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Here’s how blacks can stay in Chicago

By Rep. La Shawn Ford | January 21, 2018

Home ownership could be a key to keeping African Americans in Chicago, says state Rep. La Shawn Ford.

Community

Mentoring matters

By Jannie Kirby | November 17, 2014

Youth Guidance provides social and emotional school-based programs that help at-risk Chicago children.

Opinion

Political messenger with no message

By Malcolm Crawford | July 29, 2014

Austin business owner Malcolm Crawford longs for elected officials who deliver what the community has asked for.

Opinion

Redistricting of Cook County board to be determined in coming weeks

By Valerie Leonard | May 11, 2012

An alliance makes the case to keep North Lawndale together, as officials work on a new map that will be unveiled later this month.

Opinion

Austin, the kid, takes a stand for freedom

By Rickie P. Brown Sr. | February 9, 2012

Graphic designer and artist Rickie P. Brown Sr. presents an African-American history month cartoon that addresses a modern issue.

News

Final redistricting hearing set for tonight

By AustinTalks | January 18, 2012

After months of debate, a Chicago City Council vote to finalize the new boundaries for the 50 aldermanic seats could come this week or next.

Community

Group urges City Council to vote against remap that reduces black wards

By AustinTalks | December 8, 2011

Census data shows a drop in the African-American population, which could result in fewer black majority wards.

News

Coalition picks Congressman Danny Davis as “consensus” candidate

By AustinTalks | November 7, 2010

The 7th District congressman who easily won reelection Nov. 2nd received the backing of the recently created Chicago Coalition for Mayor Saturday after private meetings and much back and forth.

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