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Congressman Danny K. Davis

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.

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