News
West Side holiday parade and tree lighting
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Members of the community gathered Dec. 6 for the eighth annual event that took them down Madison Avenue and ended in front of the 15th District Chicago Police headquarters.
Community
Sweet Homes Chicago workshop Saturday
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The 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 15 event will be held at the Austin Public Library, 5615 W Race Ave. All ages are welcome to attend the workshop to discuss creative housing and neighborhood preservation in Austin.
Community
Community stands by Rep. Ford
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The Illinois state representative is due to be arraigned in court Tuesday morning. Some West Side residents say they don’t believe he’s guilty of the 17 counts of bank fraud against him.
Community
Austin’s Rev. Lewis Flowers dies
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The Chairman of the Westside Ministers Coalition died early Sunday morning.
Community
Austin safety meeting Tuesday
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The 6 p.m. Dec. 11 gathering will be held at the Rock of Our Salvation Evangelical Free Church, 118 N. Central Ave.
Community
Hoops for the holidays Saturday
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The free 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 8 basketball skills clinic is being held at Marshall High School, 3250 W. Adams St. Youth ages 8 to 18 are welcome to participate. Registration starts at 12:15. Canned goods for a local food pantry will also be collected at the event.
Community
Volunteer opportunities on the West Side
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There are many ways you can help out in and near the Austin community during the holidays and beyond.
News
Be one of Santa’s helpers
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Help make an Austin child’s Christmas a little brighter by donating a gift. See the flyer for more details. The deadline is Dec. 12.
News
Experts: Ford will still be able to serve West Side
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Political scientists and a fellow state lawmaker say the representative will be able to continue his work in the Illinois House despite his indictment.
News
Rep. Ford indicted on bank fraud charges
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Ford sent out an email Thursday afternoon announcing he’s planning to meet with constituents Friday at his office, 5104 W. Chicago Ave.