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West Siders march against violence and drugs
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The 24th annual event at the Healing Temple Church of God in Christ added an anti-violence message to its yearly “say no to drugs” parade.
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Fate of police deployment, 911 responsiveness lawsuit uncertain
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A Cook County judge hear arguments last month in the lawsuit filed by the Illinois ACLU and Central Austin Neighborhood Association seeking the city to change the way it deploys police officers.
Community
Miss Illinois visits Austin Tuesday
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Megan Ervin will make a stop at Because I Care Inc., 5811 West Chicago Ave., at 11 a.m. Aug. 7 to talk to youth about healthy habits in urban communities.
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Austin students go to jazz camp
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Last month’s two-week program at the University of Illinois at Chicago gave 150 students citywide the opportunity to practice skills, watch performances and develop new techniques.
Community
BUILD Inc. announces new home in Austin
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The organization that’s served at-risk Chicago youth for four decades is now providing services at 5100 W. Harrison St.
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Local artists react to Chicago’s draft cultural plan
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While some express support for the city’s plan, others remain concerned the West Side was not singled out for specific projects.
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Austin Town Hall hosts Dance in the Parks
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The free event featured professionals, as well as student performers from the Chicago Park District day camp program.
Community
The Rev. Ira Acree leads peace march and prayer
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The Aug. 1 service at Greater St. John Bible Church will go to the streets to launch a petition drive to ban assault weapons and pray for those killed by violence.
News
Government-backed home loans prevalent on West Side
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A new report by the Woodstock Institute shows that twice as many of these loans were issued to individuals in communities of color than in predominately white neighborhoods.
Community
Shakespeare at Austin Town Hall Park Wednesday
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The free performance of “The Taming of the Shrew” is one of many stops by the theater parks tour running through Aug. 19.