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Home » Jay Travis

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Posted inMusic

Velcro Lewis writes a comic to teach the dim about his blindness

by Leor Galil and J.R. Nelson November 18, 2015August 18, 2021

Plus: Jerome Derradji reissues Larry Dixon’s missing-link boogie funk, and Streets and Soul honors the Dyett 12.

Posted inBlogs

The younger generation of Chicago pols comes to the Hideout June 3

by Ben Joravsky May 27, 2014August 18, 2021

Leaders of the new generation of Illinois political players—Christian Mitchell, Adrienne Alexander, and Will Guzzardi—show up at the Hideout on June 3 to show the old-timers how they’ll change the world.

Posted inBlogs

Mayor Rahm loses in primary election!

by Ben Joravsky March 19, 2014August 18, 2021

Look on the bright side, Chicago—in Tuesday’s primary, voters showed their utter disgust with Mayor Rahm’s policies. In a roundabout way.

Posted inBlogs

In some ways, the 2014 primaries brought out the best in Illinois politics

by Mick Dumke March 19, 2014August 18, 2021

Highlights of the 2014 primary elections

Will Guzzardi is challenging state rep Toni Berrios—for the second time—in a district that includes parts of Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Belmont Cragin, and Portage Park.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Has challenger Will Guzzardi made northwest-side state rep Toni Berrios more progressive?

by Ben Joravsky February 27, 2014August 18, 2021

How challenger Will Guzzardi made northwest-side state rep Toni Berrios more progressive

Rep Christian Mitchell (left) says the community should have a voice on the school board; challenger Jay Travis says he’s late to the party.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

South-side legislator joins the fight for community schools—right before the election

by Ben Joravsky February 18, 2014August 18, 2021

In south-side legislative race, charges fly over who’s the real schools advocate.

Posted inBlogs

The anyone-but-Rahm crowd throws a rally!

by Ben Joravsky October 17, 2013August 19, 2021

Proco “Joe” Moreno bashes Rahm, Will Burns gets booed, Toni Preckwinkle is a no-show, and other observations from the big anyone-but-Rahm rally.

Posted inBlogs

Thanks for fighting, Robert Lucas

by Mick Dumke March 28, 2012August 19, 2021

Honoring the legacy of a legendary Chicago civil rights activist

Posted inNews & Politics

Jay Travis, the organizer

by Chicago Reader December 22, 2011August 19, 2021

The People Issue: Jay Travis, the community organizer investing in the south side

Posted inBlogs

Community benefits

by Mick Dumke January 13, 2009August 19, 2021

Backed by activists, five aldermen propose a plan to ensure Chicago’s Olympics bid yields “community benefits.”

Posted inBlogs

The Wrong Burris

by Ben Joravsky December 31, 2008August 19, 2021

It doesn’t really matter who Governor Blagojevich appoints to fill Barack Obama’s vacant seat–we’re not going to get any independent leadership out of it anyway.

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