Community
Financial help still available for July flood victims
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With the Oct. 16 deadline to apply for assistance approaching, a resource fair will be held Saturday at which West Side residents can get help with their applications.
Community
Plant a tree at BUILD
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Help plant trees May 11 at BUILD’s Austin Grown community garden, 5100 W. Harrison.
News
Celebrate Earth Day at Columbus Park
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The clean up begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at the park, 500 S. Central Ave., and finishes with a free lunch. Then the activities move downtown to the Chicago Cultural Center.
Chicago Park District
Recycle your Christmas tree
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Chicago’s Christmas tree recycling program begins Jan. 7 and runs from Jan. 22 at 26 parks across the city, including Garfield Park, 100 N. Central Park Ave. Trees can be dropped off anytime during normal park hours, which are n
Only live/natural trees without flocking are accepted; garlands and wreaths will not be accepted. Because the trees are turned into mulch, all tinsel, ornaments, lights and stands must be removed.
News
Chicago artists want your help turning Austin’s plastic waste into public benches
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Two Austin-based art organizations offer paid opportunities to residents who pick up trash and help transform it into functional art pieces. Stop by an event Saturday to learn how to make functional plastic objects.
Community
Help Austin gardens before summer’s end
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The Austin Garden Collective needs your help. Join local residents and other gardeners at the 624 N. Lorel Community Garden from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Aug. 27. Refreshments will be served.
Community
Get a free tree from the city
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Chicago residents can request a free tree by calling 311 or going online. Trees can be planted on city-owned parkway in front of a homeowner’s property or in the front yard facing the street.
environment
Survey seeks to understand stormwater flooding concerns
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Local officials want input from Austin residents on how stormwater can be better managed to prevent flooding. West Siders are asked to complete a survey created by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago before the end of November.
gardening
Austin Garden Collective holding volunteer days – with some changes
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The Austin Garden Collective will be hosting community volunteer days at various gardens throughout Austin this summer. There will be some changes – like social distancing and mask wearing – due to the coronavirus.
Community
Rep. Ford demands removal of lead water pipes on West Side
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford and the Illinois Environmental Council have organized a town hall Monday night in Austin. The event – which will feature a panel of experts who will share information and answer questions – begins at 6 p.m. and will be held 5437 W. Division Ave.