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Christ the King to host peace basketball tournament Saturday

By AustinTalks | November 13, 2012

The 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17 event at the college prepatory school, 5088 W. Jackson Blvd., will bring together rival gang members for a day of shooting hoops and hope.

News

NBA players fight violence with “balling for peace” game

By Chinta Strausberg | September 24, 2012

Last week’s tournament united four rival gangs in an at attempt to stop shooting on the South Side. CeaseFire hopes to hold a similar event on the West Side.

Opinion

King James tells us glory is never the companion of the comfortable

By John W. Fountain III | July 3, 2012

Columnist John W. Fountain III writes about ignoring “haters” and those standing in the way of greatness.

Community

Austin Safety Net Works basketball kicks off new season

By AustinTalks | January 27, 2012

The workshop series focuses on building skills, having fun and enforcing healthy habits.

Community

Austin boys basketball team wins

By AustinTalks | December 6, 2011

The next game will be played 4 p.m. Dec. 7th at home against Hope.

Community

Fundraiser to benefit Austin school

By AustinTalks | November 12, 2011

Next week’s event, at Christ the King Jesuit College Prep, will feature a basketball game and dance hosted by Resurrection alumni who attended school on the same campus.

Community

High school coach chose baseball over basketball

By V.O.I.S.E. Academy | June 13, 2011

Gym teacher Darrell Mathis has been playing the sport since he was 5.

Community

New basketball leagues finishes its first season

By Jonathan Currie | June 6, 2011

Seventy players participated on six teams, organized by Austin Safety Net Works.

Community

Youth will be shooting hoops in January at Austin Town Hall

By AustinTalks | December 9, 2010

Youth 11 to 14 years old can register now for a new three-month community basketball program. Austin Safety Net Works is sponsoring the league as well as one for younger kids.

News

Austin YMCA basketball program keeps youth safe

By Katherine Randall | May 26, 2010

The year-round program also gives hope for the future, say coaches and students. Youth can sign up 501 N. Central. Ave.

News

  • World-renowned conductor rehearses with local symphony in Austin

    The audience sat in silence as maestro Riccardo Muti controlled over 60 orchestra members with his hands. When he wanted the sound louder he would raise his hands; to get softer he lowered them; and in one motion he could stop the entire orchestra all at once.

  • Arts center celebrates Black youth with new mural 

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez Chicago artist Barrett Keithley stood with open arms before young elementary and middle school students from Catalyst Circle Rock last week. Behind him, glimpses of colorful patterns and musical notes caught the students’ eyes, awaiting to see Keithley’s work.

  • Still time to run or walk in Saturday’s 5K

    The eighth annual Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K will kick off Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the heart of Austin - at the corner of Chicago and Mayfield avenues. It's not too late to sign up; the cost is $45 per walker/runner.

  • Food delivery service for Austin residents with disabilities extended

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A city program that delivers food to people with disabilities in Austin has been extended six more months. The city pilot program, launched in February to improve food access for 100 people facing food insecurity, was given funding by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

  • Diaster recovery centers open in Austin

    FEMA disaster recovery centers opened Aug. 29 in two Austin locations and two other sites in Cook County.

  • West Siders affected by summer flooding can apply for grants, loans from FEMA

    Federal funding is now available to West Side residents and others living in Cook County who have been impacted by flooding that happened earlier this summer, President Joe Biden announced this week. Austin residents are still recovering from record-setting rain and storms that caused devastating flooding in the Chicago area from June 29 to July 2.

  • Rep. Ford pushes overdose prevention sites for Chicago

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A dozen medical experts, outreach workers and advocates joined state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford last week in his push to open a pilot overdose prevention site in Chicago, possibly on the West Side. Standing at the corner of West Van Buren Street and South Pulaski Road, one of many West Side areas with high overdose rates, Ford called for the public and lawmakers to support a bill that would allow the creation of overdose prevention sites in Chicago.

  • Free film and food!

  • New mural of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis unveiled at Safer Foundation

    A new 3,500-square-foot, 30-foot-high colorful representation of Congressman Danny Davis adorns the walls of the Safer Foundation building, 808 S. Kedzie Ave. in East Garfield Park.

  • Farmers market at Austin Town Hall kicks off

    Over 100 people stopped by Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St., last Thursday for its first day of the 2023 season. Five vendors sold their products, with many more vendors expected in coming weeks; the market will operate on Thursdays from 1 to 6 p.m. through Oct.

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