News
Artists make jokes about Chicago’s neighborhoods
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Austin is featured in one of 42 “Slightly Insulting Posters,” which seem to be getting mixed reviews across the city.
Community
Free health event at Columbus Park Saturday
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Community Health Focus Day will feature school physicals, immunizations and a free lunch.
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Austin residents encourage unity to revive community
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Local leaders and advocates talk about solutions to the problems behind the violence plaguing the West Side. Some say building hope – like youth centers and community gardens – is a step toward finding peace.
News
Chicagoans meet in Austin to discuss if CPS should have an elected board
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Tuesday’s meeting was the first of three gatherings for residents to discuss the question, which will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot in many precincts across the city.
Community
Students, parents, advocates march for “solutions not suspensions”
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The Sept. 29 “Break the School-to-Prison Pipeline” event united residents citywide to speak out against practices that take students out of school.
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Oak Park Church hosts Faith and Fellowship event
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Residents of Austin’s Central Plaza Residential Care attended the Sept. 29 reception and prayer service for individuals with mental illness at St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy Church.
Community
Donate a purse to support domestic violence victims
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The 15th District Police CAPS is collecting gently used purses until Oct. 3.
Community
Join the Garfield Park garden tour Saturday
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The 11 a.m. Sept. 29 event will start at the Garfield Park Conservatory and feature visits at eight community gardens.
News
Fifth House Ensemble looks for inspiration in Austin
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The group made a stop at Austin Town Hall Sept. 22 to hear stories from residents and guests for their upcoming storytelling and musical interpretation series.
News
Austin aldermen author few citywide ordinances
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Most legislation sponsored by the West Side City Council members affects just their individual wards.