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Tired of seeing beer cans and empty bottles in the neighborhood, the South Austin Neighborhood Association wants the statute broadened to prohibit the sale of liquor within 100 feet of parks and playgrounds.
Representatives from state agencies will be available Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 4800 W. Chicago Ave.
The group Rape Victims Advocates has long operated an office in Austin, where the new position is based.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford is hosting the event from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at 4800 W. Chicago Ave.
Several residents share the stories of friends and loved ones who’ve struggled with drug addiction.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford and others are pushing for more funding for treatment rather than incarcerating addicts caught with low amounts of the drug.
The third annual street dedication will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18 at 4800 W. Chicago Ave.
Rep. La Shawn Ford, the author of HB6266, is hopeful the Illinois House will soon vote on the measure; the Senate also would need to approve it.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford and The Voice newspaper are co-sponsoring the event, which includes free legal advice.
West Side residents recall how long and hard African-Americans battled for their rights at the polling place and urged others to keep up the fight.