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2018 Election

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Early voting has started, here’s your guide

By Blair Paddock | October 18, 2018

Austin residents can still register to vote in next month’s election. Dozens of races are on the ballot, including governor, attorney general, the Illinois General Assembly, Congress and judges.

2018 Election

Students quiz 7th district Democratic candidates on gun violence

By Analisa Trofimuk | March 18, 2018

Odessey Stewart, 16, and Devon Temple, 19, addressed incumbent Congressman Danny Davis and challenger Anthony Clark at a forum Saturday, just three days before the March 20 primary.

2018 Election

Cook County’s 1st District race pits CTU organizer against businesses-minded incumbent

By Matthew Hendickson | February 2, 2018

Voters will have a choice in the March 20 primary between first-term Commissioner Richard Boykin and CTU organizer Brandon Johnson. The two are expected to appear at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at Chicago West Side NAACP’s candidates forum, to be held at Sankofa, 5828 W. Chicago. Ave.

Community

Register to vote and watch the Super Bowl

By AustinTalks | February 1, 2018

State Rep. La Shawn Ford and the Westside Health Authority are hosting a voter registration event especially for people who’ve served time in prison on Feb. 4 starting at 5 pm. at 4920 W. Madison St.

Community

Hear from the candidates running for governor, attorney general

By AustinTalks | January 24, 2018

The forum, organized by the Chicago Westside NAACP, will be held at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Michele Clark Magnet High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.

2018 Election

Rep. Ford joins ex-offenders in kicking off voter registration drive

By AustinTalks | January 18, 2018

There are 4.1 million people in Illinois with criminal histories who can vote, unlike some other states, including several in the South, that prohibit voting after someone is released from prison.

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