Community
Free tickets available to Thursday film premiere in Austin
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Residents are invited for a community meal before seeing the award-winning documentary “Westside Stories: Paradise Lost” on April 27.
Community
West Siders asked to weigh in on CPS’ new elected school board
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A state committee will hold a final hearing Monday night, where the Illinois African Americans for Equitable Redistricting will push for a election map and the creation of a standing committee of the Chicago Board of Education.
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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.
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
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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Only a few days left to vote for mayor, 29th Ward alderman
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Austin residents need to make the choices in two critical races: Who should be Chicago’s next mayor, and who should represent the 29th Ward in the Chicago City Council? The last day to vote is Tuesday, April 4th.
Community
Stop by block club convention this weekend
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The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1 at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.
News
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.