News
Rev. Flowers laid to rest
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford, Rev. Ira Acree and others mourn the lost of the longtime West Side leader.
Community
Church seeking information about theft
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The Rev. Ira Acree is offering a $500 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in connection to the Dec. 5 incident.
News
Rep. Ford supporters flood courtroom
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A group of more than 40 joined the state representative Downtown on Tuesday when he pleaded not guilty to 17 counts of bank fraud and other related charges.
News
West Side holiday parade and tree lighting
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Members of the community gathered Dec. 6 for the eighth annual event that took them down Madison Avenue and ended in front of the 15th District Chicago Police headquarters.
Community
Sweet Homes Chicago workshop Saturday
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The 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 15 event will be held at the Austin Public Library, 5615 W Race Ave. All ages are welcome to attend the workshop to discuss creative housing and neighborhood preservation in Austin.
Community
Community stands by Rep. Ford
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The Illinois state representative is due to be arraigned in court Tuesday morning. Some West Side residents say they don’t believe he’s guilty of the 17 counts of bank fraud against him.
Community
Austin’s Rev. Lewis Flowers dies
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The Chairman of the Westside Ministers Coalition died early Sunday morning.
Community
Austin safety meeting Tuesday
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The 6 p.m. Dec. 11 gathering will be held at the Rock of Our Salvation Evangelical Free Church, 118 N. Central Ave.
Community
Hoops for the holidays Saturday
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The free 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 8 basketball skills clinic is being held at Marshall High School, 3250 W. Adams St. Youth ages 8 to 18 are welcome to participate. Registration starts at 12:15. Canned goods for a local food pantry will also be collected at the event.
Community
Volunteer opportunities on the West Side
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There are many ways you can help out in and near the Austin community during the holidays and beyond.