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Time is running out to apply for Local School Council positions
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Parents and community members interested in being part of a public school’s decision-making body have just until March 8 to submit an application.
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Rep. Camille Lilly goes red for heart health; announces free cooking class
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The Feb. 24 event at Loretto Hospital will feature heart healthy recipes for women.
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NAACP holds first primary election candidate forum
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The event gave residents the opportunity to learn more about those running for Cook County positions that will be on the March 20 ballot.
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Austin and Garfield Park team up for Little League
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The merger increases baseball diamonds from one to eight for Austin kids, and players will receive free tutoring, mentoring and ACT prep classes.
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29th Ward alderman kicks off her committeeman campaign
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She says challenger, U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis, can’t do the job from his office in Washington, but she’ll be working daily with residents on the West Side.
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Ald. Graham strengthens distruptive business ordinance
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Under the new statute, it’s easier to take action against an establishment that’s become a nuisance in a community.
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Elected officials, activists working to revise state’s criminal record law
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They say amending the Illinois expungement and sealing law could give reformed offenders a fair chance at obtaining jobs and housing.
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Poverty Action Campaign penning Austin’s manifesto
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Members, who will meet tonight, encourage residents to get involved and support initiatives to improve the community.
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HIV continues to vex the West Side
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A former Austin resident shares her story of being diagnosed in prison, an optional test now required by a new law, which she says saved her life.
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McNair students receive free presents
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The holiday season arrives at the Austin school, thanks to the donors of the Chicago Sun-Times season of sharing campaign.