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West Side residents will discuss why more African Americans should vote in 2016

By AustinTalks | February 18, 2016

The non-profit, non partisan Maps coalition is sponsoring the Feb. 23rd event to improve Illinois government by making state legislators more accountable to voters.

Chicago Board of Election Commissioners

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.

Community

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.

28th Ward

March primaries could secure power for West Side politicians

By T.J. Kremer III | December 9, 2015

State lawmakers won’t see much competition this election cycle, but committeemen races could get interesting now that the Nov. 30th filing deadline has passed.

Opinion

Think hard as you cast your vote

By Renna Thomas | April 1, 2015

One Austin woman urges West Siders to carefully weigh the options when voting for mayor, alderman.

News

Early voting began this week for April 7 runoff

By AustinTalks | March 25, 2015

Chicagoans may cast their votes through April 4 – or on election day.

Community

Debate set for 29th Ward candidates Deborah Graham, Chris Taliaferro

By AustinTalks | March 13, 2015

Former candidate Bob Galhotra will moderate the 60-minute event 7 p.m. March 18 at Redeemer Church, 6740 W. North Ave.

News

West Side aldermantic candidates invited to discuss issues Wednesday

By AustinTalks | March 9, 2015

The forum, set for 6:30 p.m. March 11 at 5730 W. Division St., will be held one day after the deadline to register to vote in the April 7 runoff.

Community

Find out where the candidates stand

By AustinTalks | March 6, 2015

The Westside chapter of the NAACP is sponsoring forums March 26 for the 29th Ward and April 2 for the 37th Ward.

News

Ald. Emma Mitts forced into runoff

By Reema Amin | February 25, 2015

The 15-year incumbent will face CPS teacher Tara Stamps.

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