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Witness protection program to receive funding in new state budget

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | April 19, 2022

Austin lawmaker La Shawn Ford said the new state budget includes $12 million to fund Illinois’ witness protection program. The Leaders Network has been pushing for the funding for years.

Opinion

A call for black representation

By Brandon Johnson | May 21, 2013

Austin resident, parent and teacher Brandon Johnson says that despite community objections to school closings, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett have made up their minds.

News

Black aldermen propose new ward boundaries

By Sarah Ostman | October 5, 2011

The shrinking African-American population has leaders looking for ways to save political strength

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