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Share your West Side story during a community open mic

By AustinTalks | September 16, 2020

The virtual session will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 16 and hosted by Darlene Hightower. The event is sponsored by Rush’s office of community health equity and engagement. Email ahead of time to get participant password.

Business

Women of color invited to storytelling workshop

By AustinTalks | January 23, 2020

The event, led by Briana Janee Arts, will be held tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at L!IVE Cafe & Creative Space, 163 S. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park. The event is sponsored by Womenz Werk, a community-based experience for women of color in business.

Community

High school students, express yourself

By AustinTalks | April 4, 2019

West Side teens are invited to participate in a “speakeasy for justice,” which will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 6, 13 and 27, with a performance set for 7 p.m. May 3.

News

Summer program empowers West Side youth

By Keyanna Johnson | August 4, 2014

I Am We’s pilot program C.A.K.E (Communication, Accountability, Knowledge and Effectiveness) aims to promote leadership, deter violence and create unity among teen girls through storytelling.

News

Youth showcase their talent and vision for Austin

By Keyanna Johnson | July 28, 2014

7th and 8th graders from Ella Flagg Young and Duke Ellington Elementary schools who participated in the 21st Century’s Beyond the Bell summer program performed Friday.

Community

Dramatic storytelling and song featured Sunday

By AustinTalks | April 12, 2014

The Afrikan Village & Cultural Center of Chicago will host Momma Kemba from 3 to 5 p.m.

Community

Witness a night of transformation

By AustinTalks | May 31, 2013

Chicago West Community Music Center and 2nd Story present “Breaking Through” May 31 and June 7.

News

Fifth House Ensemble looks for inspiration in Austin

By Reema Amin | September 27, 2012

The group made a stop at Austin Town Hall Sept. 22 to hear stories from residents and guests for their upcoming storytelling and musical interpretation series.

News

  • Stop by Austin farmers market this week

  • World-renowned conductor rehearses with local symphony in Austin

    The audience sat in silence as maestro Riccardo Muti controlled over 60 orchestra members with his hands. When he wanted the sound louder he would raise his hands; to get softer he lowered them; and in one motion he could stop the entire orchestra all at once.

  • 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.

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