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The candidates – Congressman Danny Davis, and challengers Kina Collins, Anthony Clark and Kristine Schanbacher – will discuss the issues from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 30th at the Austin library branch, 5615 W. Race Ave.
One of the six public sessions will be held in Austin; that meeting will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St. Residents are encouraged to register ahead of time.
Bring your lamps, mixers, toasters, clocks, toys and other items to the Austin branch of the Chicago Public Library, at 5615 W. Race Ave., from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 25. There will also be people on hand to help with mending clothes.
The event, led by Briana Janee Arts, will be held tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at L!IVE Cafe & Creative Space, 163 S. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park. The event is sponsored by Womenz Werk, a community-based experience for women of color in business.
Workers are being sought to conduct the once-a-decade count of the U.S. population. You can apply online or by calling 855-JOB-2020. Positions available include clerk ($18 an hour); census field supervisor ($25 an hour); census takers ($22.50 an hour); and office operations supervisors ($23 an hour).
State Rep. La Shawn Ford and the Zeta Phi Beta sorority present the 14th annual family health challenge on Jan. 20 from 9 to 3 p.m. at George Leland School, 512 S. Lavergne St.
Chicago officials will hold the second of four city-wide meetings to promote the new Invest South/West program Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kehrein Center, 5608 W. Washington Blvd. The focus will be on the Austin, Humboldt Park and North Lawndale neighborhoods.
The state treasurer’s office recommends that Illinois residents check the unclaimed property database twice each year to make sure they’re not owed any money. In fiscal year 2019, $239 million was returned. The state holds lost or unclaimed funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs. Property is returned at no cost with the proper identification.
All are invited to the show, which will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at Church On The Block, 500 N. Laramie. Doors for “The Encounter,” presented by Marqual and Chi-Worship, open at 7 p.m.
Friendship Baptist Church, at 5200 W. Jackson Blvd., will holds its monthly community meal – open to all – from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 11.