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New Lurie Children’s Hospital hub in Austin seeks community input on services, design
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Between 5,000 to 7,000 people are expected to be served each year at the new facility. The hospital is working with Stone Community Development Corp.
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Between 5,000 to 7,000 people are expected to be served each year at the new facility. The hospital is working with Stone Community Development Corp.
Tuesday’s town hall was the first of four public hearings being held across the city as the search for the Chicago Police Department’s next superintendent continues. Several people said they want former 15th District Commander Ernest Cato to get the job.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An attorney from the Hamilton Law Group will answer legal questions on Zoom from 6 to 8 p.m. March 29.
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.
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.