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Walsh Construction executives and reps from People for Public Action and the Westside Health Authority plan to talk monthly. The goal: employing more West Siders in the construction industry.
Coaches of a West Side league complain about Levin Park, Amundsen Park, La Follette Park and Columbus Park. Chicago Park District officials say they’re doing all they can.
With Chicago holding one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country this weekend, Austin residents also celebrate. Read John Fountain’s latest commentary.
Protesters say the Chicago Police Department mishandled the serving of a search warrant at the home of a disabled woman. But police defend their actions, saying they seized guns and narcotics.
Between 48 and 63 percent of Austin households mailed in the 10-question survey – one of the lowest rates in the city. Census workers will be going door to door until July 10, trying to get more people to respond.
Local residents want the city to do a better job of picking up litter and keeping the West Side community clean. But others say it can’t be left up to government and that everyone needs to pitch in.
More than 700 people gathered on 81 corners last Wednesday night. Organizers of the month-long, anti-crime event hope to beat the record tonight, when West Side residents gather again from 6 to 7 p.m.
Hundreds of students have been helped by the 21-year-old Cluster Tutoring Program. Registration for the 2010-2011 school year will be held at the end of the summer.
Hundreds of residents are expected to gather from 6 to 7 p.m. at corners across the West Side to take a stand against violence. Every Wednesday night in June, the community comes together in fellowship and solidarity. Watch our video story.
The next vigil will be held Friday at 7 p.m. at the corner of Laramie and Division.