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Congressman Danny K. Davis

News

Congressman Davis holding town hall this week

By AustinTalks | February 15, 2023

The listening session will be be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 16 virtually as well as in person at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St.

computer literacy

Columbus Park gets techie

By Mateusz Janik | January 30, 2020

A high school student is helping teach West Side youth ages 11 to 17 the basics of computer technology with the help of U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis and Austin Peoples Action Center. There is room for anyone interested in taking the six-week course.

7th congressional district

Congressman Davis, four challengers report campaign cash raised in third quarter

By Mateusz Janik | October 23, 2019

Three Democrats and one Independent are challenging 12-term congressman Danny K. Davis for his seat in the U.S. House. All but one candidate filed third-quarter campaign finance reports last week documenting how much they have raised and how much campaign cash they have on hand for the March 17th primary.

News

Congressman Davis, other elected officials push for children to be united with their immigrant parents

By Connor S. Carynski | June 27, 2018

Health experts joined Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Ald. Pat Dowell, state Rep. Camille Lilly and others to speak out against President Donald Trump’s child-separation policy and urge that children be immediately reunited with their families.

election

Congressman Davis endorses Kennedy for governor

By Alex Cornwell | November 21, 2017

Other West Side officials, including Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, are also backing Kennedy, who is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination in the March 2018 primary.

gun violence

Community will discuss violence

By AustinTalks | October 5, 2017

Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, the Peace Makers Coalition and North Austin Council invite West Siders from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at 5730 W. Division St. Special guests expected to participate in the event include Ald. Chris Taliafero, Congressman Danny K. Davis and state Rep. Camille Lilly.

Congressman Danny K. Davis

U.S. Rep. Danny Davis’ son dead at 47

By AustinTalks | April 4, 2017

Stacey Wilson was the father of the congressman’s 15-year-old grandson who was killed last fall. Services will be held Sunday, April 9th in Austin.

Chicago

Youth, leaders offer solutions to violence

By Ramona Meadors | February 22, 2016

About 50 students and community leaders from across Chicago gathered Saturday in Austin to discuss ways to make their neighborhoods safer.

News

Too few organ donors for people of color

By Cara Ball | June 10, 2015

Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-Chicago) recently hosted a town hall to address this major health issue that disproportionately affects minorities.

News

  • Stop by Austin farmers market this week

  • World-renowned conductor rehearses with local symphony in Austin

    The audience sat in silence as maestro Riccardo Muti controlled over 60 orchestra members with his hands. When he wanted the sound louder he would raise his hands; to get softer he lowered them; and in one motion he could stop the entire orchestra all at once.

  • Arts center celebrates Black youth with new mural 

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez Chicago artist Barrett Keithley stood with open arms before young elementary and middle school students from Catalyst Circle Rock last week. Behind him, glimpses of colorful patterns and musical notes caught the students’ eyes, awaiting to see Keithley’s work.

  • Still time to run or walk in Saturday’s 5K

    The eighth annual Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K will kick off Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the heart of Austin - at the corner of Chicago and Mayfield avenues. It's not too late to sign up; the cost is $45 per walker/runner.

  • Food delivery service for Austin residents with disabilities extended

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A city program that delivers food to people with disabilities in Austin has been extended six more months. The city pilot program, launched in February to improve food access for 100 people facing food insecurity, was given funding by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

  • Diaster recovery centers open in Austin

    FEMA disaster recovery centers opened Aug. 29 in two Austin locations and two other sites in Cook County.

  • West Siders affected by summer flooding can apply for grants, loans from FEMA

    Federal funding is now available to West Side residents and others living in Cook County who have been impacted by flooding that happened earlier this summer, President Joe Biden announced this week. Austin residents are still recovering from record-setting rain and storms that caused devastating flooding in the Chicago area from June 29 to July 2.

  • Rep. Ford pushes overdose prevention sites for Chicago

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A dozen medical experts, outreach workers and advocates joined state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford last week in his push to open a pilot overdose prevention site in Chicago, possibly on the West Side. Standing at the corner of West Van Buren Street and South Pulaski Road, one of many West Side areas with high overdose rates, Ford called for the public and lawmakers to support a bill that would allow the creation of overdose prevention sites in Chicago.

  • Free film and food!

  • New mural of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis unveiled at Safer Foundation

    A new 3,500-square-foot, 30-foot-high colorful representation of Congressman Danny Davis adorns the walls of the Safer Foundation building, 808 S. Kedzie Ave. in East Garfield Park.

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