Community
Young people to compete in public speaking
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The fifth annual competition will be held 6 to 8 p.m. March 19 at BUILD Inc., 5100 W. Harrison St.
Community
Metalworking changes course of West Side student’s life
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Austin Polytechnical Academy student’s success helps to dispel the misperceptions about manufacturing jobs.
News
Residents, architects gather to discuss Austin’s redevelopment
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At the Sweet Homes Chicago creative workshop Dec. 15, attendees learned about and critiqued the contests’ top entries, which propose ways to create a more self-sufficient community.
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Art student creates Sweet Homes Chicago design competition poster
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The Illinois Institute of Art junior’s creation depicts communities working together to address foreclosure for the program that focuses on Austin as a model for change.
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Design competition to combat Austin’s high foreclosure rate kicks off
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The Sweet Homes Chicago project is accepting applications through Aug.15 from designers interested in developing plans.
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Austin youth participate in Louder Than a Bomb poetry slam
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The event, with teens from all over the city, runs through the second week of March, with Austin’s West Side Warriors competing again Friday at the Chicago Cultural Center.
Community
Austin Safety Net Works basketball kicks off new season
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The workshop series focuses on building skills, having fun and enforcing healthy habits.
News
Austin siblings solve business puzzle
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The brother-sister duo, part of a five-member team, placed second in a national contest.
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Austin dance group to compete in Las Vegas if it can raise enough money
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The troupe has to raise $4,000 in less than two weeks to participate in the 10th annual Hip-Hop International Dance Competition.
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West Side schools compete for top honors in knowledge bowl
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Find out which Austin students participated in the 5th annual Prevention Bowl, held last week at U.S. Cellular Field.