Community
Miss Illinois visits Austin Tuesday
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Megan Ervin will make a stop at Because I Care Inc., 5811 West Chicago Ave., at 11 a.m. Aug. 7 to talk to youth about healthy habits in urban communities.
News
Austin students go to jazz camp
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Last month’s two-week program at the University of Illinois at Chicago gave 150 students citywide the opportunity to practice skills, watch performances and develop new techniques.
Community
BUILD Inc. announces new home in Austin
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The organization that’s served at-risk Chicago youth for four decades is now providing services at 5100 W. Harrison St.
News
Monday Brazilian night at the Garfield Park Conservatory
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The 6 p.m. July 30 free event will feature performers from the Chicago West Community Music Center’s cultural exchange program.
News
Austin homicides climb to 20 so far this year
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Arrests have been made in just two of the West Side Chicago community’s cases, with gunshots being the number one cause of the violent deaths.
Opinion
Summer cycle of death continues
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Columnist John Fountain III writes about the deeper issues behind the violence plaguing the city.
News
Found in Austin program student artwork on display Monday
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The showcase at Oscar DePriest Elementary School will be available for viewing from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. with pieces from the summer youth art program, which allowed students to tell personal stories through their work.
News
Media, advocates discuss reporting of youth violence
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The June 28 meeting at Columbia College Chicago, sponsored by the Community Media Workshop, brought together journalists with youth and members from organizations to promote awareness and discuss ways to improve reporting the issues.
News
West Side free public pools open
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The Chicago Park District locations have schedules – some changing daily – posted from June 25 to Aug. 5.
News
Student art displayed at “Found in Austin” exhibit
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The June 8 showing revealed work produced by children at neighborhood schools inspired by the help of local artists.