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U.S. Rep. Danny Davis

Democrat

Congressman Davis declares victory in Democratic primary

By Suzanne McBride | June 28, 2022

U.S. Rep. Danny Davis defeated activist Kina Collins, who was challenging the longtime congressman for a second time. Davis has no opposition at this point in the November general election.

Habilitative Systems Inc.

Congressman Davis, community partners, host Mother’s Day event for incarcerated moms

By Zach Cunning | May 14, 2021

Congressman Danny Davis, along with community partners and the Illinois Department of Corrections, hosted the event last weekend. It’s part of Davis’ larger work on making reentry after incarceration easier for the thousands of Chicagoans who return to the city after getting out of prison.

7th congressional district

Davis wins Democratic primary once again

By Mateusz Janik | March 18, 2020

WIith 90% of the precincts reporting, Congressman Danny K. Davis easily won re-election. He garnered more than 60% of the vote, while challenger Kina Collins came in second with about 14% of the vote. Anthony Clark finished third, getting nearly 13%, and Kristine Schanbacher was fourth with almost 12%.

election 2020

Time running out for West Side voters to cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary

By Mateusz Janik | March 15, 2020

Voters in the 7th congressional District have just a few more days to decide among four Democratic primary: Incumbent Danny K. Davis, and challengers Anthony Clark, Kina Collins and Kristine Schanbacher. Early voting continues Sunday and Monday before the March 17 election.

News

Third Unitarian celebrates 150 years of inclusion, activism

By Connor S. Carynski | November 8, 2018

“It really is a tremendous history, and I think it would be hard for people a 150 years ago to imagine how the church has grown over these 15 decades,” Rev. Colleen Vahey said. The public is invited to the special service being held Sunday at the church.

Crime

Multi-million dollar federal grant awarded to Safer Foundation to help ex-offenders

By Terry Dean | July 26, 2017

The West Side nonprofit is among 32 groups nationwide receiving money from the U.S. Department of Labor to continue to provide job training and other services to former inmates looking for a job.

African-American

Austin site eyed for West Side history museum

By Terry Dean | July 22, 2017

The West Side Historical Preservation Society is considering a location at Madison and Lavergne for a multi-purpose facility that will honor the area’s people and history.

black health

Rep. Davis promotes National Minority Health Month with four community events

By Terry Dean | April 10, 2017

The Austin congressman’s office will highlight health disparities in communities of color during April.

Community

Passions rise as local leaders tackle issues facing black men

By Terry Dean | February 28, 2017

Solutions to unemployment, gun violence, poverty spark intense debate at town hall convened by Congressman Danny Davis.

Community

Obamacare repeal would put poor people at risk, local lawmakers say

By Terry Dean | February 22, 2017

Affordable Care Act supporters take aim at “Repeal and Repair” effort by Trump and congressional Republicans.

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