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.@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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Something to check out on Tuesdays!

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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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And what about splash pads, too?

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@ChicagoCAPS15 @CPDSupt @Chicago_Police @ABC7Chicago @AustinTalks @ACT_Chicago @Walmart @ILMeridian @bullscommunity @Do312 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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What are the next steps?

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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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West Side youth, check this out!

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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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Be sure to stop by Beth New Life tonight!

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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.
https://t.co/cbYOP26xDn

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.@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.
https://t.co/5kJs1tOox8

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Joe Grier turned 98 this month and is still working seven days a week at Victory in North Austin.
https://t.co/VaQyr6a97B

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West Side women, make a reservation for next week's Mommy and me brunch.

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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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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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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.
https://t.co/Gc1zSki0W3

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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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The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability invites residents to tonight's virtual forum on Zoom.

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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.
https://t.co/gnEKIrBXph

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.@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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Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin is exploring a congressional bid; she says she’ll run if U.S. Danny Davis retires.
https://t.co/GsIGgOVmEA

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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.
https://t.co/DOwEPCz260

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The @Walmart in Austin will remain open.
https://t.co/vK6dY8R6qz