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Austin street could be named after Harriet Tubman

A resolution to rename parts of North Avenue after the former slave who became one of the most famous "conductors" on the Underground Railroad is pending in the Illinois House, according to our...

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Rep. La Shawn Ford building support for a mayoral run

Supporters gathered last week on the South Side to discuss a mayoral bid for the Austin lawmaker; another meeting will be held tonight.

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Mayoral candidates talk West Side investment at NACCP forum

Eight of the 14 candidates running for mayor Feb. 26th participated in last week's forum, which was organized by the Chicago Westside chapter of the NAACP.

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Ald. Taliaferro coasts to victory in the 29th Ward

The first-term alderman won another four years on the Chicago City Council, beating Dwayne Truss and Zerlina A. Smith. Incumbents Emma Mitts (37th) and Jason Ervin (28th) also easily won re-election.

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Unsuccessful mayoral candidate Willie Wilson came out on top in 29th, 37th wards

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle also did well in West Side wards; she faces former federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot in the April 2nd runoff.

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State Rep. Ford, community stakeholders hold ‘state of emergency’ meeting

All who are concerned about Austin's future are invited to attend today's meeting, which will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the West Austin Child Development Center, 4920 W. Madison.

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Black lawmakers push West Siders to take part in census

Traveling as part of the “Get Counted” bus tour, members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus made a stop at MacArthur’s Restaurant to unveil a new partnership they hope will help hard-to-count...

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Help the homeless

A Safe Haven, state Rep. La Shawn Ford and Veteran One Stop Shop is holding a Facebook and Instagram live fundraiser April 15 from 7 to 10 p.m.

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West Siders gather for Mandela Day, call for economic empowerment

Dozens of West Side residents gathered to commemorate Nelson Mandela and call for economic empowerment in Austin.

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Bill in Springfield proposes legal use of psychedelics in medical settings

Psilocybin, or "magic mushrooms," could be used under supervision in Illinois to treat mental illnesses and decriminalize the drug in medical settings. State Rep. La Shawn Ford is leading the effort.

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