Community
Exelon, ComEd employee volunteers interview CPS students for summer internships
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The program was part of National Volunteer Week and included Austin’s Frederick Douglass Academy.
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Drug hot spot shut down at Laramie and Adams avenues, but community presence still needed
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The 5200 block of West Adams Avenue will hold its first meeting Saturday, and more events and meetings will follow to address crime in the neighborhood.
Community
Healing Temple Head Start “Say No to Violence!” march Thursday
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You can join the group at 10 a.m. tomorrow to show young people and the community your support to end violence.
News
Austin LSCs elect new members, some schools citywide still looking to fill vacant seats
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Just as last week’s LSC results are released, CPS announced supplemental elections will be held May 18 at schools where not enough candidates ran to fill the council.
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Low enrollment at Nash Elementary “No. 1 issue” for next elected LSC
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The current LSC coordinator says members elected next week will have the challenge of recruiting new students for the school that currently has just 390 enrolled and a capacity of 1,600.
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Public waits for information about candidates running for LSC positions
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AustinTalks and others have requested basic information from CPS, but recent changes may mean all the information won’t be made public in time for elections next week.
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Art student creates Sweet Homes Chicago design competition poster
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The Illinois Institute of Art junior’s creation depicts communities working together to address foreclosure for the program that focuses on Austin as a model for change.
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Neighborhood Recovery Initative: Progress made, but work still needed
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The violence prevention program held an advocacy luncheon Wednesday, with students, residents and community leaders, to reflect on its first year working with Austin youth.
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Twenty Austin blocks to be resurfaced, repaired using Ald. Ervin’s menu money
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The project was presented at Monday’s 28th Ward meeting, along with other action to clean up the streets, including police efforts to combat crime and the city’s April 21 Clean and Green volunteer day.
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Spend spring break at the Austin YMCA for Youth Empowerment Week
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The S.W.A.G., or Stand up, Win and Achieve your Goals program will offer different workshops for teens and young adults that focus on career preparation, healthy living and violence prevention.