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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Earth, Wind and Fire’s Verdine White on his West Side Roots
Last month, North Lawndale policy and nonprofit guru Valerie Leonard interviewed Verdine White, one of the masterminds behind the legendary group Earth, Wind and Fire
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Austin Vaccination Site Gives Nursing Students Practical Training
A mass vaccination site at Catalyst Circle Rock charter school, 116 N. Central Ave. in Austin, was a vehicle for cross-cultural exchange last week, when five nursing students from Dominican University in nearby River Forest volunteered to assist with providing shots to Chicago residents.
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Nonprofit With Heavy Presence in Austin, North Lawndale Awarded $20M Grant
A nonprofit that helps provide services and support for young people on the West Side was recently awarded a five-year, $20 million federal grant.
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: New Study Shows Opioid Overdose Rates Highest On West Side
A new report released in February by the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) shows that the West Side communities had the highest annual mortality rates of acute opioid exposure-overdose from 2016 to June 2020.
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: West Side Nonprofit To Celebrate Women’s History Month March 8
A West Side nonprofit is celebrating Women’s History Month with a massive virtual panel featuring prominent West Side women.
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: City To Set Up Temporary Vaccination Site at Lawndale Christian Health Center
The City of Chicago is teaming up with Lawndale Christian Health Center to set up a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Homan Square Community Center, 3517 W. Arthington St., starting Feb. 22.
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Rep. Ford Proposes Bill To Ease Access To Pharmacies On West Side
Illinois State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (9th) has introduced a bill to ensure that insurance companies that are part of the state’s Medicaid managed care program don’t restrict recipients’ access to certain pharmacies —an issue that’s especially acute in the neighborhoods that don’t have many pharmacies to begin with.
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Make A Donation In Any Amount to Non-Profit Local Community Journalism
As 2020 finally screeches to an end, we’re asking you to join us by making a donation in any amount to the work of our non-profit local community journalism.
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Austin Supermarket Closes, Residents Stunned
Some West Side residents said they feel abandoned after a discount supermarket chain announced it would close a store serving North Austin, cutting off a primary option for fresh food in the area.
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: First Installment Property Tax Bills Made Available Online
Taxpayers can now see their First Installment Cook County property tax bills online at cookcountytreasurer.com, Treasurer Maria Pappas' office announced in a statement released Dec. 3.
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: News Match Is Generously Matching Donations Dollar For Dollar To Nonprofit Newsroom
For us, #GivingTuesday will always be #GivingNewsDay. From now through the end of the year, #NewsMatch is generously matching donations dollar for dollar to our nonprofit newsroom, meaning your support goes twice as far.
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Don't Let The COVID Crisis Become An Eviction Crisis
COVID-19 has challenged us to reexamine all different parts of our lives.
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Chicago Architecture Center Open House
Chicago Architecture Center Open House Chicago is just around the corner!
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Highest-ranking Black Cop, Former West Side commander To Retire
Deputy Superintendent Barbara West, who made history earlier this year as the highest-ranking Black woman in Chicago Police Department history, has announced that she plans to retire from the department after 26 years of service.
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Ald. Michael Scott Supports Ordinance Increasing Penalties For Looters
Ald. Michael Scott (24th) is backing an ordinance that would create specific fines and jail time for looting, as well as allow the police to impound vehicles allegedly involved in looting.
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Denied Marijuana Dispensary Applicants Will Have Chance To Amend Applications
Gov. JB Pritzker announced changes to the licensing process for marijuana dispensaries Monday after weeks of criticism from activists, lawmakers and applicants who were initially denied for the first round of 75 licenses.
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: State Taking Applications For Business Interruption Grants
On Sept. 15, Gov J.B Pritzker's office announced that applications opened on Sept. 17, for the second round of Business Interruption Grant program funds.
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 29th Ward's Participatory Budgeting Still Happening Despite Pandemic
This year, 29th Ward residents will once again get a chance to have their say in how $1 million in "aldermanic menu" money will be spent, even if the process will look somewhat different due to COVID-19.
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Historic Building Could Get New Lease On Life
After years of abandonment, the Laramie State Bank building, 5200 W. Chicago Ave., may finally get a new lease on life.
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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Area Chamber Of Commerce Demands Store Be Reopened
The Garfield Park Chamber of Commerce wants the city to allow a liquor and grocery store to reopen after it was forced to close last month.