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Crime, jobs are top issues in the 29th Ward, says Ald. Chris Taliaferro

By Austin Weekly News | February 3, 2016

n his first state of the ward address, the alderman said cooperation between residents, community groups, police officers and elected officers is critical to addressing the problems facing the West Side.

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Ald. Chris Taliaferro to deliver his first state of the ward address

By AustinTalks | January 26, 2016

29th Ward residents are invited to attend the event 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27th at Amundsen Park, 6200 W. Bloomingdale Ave.

Community

Local residents invited to Christmas party

By AustinTalks | December 18, 2015

Congressman Danny Davis, Ald. Chris Taliaferro, Commissioner Richard Boykin and Sankofa Safe Child Initiative are hosting the Dec. 21 event at Columbus Park Field House.

Community

29th Ward residents invited to weigh in on capital spending

By AustinTalks | December 2, 2015

The first of Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s two meetings about participatory budgeting will be 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3.

Community

Job seekers invited to free event Thursday

By AustinTalks | November 17, 2015

Ald. Chris Taliaferro is sponsoring the Nov. 19th job fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Columbus Park Refectory.

News

Austin aldermen split on new city budget

By Terry Dean | October 29, 2015

Jason Ervin and Chris Taliaferro rejected the spending plan, while Emma Mitts and Michael Scott supported it.

News

Longtime Austin resident honored with street sign

By Terry Dean | October 27, 2015

The corner of Congress Parkway and Leamington Avenue is now know as Lillian Drummond Parkway in honor of the 94-year-old social justice activist.

Community

Ald. Chris Taliaferro to hold budget meeting

By AustinTalks | October 15, 2015

29th Ward residents are invited to the Oct. 20 event, which will be held at the Columbus Park Refectory.

News

West Side aldermen join call to oust police chief

By AustinTalks | October 7, 2015

The Chicago City Council’s Black Caucus wants Mayor Rahm Emanuel to fire Superintendent Garry McCarthy.

News

West Side aldermen start to weigh in on mayor’s 2016 budget

By AustinTalks | September 25, 2015

The Chicago City Council will hold hearings next month before voting on the spending plan.

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