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Austin targeted in new city campaign to fight COVID-19

By AustinTalks | April 21, 2020

Austin is the only West Side neighborhood city officials are targeting in the campaign, which aims to address the disproportionate impact the global pandemic has had on African American communities. The city will host a tele-town hall for Austin residents this Saturday, April 25 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Austin Coming Together (@act.chicago) will live stream the town hall through its social media platforms.

election 2019

Former campaign workers press for back pay from mayoral candidate

By Kendall Polidori | August 7, 2019

Amara Enyia, former executive director of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, and four of her senior mayoral campaign staffers face a class-action wage and overtime theft grievance. More than 20 staffers say they’re owed money from the February 2019 race.

election 2019

State Rep. Ford, other mayoral candidates to begin filing petitions next week

By Blair Paddock | November 16, 2018

Candidates wanting to replace Mayor Rahm Emanuel or serve as one of the 50 members of the Chicago City Council have until Nov. 26 to file their petitions.

News

West Side state lawmaker announces his reelection bid

By T.J. Kremer III | October 5, 2015

Rep. La Shawn Ford is seeking a sixth term in the Illinois House of Representatives.

News

Head of Austin Chamber of Commerce mulling congressional bid

By AustinTalks | September 28, 2015

Amara Enyia has created an exploratory committee to consider whether to run for the 7th District seat now held by Rep. Danny Davis.

News

West Side youth get involved in local politics

By T.J. Kremer III | December 14, 2014

About 200 students from 30 schools across the city participated in this weekend’s Mikva Challenge campaign kickoff.

Community

Chicago Teachers Union leader coming to Austin

By AustinTalks | September 30, 2014

Karen Lewis, who is considering a run for mayor, will visit the West Side Oct. 9 as part of a citywide “conversation.”

News

Boykin wins Cook County Board primary

By Reema Amin | March 19, 2014

The former chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Danny Davis won a close race Tuesday, beating a field of four other candidates seeking the Democratic nomination.

News

NAACP holds first primary election candidate forum

By Ellyn Fortino | February 15, 2012

The event gave residents the opportunity to learn more about those running for Cook County positions that will be on the March 20 ballot.

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