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The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1 at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.
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The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1 at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.
Psilocybin, or “magic mushrooms,” could be used under supervision in Illinois to treat mental illnesses and decriminalize the drug in medical settings. State Rep. La Shawn Ford is leading the effort.
An attorney from the Hamilton Law Group will answer legal questions on Zoom from 6 to 8 p.m. March 29.
Congressman Danny K. Davis said West Siders can send their thoughts about the property at 2019 N. Oak Park Ave. to him, and he will share that information with company officials. The candy maker will cease operations at that location in the Galewood neighborhbood in 2024.
Rev. Al Sharpton will join local leaders on Sunday morning at a get-out-the-vote event. They want to boost the low voter turnout in the first round of voting. Early voting for the April 4th runoff began earlier this week and continues until Election Day.
Because neither candidate could confirm their attendance, the forum has been cancelled. The event featuring Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson and former CPS CEO Paul Vallas was going to be held March 23 at Kehrein Center for the Arts.
Boxes of food are being delivered to the homes of dozens of Austin residents with disabilities through the new program, a partnership between Circle Urban Ministries, the city of Chicago, the Vivery Idea Lab and others.
Fresh fruits and vegetables will be distributed while supplies last from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 18 at the Legler Regional Library, 115 S. Pulaski Road. The next free produce market will be held April 15.
After staying neutral in the Feb. 28th race, the Leaders Network this week announced it’s supporting Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson over Paul Vallas in the April 4th runoff.
Register now for the conversation, which will be held at 4:30 p.m. March 15 at Thalia Hall. It will also be streamed live. The date and time for the conversation with candidate Paul Vallas will be announced soon.