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Vets honored during West Side Juneteenth commemoration
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Wednesday’s celebration was organized by the West Side Historical Preservation Society, Garfield Park Advisory Council and Greg Zanis of Crosses for Losses.
Community
West Side farmers markets winding down
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Don’t miss the chance to visit on Tuesdays this month the PCC Farmers Market, at 330 N. Lotus, and the Garfield Park Market, at 200 N. Kedzie Ave., this Thursday.
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Anti-violence theater productions coming to West Side this spring
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Sisters Larryann and Pearlie Aaron plan to put on the productions from March to August 2017.
News
Vacant lots available for $1
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About 250 parcels in Austin are available; the deadline to apply is Jan. 30.
Community
Anti-violence vigil set for Friday
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Congressman Danny K. Davis and dozens of West Side groups and churches are sponsoring the 6:30 p.m. event at the Garfield Park Band Shell.
Community
Cultural night in Garfield Park’s Golden Dome
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NAJWA Dance Corps is putting on the dance series, which runs through the end of the month.
Community
Stories and music at Inspiration Kitchen
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Enjoy two nights of free live music and story telling in Garfield Park Feb. 22 and March 15.
News
West Side state rep. race pits Democrat against Democrat
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While Lance Tyson is running as an independent under the 10th District Unity Party, he’s calling himself “the REAL Democrat” in the race against former state Rep. Derrick Smith.
Community
Join the Garfield Park garden tour Saturday
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The 11 a.m. Sept. 29 event will start at the Garfield Park Conservatory and feature visits at eight community gardens.
News
West Side youth to discuss violence with police superintendent
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The scheduled Sept. 13 meeting with Garry McCarthy was arranged in response to essays the students wrote as part of Columbia College Chicago’s Columbia Links program.