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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.
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.
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.
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.
In the wake of the Ferguson decision, Greater St. John Church hosted a community meeting earlier this month.
Richard Boykin represents the 1st District, and Adam Salzman, an Oak Park village trustee, is his policy director.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford calls for Gov.-elect Rauner to included.
Our partners at the Austin Weekly News report about the week of events, which ended with the football game.
Marseil Jackson, 26, joins teacher Tammie Vinson in challenging Ald. Jason Ervin in the February 2015 election.
It’s the third such event sponsored by the Austin African American Business Networking Association.