Alderman of the 5th Ward - Chicago
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22 Mar 2021
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20 Jan 2021
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FULL AMANDA GORMAN POEM:
“We will raise this wounded world into a wondrous one ... There is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”
The 22-year-old is the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history: nbcnews.to/3isX8JY
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15 Oct 2020
🚨LAST CHANCE🚨: We lose $1,400 in federal for each Chicagoan who doesn’t get counted in the Census, so stop what you’re doing right now and go to my2020census.gov.
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15 Oct 2020
Community Conversation will be this Saturday w/ the 3rd District Police department.
We will be discussing: Next years strategic plan.
eventbrite.com/e/12058631992…
Hope to see you there!
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Leslie Hairston retweeted
31 Aug 2020
Families can now check their student's eligibility for no-cost, high-speed internet through our Chicago Connected program online with their student ID and birthdate: bit.ly/ChiConnectedEligibili…
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5 Aug 2020
Today during the City’s morning press conference about CPS, our Mayor talked about utilizing Chicago’s COVID dashboard. This a tool we all can use to continually watch Chicago progress with this virus. Check it out by clicking the below link:
app.powerbigov.us/view?r=eyJ…
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Leslie Hairston retweeted
4 Aug 2020
We must not let confusion and fear tactics dispel our progress. It is more important than ever to ensure a complete count of our communities; our futures depend on it.
Complete your census today by mail, phone, or online at my2020census.gov
npr.org/2020/08/03/898548910…
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Leslie Hairston retweeted
4 Aug 2020
Multiple sources telling @WTTW news CPS will announce an all-remote learning plan for the fall quarter. The announcement will come as soon as tomorrow. @BrandisFriedman #ChicagoTonight
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4 Aug 2020
DPS has gone virtual! They are now offering their workshops online. Take a look at their August 2020 Workshop Schedule and find a workshop that will help your business bid on and earn City contracts. Register now at chicago.gov/dpsevents
Leslie Hairston retweeted
30 Jul 2020
‘That’s where real courage comes from. Not from turning on each other but turning towards each other. Not from sowing hate or division, but by spreading love and truth.’ — President Obama on the lasting legacy John Lewis left the nation and the world
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20 Jul 2020
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is looking to create a plan for reopening schools this fall, and they want your feedback. The link below will take you to a survey for families to help CPS make final recommendations to open schools. Link below:
surveygizmo.com/s3/5727707/C…
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20 Jul 2020
This weekend we painted “Black Lives Matter” on the street between 70th and 71st on Jeffery Boulevard in South Shore. #BLM #BlackLivesMatter #blmchicago #FirstChicagoBLMMural #5thwardstrong #StillMaskedUp😷 #socialdistancing
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We began our spring cleanup of the track, stations and right-of-way along the South Chicago Branch of the Metra Electric Line. We are removing garbage, power washing, painting, and making repairs at the stations. These additional cleanups are scheduled to continue for two weeks.
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25 Dec 2019
I would like to wish you all a Happy Holiday Season. Please take this time to enjoy the company and presence of family and loved ones!
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14 Dec 2019
I appreciate all the thank you letters regarding the 5th Ward's new grocery store, but the real thanks goes to you for sitting in the countless community meetings, listening to various proposals, being patient with us and giving us your unwavering support. Thank you! Leslie
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