The Jan. 28 event included motivational speeches and performances to celebrate the student’s efforts to address issues young people face.
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The Chicago Westside branch of the NAACP will sponsor candidate forums for the March 20 elections. Come ask questions! Candidates for judge, Cook County State's attorney and clerk of the court will be 11 a.m. Feb. 11 at Sankofa, 5820 W. Chicago Ave. Candidates for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, county races, ward committeeman and delegates to the national political conventions will be 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Candidates running for Congress and the Illinois General Assembly will be 11 a.m. Feb. 25.
Learn how to swim in the Austin Town Hall pool. Kids ages 6 to 12 can take the free, hour-long classes taught by the Chicago Park District. Call (773) 287-7658 or visit the town hall, 5610 W. Lake St., to sign up.
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