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Federal case ends for state Rep. La Shawn Ford
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The Austin lawmaker pleaded guilty Monday to one misdemeanor count, while prosecutors dropped 17 felony charges.
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Rep. Ford’s bank fraud case moves to fact-finding phase
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The West Side representative’s attorney said after his court appearance on Friday, the discovery provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office looks “favorable.”
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Rep. Ford supporters flood courtroom
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A group of more than 40 joined the state representative Downtown on Tuesday when he pleaded not guilty to 17 counts of bank fraud and other related charges.
Community
Community stands by Rep. Ford
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The Illinois state representative is due to be arraigned in court Tuesday morning. Some West Side residents say they don’t believe he’s guilty of the 17 counts of bank fraud against him.
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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.
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Tenants see some court-ordered fixes at foreclosed Austin apartment building
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While a temporary property manager was appointed to turn on utilities and make repairs, residents fear the progress isn’t a long-term solution.
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Primary election candidates come to Bethel New Life
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The forum gave West Side voters an opportunity to learn about contenders whose names will appear on the March 20 ballot.
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Voters down to two choices in the 28th Ward
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An Illinois appellate court ruled Friday that West Siders can’t vote for candidate Carmelita Earls, leaving Ald. Jason Ervin and William Siegmund on Tuesday’s ballot.