Community
Austin residents invited to community summit
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All are welcome at this Saturday’s event, which will be celebrating five years of the Austin Forward Together plan. Register now for the March 9th summit.
Community
Move night at Loretto
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On Feb. 12, see “Rustin,” a movie produced by former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. “Stamped from the Beginning” will be shown Feb. 26, and there will be optional viewings of “Leave the World Behind” on either Feb. 19 or Feb. 29.
Community
Police chief to speak with Austin residents Tuesday
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling will join 29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro and Pastor Steve Epting Sr. from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at Hope Community Church, 5900 W. Iowa St., to discuss community solutions.
Community
Free events Friday at Kehrein Center for the Arts
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The Kehrein Center for the Arts will host an aging well together event from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 2. Then at 2 p.m. author Shaleka Smith will discuss her book “Grief – I Didn’t Sign Up For This.”
Opinion
Some thoughts as Black History Month begins
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford encourages us to reflect on African Americans’ enduring struggles, triumphs and contributions.
News
Expungement, record sealing event helps West Siders get jobs after leaving prison
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The Monroe Foundation will hold an event Monday for Austin residents who were released from prison and probation at least three years ago and have no new arrests/cases pending. Juveniles ages 15-17 also are welcome.
Community
Redevelopment plans underway for Central Avenue
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Learn more about how one of Austin’s main thoroughfares wil change in coming years at a meeting Jan. 25.
Community
Kehrein Center names new leader
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Reesheda Graham Washington has been named founding executive director of the Kehrein Center for the Arts. She will share her vision for the center on March 1.
Community
Columbus Park to host event this weekend to help Chicago’s homeless, low-income residents
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The free Taste for The Homeless winterfest event will provide participants with groceries, clothing, health screenings and other essentials. Organizers hope to help at least 1,500 people on Sunday.
Community
Honor MLK’s memory
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Join state Rep. La Shawn Ford for the 18th annual family health challenge day of service from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 15.