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.
Community
Austin to receive $1.25 million in TIF funds
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel gathered with community leaders Tuesday at Austin Polytechnical Academy to announce the funding that will be used to support advanced manufacturing education and programs in the community.
News
Chicago Chargers plead for help getting to championship
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The youth football players and cheerleaders have a chance to go to Tampa Bay, Fla., in December, but they need to raise $25,000 in just two weeks.
Community
Entrepreneurs to get help launching businesses
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The Bethel New LIfe program will provide owners training and up to $6,000 in start-up costs to help build up the business community on the West Side. The first informational workshop starts at 6:30 p.m. tonight at 1140 N. Lamon Ave.
Community
West Siders invited to attend financial services event Saturday
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The free session will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 20 in the 15th District Chicago Police Department community room, 5701 W. Madison Ave.
News
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.