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Dozens of residents and other stakeholders have been meeting monthly to come up with a detailed action plan to improve the city’s most-populated neighborhood. The process is being led by Austin Coming Together and LISC Chicago.
The funding will pay for play lots, air conditioning and other improvements.
All are invited Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate Henry H. Nash Elementary School’s accomplishment.
Last week’s meeting was held to discuss the schools’ issues, assess past reforms and current changes in process, and talk about Chicago Teachers Union negotiations.
Austin will receive the greatest share of $12 million in state grants being spent on 39 parks and three land conservation projects across Illinois.
Health and safety renovations, technology investments and athletic upgrades are among the many repairs to be completed at West Side schools.
Anna Friedman Herlihy objects to the way Chicago Tribune reporters compared Englewood to Austin. Find out what else she has to say.
Residents should let Ald. Deborah Graham know what ward improvements they’d like for 2011.