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Austin’s ‘everyday activists’ share their stories of improving the West Side

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | March 20, 2022

Several Austin and Oak Park residents shared their stories as activists and community organizers during a panel as part of the photo exhibit “Everyday Activists.” The exhibit closes March 31 at the Austin library branch,.

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Hear from some of Austin’s ‘everyday activists’

By AustinTalks | March 10, 2022

A panel and reception will be held Sunday starting at 2 p.m. at the Austin library branch, 5615 W. Race Ave.

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Panel, reception on ‘Everyday activists’ exhibit postponed

By AustinTalks | January 4, 2022

The reception and panel discussion was to be held at the Austin library branch but had to be postponed because the library is closed due to the number of staff who’ve tested positive for COVID. The exhibit, which opened in December at the library, highlights the work of 19 Austin and Oak Park residents.

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Criminal record sealing law hearing to be held Thursday

By Ellyn Fortino | March 6, 2012

Residents are encouraged to contact state representatives in support of the bill before March 8.

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Rep. La Shawn Ford asks community to help change criminal record sealing law

By Ellyn Fortino | March 1, 2012

At a town hall meeting Feb. 25, he and activists urged residents to spread the word about a bill that could help ex-offenders get jobs, housing and grants for college.

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School-reform activists urge community members to run for LSC postions

By Ellyn Fortino | February 22, 2012

They say the job is important to improve the quality of education for students who attend Chicago Public Schools.

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Community occupies Piccolo Elementary to protest proposed turnaround

By AustinTalks | February 21, 2012

West Side residents sat in classrooms and pitched tents outside the building until the school board agreed to meet with them and discuss plans to overhaul the school.

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