Community
Austin participates in National Night Out
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The annual event is designed to bring residents and police together to prevent crime.
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Westside Health Authority hosts community stage
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The free event was an opportunity for residents to come together and enjoy a variety of performances.
Community
Health awareness program targets West Side
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Every WoMan Counts program offers free mammograms and clinical breast exams for Austin area women.
Community
March intends to bring fathers closer to community
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Shorties of Daddies is hosting the first 1,000-man walk to raise awareness of the importance of a male figure in a child’s life.
News
Health advocates say Austin not getting the funding it needs
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West Side leaders learn at a recent meeting that the state cannot assist in the creation of a drop-in center.
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May Community Academy after-school and community programs too valuable to lose, advocates for keeping school open say
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The YMCA and other service providers offer after-school, summer and weekend programs for students, parents and community members at May.
Community
Westside Health Authority diabetes seminar Wednesday
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The free Feb. 20 diabetes information session is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St.
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West Siders take part in healthy living walking challenge
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Saturday’s event, sponsored by the Westside Health Authority and Ald. Emma Mitts, featured a three-mile walk and other activities to keep participants moving.
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Spend spring break at the Austin YMCA for Youth Empowerment Week
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The S.W.A.G., or Stand up, Win and Achieve your Goals program will offer different workshops for teens and young adults that focus on career preparation, healthy living and violence prevention.
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School-reform activists urge community members to run for LSC postions
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They say the job is important to improve the quality of education for students who attend Chicago Public Schools.