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Austin Walmart doling out COVID vaccines, but there’s concern over who’s getting the shots

By Zach Cunning | February 5, 2021

The Walmart Supercenter in Austin is offering COVID-19 vaccines, but some are concerned the mostly African American community isn’t taking advantage. City data shows 2,742 people in the 60639 ZIP code, where the Walmart is located, have received their first dose. At 3.1% of the ZIP code’s population, it’s among the lowest vaccination rates in the city.

Community

Community calls on West Side Walmart to support Obama’s gun control initiative

By AustinTalks | January 18, 2013

Residents and community groups will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday in front of the West Side Walmart, 4650 W. North Ave.

Opinion

Community groups pledge to monitor Chicago’s second Walmart

By Elce Redmond | July 26, 2011

The coalition Chicago Neighborhoods First says it wants the retail giant to follow through on promises made as it opens stores beyond Austin.

News

Alderman hopes to win a third time in 37th Ward

By Margaret Smith | February 16, 2011

Emma Mitts wants to extend her 11 years in the Chicago City Council by defeating five challengers next week.

News

Six candidates vying to lead the 37th Ward

By Ann McArthur | November 29, 2010

Incumbent Ald. Emma Mitts faces one challenger from the 2007 election and four new candidates. The deadline to challenge petitions – and possibly knock someone off the Feb. 22 ballot – is Nov. 30.

News

The Austin Walmart is hiring this week

By AustinTalks | July 20, 2010

The city’s only Walmart will hold a job fair Friday for its West Side store, which is scheduled to become a 24-hour operation in September.

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