Community
You’re invited to an evening of poetry and live literature
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The free event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.
Community
Street re-dedication for Nelson Mandela
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West Siders are invited to a birthday celebration and tribute 10:30 a.m. July 18 to the South African leader. The event, which will be held at 4800 W. Chicago Ave., is sponsored by state Rep. La Shawn Ford, Westside Health Authority, CBC, West Side Historic Preservation Society, Institute for Nonvioence Chicago, New Jerusalem Lodge of M.W.P.H.G.L. of Illinois, Ceasefire, SSF AVE 72, Tia L. Ford, West Side Democracy for America, Saint Martin De Porres and Fathers Who Care.
News
One and all are invited to do yoga among the goats
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All are welcome July 8 and 9 at the GlennArt Pasture in the 400 block of North Waller Avenue. See Austin from a different perspective.
pharmacy
Another West Side pharmacy to close
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Elected officials decry the closure and local residents say more investment needed in Austin.
Austin
Austin pastor calls on Trump to visit Chicago
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Rev. Ira Acree wants the president to come to the West Side and provide the resources and support needed to make all neighborhoods safe and prosperous.
Community
Free showing Feb. 8th of a film about the Great Migration
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The public is invited to the see the documentary “Heading West: A History of African Americans on Chicago’s West Side” and participate in a post-screening discussion at Garfield Park Conservatory.
Austin Coming Together
West Side group names leader
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Darnell Shields is the new sole executive director of Austin Coming Together. He had shared the position with Andrew Born, who remains with the non-profit group.
Chicago Police District
Seeking West Siders wanting to improve community-police relations
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Commanders from the 11th, 15th and 25th districts will be meeting with all stakeholders 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 9 at 4540 W. Washington Blvd. All are welcome.
African-American
Public invited to screening of documentary about African Americans on Chicago’s West Side
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Call now to reserve tickets for the Dec. 2nd event, which will include time for attendees to share their own family stories.
Community
Free screening of film celebrating African Americans on West Side
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Join in the conversation afterward, share your family’s story at the Nov. 7th event.