Community
Austin group to hold open house Saturday
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A House in Austin, which builds connections and supports families with small children on the West Side, will hold a ribbon-cutting at 1:15 p.m. Sept. 12 at 533 N. Pine Ave.
Community
Free workshop on helping children affected by trauma
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The free event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Chicago Public Schools’ Network 3 office, 5101 W. Harrison St.
children
Human trafficking education important in Austin
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The Cook County Human Trafficking Task Force, in partnership with the Peace Corner Youth Center, conducted a special training session earlier this week to help West Siders identify victims of this growing crime.
Community
After-school program sign-up continues
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The West Side H.O.M.E. Fun Club’s program begins Jan. 10th for 4th through 12th graders.
Community
Celebrate after-school programs this week
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There will be a “light up the night walk,” dinner and other activities from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at BUILD, 5100 W. Harrison St.
Austin
Local theater partners with history group to educate Austin on the importance of childcare
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The Working Women’s History Project in partnership with the Lookingglass Theater held a panel earlier this month at Third Unitarian Church.
29th Ward
Another neighborhood school tests positive for lead
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The devices that tested high have been turned off at three Austin schools – Ella Flagg Young, Lewis and Spencer. Other West Side schools must still be tested.
News
Lead found in some Chicago parks drinking fountains
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High levels have not been found in the handful of Austin facilities officials have tested so far, according to documents obtained by WBEZ/Chicago Public Radio.
Community
Free summer meals start June 27th
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The Greater Chicago Food Depository’s lunch bus begins Monday and runs through Sept. 2 at several locations throughout the city, including the Austin branch library, 5615 W. Race St.
Community
Residents, groups to gather Saturday to improve early childhood education
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Austin Coming Together will hold its 3rd annual symposium Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at By the Hand Club, 415 N. Laramie Ave.