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Congressman Danny Davis, state Rep. La Shawn Ford and others gathered earlier this month to advocate for more funding for prisoners being released back into society. This month marks the 11th anniversary of the federal Second Chance Act, which Davis helped push through Congress.
Students in 3rd through 8th grade will be competing from 3 to 5 p.m. April 19 at the Austin library for cash prizes, a trophy and recognition. The event is sponsored by the American Women of Oak Park.
State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford and the leader of the UIC Great Cities Institute will stand alongside victims of violence this morning to offer solutions.
Fees are waived through April 18th for moving violations but not for parking or red light camera tickets. You can pay in person or by phone.
Kick off National Poetry Month by sharing a favorite song, dance, poetry or another way you’d like to express yourself. The event is from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at the Austin branch, 5615 W. Race Ave.
PCC Parkside Family Health Center is the 12th PCC health clinic and represents $1.7 million in investment, said Robert J. Urso, president and CEO of PCC Community Wellness Center. “We’re grateful for the privilege to serve this community and deepen our commitment to the West Side.”
West Side resident Bonni McKeown says Chicago’s world-famous blues music can be a powerful cultural symbol to encourage appreciation of African-American culture. The city would greatly benefit from a blues revival, she says.
Twelve students from Orr Academy High School, including three Austin teens, worked the polls on April 2.
No longer will Austin students have to leave the West Side to continue or start their IB education at the high school level. Michele Clark High School will receive $200,000 in next year’s budget to begin implementing the rigorous program offered in more than 146 countries.
Longtime West Side resident Valerie F. Leonard has three wishes for Chicago’s new mayor, Lori Lightfoot.