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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.
Obamacare
Congressman Danny Davis, others blasts GOP’s vote to dismantle Obamacare
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Repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act was also criticized by local residents who have benefited from the coverage that is now in peril.
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Austin residents: We’re fed up with treatment by police
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In the wake of the Ferguson decision, Greater St. John Church hosted a community meeting earlier this month.
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New Cook County commissioner takes office
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Richard Boykin represents the 1st District, and Adam Salzman, an Oak Park village trustee, is his policy director.
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Some push for West Side to be represented on new governor’s team
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford calls for Gov.-elect Rauner to included.
Community
Austin High School celebrates homecoming
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Our partners at the Austin Weekly News report about the week of events, which ended with the football game.
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Young activist seeking 28th Ward seat
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Marseil Jackson, 26, joins teacher Tammie Vinson in challenging Ald. Jason Ervin in the February 2015 election.
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Annie Bell Fragrances nets $1,000 in 2 hours of black economic empowerment rally
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It’s the third such event sponsored by the Austin African American Business Networking Association.
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Rep. La Shawn Ford reflects on the last few years
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The West Side legislator talked with our partners at the Austin Weekly News after reaching a plea deal with federal prosecutors.