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Summer Fun at Austin Library: Learn, Create, and Explore

July 8, 2026

Austin Public Library keeps the summer buzz alive with a mix of programs for all ages. The Coding Club on July 23 invites kids aged nine to sixteen, guided by a local high‑school girls’ coding group. They use Scratch to build games and sharpen tech skills. Art lovers of any age can join the Se

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Teens, parents and cops: what really happens in Chicago’s summer safety plans

May 27, 2026

Chicago’s warmer months bring two things: sunshine and hard choices. Every April, flyers pop up online promising “Hyde Park takeovers, ” big teen meetups that sometimes turn into fights, theft or worse. Last year a 14-year-old died after one of those nights. This year, adults in Hyde Park chose a di

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New summer activities aim to keep Highland Park youth busy and safe

April 28, 2026

Highland Park is rolling out a new summer plan to give kids better options than trouble. Police report youth crime has jumped nearly one-fifth in the past year, with theft and fights involving teens on the rise. Some worry adults might be taking advantage of lighter juvenile penalties by pushing you