News
No response from Ald. Mitts to debate request
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The longtime alderman faces three challengers in the Feb. 24 city election.
Opinion
Local NAACP chapter pushes for criminal justice reforms
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The local branch urges everyone to get involved in the fight for economic and social justice. These issues will be discussed at a conference in April and at local meetings the first Saturday of every month.
News
Rev. Ira Acree wants to be next NAACP president
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The longtime pastor of Greater St. John Bible Church has started an online petition seeking support in his quest to replace Benjamin Jealous.
News
NAACP holds first primary election candidate forum
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The event gave residents the opportunity to learn more about those running for Cook County positions that will be on the March 20 ballot.
News
Elected officials, activists working to revise state’s criminal record law
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They say amending the Illinois expungement and sealing law could give reformed offenders a fair chance at obtaining jobs and housing.
News
Austin residents attend education conference
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The event, sponsored by the Better Government Association and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, featured several workshops for parents.
News
Freedom Rider tells group history must not be forgotten
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Thomas Armstrong III shared his story as a civil rights worker at a West Side barber shop, part of a monthly Cafe’ Society-hosted discussion.
News
Jabs, jeers take center stage at 28th Ward forum
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The three candidates along with two others who’ve been knocked off the Feb. 22nd ballot answered questions Wednesday night.
News
29th Ward candidates weigh in during NAACP forum
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Four of the eight people on this month’s ballot offered their views Tuesday night on a variety of issues.