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State Sen.Kimberly Lightford, state Rep. La Shawn Ford and Ald. Emma Mitts shared their thoughts about how the Chicago City Council and Illinois General Assembly are addressing sexual harassment that they say has troubled female legislators, staffers and lobbyists for far too long.
West Side artists are working on projects in collaboration with members of the Chicago City Council under the city’s $1 million initiative to install art in all 50 wards.
Residents, school officials and local lawmakers are working to meet goal set by CPS to enroll at least 100 freshmen for the upcoming school year
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.
West Sides also complained of disrespect at last week’s public hearing. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago City Council are trying to decide how to replace the Independent Police Review Authority.
The first-term alderman easily defeated state Rep. La Shawn Ford in last month’s primary.
Ald. Emma Mitts is sponsoring the event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bethel New Life. Bring a resume and dress professionally.
Early voting continues through Monday, while polls on Election Day will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
West Side residents, leaders who met last week at the 15th District police headquarters said city officials have to get serious about economic development or residents will continue to flock to Oak Park to eat, shop.
Later this year, Austin Polytechnical Academy and Austin Entrepreneurship and Business Academy will close, while VOISE Academy will remain open.