News
Austin residents ready to fight closures
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One woman urges residents at a recent community meeting to take more dramatic action to prevent West Side students from losing their schools.
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Rep. Ford supporters flood courtroom
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A group of more than 40 joined the state representative Downtown on Tuesday when he pleaded not guilty to 17 counts of bank fraud and other related charges.
News
Rep. Ford indicted on bank fraud charges
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Ford sent out an email Thursday afternoon announcing he’s planning to meet with constituents Friday at his office, 5104 W. Chicago Ave.
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Austin legislator says getting laws passed to help the West Side may prove difficult
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Rep. La Shawn Ford will push for legislation to help ex-offenders and get an elected school board, but winning approval of these measures will be challenging even with a Democrat-controlled legislature.
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Teachers, public weigh in on extended day
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Many at forum oppose the change, which started Monday at six schools.
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Citizens, special interest groups debate guns
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Some push for Illinois to adopt a law allowing residents to conceal weapons in public, while others urge no change at a town hall organized by Rep. La Shawn Ford.
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Austin lawmaker leaves today for Cuba
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Rep. La Shawn K. Ford is one of six legislators making the trip with the aim of increasing Illinois exports.
News
Group works to fight foreclosures in Austin
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The Chicago Anti-Eviction Campaign meets every other Tuesday night in Austin. The next meeting is set for tonight.
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Young people struggle with high unemployment
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Elected officials attending a hearing organized by state Rep. La Shawn Ford hear from many who want more to be done to help the unemployed.
Community
Groups unite to deal with impact of foreclosure
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The task force, organized by state Rep. La Shawn Ford, will help coordinate assistance for distressed homeowners.