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Lawmaker, hospital and health centers forming task force to support traumatized residents

By AustinTalks | June 27, 2020

State Rep. La Shawn Ford will announce the formation of the West Side Behavioral Health Task Force on Monday. Joining Ford will be the heads of The Loretto Hospital, the Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center and Habilitative Systems Inc.

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Austin lawmaker leading task force on firearm public awareness

By Rep. La Shawn Ford | September 22, 2019

State Rep. La Shawn Ford is serving chairman of the Illinois House Firearm Public Awareness Task Force, which will review the issue of gun violence and make recommendations designed to reduce violence.

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Rep. Ford forming task force to get more resources for West Side

By AustinTalks | July 25, 2018

The state lawmaker plans to announce members of the new West Side Development Task Force on Aug. 1. For more information, contact his district office.

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Local students to see fewer familiar faces this year

By Keyanna Johnson | September 2, 2014

About 65 teachers and staff lost their jobs on the West Side in the latest round of CPS layoffs.

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Rep. Ford leads firearm awareness task force, seeks facts about “conceal and carry”

By AustinTalks | April 20, 2012

The group, which met Monday and has future meetings planned, looks at both sides of the right to bear arms debate and how concealed weapons permits would affect those living in Illinois.

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Austin: Weigh in on new school action guidelines

By Patrick Smith | November 15, 2011

Members of the public have until 5 p.m. Nov. 21 to express their opinions about CPS’ new criteria.

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Groups unite to deal with impact of foreclosure

By AustinTalks | July 10, 2011

The task force, organized by state Rep. La Shawn Ford, will help coordinate assistance for distressed homeowners.

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