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West Side candidates for City Council, new police districts start filing petitions

By Michelle Meyer | November 23, 2022

Candidates wanting to represent residents of the 29th and 37th wards in the Chicago City Council began filing their petitions Monday, and so did residents seeking a seat on the new Police District Council. Candidates have until Nov. 28 to file petitions with the Chicago Board of Elections.

Community

West Siders invited to job fair this week

By AustinTalks | December 4, 2016

37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts and the Chicago Department of Aviation are holding the event Dec. 8th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LaFollette Park. Bring your resume.

Community

Prayer breakfast and leaders meeting this weekend in the 37th Ward

By AustinTalks | July 8, 2016

Pastors, ministers, clergy and others are invited to the July 9th event organized by Ald. Emma Mitts.

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West Side group says new tax needed to help stop the violence

By T.J. Kremer III | November 30, 2015

The Greater Austin Independent Political Organization will holds it next meeting Dec. 12.

News

West Side leaders call for calm with release of police shooting video

By Terry Dean | November 24, 2015

Elected officials, clergy urge residents to peacefully protest and avoid violence after they see the footage of Laquan McDonald’s death.

Community

State of the 37th Ward meeting set

By AustinTalks | October 21, 2015

It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at 4926 W. Chicago Ave.

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West Side aldermen join call to oust police chief

By AustinTalks | October 7, 2015

The Chicago City Council’s Black Caucus wants Mayor Rahm Emanuel to fire Superintendent Garry McCarthy.

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West Side aldermen start to weigh in on mayor’s 2016 budget

By AustinTalks | September 25, 2015

The Chicago City Council will hold hearings next month before voting on the spending plan.

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Mitts holds first listening tour meeting

By Reema Amin | June 9, 2015

The 37th Ward alderman will hold two more gatherings June 11 and 18 to discuss issues important to residents.

News

Fifteen-year incumbent reelected in historic runoff

By Reema Amin | April 8, 2015

Ald. Emma Mitts defeated challenger Tara Stamps in a closely watched race.

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