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State Rep. La Shawn Ford announced the news Aug. 31, which is International Overdose Awareness Day. The lead agency for the award will be Prevention Partnership Inc., a 35- year-old agency located in the Austin neighborhood.
Brandon Johnson will begin representing the 1st District on the Cook County Board of Commissioners Dec. 3.
With all but 13 precincts reporting votes, the Oak Park incumbent was losing to Johnson, a union organizer and first-time candidate. The winning Democrat is expected to win this fall’s general election, as no Republican sought that party’s nomination in the predominantly Democrat district.
The May 16th On The Table discussion, one of thousands organized by The Chicago Community Trust, was held at Columbus Park Refectory.
Bears great Charles “Peanut” Tillman, elected leaders and violence prevention groups will kick off this year’s #RespectLife campaign March 24.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro says $700,000 in funding will pay for six projects – ranging from community gardens and murals to pedestrian islands and park equipment. Six months of community meetings and two weeks of voting determined how the menu money will be spent.
The PCC Community Wellness Center will be awarding more than $1,000 in scholarships to the top three winners. Entries are due April 25th.
The Chicago Park District will offer free classes from 2 to 5 p.m. April 9th, then stay for another hour of performances.
The Cook County Bar Association Foundation will host a free public forum April 9 on what to do if your landlord fails to make repairs to your home.
Several West Side sites will be open April 1 when the Chicago Teachers Union has planned an all-day walkout.