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Rep. Ford demands removal of lead water pipes on West Side

By AustinTalks | February 2, 2020

State Rep. La Shawn Ford and the Illinois Environmental Council have organized a town hall Monday night in Austin. The event – which will feature a panel of experts who will share information and answer questions – begins at 6 p.m. and will be held 5437 W. Division Ave.

Community

Musical, luncheon to honor veterans and their families

By AustinTalks | November 17, 2017

The Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute will host the free event from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at Healing Temple Church, 4941 W. Chicago Ave.

Community

Open house set to discuss how to make roads safer in Austin

By AustinTalks | September 28, 2017

West Siders are invited 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 30 to Austin Town Hall to share concerns and priorities about dangerous driving behaviors as part of the city’s Vision Zero Chicago initiative.

Community

Local residents, the police to join forces Tuesday night

By AustinTalks | August 1, 2017

The 25th District invites West Siders to National Night Out from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at 5555 W. Grand Avenue. The annual event promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, better places to live.

Community

Elected official, ministers asking for city/county plan to keep neighborhoods safe

By AustinTalks | July 19, 2017

Cook County Commission Richard Boykin, Bishop Joseph Jones and Rev. Ira Acree will host a “state of the emergency” meeting 6 to 8 p.m. July 19 at Pleasant Ridge Church, 116 S. Central Ave.

Community

Show your support for making Austin safer

By AustinTalks | June 28, 2017

Put on a red shirt and meet at 6 p.m. June 28 at Laramie and Adam. If you can’t make it this week, there are several other Wednesdays where the community will be gathering as part of 100 blocks/100 churches.

Community

Local residents will take stand against violence tonight

By AustinTalks | May 26, 2017

All are invited to participate from 7 to 9 p.m. May 26th outside Saint de Porres Church at LeClaire and Washington.

internet safety

Former Chicago Bear announces online program to protect kids, elders

By Terry Dean | April 11, 2017

Hall of Famer Richard Dent visited Austin to launch internet safety technology that will pilot at Plato Academy this spring.

Community

Improve your community

By AustinTalks | February 17, 2017

Learn how to organize block clubs and neighborhood watches 1 p.m. Feb. 18th at the 15th District Police headquarters, 5701 W. Madison St.

Opinion

Some West Side teens have not explored much beyond their ‘hood

By AustinTalks | September 28, 2016

Al Raby High School student Kenneth Gordon shares his thoughts on visiting Downtown Chicago for the first time.

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