Opinion
The obvious pattern of racism gets ignored
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There need to be more good white people in the fight, writes columnist John W. Fountain III.
Brandon Johnson
Commissioner Richard Boykin concedes to fellow Democrat Brandon Johnson
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Nearly a week after the March 20th primary, the first-term incumbent called his opponent Monday to say he “will do what I can to ensure he has a smooth transition.”
Community
West Side youth invited to career exploration/resource fair
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The first 100 youth between ages 16 and 21 to arrive today, March 26, between 10:30 and 11 a.m. will be guaranteed summer job registration. There will also be a youth town hall during the free event, which ends at 4 p.m. and will be held at By the Hand Club for Kids at 415 N. Laramie
Election 2018
Race to be next Cook County commissioner still in flux
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With votes from all but a few precincts counted, challenger Brandon Johnson is declaring victory over first-term incumbent Richard Boykin. But Boykin is not conceding defeat.
jobs
Youth career fair to be held March 24
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Young people ages 16 to 24 can learn about job opportunities, internships and mentoring programs at the event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 24 at Christ the King Jesuit High School, 5088 W. Jackson St. Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin is sponsoring the event.
Cook County Board
Union organizer Brandon Johnson ahead of Cook County Commissioner Boykin
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With all but 13 precincts reporting votes, the Oak Park incumbent was losing to Johnson, a union organizer and first-time candidate. The winning Democrat is expected to win this fall’s general election, as no Republican sought that party’s nomination in the predominantly Democrat district.
Brandon Johnson
Voting Tuesday? Here’s what you need to know about Cook County’s 1st District race
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The board candidates – incumbent Richard Boykin and challenger Brandon Johnson – and their supporters have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on the primary contest.
2018 Election
Students quiz 7th district Democratic candidates on gun violence
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Odessey Stewart, 16, and Devon Temple, 19, addressed incumbent Congressman Danny Davis and challenger Anthony Clark at a forum Saturday, just three days before the March 20 primary.
Community
7th District congressional candidates to discuss gun violence
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All are welcome March 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Westside Justice Center, 601 S. California. This may be the last opportunity to learn where the candidates stand on this issue before Tuesday’s primary election.
health care
Gov. Rauner signs hospital funding law
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The new funding plan could leave safety-net hospitals like Loretto in a difficult position. About 600 people are employed at the hospital.