banking
West Side credit union campaign half way to meeting $300,000 fundraising goal
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The Leaders Network reported this week that $155,940 has been raised in less than a year. The group of faith-based leaders is still accepting donations.
banking
Push for West Side credit union continues
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West Side faith and community leaders have raised $43,850 of $150,000 seed money needed to get a match from philanthropic groups. The Leaders Network is asking others to join the founders circle and commit to making a $5,000 contribution.
29th Ward
West Side residents help decide how $1 million will be spent in the 29th Ward
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Sixty percent of the $1 million will go to street repairs and resurfacing in the ward. The rest of the projects to be funded – and listed here in order of popularity – are: street safety upgrades, community gardens, a fitness course at the Austin Town Hall, bike lanes, a mural in Columbus Park and public art at Sayre Language Academy. Nearly 400 residents voted this time around.
Business
St. Catherine – St. Lucy students hope to repeat last year’s performance in stock market contest
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The 8th grade class is competing in an annual, year-long competition that introduces investing basics and the importance of financial intelligence to hundreds of students in the Chicago area. Last year, the 8th graders from St. Catherine – St. Lucy placed third out of 64 teams.
Business
Six Austin businesses receive grants through Neighborhood Opportunity Fund
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Fifteen Austin businesses have been awarded grant money by the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund since 2017.
Community
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.
Community
Free financial worshop held this weekend
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The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at Bethel New Life, 1140 N. Lamon.
Community
“Second chance” bank day to be held Saturday
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Learn your credit card score and how to cash paychecks more easily from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 25 at the 15th District Police headquarters, 5701 W. Madison St.
Opinion
It’s time for change in 2013
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford urges the governor to establish a commission to create a plan to address poverty.