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Recycle your Christmas tree

By AustinTalks | January 8, 2023

Chicago’s Christmas tree recycling program begins Jan. 7 and runs from Jan. 22 at 26 parks across the city, including Garfield Park, 100 N. Central Park Ave. Trees can be dropped off anytime during normal park hours, which are n

Only live/natural trees without flocking are accepted; garlands and wreaths will not be accepted. Because the trees are turned into mulch, all tinsel, ornaments, lights and stands must be removed.

Chicago Park District

Work out for free Dec. 30 through Jan. 8

By AustinTalks | December 28, 2022

Register to work out at one of the Chicago Park District’s fitness centers. West Side locations incluce Amundsen, Columbus, Garfield and La Follette parks.

art

Art exhibit ends this weekend at Austin Town Hall

By Michelle Meyer | October 20, 2022

The weeks-long exhibit “Finding Ceremony” has been held inside and outside Austin Town Hall the last several weeks. It ends Oct. 22 with a closing event from 2 to 5 p.m. Don’t miss the chance to see the artwork of Austin natives and other artists.

Chicago Park District

See Shakespeare in the park

By AustinTalks | July 21, 2022

The Chicago Park District’s annual Shakespeare in the park comes to Austin at 6:30 p.m. July 21. Stop by Columbus Park, 500 S. Central Ave., for the free performance.

Community

Clean up Amundsen Park

By AustinTalks | May 6, 2022

Volunteers sought to clean up Amundsen Park, 6200 W. Bloomingdale Ave., at 9:30 a.m. May 7.

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Run, walk at Columbus Park with your friends, family, neighbors

By AustinTalks | February 28, 2022

The first Columbus Park event of the ‘Go Run series will be held at 9 a.m. March 5. Participants may choose from either a 1 mile or 3.1 mile course. The series is organized by the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Area Runners Association. Register this week, before the event.

Chicago Park District

Watch a movie this week at La Follette Park

By AustinTalks | August 22, 2021

“The Photograph” will be shown starting at dusk Aug. 24 at La Follette Park, 1333 N. Laramie Ave. Come to the free showing – but bring your mask!

29th Ward

Austin Town Hall gets funds for repairs, renovations

By Zach Cunning | March 1, 2021

The facility at 5610 W. Lake St. will be getting up to $1.5 million in TIF money. That funding will partially cover costs associated with upgrading the building’s electrical service, improving ADA access, and remodeling and restoring parts of the interior including the auditorium.

parks

West siders push to change Columbus Park’s name

By Shelby E. Hawkins | October 4, 2020

Three women have started an online petition to rename 135-acre park in Austin. They hope to soon have a name to recommend to the Chicago Park District, which has the power to make the change. Columbus Park was named a National Historic Landmark in 2003. If the park board approves a name change for Columbus Park, it would be the second – after the renaming of Douglass Park after abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

Chicago Park District

Civil rights activist to be remembered at Austin Town Hall

By AustinTalks | September 27, 2020

Fannie Lou Hammer’s life will be depicted at a 6 p.m. Oct. 1 performance in Austin. Featuring Chicago actor and singer E. Faye Butler, the free, socially-distanced event – put on by Goodman Theatre – is one of nine being held at Chicago parks this fall.

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