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Westside Black elected officials show support for Loretto Hospital

By Shelby E. Hawkins | March 29, 2021

Several lawmakers held a press conference Saturday to voice support for the beleaguered hospital for the way it has distributed some of its COVID-19 vaccine supply.

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Another West Side pharmacy to close

By Abby Lee Hood | March 2, 2017

Elected officials decry the closure and local residents say more investment needed in Austin.

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Federal officials investigating check given to West Side alderman

By AustinTalks | May 27, 2016

Jason Ervin, who represents the 28th Ward in the Chicago City Council, was not available for comment, but a spokesman confirmed the elected official is “Individual A” named in a criminal complaint filed against Franshuan Myles of Divine Praise Inc.

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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.

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Austin aldermen split on new city budget

By Terry Dean | October 29, 2015

Jason Ervin and Chris Taliaferro rejected the spending plan, while Emma Mitts and Michael Scott supported it.

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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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Austin youth center hosts open house

By Katie Kather | June 20, 2013

The 11-year-old program has been a haven for many, including Sebastian Longstreet, who shared his story at last week’s event.

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Local youth direct a “community healing”

By Darryl Holliday | February 2, 2012

The Jan. 28 event included motivational speeches and performances to celebrate the student’s efforts to address issues young people face.

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West Side congressman has to pay election fines

By AustinTalks | December 12, 2011

U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis and other candidates running for election must settle up if they want their names to appear on the March 20th ballot.

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Elected officials rally to save West Side post offices

By AustinTalks | August 22, 2011

Ald. Jason Ervin and state Sen. Annazette Collins will hold a rally today at 9 a.m. outside one of the targeted sites, the Mary Alice Henry Post Office at 4222 W. Madison St.

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