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West Side officials encourage residents to get COVID-19 vaccine

By Shelby E. Hawkins | March 2, 2021

A virtual town hall held last weekend addressed the reservations some people have about getting the vaccine. Officials said it’s especially important that African Americans get vaccinated, since Black Chicagoans are dying at a higher rate than other groups.

health

MLK Day celebrated with a reminder to stay healthy

By Shelby E. Hawkins | January 21, 2021

The 14th annual family health challenge, organized by state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday by stressing the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Austin

Racial reconciliation symposium focuses on changing the narrative

By Shelby E. Hawkins | November 8, 2020

The event, held virtually and at the Kehrein Center for the Arts and presented by the Austin Renaissance Council, highlighted the importance of storytelling with panel discussions, poetry and musical guests. It prompted uncomfortable conversations, emphasizing the importance of Austin residents taking control of their narratives.

school

West Side lawmakers put spotlight on state of education

By David Woods | October 23, 2016

Parents and teachers from Chicago’s West Side and Oak Park attended a legislative forum last week at which funding and other issues were discussed.

Opinion

It’s time for change in 2013

By Rep. La Shawn Ford | January 2, 2013

State Rep. La Shawn Ford urges the governor to establish a commission to create a plan to address poverty.

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