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No arrests made in string of armed robberies, sexual assualts

Chicago Police Department detectives need your help to help solve the crimes.

The Central Austin Neighborhood Association and Third Unitarian Church organized and hosted a free event last weekend.

Jacqueline Reed was recognized last week for her contributions to the community with a street that now bears her name.

The Nov. 20 event at St. Paul Lutheran Church and School featured the Mkhonto Fellowship Choir from South Africa and Chicago musician T.L. Williams.

The event begins at 11 a.m. Dec. 6 near May Elementary School.

You can drop off non-perishable food items and toiletries at local businesses for two pantries that serve the West Side.

The new Austin facility offers many big bank services with a community focus.

The Austin non-profit, public alternative high school received $2,000 from Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest.

New cooking classes are being offered at the Westside Health Authority.

Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell signals out Jacqueline Reed, who after 23 years has stepped down from the Westside Health Authority.