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Monday’s push for more local, state and federal funding comes just a few days after Austin Congressman Danny K. Davis’ teenage grandson was buried. He is one of the 700-some people killed in Chicago so far this year.
Congress must hold Republican President-elect Trump accountable, and Democrats need to reconnect with voters, the Austin legislator says.
The group Rape Victims Advocates has long operated an office in Austin, where the new position is based.
29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliferro said he will continue to seek community input about what happens with the property in the 6700 block of West North Avenue.
The Austin Branch Library at 5615 W. Race Ave. is one of 49 locations out of 78 citywide where residents can get free assistance.
Polling places will be open Nov. 8th from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Make sure you vote!
There are 50 locations across the city where Chicagoans may cast their ballots before Nov. 8th. It’s not too late to register to vote either.
The community continues to weigh in on the multi-million dollar project, which would use the vacant Robert Emmet Elementary School building at the corner of Central and Madison.
A coalition of West Side groups, elected officials, clergy members and others urge the West Side to unite in fighting violence and helping young people.
Parents and teachers from Chicago’s West Side and Oak Park attended a legislative forum last week at which funding and other issues were discussed.