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CPS extends Local School Council application deadline to March 23
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Applicants will now have an extra two weeks to submit the required forms, and many positions are still available.
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NAACP election forum sparks debate
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The Feb. 25 event drew multiple contenders and supporters ready to back their chosen candidates.
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Criminal record sealing law hearing to be held Thursday
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Residents are encouraged to contact state representatives in support of the bill before March 8.
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Early voting runs through March 15
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Residents can go to any of the 51 locations throughout the city, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and two are offering special Sunday hours.
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West Siders attend event to strengthen the body, mind and spirit
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The Feb. 25 presentation explored how health is affected by racial identity, poverty and advertising.
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Rep. La Shawn Ford asks community to help change criminal record sealing law
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At a town hall meeting Feb. 25, he and activists urged residents to spread the word about a bill that could help ex-offenders get jobs, housing and grants for college.
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Activists react to board approval for school turnarounds, phase-outs and closures
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They say CPS left the community out of the process and the decision is not in students’ best interest.
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Austin youth participate in Louder Than a Bomb poetry slam
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The event, with teens from all over the city, runs through the second week of March, with Austin’s West Side Warriors competing again Friday at the Chicago Cultural Center.
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Manufacturing job program; arts district coming to Austin
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Both projects are being developed by the group Austin Coming Together with help from the city and other local organizations.
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Ald. Deborah Graham and Congressman Danny Davis debate for 29th Ward committeeman position
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The two candidates discussed their views about the position’s responsibility and addressed callers concerns about creating jobs on the West Side.