Austin
Austin student reflects on the impact of a new Chicago mayor
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Austin College and Career Academy High School senior Darien McGee discussed the change he hopes will come to Austin now that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has assumed her position.
Community
Austin residents invited to mayoral forum
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The candidate forum will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road. The focus will be on neighborhood issues.
election
Commissioner Boykin announces he will seek reelection to Cook County Board
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At a press conference Thursday, the first-term official said he had decided not to challenge Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
election
J.B. Pritzker opens Austin campaign office, draws support from local politicians
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The Democratic gubernatorial candidate and his running mate, state Rep. Juliana Stratton, opened a field office at 5847 W. Chicago Ave. earlier this month – where they highlighted their campaign priorities for West Side voters.
Chicago Board of Election Commissioners
It’s Election Day
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Polling places will be open Nov. 8th from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Make sure you vote!
Eric Michael Dyson
The country’s first African-American president hasn’t done enough to fight racism, says a well-known black author
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In a speech at an Austin church last weekend, Eric Michael Dyson urged Obama to do more to help black Americans in the final months of his presidency.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro
Taliaferro eases into 29th Ward committeeman post
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The first-term alderman easily defeated state Rep. La Shawn Ford in last month’s primary.
37th Ward
Two elected officials square off in 29th Ward committeemen race
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s name appears on Tuesday’s primary ballot, while state Rep. La Shawn Ford is running as a write-in candidate.
Opinion
Political messenger with no message
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Austin business owner Malcolm Crawford longs for elected officials who deliver what the community has asked for.
News
Minimum wage hike could impact many in Austin
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The Illinois Senate will hold a hearing March 5 to consider legislation that would increase the hourly pay from $8.25 to $10 by July 1, 2016.