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Arts center celebrates Black youth with new mural
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Artist Barrett Keithley created the piece with the idea of representing Black people in the beauty of their own neighborhood.
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Food delivery service for Austin residents with disabilities extended
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The 100 Austin residents participating in the free program will get twice-monthly deliveries for another six months.
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Rep. Ford pushes overdose prevention sites for Chicago
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Medical experts, advocates and community outreach groups support the move.
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New mural of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis unveiled at Safer Foundation
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A new 3,500-square-foot, 30-foot-high colorful representation of Congressman Danny Davis adorns the walls of the Safer Foundation building, 808 S. Kedzie Ave. in East Garfield Park.
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West Side minister hoping to replace Johnson on the Cook County board
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Rev. Ira J. Acree, pastor of Greater St. John Bible Church and co-chairman of the Leaders Network, hopes to replace Brandon Johnson when he leaves the 1st District seat to become mayor of Chicago next month.
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West Siders want former 15th District commander as next top cop
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Tuesday’s town hall was the first of four public hearings being held across the city as the search for the Chicago Police Department’s next superintendent continues. Several people said they want former 15th District Commander Ernest Cato to get the job.
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Group of West Side faith leaders back Brandon Johnson for mayor
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After staying neutral in the Feb. 28th race, the Leaders Network this week announced it’s supporting Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson over Paul Vallas in the April 4th runoff.
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29th Ward alderman seeks input on spending $1 million
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West Side residents have until Sept. 19 to submit their ideas on how the “menu money” should be spent. Community volunteers and Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s office will whittle down the suggestions for residents to vote on in coming months.
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‘We have to own this,’ say white demonstrators during Madison Street march
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At least 1,500 people participated in a peaceful protest Thursday evening from Oak Park to Austin. It was organized by state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford.
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Austin street could be named after Harriet Tubman
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A resolution to rename parts of North Avenue after the former slave who became one of the most famous “conductors” on the Underground Railroad is pending in the Illinois House, according to our partners at the Austin Weekly News.