News
After-school program accepting applications
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Thousands of spots are available this summer through After School Matters. The programs begin July 5 and will be held across the city.
Chicago
Teens, young adults can apply now for summer jobs
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Applications are being accepted for One Summer Chicago. The deadline for Chicagoans ages 16 to 24 to apply for one of the thousands of opening is June 10.
News
Young West Siders explore summer job opportunities
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Young people ages 14 to 24 learned how to apply for work through the One Summer Chicago program at a job fair held last week at La Follette Park.
Community
Stop by summer job fair for youth
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The free event will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. April 21 at La Follette Park.
Business
West Side institution reopens Tuesday after major renovation
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Uncle Remus will reopen at 5611 W. Madison St. on April 12. The business received a $160,000 grant from INVEST South/West, a community improvement initiative under Mayor Lori Lightfoot that targets Austin and several other West and South side neighborhoods.
News
‘Violence is the expression of poverty’ – Mayor Lightfoot stresses importance of investing in the West Side
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The mayor and other city officials shared their plans to address the root causes of violence at a West Side public safety town hall meeting held recently. It’s one of six town halls being held across the city in March and April.
Community
Hiring fair Thursday in Austin
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The Chicago Park District is hiring Chicago residents 16 years and older to work as lifeguards, rec leaders and more. The 15th Police District, 5701 W. Madison St., will host the event from 5 to 7 p.m. March 3.
Black press
West Side leaders, Black press push NFL to do more for and with Black-owned businesses
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The group pushed for more contracts and jobs for the Black community and for the league to increase its advertising in the Black press. “This is an opportunity for the NFL to say, ‘Yes, we would like to engage with Black businesses, to do our part, to make sure that we can help communities develop and grow, and try to put people to work and try to help with the violence that is happening in the streets,'” said state Rep. La Shawn Ford.
BUILD Chicago
Building Black wealth on the West Side
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Community stakeholders and Fifth Third Bank recently engaged in a discussion on the importance of workforce development and investment in Austin. Speakers included Layla Bitoy, owner of Bitoy’s Sweet Treats, and Bradly Johnson of BUILD Chicago.
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New business center in Soul City helps entrepreneurs turn their dreams into reality
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The Dream Center is a new co-working spaces and business support services agency on Chicago Avenue.