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Noble Schools and North Lawndale College Prep work to expose students to experiences from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, which have seen declining national enrollment in recent years austinweeklynews.com/2026/03/13/wes… #austinweeklynews #HBCUExperience #HigherEducation

The sports and community center breaks ground this year and will open in 2027 as a hub for youth empowerment on the West Side austinweeklynews.com/2026/03/13/one… #austinweeklynews #communitycenter #westsidechicago #northlawndale

Rapper, librarian Roy Kinsey wants the library to serve community needs any way it can austinweeklynews.com/2026/03/16/aus… #austinweeklynews #RoyKinsey #AustinLibrary #AustinChicagoCommunity

La Shawn Ford is well-positioned to be the West Side’s first new congressman in nearly 30 years after winning the primary race austinweeklynews.com/2026/03/17/for… #austinweeklynews #lashawnford #7thcongressionaldistrict #illinoiscongress

The Austin Voice newspaper is returning to regular publication starting this week austinweeklynews.com/2026/03/10/aus… #austinweeklynews #theaustinvoice #localnewspaper

With long-time incumbent State Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-8th) running to succeed U.S. Cong. Danny Davis (D-7th), voters will see someone new in that seat no matter who gets elected next Tuesday, March 17. austinweeklynews.com/2026/03/10/fou… #austinweeklynews #8thdistrict #illinoispolitics

With 13 candidates to choose from in the March 17 Democratic primary to pick a candidate for Congress from the 7th Congressional District many voters are dealing with what is known as the paradox of choice austinweeklynews.com/2026/03/10/tim… #austinweeklynews #7thcongressionaldistrict

Extended Route 315 will operate until midnight, run more frequently austinweeklynews.com/2026/03/10/pac… #austinweeklynews #pacebus #chicago #publictransportation

P. Rae Easley, a lifelong Chicagoan and policy expert, is running as a Republican for Illinois’ 7th Congressional District austinweeklynews.com/2026/03/10/p-r… #austinweeklynews #7thcongressionaldistrict #illinoispolitics

Levelle Kimble III shared his story at his alma mater’s career day, wants young people to know, ‘If he can do it, I can do it’ austinweeklynews.com/2026/03/06/lev… #austinweeklynews #christthekingjesuitcollegeprep #careerday #firefighter

Pastor John Harrell found himself the sole candidate for the 8th District Illinois State House Democratic primary ow.ly/snp650YrZzJ #austinweeklynews #johnharrell #8thdistrict #IllinoisPolitics

A new health center opened in West Garfield Park at the beginning of February austinweeklynews.com/2026/03/06/eri… #austinweeklynews #eriechicago #westgarfieldpark

Budget protects youth jobs and domestic violence prevention programs austinweeklynews.com/2026/03/03/may… #austinweeklynews #mayorbrandonjohnson #chicagoyouth #2026budget

Wright recalls Austin Weekly’s McCain and her lessons in faith, perseverance and compassion austinweeklynews.com/2026/03/03/rem… #austinweeklynews #thaddeuswright #deloresmccain

Will voters coalesce around one of four progressive candidates? austinweeklynews.com/2026/03/03/pro… #austinweeklynews #7thcongressionaldistrict #progressivecandidates

The public and environmental policy professor has worked for congressmen and as a watchdog for Congress austinweeklynews.com/2026/03/02/dav… #austinweeklynews #7thcongressionaldistrict #daveehrlich

"For more than 30 years, I have fought alongside West Side families to keep their homes, protect their neighborhoods, and demand accountability from systems that too often fail us." austinweeklynews.com/2026/02/24/rev… #austinweeklynews #reverendrobinhood #anabelmendoza

In a speech equal parts defiance and political critique, with some genuine emotion apparent, State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford responded Monday to political attack ads austinweeklynews.com/2026/02/24/for… #austinweeklynews #7thcongressionaldistrict #lashawnkford

Community worries about gentrification, impact on existing community garden austinweeklynews.com/2026/02/24/eas… #austinweeklynews #eastgarfieldpark

13 Democratic candidates crowd race to replace Danny Davis austinweeklynews.com/2026/02/23/gre… #austinweeklynews #7thcongressionaldistrict #illinoiselection