austin businesses to get funding under new city program
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Malcolm Crawford, head of the Austin African American Business Networking Association, urges business owners operating along the “Soul City Corridor” on Chicago Avenue to apply for the grants because they’re located in a retail thrive zone.
Community
Local residents will take stand against violence tonight
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All are invited to participate from 7 to 9 p.m. May 26th outside Saint de Porres Church at LeClaire and Washington.
News
Austin, Oak Park residents come together for real talk about race, poverty
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The May 16th On The Table discussion, one of thousands organized by The Chicago Community Trust, was held at Columbus Park Refectory.
resource fair
What can government do for you?
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Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin invites residents, other stakeholders to a resource fair May 20 at Austin Town Hall.
Austin
Austin, Oak Park residents invited to participate in “on the table” discussion
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Participants will discuss multiracial coalitions and racial integration at the free dinner May 16th at the Columbus Park Refectory.
Austin Town Hall
County officials pledge $4 million to Austin, South Side for job training for youth
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South Shore, Back of the Yards also will receive money as government officials look to address unemployment, violence in Chicago.
Austin
State lawmakers invite you to town hall
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Rep. Camille Lilly and Sen. Don Harmon, along with Westside Community Stakeholders and Fathers Who Care, will hold the event 6 to 8 p.m. April 10 at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St.
Austin
Elected official calls for reinvention of West Side school
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford says in the interest of justice, fairness and equity, Frederick Douglass Academy High School can and should be transformed.
Austin
Student play looks to cross Oak Park, Austin dividing line
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The production will be performed for the first time at the suburban high school March 17-20.