News
Voting ends at 7 p.m. today
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Polls opened today at 6 a.m., where voting for the Illinois governor’s race and the U.S. Senate contest is expected to be close. There are local races, too, that voters won’t want to miss.
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Chicago Coalition for Mayor announces two candidates still in the running for its support
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Carol Moseley Braun and Larry Rogers will meet with the coalition, which will then decide which candidate to back in the Feb. 22nd election.
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Chicago Coalition for Mayor unveils its list of four finalists
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Former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun, Congressman Danny Davis, Rev. and Sen. James Meeks and Commissioner Larry Rogers will be interviewed again before the coalition decides which person to back in the Feb. 22, 2011, election to replace retiring Mayor Richard Daley.
Community
Look for meaningful ways to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness month
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The Westside Health Authority offers tips and resources to fight the disease. The United Baptist Health Ministry and Helping Her Live Breast Health program is offering a free program Oct. 23 at United Baptist Church.
Community
Job fair set for Oct. 21
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The two-day event will be held at Malcolm X College. People looking for work must attend both days.
News
The New York Times spotlights Austin Polytechnical Academy
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A reporter for the Chicago News Cooperative will be following three honors students from Austin Polytechnical Academy this school year as they near graduation from the West Side high school.
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Convicted felon arrested in Austin
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Officers served a search warrant at the 40-year-old man’s house in the 4600 block of West Monroe. He was scheduled to appear in bond court today.
News
Can a minister also be mayor?
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Some aldermen don’t think so, but several local ministers say it shouldn’t be an issue for the Rev. James Meeks, who wants to succeed Mayor Richard Daley.
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Voters don’t have to wait until Nov. 2nd
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Chicago residents can cast their ballots today for the Nov. 2nd election at one of three locations. Dozens of other polling sites open Tuesday in all 50 wards.
Community
Workshop on improving your credit score held this week
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Registration is being still being accepted for the free event at Healing Temple Head Start.