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Financial help still available for July flood victims

By AustinTalks | October 6, 2023

With the Oct. 16 deadline to apply for assistance approaching, a resource fair will be held Saturday at which West Side residents can get help with their applications.

West Side flood relief meeting to be held Tuesday

By Rep. La Shawn Ford | July 18, 2023

Good Neighbors will hold the meeting at 2 p.m. July 18 at 5437 W. Division St. State Rep. La Shawn Ford will be there to discuss how those affected by the July 2 flooding can get help.

Rep. Ford calls for pause on utility shutoffs

By AustinTalks | July 9, 2023

In the wake of last weekend’s torrential rain that flooded hundreds of basements on Chicago’s West Side, state Rep. La Shawn Ford is urging ComEd and People’s Gas to temporarily stop utility shutoffs of those affected by the storms and also offer assistance.

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Thousands of West Siders hurt by water debt – learn how to get rid of it

By AustinTalks | April 4, 2022

Nearly 14,000 Chicagoans living in the 60651 ZIP code have experienced water debt. Attend a free virtual session April 12th to learn about the city’s billing system and get connected to resources. The event is sponsored by WBEZ/Chicago Public Radio.