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As city continues to invest in Austin as part of its INVEST South/West program, city developers and non-profit partners are focusing their attention on several blocks of Chicago Avenue, from Cicero Avenue to Austin Boulevard.
Registration is still open for Saturday’s race – the fifth annual – and organizers hope to surpass 700 participants. Walkers and runners can register in person on Friday at 5840 W. Chicago Ave. until 5 p.m. and on race day beginning at 7 a.m. Loretto Hospital and Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s office are among the groups and businesses that will be fielding teams.
The seven – all located along Chicago Avenue, the “Soul City Corridor” – are receiving more than $558,000 out of $5 million being distributed citywide under the new Retail Thrive Zone program.
The Chicago Transit Authority hired New York Shinique Smith to complete the $200,000 project.
West Side residents celebrate the grand opening of the expansion of Betty’s Daycare Academy.
West Side residents commemorated African-American heritage during a three-day event that featured a parade, performers and more.
A librarian, historian and archivist will share an exciting history lesson about Chicago and the Great Migration Feb. 19 at the West Chicago Avenue Library.
Alice’s restaurant reopened earlier this year on Chicago Avenue, drawing old and new customers looking for soul food made by Alice Carter.
One man marks Mother’s Day with a poignant thank you to the woman who’s been a part of his life from the start.