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Ald. Emma Mitts, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and other city officials attended the groundbreaking ceremony held this week – on the three-year anniversary of the city’s INVEST South/West plan.
After hearing from residents, the artist-led Public Art Reimagining Tour with You (PARTY) is sharing six proposals under consideration.
A group of West Side writers wants to create more spaces for the community to explore literary arts. Join the Front Porch Alliance Arts Center the third Sunday of each month to learn more.
A memorandum of understanding has been signed that will allow the Leaders Network to open a branch on the West Side. The faith leaders group is still seeking donations.
West Side residents can enjoy a night of spoken word performances, fashion and food at this free event hosted at a family home in Austin on Sept. 10th.
Through violence prevention and reduction grants, West Side nonprofits will receive millions of dollars over the next three years. Grant recipients include BUILD Chicago, New Moms and Manufacturing Renaissance.
Thirty scholarships – ranging from $500 to $1,000 – were awarded at Sunday’s game. New Mt. Pilgrim Church beat Greater St. John Bible Church 67-64.
Amid rising food and gas costs, local groups are helping West Side residents through pop-up pantries and home delivery programs, as well as longstanding food pantry locations.
Austin residents may soon – possibly within in six months – be able to bank at a new West Side credit union that’s being pushed by the Leaders Network.
Front Porch Arts Center will host a virtual free public reading of local poetry, essays and stories from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.