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Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin

News

Elected officials call for end to violence after deadly weekend

By Connor S. Carynski | August 9, 2018

Congressman Danny Davis, Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin and 29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro were among the more than dozen officer holders who urged their fellow politicians to do more to help struggling West and South Side neighborhoods.

community court

Town hall held to discuss creation of community court in Austin

By Connor S. Carynski | July 18, 2018

Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin said he decided to host the meeting after a number of people throughout the 1st District said there is a need for a community court in Austin.

Brandon Johnson

Commissioner Richard Boykin concedes to fellow Democrat Brandon Johnson

By Analisa Trofimuk | March 26, 2018

Nearly a week after the March 20th primary, the first-term incumbent called his opponent Monday to say he “will do what I can to ensure he has a smooth transition.”

2018 Election

Cook County’s 1st District race pits CTU organizer against businesses-minded incumbent

By Matthew Hendickson | February 2, 2018

Voters will have a choice in the March 20 primary between first-term Commissioner Richard Boykin and CTU organizer Brandon Johnson. The two are expected to appear at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at Chicago West Side NAACP’s candidates forum, to be held at Sankofa, 5828 W. Chicago. Ave.

breakfast

Holiday breakfast set for Friday

By AustinTalks | December 19, 2017

The first 100 people to arrive MacArthur’s restaurant at 5412 W. Madison St. between 8 and 10 a.m. Dec. 22 will receive a free breakfast. Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin is hosting the event.

Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin

Austin residents express doubts about new soda tax

By Xueer Zhang | October 6, 2017

The controversial penny-an-ounce sweetened beverage tax could be repealed next week by the Cook County Board of Commissioners. West Side residents discussed the controversial tax Wednesday at the North Austin Branch Library. The event was co-sponsored by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the Westside Branch of the NAACP.

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.

election

Commissioner Boykin announces he will seek reelection to Cook County Board

By Xueer Zhang | September 29, 2017

At a press conference Thursday, the first-term official said he had decided not to challenge Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

Community

Do your part to stop the violence

By AustinTalks | March 19, 2017

Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, Lesha Hollins of Root 2 Fruit and BUILD will host a meeting March 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St.

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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