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City’s sidewalk program registration opens Monday

By AustinTalks | January 9, 2022

Chicago will begin accepting applications for the 2022 shared cost sidewalk program at 6 a.m. Jan. 10. Chicagoans can apply by calling 311; visiting the city’s service request website; or through the free CHI311 mobile app.

Community

Get your broken household items repaired for free

By AustinTalks | January 23, 2020

Bring your lamps, mixers, toasters, clocks, toys and other items to the Austin branch of the Chicago Public Library, at 5615 W. Race Ave., from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 25. There will also be people on hand to help with mending clothes.

Community

Austin library to hold repair cafe

By AustinTalks | May 24, 2019

Do you need help repairing a broken household item or mending some clothes? Stop by the Austin branch of the Chicago Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25.

Community

Applications being accepted for sidewalk repairs

By AustinTalks | January 8, 2019

Some 2,000 people applied last year, but the city only had money to fund 840 households, according to Block Club Chicago. This year, officials hope to accommodate more than 1,000 households.

sidewalks

City starts accepting applicants Jan. 9 for sidewalk repairs

By AustinTalks | January 9, 2018

West Side residents are encouraged to apply quickly as the Chicago Department of Transportation has limited funds for the popular program.

311

City offering residents assistance with roof, porch repair

By AustinTalks | September 8, 2016

One-day registration runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8th only. Applicants will be selected by lottery.

Community

Sign up next week for Chicago’s sidewalk program

By AustinTalks | January 8, 2016

Spots will fill up quickly for the chance to share repair costs with the city.

News

Potholes another speed bump in quest to improve Austin

By Christa Smith | March 28, 2014

One West Side nonprofit plans to fill some potholes on its own as city crews continue to work on the damaged roads.

Community

Apply now for help in fixing your house

By AustinTalks | December 30, 2013

Open enrollment for the city’s roof and porch repair program begins 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2.

News

Tenants keep fighting for fixes at foreclosed apartment

By Ellyn Fortino | August 11, 2012

Residents have been fighting since April to have health and safety concerns addressed, but are still living in conditions that include broken windows, leaking ceilings and pests.

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News

  • Arts center celebrates Black youth with new mural 

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez Chicago artist Barrett Keithley stood with open arms before young elementary and middle school students from Catalyst Circle Rock last week. Behind him, glimpses of colorful patterns and musical notes caught the students’ eyes, awaiting to see Keithley’s work.

  • Still time to run or walk in Saturday’s 5K

    The eighth annual Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K will kick off Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the heart of Austin - at the corner of Chicago and Mayfield avenues. It's not too late to sign up; the cost is $45 per walker/runner.

  • Food delivery service for Austin residents with disabilities extended

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A city program that delivers food to people with disabilities in Austin has been extended six more months. The city pilot program, launched in February to improve food access for 100 people facing food insecurity, was given funding by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

  • Diaster recovery centers open in Austin

    FEMA disaster recovery centers opened Aug. 29 in two Austin locations and two other sites in Cook County.

  • West Siders affected by summer flooding can apply for grants, loans from FEMA

    Federal funding is now available to West Side residents and others living in Cook County who have been impacted by flooding that happened earlier this summer, President Joe Biden announced this week. Austin residents are still recovering from record-setting rain and storms that caused devastating flooding in the Chicago area from June 29 to July 2.

  • Rep. Ford pushes overdose prevention sites for Chicago

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A dozen medical experts, outreach workers and advocates joined state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford last week in his push to open a pilot overdose prevention site in Chicago, possibly on the West Side. Standing at the corner of West Van Buren Street and South Pulaski Road, one of many West Side areas with high overdose rates, Ford called for the public and lawmakers to support a bill that would allow the creation of overdose prevention sites in Chicago.

  • Free film and food!

  • New mural of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis unveiled at Safer Foundation

    A new 3,500-square-foot, 30-foot-high colorful representation of Congressman Danny Davis adorns the walls of the Safer Foundation building, 808 S. Kedzie Ave. in East Garfield Park.

  • Farmers market at Austin Town Hall kicks off

    Over 100 people stopped by Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St., last Thursday for its first day of the 2023 season. Five vendors sold their products, with many more vendors expected in coming weeks; the market will operate on Thursdays from 1 to 6 p.m. through Oct.

  • CPS launches waffles at breakfast for Austin HS students

    On a recent sunny Thursday morning, students lined up in the cafeteria to grab free waffles at Michele Clark Magnet High School before the school day started. The waffles are a new pilot program created by Chicago Public Schools to get more students to participate in school breakfast.

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