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Cook County commissioner unveils plan to end gun violence
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Residents shared their experiences at the event organized by Richard Boykin. Another meeting will take place June 13.
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Emergency town hall meeting draws big crowd
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West Side residents and elected officials gathered Saturday to discuss combating gun violence.
Community
Property tax session set for Monday
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Learn how to appeal your assessment and possibly lower your bill.
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Former congressional aide covets 1st District seat
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Richard Boykin, former chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, touts his Capitol Hill experience in his quest to get elected to the Cook County Board.
Community
Local candidate forums start Saturday
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Those running for the vacant 1st District seat on the Cook County Board will participate Feb. 1.
Community
Learn how to appeal your Cook County taxes
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Cook County Commissioner Larry Rogers Jr. will host a free forum 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Sankofa Cultural Arts & Business Center, 5820 W. Chicago Ave.
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Austin native running for Cook County Commissioner
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Lawyer Blake Sercye is challenging fellow Democrat Earlean Collins, who’s represented the 1st District for 15 years.
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Former Austin resident starts non-profit for local veterans
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Disabled veteran Homer Bizzle shares the positive work of America Cares Too and the challenges of finding funding for its mission.
Community
Police staffing falls on West Side, citywide
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In a recent Chicago Sun-Times data analysis, reporters found that more beat cops have retired than the city has replaced.
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Fate of police deployment, 911 responsiveness lawsuit uncertain
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A Cook County judge hear arguments last month in the lawsuit filed by the Illinois ACLU and Central Austin Neighborhood Association seeking the city to change the way it deploys police officers.