Community
Hear from the candidates running for governor, attorney general
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The forum, organized by the Chicago Westside NAACP, will be held at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Michele Clark Magnet High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.
election
J.B. Pritzker opens Austin campaign office, draws support from local politicians
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The Democratic gubernatorial candidate and his running mate, state Rep. Juliana Stratton, opened a field office at 5847 W. Chicago Ave. earlier this month – where they highlighted their campaign priorities for West Side voters.
News
Local politicians urge new governor to help Austin
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Bruce Rauner should focus on job creation and improving education on the West Side, they say.
Opinion
New governor off to wrong start
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West Side advocate Valerie Leonard questions the lack of diversity on Bruce Rauner’s transition team.
News
Minimum wage hike could impact many in Austin
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The Illinois Senate will hold a hearing March 5 to consider legislation that would increase the hourly pay from $8.25 to $10 by July 1, 2016.
Community
Rep. Ford asks “What are the people in Austin to do?”
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In a letter to AustinTalks, the state lawmaker responds to the recent YMCA closing by calling on the governor to make it a priority to fight for the West Side.
News
Bill to protect social network passwords awaits Gov. Quinn’s approval
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The measure, which passed the Illinois General Assembly, would ban employers from requesting the information to gain access to personal details about current or potential employees.
News
Candidates share views on finances, education
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The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 2nd general election is Tuesday.