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Celebrate Earth Day at Columbus Park
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The clean up begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at the park, 500 S. Central Ave., and finishes with a free lunch. Then the activities move downtown to the Chicago Cultural Center.
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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.
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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West Siders want former 15th District commander as next top cop
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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.
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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
Annual Austin spring cleaning rally to be held Saturday
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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.
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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Race too close to call in the 29th Ward
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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.
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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.