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The state funding, part of Gov. Pat Quinn’s Neighborhood Recovery Initiative, will go for anti-violence efforts. Austin is one of more than 20 Chicagoland communities to receive the money.
The Chicago Board of Education approved another magnet in University Village, causing some to question why the West Side isn’t being considered for such a school.
The first community listening event for Austin Coming Together will be Jan. 25 at Austin Town Hall. Find out what ACT is all about.
Cody McSellers-McCray of the Westside Health Authority offers tips and well wishes for a healthy 2011.
Filmmaker David Schechter and others discussed “Plunder: The Crime of Our Time” at its premier held earlier this month at Columbia College Chicago.
Youth 11 to 14 years old can register now for a new three-month community basketball program. Austin Safety Net Works is sponsoring the league as well as one for younger kids.
Thousands of Cook County residents will remain in their $10-an-hour jobs through Jan. 15. Gov. Pat Quinn will tap money from the state’s tobacco settlement to keep the program going another six weeks.
The Coalition to Save Community Banking will brief the West Side community on its efforts to reach a community benefits agreement with US Bank at an upcoming meeting. The coalition met this week with bank officials and elected officials. US Bank took over the branch offices of Park National Bank, which federal regulators shut down in fall 2009.
The Westside Health Authority offers tips and resources to fight the disease. The United Baptist Health Ministry and Helping Her Live Breast Health program is offering a free program Oct. 23 at United Baptist Church.
The Westside Health Authority has volunteers available to help through the end of September.