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Gov J.B. Pritzker visited L. May Creations, an event space on Chicago Avenue, last week to announce the release of millions of dollars in emergency relief funding. L. May Creations is one of 4,000 businesses across the state that has received a grant. There is about $175 million left to distribute, state officials say.
Repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act was also criticized by local residents who have benefited from the coverage that is now in peril.
West Siders ask elected officials for help at U.S. Rep. Danny Davis’ recent town hall meeting.
Rep. Camille Lilly will be at Austin Town Hall Nov. 19th.
Two events will be held this Saturday, Feb. 7, one at Sankofa Cultural Arts Center and the other at Loretto Hospital.
Bruce Rauner should focus on job creation and improving education on the West Side, they say.
A $225,000 planning grant will focus on the stretch of road between Central and Oak Park avenues.
Jim Allen wants the Austin resident and lawyer to replace state Rep. Derrick Smith, who was convicted Tuesday of bribery and will lose his seat in the Illinois House.
There are several locations on the West Side where you can get signed up between now and Monday night.
Rep. La Shawn Ford will push for legislation to help ex-offenders and get an elected school board, but winning approval of these measures will be challenging even with a Democrat-controlled legislature.