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The event, presented by Bethel New Life and Entrepreneurs Academy, will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 9th at 1140 N. Lamon. There will be food, music, performances, workshops and more.
The 15th Police District presents “Haircut and Conversation” from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 8th at Herb’s Barbershop, 5118 W. Chicago Ave.
In an interview, the longtime congressman explains why he was able to beat challenger Kina Collins for a second time. Ald. Taliaferro says he intends to run again for the city council.
BUILD Chicago’s Hoops in the Hood starts July 1 at Simon Park 1640 N. Drake. There will be six other games on Fridays from 3:30 to 7 p.m., with the last game being played Aug. 11 at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis defeated activist Kina Collins, who was challenging the longtime congressman for a second time. Davis has no opposition at this point in the November general election.
Three Democrats – Kina Collins, Danny K. Davis and Denarvis Mendenhall – are running in the June 28th primary. Early voting continues Monday, and polls will be open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters will also be weighing in on several other local, state and federal races.
The opera “Future Perfect” will be performed June 23-26 at the Kehrein Center for the Arts. Tickets as low as $5 are available to anyone 18 and under and to adults who bring at least four children.
Columbus Park hosted two Juneteenth festivals last weekend, with hundreds of West Siders taking part. Mark your calendar for next year’s celebrations.
Seven Austin schools would see a decline in their budgets under the proposed budget that will be considered by the Board of Education on June 22. Six others would see an increase. See the details for each school’s budget here.
There will be at least three Juneteenth celebrations in Austin this weekend – two at Columbus Park and the other on Chicago Avenue. All are welcome!