Community
Rep. Ford asks “What are the people in Austin to do?”
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In a letter to AustinTalks, the state lawmaker responds to the recent YMCA closing by calling on the governor to make it a priority to fight for the West Side.
Community
Austin teen brings poetry to Chicago schools – and beyond
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In a recent Chicago Tribune story, 19-year-old Malcolm London shares his passion for the written word and tells his story from growing up on the West Side to his recent appearance on national television.
Austin
Halloween party at St. Paul Luthern School
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The 6 p.m. Oct. 31 event sponsored by Roman Morrow and Divinely Orchestrated will offer a safe place for families to go for games, food, treats and more.
News
West Side leaders call for new YMCA location at emergency meeting
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Residents and advocates met Monday to discuss why closing the Austin center is harmful to the community. An 11 a.m. protest is planned at the Y’s Downtown headquarters Thursday.
News
Artists make jokes about Chicago’s neighborhoods
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Austin is featured in one of 42 “Slightly Insulting Posters,” which seem to be getting mixed reviews across the city.
Community
Free health event at Columbus Park Saturday
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Community Health Focus Day will feature school physicals, immunizations and a free lunch.
News
Austin residents encourage unity to revive community
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Local leaders and advocates talk about solutions to the problems behind the violence plaguing the West Side. Some say building hope – like youth centers and community gardens – is a step toward finding peace.
News
Chicagoans meet in Austin to discuss if CPS should have an elected board
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Tuesday’s meeting was the first of three gatherings for residents to discuss the question, which will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot in many precincts across the city.
Community
Students, parents, advocates march for “solutions not suspensions”
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The Sept. 29 “Break the School-to-Prison Pipeline” event united residents citywide to speak out against practices that take students out of school.
News
Oak Park Church hosts Faith and Fellowship event
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Residents of Austin’s Central Plaza Residential Care attended the Sept. 29 reception and prayer service for individuals with mental illness at St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy Church.