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Ex-alderman attempting comeback
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After going to prison on corruption charges, Ike Carothers said his 11-year tenure on the Chicago City Council makes him the best choice for the Cook County Board.
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Cook County Board candidates discuss priorities
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Four of the five candidates vying to replace 1st District Commissioner Earlean Collins discussed the issues Saturday.
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West siders discuss issues with U.S. Rep. Danny Davis
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Topics raised by 7th Congressional District residents included an elected school board, violence and drug dealing.
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New charter school welcomes community
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Horizon Science Academy Belmont opened this fall in Austin, and student ambassadors recently gave a tour to local leaders, including Ald. Emma Mitts (37th).
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YMCA helps save some after-school programs at Leland
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Dance and engineering classes are starting at the building the used to house May Community Academy before it closed in June. But the popular drumline isn’t continuing because of lack of funds.
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Residents work on plan for a sustainable Austin
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The next meeting will be held Nov. 6 at Columbus Park.
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New Austin youth group gets on kids’ level
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The Mars Hill Baptist Church Youth Mentoring Program is seeking funds so more can participate.
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Rev. Ira Acree wants to be next NAACP president
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The longtime pastor of Greater St. John Bible Church has started an online petition seeking support in his quest to replace Benjamin Jealous.
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Chicago pastors want community to help review police misconduct allegations
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Members of the LEADER’s Network call for at least one lay person to serve on the Independent Police Review Authority.
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Rep. Ford visits T-shirt making venture in Austin
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The state lawmaker wants to encourage more businesses to open and operate on the West Side.