News
‘We have to own this,’ say white demonstrators during Madison Street march
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The production will be performed for the first time at the suburban high school March 17-20.
Austin Boulevard
New book sheds light on black history on Chicago’s West Side
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Recent resident Jeff Ferdinand has self-published “Austin Boulevard: The Invisible Line between Two Worlds,” which will be discussed later this month at a local library.