Community
Community health fair Saturday at Loretto Hospital
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There will be free screenings and the chance to sign up for insurance at the event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BUILD
Free family event tonight in Austin
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Take part in the fun and games from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Jan. 29 at Christ the King Jesuit College Prep, 5058 W. Jackson.
Community
Free health fair Saturday
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The Chicago Defender is sponsoring the event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 6 at Garfield Park, 100 N. Central Park.
Community
Family fun at Columbus Park, Austin Town Hall
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Swimming, stepping and more will take place Sunday, May 17 at both locations to help the Chicago Park District launch night out in the parks.
Community
Free early Thanksgiving dinner this Thursday
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The event, sponsored by several West Side groups and elected officials, begins at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and will be held at George Leland Elementary School, 512 S. Lavergne.
Opinion
Dissolution of the African-American family
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Children suffer, our communities are in bad shape, and we are in crisis, writes one former Austin resident.
Opinion
A voice in the community
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One longtime Austin resident says it’s time for the community to step up and take charge of the future.
Opinion
Not making a choice is still choosing
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Columnist John Fountain III. reflects on some of his own decisions and the situations he’s witnessed counseling adolescents and adults.
Austin
Halloween party at St. Paul Luthern School
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The 6 p.m. Oct. 31 event sponsored by Roman Morrow and Divinely Orchestrated will offer a safe place for families to go for games, food, treats and more.
Community
Family of slain Chicagoans stand by coalition’s petition for gun legislation
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A 9:30 a.m. Aug. 28 breakfast meeting followed by an 11 a.m. press conference is planned at The New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, where families of victims will support and speak for the coalition’s call to reinstate the assault weapons ban and the passage of gun legislation under HB 5831.