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.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Residents launch grassroots campaign for mayoral recall bill
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Austin state Rep. La Shawn Ford and dozens of others gathered last week to discuss the recently proposed legislation, which faces several hurdles.
Alice Norris
Obama gun control town hall sparks conflict, consensus
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About 30 West Side Chicago and Oak Park residents discussed the issue after the event aired on CNN.
Community
Community stands by Rep. Ford
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The Illinois state representative is due to be arraigned in court Tuesday morning. Some West Side residents say they don’t believe he’s guilty of the 17 counts of bank fraud against him.
Community
“Violence: Black in America” town hall Tuesday night
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The emergency meeting, hosted by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at Christ the King Jesuit College Prep High School, 5088 W. Jackson Blvd.
News
Chicago State University slated for West Side
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The school’s location and course offerings are expected to be announced by fall 2013.
News
Bill to protect social network passwords awaits Gov. Quinn’s approval
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The measure, which passed the Illinois General Assembly, would ban employers from requesting the information to gain access to personal details about current or potential employees.
News
Criminal record sealing law hearing to be held Thursday
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Residents are encouraged to contact state representatives in support of the bill before March 8.
News
Rep. La Shawn Ford asks community to help change criminal record sealing law
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At a town hall meeting Feb. 25, he and activists urged residents to spread the word about a bill that could help ex-offenders get jobs, housing and grants for college.
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School-reform activists urge community members to run for LSC postions
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They say the job is important to improve the quality of education for students who attend Chicago Public Schools.