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- March 4, 2019
The Queen Pharaoh Art Installation
Chicago Avenue has a King. Westside Health Authority is caretaker of the ‘The Chieftain’ a 10 foot bronze statue depicting Martin Luther..
read more - December 28, 2018
Roundtable Discussion with Young Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow
In Austin there are 34,000 youth between ages 13-25. That age group has the highest amount of disposable income in..
read more - December 8, 2018
Shop Local, Shop AV72 Small Business Saturday
It’s important to circulate dollars in the neighborhood you live. The Shop AV72 Travel Guide was a showcase of eight..
read more - September 30, 2018
A Legacy of Beauty on our Block
Ms. Myrtle, as Father Tom Walsh calls her is about tribe building. Creating a business during tough times takes a..
read more - September 6, 2018
Peace In Austin: Nelson Mandela’s 100th Birthday Celebration
Gone Again, the West Side’s first black owned travel agency was in attendance. Soon they will take a group of..
read more - June 21, 2018
The Brown Sugar Bakery Juneteeth Block Party
It’s been a long time coming, initial talks began three years ago. Brown Sugar Bakery always wanted the next location..
read more - April 30, 2018
2018 Community & Business Extravaganza
Open House AV72 presents the 2018 Community & Business Summer Extravaganza on Chicago Ave between Central & Kilpatrick. Join us as we..
read more - April 5, 2018
The 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Assassination
They hated Dr. Martin Luther King the marcher but they love the martyr. It’s been fifty years since the assassination..
read more - March 14, 2018
Westside Health Authority’s Morris Reed: The Interview
Morris Reed is CEO of Westside Health Authority. The 501c3 non-profit is celebrating it’s 30th year in 2018 and is..
read more - February 6, 2018
Schweet Foods: Chicago’s Best Cheesecake Coming To Austin
When WGN Radio’s John Williams recently interviewed co-owner Chamille Weddington, he confessed that Schweet’s signature cake was ‘one the best dang foods..
read more - November 29, 2017
Small Business Improvement Fund TIF Rollout Meeting
AUSTIN COMMERCIAL TIFCity of Chicago Small Business Improvement Fund Application Rollout The Small Business Improvement Fund, or SBIF, is a..
read more - September 24, 2017
Austin’s Power Run
The 3rd Annual Austin Power of Life Saturday morning 5k run brought thousands to Chicago Ave + Mayfield. It wasn’t..
read more - September 20, 2017
Retail Thrive Zone Satellite Offices
To further assist and continue the success of the Thrive Zone program, we will be providing city services to your..
read more - September 20, 2017
Austin Power 5K Walk/Run Race Day Info
The 2017 Austin POWER of Life 5K Walk/Run is taking place on Saturday, September 23rd. With more than 1,000 people expected..
read more - September 12, 2017
2018 Roof & Repair Program
2018 Roof & Porch Repair Program_____________________________________________ A grant program for income eligible Chicago homeowners to make repairs on their roofs..
read more - July 24, 2017
The 4th Annual Stand for Peace Street Dedication
Unity, Commitment, Transparency, Collaboration and Action are the values of the Austin Quality of Life Plan. The entrance to our neighborhood..
read more - July 8, 2017
The Austin Village Beautification Initiative
AV 72 Chicago began Phase One of the Austin Beautification Initiative recently. It’s a partnership with the Westside Health Authority..
read more - June 27, 2017
King, Mandela and The Austin Thrive Zone
Westside Health Authority Founder, Jacqueline Reed is a powerful presence in the Austin area. The organization she built equips local residents..
read more - June 19, 2017
Dr. Martin Luther King Chieftain Statue Fundraiser
Representative La Shawn K. Ford will be hosting the fundraiser for one of Austin’s most important art displays, the Martin Luther..
read more - June 15, 2017
Austin Receives Neighborhood Opportunity Grant
Neighborhood recently celebrated economic progress with Mayor Rahm Emanuel at Lawndale Christian Center’s Skyline Conference Room with over 30 grant..
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