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3 candidates vie for Brandon Johnson’s former county seat
In the 7th Congressional district, the Democratic primary ballot remains up in the air By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter
All candidates for Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson’s old seat on the Cook County Board of Commissioners are poised to survive legal challenges and stay on the ballot. However, it’s not clear how many Democratic candidates will end up challenging U.S. Representative Danny Davis (D-7). Three candidates filed to run for Johnson’s old
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Anthony Jefferson and his son on his graduation from Lincoln Tech.
Foundation offers help to seal and expunge criminal records The goal is to help formerly incarcerated people get a successful second chance
By AMINA SERGAZINA Staff Reporter
Austin native Anthony Jefferson was convicted for drug possession a decade ago, and despite serving his time in jail, completing probation, and gradu-
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ating from college, that record denied him high-paying jobs he otherwise qualified for. Jefferson, a veteran, said he made a 180-degree turn in his life, applied to colSee MONROE FOUNDATION on page 9
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