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City’s network for no-barrier mental health care includes six Austin groups
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Nearly 200 groups across Chicago are providing community-based mental health services in partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health.
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Residents discuss proposed restaurants on North Avenue
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Tensions rose as some residents argued the restaurants’ request to sell alcohol on site violates the moratorium in the area, while others voiced their support.
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Mayoral candidates share their priorities for West Side
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Six of the nine candidates discussed some of the key topics affecting West Side residents as voters make their choice in the Feb. 28th election. Early voting expands to all 50 ward on Feb. 13.
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Police District Council, 29th Ward candidates share priorities at West Side forum
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Candidates discussed public safety, economic development, housing and mental health, among other key topics Austin residents are considering as they vote in the Feb. 28th local election.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro
Ald. Taliaferro joins faith leaders in calling for firing of police officer linked to Proud Boys
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“It is my opinion that Supt. Brown should fire this officer,” 29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro told members of The Leaders Network this week.
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez
West Side faith leaders call for firing of CPD officer over Proud Boys statements
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The Leaders Network joined 25th Ward Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez in urging the officer be immediately removed.
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Experts share perspectives about health equity on Chicago’s West Side
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Panelists at a town hall held last month stressed the importance of having honest conversations about the disparities that West Side residents experience in the healthcare system.
Ald. Emma Mitts
Chicago Avenue’s “Soul City Corridor” construction begins
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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.
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City seeks input from residents about permanent public art in Austin
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After hearing from residents, the artist-led Public Art Reimagining Tour with You (PARTY) is sharing six proposals under consideration.
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‘Telling stories that need to be told’ part of monthly reading series in Austin
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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.