Community
Donate a purse to support domestic violence victims
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The 15th District Police CAPS is collecting gently used purses until Oct. 3.
Community
Join the Garfield Park garden tour Saturday
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The 11 a.m. Sept. 29 event will start at the Garfield Park Conservatory and feature visits at eight community gardens.
News
Fifth House Ensemble looks for inspiration in Austin
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The group made a stop at Austin Town Hall Sept. 22 to hear stories from residents and guests for their upcoming storytelling and musical interpretation series.
News
Austin aldermen author few citywide ordinances
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Most legislation sponsored by the West Side City Council members affects just their individual wards.
News
Owners fight city’s plan to demolish South Austin buildings
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Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell recently visited properties targeted for leveling because of gang and drug-related activity near eight row houses.
News
NBA players fight violence with “balling for peace” game
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Last week’s tournament united four rival gangs in an at attempt to stop shooting on the South Side. CeaseFire hopes to hold a similar event on the West Side.
News
Chicagoland suicide prevention walk largest of its kind
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A few thousand people are expected to participate in this Saturday’s Out of the Darkness event, including some Austin residents.
Community
Oak Park church to host reception for adults with mental illness
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Residents are invited to attend the 7 p.m. Sept. 29 event featuring the Faith and Fellowship outreach group.
Community
Austin students go back to school
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As many celebrate the end of teachers strike, one West Side advocate expresses concerns about the agreement to tie teacher evaluations to student test scores.
Community
Austin featured in ‘Violence hits home for aldermen’
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In the Sept. 16 Chicago Sun-Times piece, Ald. Emma Mitts and others express concerns about living in communities plagued by violence.