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Big Week: December 11 - 18
join us for hands-on activities exploring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math)!
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BIG WEEK
Big Week: December 11 - 18

join us for hands-on activities exploring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math)!
Big Week: December 4 - 11

The Allstate CTA Holiday Train began making its month-long trek across Chicago on Friday, Nov. 29, with stops on the Green Line.
WEST GARFIELD PARK COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS
Fathers Who Care Weekly Television Show - featuring Mrs. Tamela Milan on 6-7-18
West Side Youth Council - Weekly Television Show on CAN-TV (Cable Channel 21).
SPECIAL SECTIONS
Garage sales - October 16, 2019 edition
This weekend's garage sales.
Garage sales - October 9, 2019 edition
This weekend's garage sales.
WEST SIDE BLUES
Eddie Taylor Jr. RIP

Eddie Taylor Jr., a leading West Side guitar player of traditional Chicago blues, died March 8, 2019 at age 47.
BLUES for a NEW MAYOR

Chicago is losing millions for not promoting the music that comes from the West and South Sides. What if this music could be used to benefit these communities? My ideas: From AUSTIN...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Saving Our Youth: BBQ Cook-Off Competition July 31

Join Circle Urban Ministries at the Saving Our Youth: BBQ Cook-Off Competition.
Black Creativity Programming at the Museum of Science and Industry

Celebrate African American achievements in scientific and creative innovation with the Museum of Science and Industry's 2014 Black Creativity Program.
LAR NOTES
Talking About the weather
I generally do not like making small talk about the weather, but this month's weather has had more than its share of surprises. We've had a cold front, unseasonable warmth, torrential rain, slushy...
VETERANS CORNER
Are you currently in the military?
Not a lot of people who are currently in the Active Military , National Guard and Reserves use these benifits. USO has a ton of programs then you think!
Rep Ford Partners With Taste Of Brasil Cafe
State Representative Ford is proud to announce a new partnership to support military troops and their families.
MEN'S WEST SIDE NETWORKING GROUP
West Side Men Meets August 17th
Come out and make local connections and share resources!
COMMUNITY
When did you know you had grown up?
This morning I listened to an interview with Andre Curry. If you've forgotten who he is, he is the young man who bound and gagged his daughter on Facebook and this mockingly wrote; "This is wut...
Deadly Fires
Tatiana Meakens and Brittany Meakens are charged in the death of Tatiana's two children. No mention of the daddies.
WEST SIDE BUSINESS NETWORK
Grow your business by sponsoring our 2015 Holiday Party

Some of the benefits include a vendor table at the event, inclusion in ALL event promotions both in print and online, and more!
Support business development by sponsoring Women In Leadership Conference: Aspire to Inspire

Support powerful women community and business leaders by sponsoring the Women in Leadership Conference!
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Still on the Move on the West Side of Chicago

Committed to promoting a safe, healthy and drug-free community!
WOMEN'S WEST SIDE NETWORKING GROUP
West Side Women Monthly Networking Meeting is September 12th

The West Side Women networking group will host their monthly meeting on Sepetember 12th at 8am at Alice's Restaurant, 5658 W. Madison St. in Chicago.
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