Community
Free financial literacy workshop Saturday
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford is hosting the event from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at 4800 W. Chicago Ave.
Community
Free screening of film celebrating African Americans on West Side
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Join in the conversation afterward, share your family’s story at the Nov. 7th event.
early voting
Early voting continues
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There are 50 locations across the city where Chicagoans may cast their ballots before Nov. 8th. It’s not too late to register to vote either.
Community
Free Halloween celebration
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford has organized the event, which will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at 4800 W. Chicago Ave. All are welcome.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro
Residents want local partnerships for proposed community health care campus
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The community continues to weigh in on the multi-million dollar project, which would use the vacant Robert Emmet Elementary School building at the corner of Central and Madison.
youth
Community leaders introduce the “good neighbor and safety action” plan
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A coalition of West Side groups, elected officials, clergy members and others urge the West Side to unite in fighting violence and helping young people.
school
West Side lawmakers put spotlight on state of education
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Parents and teachers from Chicago’s West Side and Oak Park attended a legislative forum last week at which funding and other issues were discussed.
Austin Community
Local official wants to reopen Metra stop in Austin
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State Rep. Ford wants to re-open a station at Lake and Central, but officials say it could cost millions.
Community
Celebrate after-school programs this week
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There will be a “light up the night walk,” dinner and other activities from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at BUILD, 5100 W. Harrison St.
Chicago Police Department
Speak your mind, share your story
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The U.S. Department of Justice will hold another public form Oct. 24th as part of its ongoing investigation of the Chicago Police Department.