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the arts

Austin native Randy Duncan leaves mark on dance world

By Nick Forsythe | March 12, 2019

A well-respected professional dancer, Duncan began teaching at The Chicago Academy for the Arts in 1994 and has been a staple of the program ever since.

election 2019

Three candidates remain on ballot for 29th Ward alderman

By Nick Forsythe | January 29, 2019

Residents in the 29th Ward will have three candidates to choose from when early voting begins this week. First-term Ald. Chris Taliaferro is being challenged by Dwayne Truss and Zerlina A. Smith. A fourth candidate was knocked off the Feb. 26th ballot.

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