Community
Getting a job is possible: Take Marion, for example
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The Greater West Town Woodworkers Training Program invites other local residents to participate.
News
Check out some upcoming summer camps, programs for Austin youth
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Space is still available in many West Side programs offering arts, crafts, sports, field trips and other daily activities.
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Austin youth honored at community film festival
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Students from the Academy of Scholastic Achievement were recognized for their work, as were others from across the city.
Community
Group urges community to complete survey to help mitigate flooding
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The Center for Neighborhood Technology will use data collected to develop plans to alleviate backyard and basement flooding events such as the summer 2010 storms that soaked the West Side.
News
Mandatory STD disclosure among inmates may become law
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The bill sponsored by West Side Illinois State Sen. Kimberly Lightford passed both the House and Senate; now it’s up to Gov. Pat Quinn to sign it.
Community
Community screening of documentary On The Front Line
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The film, which shows the consequences of violence and focuses on solutions to the community’s problems, will be shown several other times on the West Side.
Community
Westside Musical Festival presents free summer concert series beginning next month in Austin
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The three-part event, running from June to August at Columbus, Douglas and Garfield parks, will feature local acts, gospel choirs and artists Musiq Soulchild and Syleena Johnson.
News
Ald. Mitts looking to ban sagging pants
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If passed, the city’s indecent exposure ordinance would be amended to prohibit wearing pants three inches below the hip in public places.
Community
“The Other NATO” summit Thursday
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The 11 a.m. event at the New Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church will be followed by a walk through West Side neighborhoods, with more events to follow.
News
Emanuel surprises Depriest Elementary Golden Apple Award winner
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First-grade teacher Monique Blakes was one of 10 educators throughout the state to receive the award recognizing outstanding performance.