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Hear from the candidates running for governor, attorney general

By AustinTalks | January 24, 2018

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

By Xueer Zhang | September 13, 2017

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

By Cara Ball | January 28, 2015

Bruce Rauner should focus on job creation and improving education on the West Side, they say.

Opinion

New governor off to wrong start

By Valerie Leonard | November 6, 2014

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

By Danielle M. Dwyer | March 3, 2014

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?”

By AustinTalks | October 16, 2012

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

By Ellyn Fortino | June 5, 2012

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

By Deborah Kadin | September 30, 2010

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 2nd general election is Tuesday.

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