Community
West Side residents invited to Thanksgiving feast
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The free hot meal will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at 5545 W. Harrison. It’s hosted by Assumption Greek Orthodox Church and St. Martin De Porres Church.
election 2019
West Side aldermanic candidates begin filing for the February ballot
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Five candidates filed for the 28th, 29th and 37th Ward seats on the first day they could. Candidates have a week – until Nov. 26th – to file their nominating petitions with the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.
art
Exhibit showcases the homes, objects from Austin
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West Side residents recently gathered at Austin Town Hall to share significant objects from their own homes. The exhibit, produced by Illinois Humanities, profiles houses and their owners in lesser-known areas of Chicago.
election 2019
State Rep. Ford, other mayoral candidates to begin filing petitions next week
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Candidates wanting to replace Mayor Rahm Emanuel or serve as one of the 50 members of the Chicago City Council have until Nov. 26 to file their petitions.
Community
Austin seniors invited to Friday feast
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The pre-Thanksgiving event – hosted by Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, Ald. Chris Taliaferro and Lillian Drummond – will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. Nov. 16th at the Austin Senior Satellite Center, 5071 W. Congress Parkway.
Community
West Siders invited Wednesday to Thanksgiving dinner
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Dinner will be served from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 14 at George Leland School, 512 S. Lavergne. The event is free and open to the community.
News
Third Unitarian celebrates 150 years of inclusion, activism
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“It really is a tremendous history, and I think it would be hard for people a 150 years ago to imagine how the church has grown over these 15 decades,” Rev. Colleen Vahey said. The public is invited to the special service being held Sunday at the church.
election
Congressman Danny Davis wins another term
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Davis won reelection with 88 percent of the vote, while Craig Cameron secured 12 percent. The 77-year-old congressman has represented the 7th Congressional District for two decades.
Community
Seniors invited Wednesday to early Thanksgiving meal
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The luncheon, hosted by Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin and Jasmine Jackson Oak Street Health, will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at 4623 W. Gladys. To attend Wednesday’s event, you must RSVP.
Opinion
Stubborn politicians have gotten too comfortable
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Columnist John W. Fountain III urges long-time elected officials to step aside and allow the next generation of leaders to tackle the hard work of improving life on the West Side.