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The local nonprofit will benefit from the upcoming Food Aid Festival, which will be held July 22 and 23 in Austin. The festival will raise funds for organizations addressing food insecurity.
Members of the Leaders Network traveled Friday to Highland Park to offer their support and prayers – and to renew their commitment for an assault weapons ban.
The event, presented by Bethel New Life and Entrepreneurs Academy, will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 9th at 1140 N. Lamon. There will be food, music, performances, workshops and more.
The 15th Police District presents “Haircut and Conversation” from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 8th at Herb’s Barbershop, 5118 W. Chicago Ave.
In an interview, the longtime congressman explains why he was able to beat challenger Kina Collins for a second time. Ald. Taliaferro says he intends to run again for the city council.
BUILD Chicago’s Hoops in the Hood starts July 1 at Simon Park 1640 N. Drake. There will be six other games on Fridays from 3:30 to 7 p.m., with the last game being played Aug. 11 at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis defeated activist Kina Collins, who was challenging the longtime congressman for a second time. Davis has no opposition at this point in the November general election.
Three Democrats – Kina Collins, Danny K. Davis and Denarvis Mendenhall – are running in the June 28th primary. Early voting continues Monday, and polls will be open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters will also be weighing in on several other local, state and federal races.
The opera “Future Perfect” will be performed June 23-26 at the Kehrein Center for the Arts. Tickets as low as $5 are available to anyone 18 and under and to adults who bring at least four children.
Columbus Park hosted two Juneteenth festivals last weekend, with hundreds of West Siders taking part. Mark your calendar for next year’s celebrations.