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Holiday virtual fundraiser aims to raise hope and some money for the West Side

By Shelby E. Hawkins | December 17, 2020

The telethon, organized by the new nonprofit group Renew 312, will feature singalongs, book readings and an appearance by Santa Claus to raise money for Austin. Tune in on Facebook Live from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

News

‘We have to own this,’ say white demonstrators during Madison Street march

By Austin Weekly News | June 5, 2020

At least 1,500 people participated in a peaceful protest Thursday evening from Oak Park to Austin. It was organized by state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford.

News

New Moms officially unveils its facility in Oak Park

By Max Harris DAmato | March 20, 2019

The new Oak Park facility, which features 18 one- and two- bedroom apartments, offers permanent housing to young mothers. That differs from the New Mom’s main facility located nearby in Austin at 5317 W. Chicago Ave., where mothers can stay no more than two years.

education

Austin’s Leland Elementary seeks community support in face of 10 percent funding cut

By Xueer Zhang | September 20, 2017

West Side business owners, parents and social workers met last week in Oak Park to discuss the potential and challenges facing the school. The conversation was moderated by Reesheda Graham Washington, executive director of Community First Association and owner of the LIVE café, where the meeting was held.

Austin

PCC unveils newly renovated walk-in community health center that serves West Side

By AustinTalks | August 24, 2017

Robert J. Urso, PCC’s president and CEO, welcomed guests at an open house earlier this week at the Oak Park facility, and state Sen. Don Harmon made remarks.

art

Dozens turn out for official unveiling of mural made by young West Side artists

By Xueer Zhang | August 15, 2017

The mural, named Wake Up, was completed by 14 young people from Austin and Oak Park this summer at Central Avenue and Lake Street as part of a summer program organized by the Oak Park Area Arts Council.

News

Austin, Oak Park residents come together for real talk about race, poverty

By Xueer Zhang | May 18, 2017

The May 16th On The Table discussion, one of thousands organized by The Chicago Community Trust, was held at Columbus Park Refectory.

charity

CROP walk charity event draws more than 100

By Terry Dean | May 10, 2017

Austin food pantries will receive a portion of money raised at the annual walkathon held earlier this week.

Austin

Austin, Oak Park residents invited to participate in “on the table” discussion

By AustinTalks | May 9, 2017

Participants will discuss multiracial coalitions and racial integration at the free dinner May 16th at the Columbus Park Refectory.

Austin

Student play looks to cross Oak Park, Austin dividing line

By Terry Dean | March 7, 2017

The production will be performed for the first time at the suburban high school March 17-20.

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