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“It really is a tremendous history, and I think it would be hard for people a 150 years ago to imagine how the church has grown over these 15 decades,” Rev. Colleen Vahey said. The public is invited to the special service being held Sunday at the church.
The controversial penny-an-ounce sweetened beverage tax could be repealed next week by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.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.
At a press conference Thursday, the first-term official said he had decided not to challenge Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s name appears on Tuesday’s primary ballot, while state Rep. La Shawn Ford is running as a write-in candidate.
Attorney Blake Sercye is one of the front runners in the 1st District commissioner race.
After going to prison on corruption charges, Ike Carothers said his 11-year tenure on the Chicago City Council makes him the best choice for the Cook County Board.
Ronald Lawless hopes the second time is the charm in his race to be the next commissioner of Cook County’s 1st District.