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Ald. Taliaferro declares victory
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More than a week after the April 4th election, the two-term alderman thanked supporters and said he’s excited about representing the West Side ward, which counts Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson as a resident.
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State-of-the-art music studio opens in BUILD’s new facility
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A faculty member from Columbia College Chicago has helped build out the new music studio, including finding equipment donors from Fender and Shure. It’s expected to be operationally by summer.
Community
Public safety officials seeking input from Chicagoans as applicants apply to be the city’s next police chief
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The first of three in-person forums will be held April 11 at the Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W. Washington Blvd., and there will also be a virtual forum on April 25.
Community
Annual Austin spring cleaning rally to be held Saturday
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The third annual event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with people beginning to gather at 9 a.m. at 5922 W. Division St. Work will finish by 1 p.m. at 5840 W. Chicago, where there will be free food, beverages, music and more.
Community
Community Easter egg hunt in Austin this weekend
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Attendees must register for the event, which will becheld from 12 to 2:30 p.m. April 9 at the North Austin Center, 1841 N. Laramie Ave. There will be food, games, music in addition to the 10,000-egg Easter egg hunt.
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Race too close to call in the 29th Ward
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro held a slight lead Tuesday night over challenger CB Johnson, with less than 100 votes separating the two candidates and more than 1,600 mail-in ballots yet to be counted.
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Bill in Springfield proposes legal use of psychedelics in medical settings
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Psilocybin, or “magic mushrooms,” could be used under supervision in Illinois to treat mental illnesses and decriminalize the drug in medical settings. State Rep. La Shawn Ford is leading the effort.
Community
Free legal seminar this week
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An attorney from the Hamilton Law Group will answer legal questions on Zoom from 6 to 8 p.m. March 29.
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Congressman Davis collecting input for Mars Wrigley site
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Congressman Danny K. Davis said West Siders can send their thoughts about the property at 2019 N. Oak Park Ave. to him, and he will share that information with company officials. The candy maker will cease operations at that location in the Galewood neighborhbood in 2024.
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Faith leaders aim to double voter turnout in April 4 election
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Rev. Al Sharpton will join local leaders on Sunday morning at a get-out-the-vote event. They want to boost the low voter turnout in the first round of voting. Early voting for the April 4th runoff began earlier this week and continues until Election Day.