News
West Siders turn out for chili cook off in Austin’s Soul City
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The second annual “It’s Getting Chili in Soul City” was held Saturday in Austin. Shirley McClain and Shirley Howard took home 1st place honors.
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Dine out in Austin this week
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Residents are encouraged to dine out at restaurants along West Madison Street and West Chicago Avenue through Oct. 16.
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Eat out in Austin
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Check out these Austin restaurants in the Chicago Avenue, Corcoran Place and Madison Street corridors. Let’s support Austin’s business community.
Community
See movie about African-American cuisine
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A free screening of the documentary will be held July 27 at Rosie’s Peace in the Valley Garden, 168 N. Laramie.
News
Weekly fresh produce pop-up extended through end of October in Austin
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Stop by Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St. on Thursdays between 1 and 6 p.m. through the end of October. You can find Black-owned, farm-fresh produce, delicious juices and table-ready meals. Several forms of payment accepted. Eat healthy and support local businesses.
Community
Free meals for needy youth started this week
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Light of Liberty Church, at 2 Washington Blvd. in Oak Park, will serve free lunch through Aug. 18, while New Life Ministries, 634 N. Austin Blvd., will provide both breakfast and lunch from July 10 through Aug. 18.
Community
Learn how to eat healthy this holiday season
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BUILD will host a free food sampling seminar Nov. 11 at 5100 W. Harrison St.
News
West Siders attend event to strengthen the body, mind and spirit
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The Feb. 25 presentation explored how health is affected by racial identity, poverty and advertising.
News
New community kitchen aims to improve health
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New cooking classes are being offered at the Westside Health Authority.
Business
A West Side landmark returns
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Alice’s restaurant reopened earlier this year on Chicago Avenue, drawing old and new customers looking for soul food made by Alice Carter.