Curtis Tarver
As South Shore Anti-Violence Program Waits On State Funds, Founder Says Its Members Are Getting Shot And Killed
Illinois set aside funding for the program in South Shore, but it hasn't yet provided the money. Two committed residents have been killed, four have been shot and one has been charged with murder in the interim, Will Calloway said.
‘Passports For Peace’ Aims To Prevent Violence In South Shore By Showing At-Risk Residents Another Way To Live
Passports for Peace, led by activist William Calloway, will offer out-of-town trips, job training, trusted mentorship and social media monitoring in an effort to prevent violence in South Shore.
Kenwood Academy’s Attendance Boundaries Have Been The Same Since The ’60s. A State Bill May Change That
Chicago Public Schools would routinely review its schools' attendance territories under a bill awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker's signature. "I would like to see students allowed to go to school in their neighborhoods," Rep. Curtis Tarver said.
Ellis Lakeview Tenants, Elected Officials Demand Independent Property Manager After 2 Years Of Failed Inspections
By bringing in a court-appointed receiver, a judge can ensure the proper maintenance that's "clearly been lacking" at the affordable Kenwood tower, Rep. Bobby Rush's office said.
South Siders Gaining Steam In Effort To Protect Lakefront Homes From Erosion
South Shore residents are applying for federal funding to save private lakefront homes, while officials gave updates on how they're working to protect the area from erosion.
South Side Lakefront Erosion Has Been Ignored For Too Long, Neighbors Say. Now, They’re Demanding Answers
All Illinoisans who "enjoy the precious natural resource that is our lakefront" should get involved in the lakefront protection effort, state Rep. Curtis Tarver said.
State Rep. Tarver Blames Clerical Error For Illegal Gun Arrest
State Rep. Curtis Tarver II was arrested Monday evening and charged with carrying a gun with an invalid concealed carry license, a misdemeanor.
Hyde Park Lawmaker Under Fire For Flip-Flopping On Rent Control
"My concern is providing an option that is a Band-aid for an issue that requires stitches," Tarver said. "I don’t want to support something that’s ultimately not sustainable."
