Community
Rep. Ford holding town hall
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An open meeting on mental health, drug reform and human rights will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. March 27 at University of Illinois at Chicago.
News
Faith leaders aim to double voter turnout in April 4 election
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Rev. Al Sharpton will join local leaders on Sunday morning at a get-out-the-vote event. They want to boost the low voter turnout in the first round of voting. Early voting for the April 4th runoff began earlier this week and continues until Election Day.
Community
Enter song writing contest by March 31
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Artists and songwriters will have the chance to win a $10,000 prize. Runner-ups will receive a promo package that includes a recording session and photo shoot.
Community
Organizers have to cancel Thurday’s mayoral forum in Austin
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Because neither candidate could confirm their attendance, the forum has been cancelled. The event featuring Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson and former CPS CEO Paul Vallas was going to be held March 23 at Kehrein Center for the Arts.
Community
Free food on March 18
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Fresh fruits and vegetables will be distributed while supplies last from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 18 at the Legler Regional Library, 115 S. Pulaski Road. The next free produce market will be held April 15.
Community
The Ballot: Runoff edition — Live with Brandon Johnson and Laura Washington
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Register now for the conversation, which will be held at 4:30 p.m. March 15 at Thalia Hall. It will also be streamed live. The date and time for the conversation with candidate Paul Vallas will be announced soon.
Community
West Siders invited to grand opening celebration in Austin
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DW Provision Consulting Services will hold an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. March 12 at 5512 W. Chicago Ave.
Community
Expo planned for people affected by crime
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The free event – to be held from 12 to 2 p.m. March 11 at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St. – will provide resources for families about family liaison officers, the arrest process and victims compensation.
News
Ald. Taliaferro appears to have avoided a runoff in 29th Ward
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As of March 6, Taliaferro had received 4,853 votes in the Feb. 28th election – or 50.37% of the votes cast, while challenger CB Johnson had received 3,881 votes – or 40.28% of the vote. In the 15th Police District Council race, a handful of votes separate three candidates vying for the last seat on that new body.
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Incumbent in the 37th Ward easily wins re-election, while 29th Ward race may need to be determined in April runoff
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Ald. Emma Mitts is headed to another four-year term on the Chicago City Council, while Ald. Chris Taliaferro may still face a runoff, depending on the mail-in ballots still coming in and being processed. Voters also elected three members to both the 15th and 25th Police District Councils. And Austin resident Brandon Johnson appeared headed to a runoff in the mayoral election against former CPS CEO Paul Vallas.