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Some Austin properties appear on city’s new ‘problem landlord’ list
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The Chicago Tribune reports that one tenants rights group questions why the city’s largest owners aren’t listed.
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CHA now accepting applications
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Chicagoans have until Nov. 24 to apply for one of three programs: public housing, housing vouchers and apartments in privately owned subsidized housing.
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Grants available to remodel apartment buildings
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The Austin Ascending Project’s aim is to promote the West Side as a desirable community where people of all races can live and value each other.
Community
Housing summit for seniors
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Forum will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Friendship Baptist Church, 5200 W. Jackson Blvd.
Community
See new film about homelessness this week
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The movie will be screened May 29 at Austin Town Hall, followed by a discussion.
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Action Now gains support for plan to rehab abandoned buildings
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The Rebuild Chicago initiative aims to crack down on crime associated with empty structures and help raise values by turning them into rental properties. West Siders can attend an Oct. 25 meeting to learn more.
Community
Austin YMCA to close October 1
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In an Aug. 9 press release, the YMCA reported it will shut down services at the West Side location, moving members to the McCormick Tribune YMCA.
Community
“The Other NATO” summit Thursday
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The 11 a.m. event at the New Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church will be followed by a walk through West Side neighborhoods, with more events to follow.
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Art student creates Sweet Homes Chicago design competition poster
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The Illinois Institute of Art junior’s creation depicts communities working together to address foreclosure for the program that focuses on Austin as a model for change.
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Design competition to combat Austin’s high foreclosure rate kicks off
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The Sweet Homes Chicago project is accepting applications through Aug.15 from designers interested in developing plans.