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Lots of stuff’s coming up this spring in Austin community gardens

By Deborah Kadin | April 23, 2012

Residents are encouraged to join those already tending vegetables and flowers at Root Riot’s Harambee plots or the new Ed Bailey-Leola Spann Community Garden scheduled to open in just a few weeks.

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Labor figure will be discussed Sunday at Third Unitarian Church

By Deborah Kadin | September 3, 2011

Author William Adler will draw parallels between past and present labor struggles as he discusses his new book about Joe Hill.

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Tackling crime is key to improving 29th Ward, says community activist

By Deborah Kadin | February 12, 2011

Thomas E. Simmons is one of eight candidates, including the incumbent alderman, vying to represent the West Side.

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29th Ward candidate vows to get back to basics

By Deborah Kadin | February 11, 2011

Roman Morrow hopes he’ll come out on top Feb. 22nd. He’ll have to beat seven others, including the incumbent alderman.

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29th Ward candidates weigh in during NAACP forum

By Deborah Kadin | February 10, 2011

Four of the eight people on this month’s ballot offered their views Tuesday night on a variety of issues.

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A product of the old school, candidate vows independence in the 29th Ward

By Deborah Kadin | February 10, 2011

Oddis “O.J.” Johnson has to beat seven other candidates to win a four-year term on the Chicago City Council.

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Head of anti-drug group sees 29th Ward as family needing to unite

By Deborah Kadin | February 9, 2011

C B Johnson is one of eight vying to be the next alderman.

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Forest Preserve employee says 29th Ward needs engaged alderman

By Deborah Kadin | February 7, 2011

Mary Russell Gardner is competing against seven others for the Chicago City Council seat.

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Hospital exec wants to restore 29th Ward

By Deborah Kadin | February 6, 2011

Jill R. Bush is running against seven others to represent Austin in the Chicago City Council.

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Find out how your state lawmakers voted

By Deborah Kadin | January 17, 2011

The Illinois General Assembly passed major legislation raising the state’s income tax, abolishing the death penalty and limiting free rides for seniors on the CTA.

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