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Over $22,000 was raised for Austin eateries and the nonprofit New Moms at last month’s event. More than 200 tickets were sold for the event that was organized by The Takeout 25 initiative, which was started during the pandemic to help local restaurants in Oak Park and has spread to Chicago’s West Side.
Three weeks before the Feb. 26th election, the three aldermanic candidates answered questions about a number of issues at an event organized by Austin Coming Together and South Austin Neighborhood Association.
The nonprofit is expanding its presence in Austin as the bank looks to downsize its operations at its aging Lake Street facility.
29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliferro said he will continue to seek community input about what happens with the property in the 6700 block of West North Avenue.
Ald. Deborah Graham and Police Sgt. Chris Taliaferro still wooing voters, raising campaign cash for the April 7 election.
Deborah Graham and Chris Taliaferro are set to debate the issues at other events before the April 7th runoff.
The next meeting will be held Nov. 6 at Columbus Park.
Residents asked to attend two more meetings this fall to develop plan for the future.
Residents learn the status of a lawsuit filed to stop the business from opening along North Avenue.
Residents took jabs at Ald. Deborah Graham (29th) Tuesday night, accusing her of going behind their backs when she wrote a letter of support to the city in July for a special permit for an EZ Pawn.