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Seven Austin schools would see a decline in their budgets under the proposed budget that will be considered by the Board of Education on June 22. Six others would see an increase. See the details for each school’s budget here.
There will be food vendors and live blues music throughout the day, June 11th, starting at noon at 5720 W. Chicago Ave.
The city will be offering a series of trainings this summer in Austin an 14 other neighborhoods to help local stakeholders strengthen their trauma-informed mental health skills.
This weekend, Austin residents can join a community day and restorative justice festival at Bethel New Life and La Follete Park.
Starting in June, ambassadors will provide a friendly, welcoming presence on streets and provide residents with information about parking, dining and shopping. In Austin, the Westside Health Authority will run the ambassador program on Madison Street and Pulaski Road, and Chicago Avenue.
Several Austin and Oak Park residents shared their stories as activists and community organizers during a panel as part of the photo exhibit “Everyday Activists.” The exhibit closes March 31 at the Austin library branch,.
Members of the Leaders Network discussed the challenges and responsibilities of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability with its new chief, Andrea Kersten.
A panel and reception will be held Sunday starting at 2 p.m. at the Austin library branch, 5615 W. Race Ave.
Participants are being sought for violence-prevention workshops that will begin soon. Organizers hope representatives from 30 to 35 groups will participate.
Every Wednesday in February, the Mid-America Club will be spotlighting a business leader from Chicago’s West or South Side. Malcolm Crawford, executive director of the Austin African American Business Networking Association, will be speaking Feb. 9th.