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Head of Austin Chamber running for mayor

By Jessica Wenck | April 30, 2014

Thirty-year-old Amara Enyia is challenging Rahm Emanuel in a campaign she hopes puts the focus on uniting neighborhoods across the city.

Primary voters go to the polls Tuesday

By AustinTalks | March 17, 2014

Numerous races – including the open 1st District Cook County Board seat – appear on the March 18 ballot. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Voters can go to the polls early

By AustinTalks | March 4, 2014

Fifty-one sites throughout the city will be open through March 15.

Cook County Board race heats up

By AustinTalks | February 18, 2014

Attorney Richard Boykin claimed property tax homeowner exemptions he wasn’t entitled to. He’s one of five candidates vying to replace retiring Commissioner Earlean Collins.

Deadline to register to vote fast approaching

By AustinTalks | February 14, 2014

Feb. 18 is the cut-off for the March 18 primary. This year, some 17-year-olds will be able to participate because of a new state law.

Cook County Board candidates discuss priorities

By Reema Amin | February 3, 2014

Four of the five candidates vying to replace 1st District Commissioner Earlean Collins discussed the issues Saturday.

Local voters will get chance to weigh in on school board selection

By Reema Amin | November 6, 2012

In many precincts across Austin, voters will be asked if Chicago should have an elected school board.

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.

News

Chicagoans meet in Austin to discuss if CPS should have an elected board

By Reema Amin | October 5, 2012

Tuesday’s meeting was the first of three gatherings for residents to discuss the question, which will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot in many precincts across the city.

Opinion

Tell your State Rep. to vote no on HB 4277- House Floor Amendment No. 1 as Proposed

By Valerie Leonard | May 24, 2012

West Side advocate and community development consultant Valerie Leonard is urging residents to take a stand against a bill she says will decrease funding for neighborhood public schools.