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Start the new year by getting help buying or repairing your home

By Shelby E. Hawkins | December 29, 2020

There are a number of programs available to Chicago and/or Cook County residents wanting to buy a home or repair the one they already own. Some of the programs will begin accepting applications in early 2021, so housing advocates urge West Side residents to start organizing their paperwork now.

Business

Governor visits Austin business that received state coronavirus relief grant

By Zach Cunning | November 6, 2020

Gov J.B. Pritzker visited L. May Creations, an event space on Chicago Avenue, last week to announce the release of millions of dollars in emergency relief funding. L. May Creations is one of 4,000 businesses across the state that has received a grant. There is about $175 million left to distribute, state officials say.

Business

Grants available for Austin businesses to weather COVID-19

By Zach Cunning | May 19, 2020

Wednesday at midnight is the deadline for small businesses to apply for grants worth up to $10,000. The grants, being distributed through the Local Initiatives Support Corp. (LISC) and funded by Verizon, target minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses.

Community

Sign up today for city’s roof, porch repair program

By AustinTalks | September 13, 2018

The one-day lottery registration will be held Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sign up online at www.cityofchicago.org/roofandporch or call 311. The lottery drawing will take place in late October.

Chicago Avenue

City awards several Austin businesses grants to improve their properties

By AustinTalks | July 12, 2017

The seven – all located along Chicago Avenue, the “Soul City Corridor” – are receiving more than $558,000 out of $5 million being distributed citywide under the new Retail Thrive Zone program.

News

Austin high school part of city-wide talks to promote community

By T.J. Kremer III | May 18, 2015

Students from Christ the King Jesuit College Prep hosted one of The Chicago Community Trust’s On the Table dinners last week.

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