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Female dancers from Chicago’s West and South Sides recently performed at La Follette Park in Austin as part of the 2017 Peacebook Festival hosted by Collaboration Theater Company. They’ve performed in other Chicago neighborhoods, too.
Call now to make an appointment to meet with an attorney from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Legal Prep Charter Academy, 4319 W. Washington Blvd.
George N. Miller Jr. is the first African American to lead the West Side hospital. He is the former CEO and president of CommUnityCare Health Centers in Texas. Miller replaces Dr. Sonia Mehta, who had run the Austin hospital since 2012.
Congressman Danny Davis, state Rep. Camille Lilly, Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, and Ald. Chris Taliaferro and Emma Mitts warn the legislation would be devastating to many West Side residents.
Voting runs through Nov. 20th on five neighborhood projects on the list to be funded out of Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s $1.3 million “menu money” budget. This is the second year those living in the ward have been able to take part in “participatory budgeting.”
The annual event will be held at George Leland Elementary School, 512 S. Lavergne, from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 15. Donations and volunteers are still be accepted. For more information, call (773) 287-5821 or email westsidecommunitystakeholders@gmail.com
Monterrey Security – in partnership with BUILD Chicago and The Resurrection Project – invite West Side residents to participate in a live art contest, enjoy music and food, and take part in other activities the evening of Nov. 15.
During the 29th Ward’s monthly community meeting, residents questioned whether the newly formed Civilian Office of Police Accountability is truly independent, and some expressed reluctance to file complaints, saying they fear harassment.
Enrollment for 2018 coverage under the federal Affordable Care Act begins Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 15. Enrollment for Medicare began in mid-October and ends Dec. 7.
The Westside Health Authority invites local residents to the free event from 4 to 7 p.m. at 5437 W. Division. Other events are being held at St. Paul Lutheran School, 846 N. Menard, and the 25th Police District, 5555 W. Grand Ave.