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The quiet candidate
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1st District hopeful Brenda Smith declined to talk about her candidacy. She’s worked for the outgoing commissioner and has ties to one of the other candidates.
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The self-proclaimed true independent
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Ronald Lawless hopes the second time is the charm in his race to be the next commissioner of Cook County’s 1st District.
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Task force for an elected school board sought
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) wants a panel to evaluate whether the mayor should continue appointing the Chicago Board of Education.
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Voters can go to the polls early
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Fifty-one sites throughout the city will be open through March 15.
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Minimum wage hike could impact many in Austin
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The Illinois Senate will hold a hearing March 5 to consider legislation that would increase the hourly pay from $8.25 to $10 by July 1, 2016.
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Cook County Board hopefuls square off
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Four of the five candidates running for the 1st District seat answered questions earlier this week at a forum in Oak Park.
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Austin residents without water for more than a week
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A West Side family was also without heat, despite their efforts to get help from the city.
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Group working to unite Austin and Oak Park residents
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At a recent meeting, one woman urged people to support businesses on the West Side, while others encouraged volunteers to pitch in.
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Family of man killed in Austin plans to resubmit evidence
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Lawyers for Freddie Wilson’s five children want more answers from the Independent Police Review Authority. The Chicago City Council recently approved a $4.5 million settlement.
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Austin boy arrested after throwing snowball at police officer
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Some West Siders are upset the 13-year-old was charged with a felony outside Leland Elementary School.