Chicago Avenue has a King. Westside Health Authority is caretaker of the ‘The Chieftain’ a 10 foot bronze statue depicting Martin Luther..

In Austin there are 34,000 youth between ages 13-25. That age group has the highest amount of disposable income in..

It’s important to circulate dollars in the neighborhood you live. The Shop AV72 Travel Guide was a showcase of eight..

Ms. Myrtle, as Father Tom Walsh calls her is about tribe building.  Creating a business during tough times takes a..

Gone Again, the West Side’s first black owned travel agency was in attendance.  Soon they will take a group of..

It’s been a long time coming, initial talks began three years ago.  Brown Sugar Bakery always wanted the next location..

Open House AV72 presents the 2018 Community & Business Summer Extravaganza on Chicago Ave between Central & Kilpatrick. Join us as we..

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They hated Dr. Martin Luther King the marcher but they love the martyr.  It’s been fifty years since the assassination..

Morris Reed is CEO of Westside Health Authority. The 501c3 non-profit is celebrating it’s 30th year in 2018 and is..

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..

AUSTIN COMMERCIAL TIFCity of Chicago Small Business Improvement Fund Application Rollout The Small Business Improvement Fund, or SBIF, is a..

The 3rd Annual Austin Power of Life Saturday morning 5k run brought thousands to Chicago Ave + Mayfield.  It wasn’t..

To further assist and continue the success of the Thrive Zone program, we will be providing city services to your..

The 2017 Austin POWER of Life 5K Walk/Run is taking place on Saturday, September 23rd. With more than 1,000 people expected..

2018 Roof & Porch Repair Program_____________________________________________ A grant program for income eligible Chicago homeowners to make repairs on their roofs..

Unity, Commitment, Transparency, Collaboration and Action are the values of the Austin Quality of Life Plan.  The entrance to our neighborhood..

AV 72 Chicago began  Phase One of the Austin Beautification Initiative recently. It’s a partnership with the Westside Health Authority..

Westside Health Authority Founder, Jacqueline Reed is a powerful presence in the Austin area.  The organization she built equips local residents..

Representative La Shawn K. Ford will be hosting the fundraiser for one of Austin’s most important art displays, the Martin Luther..

Neighborhood recently celebrated economic progress with Mayor Rahm Emanuel at Lawndale Christian Center’s Skyline Conference Room with over 30 grant..