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Register to vote and watch the Super Bowl

By AustinTalks | February 1, 2018

State Rep. La Shawn Ford and the Westside Health Authority are hosting a voter registration event especially for people who’ve served time in prison on Feb. 4 starting at 5 pm. at 4920 W. Madison St.

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Early voting continues

By AustinTalks | November 1, 2016

There are 50 locations across the city where Chicagoans may cast their ballots before Nov. 8th. It’s not too late to register to vote either.

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City offering residents assistance with roof, porch repair

By AustinTalks | September 8, 2016

One-day registration runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8th only. Applicants will be selected by lottery.

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Austin families encouraged to enroll their children in pre-K next week

By AustinTalks | August 18, 2016

Registration will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 22-26 at Oscar DePriest Elementary, 139 S. Parkside Ave. School begins Sept. 6th.

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Deadline nearing to register to vote in March 15 primary

By AustinTalks | February 4, 2016

Check with the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners to see if you’re already registered; voters will be picking their political party’s nominees for president, Congress, the Illinois Legislature and other offices.

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Continue the legacy of MLK by registering to vote Saturday

By AustinTalks | January 14, 2016

There will also be a job resource fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 16 at Amundsen Park, 6200 W. Bloomingdale.

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Don’t miss today’s deadline

By AustinTalks | October 7, 2014

If you want to vote in the Nov. 4 elections, you have until tonight at midnight to get registered online.

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West Side high school students register to vote

By Corina Ferrer-Marcano | October 22, 2012

The schools took part in a citywide effort to get young voters registered before the Oct. 9 deadline. While that date has passed, you can visit the Illinois Board of Elections web site to learn about the grace period, which ends Nov. 3.

Community

Day camp registration begins April 9

By AustinTalks | March 31, 2012

The Chicago Park District program now requires interested individuals to create an account, and early registration is recommended.

Community

Fundraiser held today for Juneteenth festival

By AustinTalks | July 22, 2011

Help retire the debt for this year’s festival and raise money for next year. If you can’t make it today, your help is still needed.

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