Austin
Volunteer session this week at BUILD
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The next one-hour session will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at BUILD headquarters, 5100 W. Harrison St. Please RSVP by mail or by phone.
BUILD Chicago
Plans continue for Austin community court
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Another meeting will be held Sept. 19 at BUILD’s offices. Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin has been leading efforts to gauge support for such a court in Austin.
Community
More than 2,000 attended Austin street festival
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Last week’s “summer of opportunity” event connected young people and families to a range of resources for a successful school year while celebrating summer with a positive community gathering.
2018 Election
Rep. Ford joins ex-offenders in kicking off voter registration drive
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There are 4.1 million people in Illinois with criminal histories who can vote, unlike some other states, including several in the South, that prohibit voting after someone is released from prison.
Community
Free community event at Austin Town Hall
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Monterrey Security – in partnership with BUILD Chicago and The Resurrection Project – invite West Side residents to participate in a live art contest, enjoy music and food, and take part in other activities the evening of Nov. 15.
Police-community relations
Residents, police discuss bridging divide between law enforcement, community
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The meeting this week, hosted by Fathers Who Care, aimed to get everyone talking about how to improve the West Side.
BUILD Chicago
Parents, students navigate CPS enrollment process
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West Side families participated in the workshops organized by Kids First Chicago before the recent deadline to apply for the 2017-2018 school year.
BUILD Chicago
Local teens wow audience at public speaking contest
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High schools won scholarships for taking part in the BUILD’s third-annual event – and brought some audience members to tears with their compelling stories.
art
Art show features work by youth affected by violence
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The Austin-based BUILD held an art show last weekend, where a variety of pieces were featured and money raised for the nonprofit that works with youth on Chicago’s West and South sides.
News
Budget crisis starting to hit Austin
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The Democrat-controlled legislature and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner still don’t have a new state spending plan.