Community
Passions rise as local leaders tackle issues facing black men
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Solutions to unemployment, gun violence, poverty spark intense debate at town hall convened by Congressman Danny Davis.
Community
Job seekers invited to career conference
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BUILD is hosting the event 10 a.m. Jan. 21 at 5100 W. Harrison St. Register online today.
Community
Event will help those with suspended licenses get back to work
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Representatives from state agencies will be available Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 4800 W. Chicago Ave.
Danny Davis
Dozens of black politicians demand more investment in “endangered” neighborhoods
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Monday’s push for more local, state and federal funding comes just a few days after Austin Congressman Danny K. Davis’ teenage grandson was buried. He is one of the 700-some people killed in Chicago so far this year.
youth
Community leaders introduce the “good neighbor and safety action” plan
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A coalition of West Side groups, elected officials, clergy members and others urge the West Side to unite in fighting violence and helping young people.
Community
“Second chance” resource fair set for this weekend
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Ex-cons can learn about jobs, housing, education opportunities and more at the Oct. 8th event, which takes place from 9 a.m. to noon at Another Chance Assembly Church, 5138 W. Division St.
Event
County commissioner’s “endangered population” listening tour stops in Austin
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Local residents expressed frustration over the lack of resources and attention paid to the West Side. Elected officials must do more, they said.
investment
Local official wants to increase investments in Chicago neighborhoods
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City Treasurer Kurt Summers visited Austin earlier this summer as he tours the city’s neighborhoods to push his “77 Proud” initiative.
gun violence
Town hall on violence draws hundreds, sparks solutions
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Audience members, who included several elected officials, lamented the police shootings last week in Louisiana, Minnesota and Texas.