As I See It
Hear directly from La Shawn Ford and his weekly letters.
Juneteenth celebrations this weekend
The Columbus Park Advisory Council will host the 2022 Juneteenth West Fest Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. at Columbus Park, 500 S.
Town hall focuses on violence, mental health
The recent mass shootings across America have sparked concern once again for mental and behavioral health that was apparent last weekend at a town hall
Gov. Pritzker Announces Nation-Leading Investments in Early Childhood
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced new investments that strengthen and grow Illinois’ early childhood education and care
Taste of Chicago coming to Austin
Taste of Chicago comes to Austin with food vendors and live blues music!
7th District congressional candidates to discuss issues Tuesday night
Learn more about the candidates running for Congress in the 7th District.
State Rep. Ford, Lurie Children’s and Alternative Schools Network to Emphasize Need to Prevent Youth Violence
State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join leading doctors from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, youth, parents and others