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Hope Manor housing facility eyes South Side expansion
Marvin McGee served in the elite U.S. Army Special Forces in the early 1980s, but he was homeless and struggling with addiction before he came to Hope Manor, a housing facility in East Garfield Park....
Program brings live performance art to Chicago's West Side
East Garfield Park resident Bettina Van Pelt doesn't consider herself to be a shy. For her, performing on stage is a way to express herself. And she couldn't wait to take the stage on June 7...
Peace Corner to host open house Friday June 14
Only a year into his job, Peace Corner Executive Director Duane Wilson has big plans, and an even bigger vision, for the Austin-based youth center. Think "Disney of the West Side." Wilson...
Former 15th District commander set to lead Juneteenth Parade in Austin
Chicago Police Department's First Deputy Al Wysinger will return to Austin this Saturday as the grand marshal for the Juneteenth parade.
'Stories and Music' program brings live performance art to West Side
A collaboration between Chicago West Community Music Center and 2nd Story aims to bring out the griot in West Side residents. The Stories and Music program was a six-week long writing workshop to get...
On April 25 Hope Manor, a housing facility in East Garfield Park, broke ground on a new facility for homeless female veterans in Englewood. But despite strong support from the community for the project, some Chicagoans have reservations about bringing a vulnerable population into a neighborhood notorious for violence, substance abuse and gang activity.
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ComEd hosts CARE Fairs to provide bill payment assistance to customers
To help customers experiencing financial hardship and in need of assistance paying their monthly electric bill, ComEd is partnering with CEDA (Community and Economic Development Association of Cook...
Melody Young Healthcare Program Center to provide free HIV testing
Free HIV testing to be held at melody young healthcare program center, 3945 W. Division.
PCC Austin Family Health Center to host weekly produce market
PCC Austin has fresh vegetables! Fridays in June, July and August (except July 5th). Starting Friday, June 7th, 2013, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
28th Ward to hold vehicle stickers sale
28th Ward Vehicle Stickers Sale. Saturday, July 6th, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 28th Ward Service Office.
Vendors and sponsors wanted for 2013 Taste of Austin
The Austin Peoples Action Center, in collaboration with Congressman Danny K. Davis', Back To School Parade, is putting out the call for all interested restaurants, caterers, other businesses to sign...
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To answer your question, the police will keep this up as long as Rahm wants...
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Very good article! Unfortunately I think the people who really need to read...
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Is it any wonder African-Americans are STILL at the lower economic scale? Why...
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This yoga studio moved to Forest Park. In July 2013 the Forest Park location...
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