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YMCA helps save some after-school programs at Leland

By Reema Amin | October 17, 2013

Dance and engineering classes are starting at the building the used to house May Community Academy before it closed in June. But the popular drumline isn’t continuing because of lack of funds.

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Youth organizations demand alternatives to juvenile detention centers

By Nick Samuel | November 27, 2012

Elected officials joined the advocates at the Nov. 19 meeting at La Follette Park Field House to hear about the benefits of mentoring and youth councils.

Community

Austin to receive $1.25 million in TIF funds

By AustinTalks | November 17, 2012

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.

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Action Now gains support for plan to rehab abandoned buildings

By Carlos Bolanos | October 18, 2012

The Rebuild Chicago initiative aims to crack down on crime associated with empty structures and help raise values by turning them into rental properties. West Siders can attend an Oct. 25 meeting to learn more.

Community

Home energy assistance now available

By AustinTalks | October 2, 2012

Eligible residents can receive help through CEDA’s winter heating season program or from ComEd’s hardship fund.

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Austin residents return to library thanks to amnesty event

By Ashlee Rezin | September 7, 2012

Chicago Public Library’s citywide program that ends today has allowed members to bring back overdue books and other materials without fees.

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Monday Brazilian night at the Garfield Park Conservatory

By Ellyn Fortino | July 27, 2012

The 6 p.m. July 30 free event will feature performers from the Chicago West Community Music Center’s cultural exchange program.

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Alderman hosts small business forum

By Ellyn Fortino | June 26, 2012

The June 22 event provided owners an opportunity to learn about available assistance and resources for starting and improving their businesses.

Community

Illinois laws passed to reduce prison overcrowding, improve public safety

By AustinTalks | June 25, 2012

Most of the legislation takes effect immediately.

Community

Churches partner with CPS for Safe Haven, Safe Summer program

By AustinTalks | June 20, 2012

Beginning Monday, June 25, area faith-based organizations will offer daily play and learning activities to students until Aug. 3.

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