Community
The Black Star Project honors 108 youth killed in Chicago, 10 in Austin last year
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The organization asks who will mourn for the hundreds of people killed in the city in 2012.
Community
Hoops for the holidays Saturday
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The free 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 8 basketball skills clinic is being held at Marshall High School, 3250 W. Adams St. Youth ages 8 to 18 are welcome to participate. Registration starts at 12:15. Canned goods for a local food pantry will also be collected at the event.
News
Youth organizations demand alternatives to juvenile detention centers
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Elected officials joined the advocates at the Nov. 19 meeting at La Follette Park Field House to hear about the benefits of mentoring and youth councils.
News
At Peace Tournament, mayor, West Side aldermen call for more activities for Austin youth
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The Nov. 17 basketball game, sponsored by NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas and CeaseFire, brought together rival gang members with the hope of ending conflict on the streets.
News
A spooky Halloween celebration in Austin
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The Oct. 25 event was held at the Austin Town Hall Park. More fun is yet to be had on the West Side. Read more to learn where you can celebrate Halloween tonight.
News
Miss Black Austin Illinois to compete in preliminary pageant Saturday
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Shakari White will be representing the West Side at the 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27 event at the Dusable Museum of African-American History. Tickets are still available.
News
West Side high school students register to vote
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The schools took part in a citywide effort to get young voters registered before the Oct. 9 deadline. While that date has passed, you can visit the Illinois Board of Elections web site to learn about the grace period, which ends Nov. 3.
Community
Rep. Ford asks “What are the people in Austin to do?”
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In a letter to AustinTalks, the state lawmaker responds to the recent YMCA closing by calling on the governor to make it a priority to fight for the West Side.
Community
Austin teen brings poetry to Chicago schools – and beyond
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In a recent Chicago Tribune story, 19-year-old Malcolm London shares his passion for the written word and tells his story from growing up on the West Side to his recent appearance on national television.
Austin
Halloween party at St. Paul Luthern School
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The 6 p.m. Oct. 31 event sponsored by Roman Morrow and Divinely Orchestrated will offer a safe place for families to go for games, food, treats and more.