Provided by Dawn Ferencak
Wednesday Journal, Austin Weekly News 

Austin neighborhood community leaders and residents walked the walk during the Building a Healthier Chicago Austin Initiative – 5k Walk for Health Across Austin on Saturday, Sept. 24. It was a rainy day, but many walkers came out to support building a healthier Austin.

Rear Admiral Assistant Surgeon General James M. Galloway MD. FACP, FACC came out along with local celebrities and politicians Alderman Deborah Graham, State Rep. Camille Lilly, Senator Kimberly Lightford, Commissioner Barbara McGowan and State Rep. LaShawn Ford. A big cheer goes out to Ms. Athena Williams and team who organized a fantastic walk and after-party.

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Evan O'Brien

Evan O'Brien is the content manager of OakPark.com. Soon after Evan was born in Chicago, his family moved to Oak Park for the same reason that attracts people to the "World's Largest Village" today: the...