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West Siders affected by summer flooding can apply for grants, loans from FEMA
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Austin residents whose homes or businesses were damaged in the devastating floods that occurred from June 29 to July 2 can apply for grants and loans through FEMA.
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West Side faith leaders push for investigation and compensation for flooding victims
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation President Kari Steele, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon and 37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts are expected to meet with members of the Leaders Network Tuesday at the faith group’s monthly meeting in Austin.
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Sign up starts Nov. 1 for Obamacare
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Enrollment for 2018 coverage under the federal Affordable Care Act begins Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 15. Enrollment for Medicare began in mid-October and ends Dec. 7.
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Congressman Danny Davis, others blasts GOP’s vote to dismantle Obamacare
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Repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act was also criticized by local residents who have benefited from the coverage that is now in peril.
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Town hall set for Thursday night
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State lawmakers La Shawn Ford, Camille Lilly and Don Harmon want to know what you think about access to health care and other issues facing the state.
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Free financial literacy workshop Saturday
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford is hosting the event from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at 4800 W. Chicago Ave.
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Time running out to sign up for Obamacare
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Two events will be held this Saturday, Feb. 7, one at Sankofa Cultural Arts Center and the other at Loretto Hospital.
Community
Monday is the deadline to enroll for health care
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There are several locations on the West Side where you can get signed up between now and Monday night.
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West Side women encouraged to seek screening, exams for breast cancer
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There are many services in and outside the Austin community that provide free or reduced cost exams and mammograms to detect and treat breast cancer early.
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Fewer Austin residents claim unemployment
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Recent information shows the rate has dropped, leaving some to believe the economy is getting better but others say it’s down because people have exhausted their benefits.