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14 Jun 2023
.@ShiaKapos reports that @RepDannyDavis has announced his run for re-election. Among those at the kickoff were Illinois Supreme Court Justice Joy Cunningham, @RepFord8, political and union activist
@ClemBalanoff and good-government advocate David Orr.
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14 Jun 2023
Something to check out on Tuesdays!
5 Jun 2023
Hip Hop Tuesday's program continues to turn the Police station into the youth's safe haven. Please feel free to join us every Tuesday 3:30pm until 7:00pm.
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6 Jun 2023
And what about splash pads, too?
1 Jun 2023
These images reflect the healthy, joyful activities I experience as a youth. Last summer many Chicago swimming pools failed to open because of a lack of lifeguards. Huge mistake. Lifeguards are anti-violence workers like none other. @BrandonCCD1 @ChicagoParks @ToniPreckwinkle
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6 Jun 2023
What are the next steps?
5 Jun 2023
Commander Parham & officers handed out flyers and spoke with residents near the intersection of Cicero & Iowa, close to where the shooting occurred during the community canvas. We will also be setting up a mobilization tomorrow at 5pm we encourage everyone to come out & support.
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6 Jun 2023
West Side youth, check this out!
5 Jun 2023
Hip Hop Tuesday's program continues to turn the Police station into the youth's safe haven. Please feel free to join us every Tuesday 3:30pm until 7:00pm.
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24 May 2023
State lawmakers face a July 1 deadline to draw districts for the November 2024 election, when Chicago voters are set to elect 10 of 21 @ChiPubSchools board members.
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23 May 2023
.@ChicagoParks is temporarily closing all of its indoor pools this week as it reassigns some lifeguards to work at beaches. The indoor closures will run until at least June 23, when officials hope to open indoor and outdoor pools for the summer.
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19 May 2023
Joe Grier turned 98 this month and is still working seven days a week at Victory in North Austin.
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9 May 2023
West Side women, make a reservation for next week's Mommy and me brunch.
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2 May 2023
Momentum Coffee will be expanding to Austin. This month, the coffee shop will be housed at BUILD at 5112 W. Harrison St.
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30 Apr 2023
Chicago’s first poet laureate, avery r. young, grew up in Austin. "Find the material that does touch your heart," he says.
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28 Apr 2023
West Side residents are taking steps to help each other’s mental health after shootings near an Austin preschool, West Austin Development Center, at 4920 W. Madison St.
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27 Apr 2023
The 15th District's Seniors on the Move attended the Green Book Exhibition held at Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. The knowledge that our seniors have as they spoke with museum staff is truly amazing.
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25 Apr 2023
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability invites residents to tonight's virtual forum on Zoom.
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24 Apr 2023
The Chicago City Council has approved $12.25 million for the Aspire Center, which will replace Emmet Elementary School, 5500 W. Madison St., that will offer retail space and resources for residents to incubate businesses, train for jobs and more.
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23 Apr 2023
.@Brandon4Chicago will be stopping by Greater St John Bible Church Sunday 4/23 at 11 a.m. Mayor-elect Johnson also will be making a stop about 1 p.m. at one of our favorite restaurants, MacArthurs.
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18 Apr 2023
Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin is exploring a congressional bid; she says she’ll run if U.S. Danny Davis retires.
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16 Apr 2023
An analysis done last year by @WBEZ, the @Suntimes and @MuckRock identified air pollution hotspots in Austin and other neighborhoods using data from 94 Microsoft sensors installed around the city.
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