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Outgoing alderman named to mayor’s transition team

Ald. Deborah Graham, who lost her 29th Ward seat in the April 7th runoff, is one of about a dozen people serving on the special committee.

Schedule an appointment to participate in the event, sponsored by the Chicago Police Department’s 15th District.

Our partners at the Austin Weekly News interviewed Chris Taliaferro, who will represent the 29th Ward starting next month.

Deborah Graham lost her reelection bid, while Emma Mitts beat her challenger.

The event, sponsored by state Rep. La Shawn Ford, the Wiley Resource Center and John Marshall Law School, will be held April 11.

The event, which costs $2, is geared for 5- to 13-year-olds.

State Sen. Kimberly Lightford, Riveredge Hospital and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. are sponsoring the April 8 event.

See the play “Zooman and the Sign” 7 p.m. March 27 or 28.

Chicagoans may cast their votes through April 4 – or on election day.