Business
Young entrepreneurs plan pop-up market in January
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The Jan. 19 event is one of a few services offered by the participants of Young Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow (Y.E.T.), a program operated by the Westside Health Authority.
good neighbors campaign
Free pop-up barbeques will continue throughout the summer
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The good neighbor campaign will host the free events every two weeks in partnership with the Westside Health Authority and the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago.
2018 Election
Rep. Ford joins ex-offenders in kicking off voter registration drive
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There are 4.1 million people in Illinois with criminal histories who can vote, unlike some other states, including several in the South, that prohibit voting after someone is released from prison.
Halloween
All ages welcome at Halloween fest and haunted house
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The Westside Health Authority invites local residents to the free event from 4 to 7 p.m. at 5437 W. Division. Other events are being held at St. Paul Lutheran School, 846 N. Menard, and the 25th Police District, 5555 W. Grand Ave.
Austin
Community seeks answers to enrollment decline at most Austin schools
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The idea of opening a new Austin high school was met with mixed reviews at a meeting earlier this month; parents and other West Side residents discussed ways to ensure the schools that are losing students remain open.
dance
One and all invited today to the 5th annual talent showcase at Westside Health Authority
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Tonight’s event will feature dozens of West Side performers, including the Good Neighbor Girls – a new Austin dance group – from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Davis Play Lot, 5437 W. Division St.
youth
Lockwood Avenue residents unite to help youth
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Residents in the 900 block came together – as have many other blocks across Austin this summer – to share food, fellowship and hope for the future.
African-American
Austin site eyed for West Side history museum
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The West Side Historical Preservation Society is considering a location at Madison and Lavergne for a multi-purpose facility that will honor the area’s people and history.
Chicago Avenue
City awards several Austin businesses grants to improve their properties
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The seven – all located along Chicago Avenue, the “Soul City Corridor” – are receiving more than $558,000 out of $5 million being distributed citywide under the new Retail Thrive Zone program.
Community
Westside Health Authority presents its annual black history celebration
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It will be an open mic talent showcase from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at 5437 W. Division St.