Candidate Forums for CPS Local School Council Elections Begin Next Week
With forums running Feb. 23–27, fewer than half of West Side LSC races currently have enough candidates
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West Side Clergy Remember Life and Legacy of Jesse Jackson, Push for Voting Bill Named After Him
During a Feb. 21, local pastors and leaders recalled Jackson’s ‘Keep Hope Alive’ mantra, while Speaker Welch vowed to pass the Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Young Voters Empowerment Act
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Strategist and Architect of Modern Democratic Coalitions, Dies at 84
The Baptist minister and activist also influenced clergy, activists, and politicians on the West Side and in the west suburbs
County Assessor Candidates Clash Over Campaign Cash, Assessment Data, and Tax Fairness at West Side Forum
The event at Collins High in North Lawndale highlighted sharp divides between incumbent Fritz Kaegi and his Democratic challenger Pat Hynes over ethics rules and how to fix an inequitable property tax system
Austin Resident Stands Alone at Cook County Board President Forum
Libertarian Michael Murphy, 32, was the only candidate to show up at the Feb. 5 candidates forum in North Lawndale
Lillian Drummond, Tireless Austin Advocate Who Took On Presidents to Protect Low-Income Seniors, Dies at 104
Known affectionately as “Mama Lill,” the West Side matriarch helped win landmark utility protections for low-income families
Black History Lives in the Details at Austin Pop-Up Museum
The temporary exhibit at the Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation draws on family collections to connect Black history to real lives
Leadership Successions Announced by Organizations Founded by Prominent West Suburban Bishop
Bishop Claude Porter’s PLCCA and Interfaith Illinois Inc. both got new leadership this month, weeks after his death in December
Explore Some of the Best Ways to Commemorate Black History Month’s 100th Year Out West
From Austin to Westchester, communities all along I-290 are celebrating this centennial Black History Month with a range of events and initiatives
Austin Collective Action Week to Connect Youth With Civic Engagement, Jobs, and Wellness
A weeklong series of free events, Feb. 16–22, blends civic engagement, career readiness, culture, and wellness for Austin-area youth and families