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Everyone should be on the lookout for those in trouble

By Rep. La Shawn Ford | July 8, 2018

After the recent high-profile suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, state Rep. La Shawn Ford urges each of us to watch for signs of suicide in others and ourselves, and then get help.

Community

Celebrate national HIV testing day Wednesday by getting tested

By AustinTalks | June 25, 2018

Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS have partnered with community groups to provide testing and counseling from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 27 at 22 Chicago Walgreens locations, including six in the Austin area.

internet safety

Former Chicago Bear announces online program to protect kids, elders

By Terry Dean | April 11, 2017

Hall of Famer Richard Dent visited Austin to launch internet safety technology that will pilot at Plato Academy this spring.

black health

Rep. Davis promotes National Minority Health Month with four community events

By Terry Dean | April 10, 2017

The Austin congressman’s office will highlight health disparities in communities of color during April.

News

Sexual assault victims group hires first full-time counselor for West Side

By Terry Dean | November 21, 2016

The group Rape Victims Advocates has long operated an office in Austin, where the new position is based.

Community

Free vaccinations available to Chicago residents

By AustinTalks | November 6, 2016

The Chicago Department of Public Health is holding special clinics in the next few weeks in the 24th Ward, and the 11th and 25th police districts.

News

Teen moms will have another place to go

By Ann McArthur | December 22, 2010

A New Moms Inc. facility is set to open in the spring at 5327 W. Chicago Ave. State officials have applied for federal money to provide comprehensive sex education.

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