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Anti-violence march and resource fair Saturday

04.20.2012 Community

The April 21 event, hosted by Ald. Deborah Graham and the 15th District Chicago Police Department, will begin at 10 a.m. at the corner of Laramie Avenue and Adams Street

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Rep. Ford leads firearm awareness task force, seeks facts about “conceal and carry”

04.20.2012 Community

The group, which met Monday and has future meetings planned, looks at both sides of the right to bear arms debate and how concealed weapons permits would affect those living in Illinois.

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West Siders travel to Brazil for cultural exchange

04.19.2012 Community

Chicago West Community Music Center teachers and students participated in a series of musical performances and art projects with Santo Andre residents of low-income housing complexes.

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Theodis R. Leonard, 78, retired principal, activist dies

04.12.2012 Community

Funeral services by Leak and Sons are scheduled for Saturday, April 14, at Carey Tercentenary AME Church, 1448 South Homan Ave. from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., following the wake from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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Alderman announces TIF money to rehab West Side homes

04.04.2012 Community

The funds will assist residents with purchasing and repairing vacant homes within a portion of the 28th Ward, as well as the 27th Ward.

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CPS agrees to pay teachers wages for longer school day

03.29.2012 Community

The settlement, that will affect Austin’s Nash Elementary, was made to prevent court action against CPS.

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Casa Central and Heartland Alliance announce art contest

03.28.2012 Community

Children up to 18-years-old are eligible to participate in the competition, and entries are due March 31.

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Ald. Ervin announces small business grant program expansion on the West Side

03.27.2012 Community

The 28th Ward alderman will hold a town hall meeting Wednesday at 9 a.m.

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