News
A product of the old school, candidate vows independence in the 29th Ward
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Oddis “O.J.” Johnson has to beat seven other candidates to win a four-year term on the Chicago City Council.
News
Forest Preserve employee says 29th Ward needs engaged alderman
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Mary Russell Gardner is competing against seven others for the Chicago City Council seat.
News
Former village manager wants to make permanent his new job as 28th Ward alderman
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Jason Ervin, newly appointed to serve out the rest of retired Ald. Ed Smith’s term, aims to beat opponents Carmelita Earls and William Siegmund.
News
Austin Coming Together hears education concerns at listening event
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West Side residents are invited to another session Feb. 15th to share their views. The group also elected its first board of directors today.
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New group uniting the West Side
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The first community listening event for Austin Coming Together will be Jan. 25 at Austin Town Hall. Find out what ACT is all about.
News
State employment program extended through the holidays
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Thousands of Cook County residents will remain in their $10-an-hour jobs through Jan. 15. Gov. Pat Quinn will tap money from the state’s tobacco settlement to keep the program going another six weeks.
News
Six candidates vying to lead the 37th Ward
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Incumbent Ald. Emma Mitts faces one challenger from the 2007 election and four new candidates. The deadline to challenge petitions – and possibly knock someone off the Feb. 22 ballot – is Nov. 30.
News
State lawmakers expect busy spring
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AustinTalks talked with Sens. Don Harmon and Kimberly Lightford, and Reps. Camille Lilly and La Shawn Ford about what they think will happen this month as the Illinois General Assembly returns to Springfield for the veto session.
Community
Job fair set for Oct. 21
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The two-day event will be held at Malcolm X College. People looking for work must attend both days.
Community
Workshop on improving your credit score held this week
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Registration is being still being accepted for the free event at Healing Temple Head Start.