Community
Attend luncheon on Austin’s future
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RSVP for the “future stakeholder” luncheon that will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. Sept. 27 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.
Community
Groups invited to future of funding workshop
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Jimmy D. Lee of Goodcity will lead the workshop that will provide fundraising tips for nonprofits. It will be held 10 a.m.. to noon March 23 at the Oak Park Library.
Opinion
Stubborn politicians have gotten too comfortable
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Columnist John W. Fountain III urges long-time elected officials to step aside and allow the next generation of leaders to tackle the hard work of improving life on the West Side.
quality of life
Austin Coming Together unveils quality of life plan
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After more than a year of work, the plan was unveiled to about 150 people at Michele Clark High School on June 2. A final draft is expected to be released in September.
Community
Final community meeting for quality-of-life plan set for Saturday
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Months of work on the comprehensive plan culminates June 2 at a third and final community summit. Your feedback is needed. Austin Coming Together and LISC Chicago have been leading the efforts.
building leaders
Teens share inspiring stories, win scholarships
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Six young people were awarded scholarships after competing in BUILD’s 8th annual public speaking contest earlier this month in Austin.
News
Mikva alum to West Side youths: Know how important you are
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Austin native Khiry Johnson was recently named “alum of the month” by Mikva Challenge. Johnson is a stand-up comedian and motivational speaker who travels extensively. His speeches have inspired youths as well as adults across the nation.
homicide
Family, friends, neighbors mourn West Side teen killed over Labor Day weekend
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About 150 mourners gathered at Greater St. John Bible Church earlier this week to bid farewell to 15-year-old Antwon Green, who was fatally shot Sept. 4 in North Lawndale.
Community
Free film screening in Austin
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Some of the five-part documentary “The Raising of America” will be shown at 6 p.m. May 12 at Austin Town Hall, followed by discussion and a free dinner.
Community
Help envision Columbus Park’s future
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The advisory council meets tonight, Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fieldhouse, 500 S. Central Ave.