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Hundreds of free smoke alarms to be distributed in Austin
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The American Red Cross, the Chicago Fire Department and Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s office have a goal of distributing 450 alarms over the next few weeks.
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‘Second chance’ funding helps prisoners return to society
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Congressman Danny Davis, state Rep. La Shawn Ford and others gathered earlier this month to advocate for more funding for prisoners being released back into society. This month marks the 11th anniversary of the federal Second Chance Act, which Davis helped push through Congress.
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Austin students served as judges for historical election
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Twelve students from Orr Academy High School, including three Austin teens, worked the polls on April 2.