South Street Journal News serving and for. Grand Boulevard (Bronzeville), douglas, Oakland, Kenwood, Woodlawn, Washington Park, Near south, Gap, Fuller Park, Armour Square Vol.1- No 15 July 21 -August 3,1994 Public Transportation CBUC Continues Washington Pk Residents Community Hearing Petition for alternative to Favors Demolishing Part Indiana 38 Bus Line of 63rd Street L Protest for Jobs A petition is presently being circulated in Alderman Arenda Described as an eye sore, a haven the Washington Park community by the Troutman (20) favors for drug dealers and prostitution, a Concerned Citizens of 57th & Indiana in demolishing 63 rd Street community whose front room is in protest of the Chicago Transit Authority U while shares concern bad condition, residents of for Indiana property No. 38 bus on Indiana Ave., "The bus owners. But says nothing Woodlawn and Washington Park shakes buildings, loosen plaster from walls can be done on die voice their concerns on the demoli and ceilings and over the long haul will buses causing damage to tion of the east end of 63rd Street L damage our homes," said Donna Hampton- homes. tracks, at a hearing called by Smith, president of the organization. "We Alderman Arenda Troutman in June. have made our complaints to the Alderman, and to About 60 people viewed a pre CTA and as of today no one has address our concerns." sentation by Bishop Arthur Brazier of Apostolic Trouble started when the CTA close the Greenline Church, representing Woodlawn Preservation \ Continue on page 11 Investment Corporation (WPIC). "This is my program and it is good for the community", said Brazier. WPIC plans calls for the demolition of the tracks while developing the 63rd Street with commercial and housing units. Most Residents were against the vision of Eddie Read, president of CBUC (center in glasses) with supporters at 69th and Paxton, WPIC and after the presentation agreement with protest Rossi Construction Company for it ' lack of hiring Black workers on city contract the concept. However, a Rodger Park community job. resident stressed that the L belongs to the city and not the Woodlawn community, that people Chicago Black United Communities sites. use the L from other parts of the city as well. "It (CBUC) upheld its call of "If We Don't The rally addressed protest treats made would be inconvenient for many people if the L Work, Nobody Work" recently when Rossi by the Chicago Police Department toward came down, People would have to get extra Construction Company did not show for CBUC President Eddie Read, and the need transfers." Stressing that city-wide hearings work on 69th and Paxton, a day that CBUC to continue the picketing at the construction needed to be held. His concerns were voiced by picketed the construction site. site where CBUC says Rossi Construction others at the hearing questioning Bishop Brazier. CBUC held a S.O.S. mass meeting on is not meeting affirmative action David Dunlap, of West Woodlawn Concerned Saturday, July 16 at Bethel AME Church, requirements in hiring Black workers. Read Block Clubs stated, "We need the plan, dont 44th and Michigan, where more than 200 said that the company informed him that if SSJ Photo by Damien Lee think about the manbehind it, "I disagreed at supporters angrily protested the lack of he has problems with who they hire, then Smith mnd Doug Kelly stand in Kelly's bedroom Continue on page 11 hired at city contracted construction Continue on page 11 where plaster falls due to the heavy buses. Awardees Address Issues at What has CDBG Done for Inner Citv Youth Foundation 20th Anniversary Mid-South Organizations; Awards Receiving awards were WHO GETS WHAT IN Cook County Commiss In 1994, ioner Bobby Steele, Larry Roughly 2 Percent MID SOUTH COMMUNITIES Huggins of Huggins Con (See area on page 10) struction, State Rep. Lou John Otrompke, SSJ Staff Writer While Chicago's federal Community De Organization Wanted(i.ooos)Received Agency Jones, Marion Stamps, and velopment Block Grant (CDBG) funding is 1st Pres. Neigh. Chur $ 36 $ 0 DPD Dr. Margaret Burroughs as a roughly equivalent in dollars to the potential Akhenaton 300 24 var. host of community represen $100 million in Empowerment Zone (EZ) Boys & Girls Clubs 100 27 DHS tatives present took part at funding, Mid-South organizations receive Center New Horizons 250 82 var. the event held at the about 2 percent of the city-wide allocation. Covenant Dev Corp 125 100 DOH Sutherland Hotel Grand _, Harris Center YWCA 44 DHS „ „ .-„, , Present at the Inner City youth foundation awards Many residents have seen little change in the 23 crises of poverty and the dilemma of Henry Booth House 226 50 HLTH DrexelBallroom. , on 47th and (Lt„ o R_.) „Mauric e _Perkins .. , Stat- e Rep. Lou Jones As the awardees received and Thomas harris of 21st Century VOTE development they' contend with in their Kenwood-Oakland 66 0 DOH communities. Chicago's Department of Dev. Corp. their awards they praised the Marion Stamps call the attention to Planning and members of the Mid-South KOCO 880 130 var. work of Inner City Youth Foundation and salute Inner City Youth Foundation for communities note that the extensive funding Mid South 75 0 DPD its present Maurice Perkins work in ad opening people eyes to the truth. Her the city's neighborhoods receive has not Chamber/Commerce dressing vital issues in the community. words were echoed by Larry Huggins, a proven to be the solution to every one of the Net Youth Serv. 250 50 DHS Bobby Seale said as she received her construction worker saying Inner City problems Chicago faces. Parkway Comm. House award "I try to serve the community. It Youth open his eyes to be even more 100 33 DHS means nothing to me if I cant provide for focus than just employing Black workers Some members of the community are con Partners Comm. Dev. 56 0 DOH the community." She praise ICYF by but workers from the community that he cerned that city departments are not concen S. Central Comm. Ser 100 57 DHS adding, "Phelan was slow about putting do construction work in.. trating on the real problems of the poor and TWO 110 0 var. that all of the new work and funding may not Blacks on the Provident Hospital con ICYF mission is to implement a Holis Tabernacle Fnd. 90 0 DOH do much good. struction job to work. Inner City Youth tic approach to the problems that cur Tolton DeLaSalle 20 0 DHS start picketing Provident and it resulted in rently confront residents of the Inner City. "Alkof these people are getting money and Urban League 82 125 DHS 60% of the contract work going to Black Based on 44th and Michigan, the organi its getting worse and scarier," said Ethel Urban League Dev. Corp. 159 152 DOH workers" zation addresses city wide issues. Washington, resident's president of the belea Ward 20 Sports Prog 5 0 DHS guer and nationally known CHA Robert Taylor "I want to see our community get A major activity of ICYF is prison out Washington Park YMCA 20 20 DHS Homes. "Why if they're getting so much money strong, build our own shopping centers" reach says, Christine Perkins, a board Woodlawn Comm. Dev 3.600 0 DOH are there so many homeless and sick? They She also addressed the GED program is member of wife of Maurice Perkins, "We Corp. can't even house the homeless? Baby, that's a going to be taking over by the State of cannot forget our men and women in Woodlawn . ast Comm. 350 0 var. sick joke." She added "money is supposed to Illinois from Cook County. "March on prison, we have a responsibility to insure Neighbors stop crime but I dont see no changes." Pete Philip to stop this from happening." that their incarceration provides an oppor Woodlawn Org. 200 40 var. Comparing CDBG with the Empowerment She stressed. tunity for rehabilitation and successful re Youth Net & Dev Org 45 25 DHS Zone (EZ) funds Washington said "this is real Another award went to pastor Earline integration into mainstream society. Totals for Mid-South $6,939 $888 CDBG scary. If the EZ money dont go bottom-up it White given her support as well as the "We also believe that once their debt to wont do no good." support of her congregation behind inner society is paid that they have a responsi DOP= Chicago Dept.Of Planning Yet the city's neighborhoods are growing v\ DHS = Chicago Dept of Human Services City Youth. "Maurice is the type of peo bility to avoid activities that will lead population and are healthy, according to a DOH • Chicago Dept Of Housing ple that give of themselves", said Pastor them back ":Behind the wall', said recent Woodstock Institute study. But Chicago DHTH = Chicago Dept of Health White. Perkins. var = Various Departments Continue on page-9 Pag© 2 July 21 - August 3,1994 South Street Journal Community Briefs Community Resident Wins $28.8 million Plan for Taylor and Stateway Safety /§ /or man Records on 35th and Calumet HUD and Attorney General Reno recommended an anticrime plan to £ I i maybe forced to moved, like Bacon Clothing, First Place in Poetry President Clinton for Robert Taylor Homes and Stateway Garden. HUD I %f Eloise Bouquet, and other Black businesses were Grand Boulevard resident Beverly Reed won first place in officials slated the strategy elements of the plan resulted from meetings I if on 47th Street.Does continually raising rents tlie Accra Poetry competition held at Carter Woodson Branch with residents, mayor Daley, Housing authority Chairman Vincent Lane each year and short- term leases suttle hints. A Korean Library. Tlie competition is sponsored by tlie Department of and others. General security issues, illegal gun trafficking, and preventive merchant owns the block of store fronts from Giles to Culture of Affairs, Chicago Sister City International Program. programs are the focus of the $28.8 million plan. Prairie on 35th Street just as they own most stores west of Reed has proceeded to tlie The enforcement includes CHA-Chicago police Building Interdiction 47th street where Black businesses use to operate. Is there semi-finals to be held in Team Effort (BITE) will secure buildings and patrol and search the a pattern here or wliat? August at tlie Neutral Turf buildings with an additional $15 million, an additional $500,000 will Chicago Poetry Festival come from the Justice Department. Joe TilUnan is back from out of town, looking almost like Operation at Navy Pier. $20,000 for New Stateway Gardens Library a Muslim. First prize winner will win a Mayor Richard Daley has announced that over $20,000 has been trip to Accra, Ghana, in Remember the cartoon character Little Richie Rich, appropriated through the municipal percent-for-art ordinance to purchase Africa. Hollywood was shooting parts of the movie on location at artwork for installation in the Stateway Gardens Branch library at its new Reed has be writing since 52nd and Cottage Grove on the little rich kid. It's the home in the historic Chicago Bee Building, 3647-55 S. State St., which is her recovery from substance second movie shot on location in the Mid-South community undergoing renovation. A project of the Mid-South Planning and abuse. She is also a ^ SSJ Photo by Damien Lee Development Commission. this year. The other movie is "Looking for Alfozo " contributing writer to tlie Beverly Reed, Mid-South A 1.33 percent of the construction budget will be used for artwork. starring Halite Barrie, which was shot at 59th and South Street Journal. Reed Indiana and 47th and Michigan on the second floor over resident is first place winner Artist applications are being accepted for consideration through September is employed as a substance the medical clinic. of the Accra Poetry Com- 15, 1994 for this project. Artists interested in being considered should abuse counselor for Gateway request a slide registry application from the Dept. of Cultural Affairs etition and a semi f,nalist Second time around for Aldermanic (2nd) race for 1995. FoundaTioira7Vo^k"couiUy P - public Art program, 78 e. Washington St. 4th fl. or call 744-7487. First it was Rev. Herbert Martin of Community Jail. Smith Legislation to Help Older Women Progressive Church on 48th and Wabash. Now a second "I firmly believe that people need to strengthen their roles in The Illinois Senate passed legislation designed to protect older women minister from 36th Street is about to enter the race in society by strengthen themselves from tlie inside out. This contributes to my writing desire and ability," said Reed. from a bone disease known as Osteoporosis. State Senator Margaret Smith attempt to unseat Alderman Marline Ilaithcock. was the original sponsor of the legislation, which now goes to the Governor Just can't hold this Zip. Tlie Rose says he will not be Rosemarie Gully Pass for his signature. blooming in the 3rd Ward Aldermanic race. But, a Ms. Sympathy goes out to tlie family and friends of Rosemarie "Osteoporosis is a bone disease that strikes post-menopausal women," Green is growing interest in the race. At last count about Gulley, 51, director of media relations and tlie voice of Smith said, "my legislation requires the Department of Public Health to 13 people want Aid. Tillman's seat It may be a lucky Chicago Transit Authority answering machine. Ms. Gulley develop a prevention and education program about the disease."' number for Tillman. passed on June 23. She was one of tlie first African-Ameri Smith said the program will promote public awareness on the cause and can female t.v. reporters in Chicago. cure of the disease, especially among high risk groups. The education part The Freedom Now Center, 64th and Cottage, must have of the program will focus on ways to prevent the disease through nutrition, gold in the office. It has been burglarize three limes in two Rev. George "Ed" Riddickgoes diet and exercise and the availability of treatment services. months. The office is also where South Street Journal "For years, women's health issues, especially older women's health operates. Could it be the FBI,considering what they did to Home to Glory Sadness darkens tlie homes and lives of African Americans issues, were virtually ignored by the medical community and by public the New Crusader newspaper office on 64th and King policy makers," Smith said. Smith said the legislation would not cost the around tlie nation in tlie passing on July 12 of one of Opera Drive. So why has SSJ moved to 43rd & King Drive? IVliy state additional money, as its provisions will be implemented \>y the tion PUSH'S founding board member and Senior Vice Presi not????. Department's existing staff. dent Rev. George "Ed" Riddick. For 21 years, Rev. Ed, as he Congratulations to Alderman Arenda Troutman on her like to be called, was tlie voice of PUSH'S Saturday Morning Looking for Work, STRIVE Chicago Employment pregnancy. Forum. Rev. Ed, 61, was tlie pastor of Blackwell Memorial Service, Inc. located at 4910 S. King Drive.offers 3 week workshop for Word is out that a Robert Taylor and LAC President AME Zion Church, 39th & Langley. He is survived by his developing excellent job seeking skills. With more than 390 people Ethel Washington may be running against CAC President wife, Beatrice Williams. placed, STRIVE commitment to everyone enrolling in the workshop a life Artesian Randolph for the same post. Ms. Washington is 6000 S. Lafayette Block Club Committee Annual time employment need. To be eligible you must be 18 years old, have also reportedly to be stalling a Food Co-op at the old Tea for youth held on July 31. They are seeking support of never worked before, or have been unemployed more than 6 months, and Khistal Klear Food Store on 55th and Wenlworth. businesses, organizations, etc. for donations of funds and have only a short work history. All services are free. Workshop starts Is it true that the Park District will not give the community products. For information on assisting tlie block club contact July 11. Call 624-9700 9am to noon. access to the Washington Park Refectory after they Ms. Yolanda Keith, president, 6038 S. Layafette, #2, worked to net it rchabbed. Chicago, 111. 60621. South Street Journal Photo July Caiencfatr of Events VIEW There's a city ordinance to come in effective to hold parents responsible by Wednesday, 20 preparation classes to adults living in the information and appointment. a fine for their children under age Grand Boulevard and Douglas communities outside after confer. How do you feel Youth Consortium monthly meeting of near the Robert Taylor Homes. For about it? organizations addresses youth issues and information call 842-8350. Saturday, 30 concerns beginning at 3 p.m. at Metropolitan Freedom Now Center, sponsors Housing Community Church, 4100 S. King Drive For Seminar at Harris YWCA, 62th and Drexel. information contact Gwendolyn Rice at 538- Monday, 26 1 to 3 pm. Topic: $48 million the city 7116. New Structure Organization's weekly returned to the federal government for lack Monday meetings begins at 6:30 p.m., of use and other housing matters. Thursday, 21 5659 S. Indiana. Contact John Thomas at 4th Ward Seniors Service Planning (312) 324-5256 for information. August Commission 9 a.m. meeting at the 4th Ward office, 46th and Drexel. Progressive Community Church 48th and Wednesday, 3 Wabash holds weekly Bible study in the "That's a pretty tough one. It is a lot of Fellowship Hall. Aid. Tillman bi-weekly community ward trouble out in the streets. And it can Saturday, 23 meeting, 4645 S. King Drive. Call the Ward be a lot of conversation about it. Washington Park Community Tuesday, 26 office for the time. But, I still don't agree with it." Coalition meeting at the Washington Park Ruth Cummings Field House, 55 th and King Drive begins Chicago 2nd Police District, CAPS Saturday 13-14 69th and East End program meets at 7 p.m. at 7040 S. promptly at 2 p.m. Cottage. Meeting are held every second Bud Bilikin Day Parade Day Congressman Bobby Rush Free Family and fourth Tuesday of the month. Fest at Washington Park from 11 a.m. to 6 African-American Family Gathering p.m. Special awards will be given for the The Chicago Black United Communities Jackson Park/Wooded Island, Saturday largest family, the oldest grandparents with hold their weekly meeting beginning at 13-14 63 rd and Columbus at picnic area grandchildren; and the largest church family 6:30 p.m. at 330 E. 37th Street. 14 across the bridge 10 am to dusk. For present. Performance by the Jesse White more information call 288-5840 Tumblers and special events for the children. Mid-South Planning & Development august 28, jazz in the alley. Dunbar Commission monthly committee meeting Park, 2900 S. Indiana Sunday, 24 begins at 6:30 p.m. at King Center, 43rd Noon to 10 pm for more information call Brothers for the Brothers Fundraiser De and Cottage Grove. 624-4620 LaSalle Institute African American alumni Task Force for Black Political "Nah. I don't agree with that. Some will host a reception for the school's Next issue: South Street Journal Aug. 4. Empowerment meets weekly at the Center parents are not home, working at alternative community outreach program, the Deadline for material is July 28 of Inner City Studies, 700 E. Oakwood. night and there can be many reasons Tolton Adult Education Center, at the The 6:30 p.m. meeting covers political South Street Journal will publish notices of why the children are out. The law Chicago Chop House, 60 W. Ontario, from activities. community meetings, events and programs. Any should be making sure they in school 3to 6 p.m. There will be door prizes. A organization or person in the South Street Journal limited number of tickets will be sold for the circulation area may submit material We will during the day where it counts. I grand prize of use of a skybox for one Bulls Thursday, 28 print others as it relate to the area. Send material don't agree." game at the new United Center next season. Alderman Toni Preckwinkle holds one week in advance to South Street Journal 4305 Toshya Dixon The Tolton Center opened in 1991 provides personal meetings with residents, by S. King Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60653. none 35th and Cottaee Grove number is (312) 239-0540. We reserve the right free adult literacy and GED appointment only. Call 536-8103 for more to refuse and edit material. South Street Journal July 21 -August 3.1994 Page 3 Clinton in viiiiiu Taylor 'History Without Substance* John Otrompke, SSJ Staff Writer "They put flowers down when the President came," said South Sider and Boys Club volunteer Paris Thomas, SSj Photo by Damien Lee "but they havent cleaned the President Clinton at Taylor Park praising Beethoven student place up since he left." Tiffany Hudson as HUD official Henry cisneros looks on at the As president Bill Clinton stance," said Pastor B. Herbert Martin, Sr., of spoke for the first time in the history of the the Progressive Community Church in the Robert Taylor Homes Friday June 17. Resi neighborhood. dents showed concerned that it was a show off "President Clinton was very concerned about without substance. these issues as was Cisneros,." said Martin, Taylor LAC President Ethel Washington and "but we're left with the mere rhetoric of the Benny Johnson of the Inner City Youth Foun description of the problem. PHONE 285-2631 dation were upset when denied access to the "It has not improved. We still have gang President's speech. violence, abuse of drugs, and families living in COUPON Clinton spoke before an audience composed abject poverty. Nothing has changed except mostly of excited school-children, praising that frustration has made it worse. That's what BONNIE Beethoven Elementary student Tiffany Hud happens when you raise expectations." 1 son, who has exceeded beyond expectation as a Martin's own expectations were raised and WHITE BREAD student. Public officials Congressman Bobby dropped when the President made plans to Rush, State Senator, CHA chairman Vincent attend an 8 AM service at the church and had 1 LB. Loaf Lane and aldermen Dorothy Tillman were to cancel. present as the president highlighting his theme "The way money is spent in this society that the children are the future. raises the issue of values," said Martin. "That's As federal housing official Henry Cisneros why they're inviting religious leaders to come Good 7/21 thru 8/3/94 Limit One Coupon Per Item. Per Customer and Mayor Richard Daley devise a strategy for to the table, but HUD's regulations are pro constitutionally permissible sweeps, Friday hibitive to marked the first time Clinton or any other dealing with religious institutions." American president appeared to demonstrate They used to have house inspections to ALMAR COUPON concern for the South Side with his presence. make sure your power was on, but fm against Clinton also stressed that the warrantless them going through your drawers. I'm against Campbells Pork sweeps of CHA buildings are necessary to the sweeps, and I'm for them. More violence protect children like the late Dantrell Davis happens outside the buildings than in them. I & Beans from gang violence. am a taxpayer, but Chairman Lane is a devel "The most important freedom we have in this oper. He's into privatization, explained Martin. 16 oz. can country is the freedom from fear," Clinton "Well, this city is going privatize-crazy, "said I- said. Thomas. Nevertheless, it was "history without sub- 25c Good 7/21 thru 8/3/94 Limit One Coupon Per Item. Per Customer Scandals at CHA i f Tillman seeks Lane's Resignation ALMARCOUF John Otrompke, SSJ Staff Writer allegedly to cost the CHA millions and risk the A lawyer and money manager employed by livelihoods of its employees was recommended Red Cross the CHA since 1991 who cost the agency's em by Bill Caruso, who was CHA's General Coun i ployees undisclosed millions through the im sel at that time. Caruso is a fair housing proper investment of their pension funds may lawyer who was nationally known in his pri Spaghetti have come to his position through an alleged vate practice. favor network, sources say. The CHA has seen 4 separate scandals this I i John Lauer, son of Chief Executive Officer month which may have cost the agency as 7 oz. Box Robert Lauer, who heads Chicago's Sarah Lee much as $29 million, leading Alderman ) 25c Foundation, a snack food firm, has been sus Dorothy Tillman to call for the resignation of Good 7/21 thru 8/3/94 Limit One Coupon Per Item. Per Customer % pended without pay pending termination, ac CHA Chairman Vincent Lane. Lane is an cording to CHA spokesperson Katey Kelly. owner of a private real estate corporation, I % "The Securities and Exchange Commission American Community Housing Associates Inc. put down a temporary restraining order on which recently announced plans to acquire AUWAR COUPON i Lauer's use of the fund, $500 million worth of government-subsidized Delta and now they're work housing in California, as negotiated with HUD, ing with the U.S. Dis as the Chicago Tribune reported. Lane's firm trict Attorney on an in will also receive $40 million in tax credits to Paper Towel dictment," said Kelly. finance New Jersey developments. i The accounting firm Continue on page 11 of Ernest and Young i has been retained by the agency to investi 25c i gate the matter and | Good 7/21 thru 8/3/94 Limit One Coupon Per Item. Per Customer determine exactly what i SSJ Photo by Dirmen Lee Aid. Dorothy Tillman did happen to the money. i "We may also file a civil suit against Lauer ALMAR COUPON seeking repayment of an missing funds," said i Kelly. Borden's i Nonetheless, there is no imminent danger and community residents and CHA employees i should not panic, Kelly stressed. ""Right now Yougurt nobody is affected. We're still able to keep our i obligations and pay people their pensions. But 8 oz. we need to see whether the pensions need to i be funded in some other way," she said. I Good 7/21 thru 8/3/94 Limit One Coupon Per Item25. Per Customer | c | I John Lauer was hired as a money manager in ___..___ wm'mm wai • • • « • M • M a. w ai aiai M • a • • •'• —J 1991 and was transferred to the legal depart % ment in 1992, with the approval of the CHA's general legal counsel. MONEY ORDERS AND CHECK i In 1993 Richard Surkamer retired as the CHA's top money manager for the insurance CASHING AAVAILABLE and pension funds and Lauer was promoted to that position. WE ACCEPT FOOD STAMPS l Lauer's promotion to the position that was WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES AND CORRECT PRINTING ERRORS' \ % Pag© 4 July 21 - August 3.1994 South Street Journal Mayor Signs Off on Empowerment Zone Funds; g> mm Mi Armourt Coupon |i Task Force Prepares for 100 Days Outreach 'GROUND As community organizations watched Mayor poverty in the areas. Richard M. Daley and Illinois Governor Jim The Empowerment Zone and Enterprise j/^rrrKXirsr| Edgar sign the city's application for the Community programs are part of the Empowerment Zone (EZ) to receive $100 experimental "Reinventing Government" theme ^ Certified ^v million in federal funds for three Chicago developed by the national Democratic communities including Mid-South, Deborah administration to replace the Urban Chales of the Woodlawn community questioned Development Action Grant program, another i°9
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responsibility for 5 wards on die west side. After Harold's election Madison was asked to join liis cabinet. "/ was appointed Commissioner of Consumer Services for the city; Jane Byrnes old job. hi 1986, dien Mayor Harold WAshington offers Madison the controversial position of Park Distric Commissioner and gives Madison 10 minutes to respond. Madison "At first I thought he was offering me a Board position which is a non-paid position. I didn't think he had the vote to get the appointment through. I tried to reach my wife and no one could find her. I felt By Chandra Hooks, SSJ Staff Writer, Photos by Damien Lee this was a decision that would affect her life as well, not esse D. Madison, President and Chief Ward. realizing at the time just how much it would. My life Executive Officer of Abraham Lincoln Hooks: What do you recall about that time? was threatened, they threatened to bum my house, I Centre, 3858 S. Cottage Grove, is one of Madison: Jones, an African-American candidate, ran received telephone threats. I had never been through few African-American men in this country against then incumbent Harry Sain, a white candidate that type of hell. who commands a seat of authority over a in a 90% black ward. "Sain beat Jones 9-1 and didn't HooksWhat was taking over the Park district commumty based organization with a 90% even live in the ward," Madison reflects. "It was then like? African-American staff. Jesse Madison, a I saw the power of the Daley machine and the nature Madison: The park district was a political cesspool. Ed Jclose ally and key player during die Harold of plantation politics. I was very angry and forged Kelly had been with the park district for 22 years and it Washington regime, administers a $5.5 million ahead to become intensely involved as a community was his [fiefdom]. After the appointment was made, we budget, is over 16 locations, and employs 150 people. activist on the west side in various elections. In 1964, were in court for over a month. Kelly fought the The service area extends south to the city limits, north Brenetia Howard ran for congress in the old 6th appointment in court charging that Harold's to die Stevenson Expressway, Damen on die west amd Congressional District against an incumbent appointment (of me) was unconstitutional. cast to Uic lake. The Centre's Congressman who was white with a 60% Hooks: Were you afraid? target areas are Kenwood, African-American constituency. Three Madison: "I was more angry than afmid. I kept asking Oakland, Douglas, Washington days prior to the primary election the myself, Wliy are they threatening to kill me? I've never Park, Grand Boulevard and the seen such racism. Hennessey, the general attorney for northern end of Hyde Park. And, Congressman dies. Howell changes her whole strategy and on election day a dead the Park District at the time, led the charge against me. die services offered arc designed He orchestrated the lock-up (of Madison's office) and and tailored to meet the unique white man trounced all over this Black instructed all departments heads not to report to me. requirements of die service woman." Hennessey was so bold and blatant, he had the nerve to population. Hooks "Why?" issue his instructions via written memo. Abraham Lincoln Centre has Madison: "Apath. Political ignorance. Hooks: How did Kelly react? been a pre-eminent provider of The people felt their vote didn't really Madison: "Kelly's term was not up. Consequently, social services to residents of die count, nothing was going to change and Harold changed the code for my appointment to near souUi side since 1905 and they cast their vote for the highest Executive Vice President and C.E.O. which meant Kelly oilers multi-faceted programs bidder." had to report to me. Rather than me report to him. widi various components. Hooks: An extention of slavery? Kelly resigned. Program services include special Madison: "Yes, they passed out trinkets. education and mental health "I WQS tnOV€ CLYlBVy Another example of plantation politics. Hooks: You were seen on T.V. wery emotional components diat provide cluldren's . The white massah was dominant over the when Harold past. education, adult training, home than afraid. I kept sharecroppers." Madison: "Harold and I became vety close friends. I bound programss, residential was one of his key players. In fact, when Harold passed programs and programs for die asking myself r^TIT """ *~* I became tndy distraught. You think you mentally ill. The Early Childhood Why are they Madison; "I made my cried, Developmental component entry into politics as a Madison saddens, includes after school care, 2 head threatening to kill candidate in 1972, "/ was in the room with Harold when he was start programs, and 2 child pronouced dead. I just stood there and held when the Daley his hand for a while." development day cares. Social me? I've never organization decided Hooks: Why didn't you stay with the services include school counseling, „~pf| «f.rU rnrivm not to re-slate Otis senior citizens program, family ,)CC" •* UL,ri ' uu *"rrh Collins as State park district? Madison: / stayed with the intervention, arts and crafts, game Representative. Park District until April of 1990 after room and dance. The International Exchange Program During that time I was Deputy announcing I would not renew my contact offers die unique opportunity for children at die day Director of Finance and based on my lack of relationship with Daley. care level to interact with odier children from Asian, Administrative CEDCO (Chicago Daley and I were not getting along and he Hispanic and Slavic cultures. Economic Development " You think you was trying to get me to do some things I just Mr. Madison is especially fond of die Respite Care Corporation. I and other political would not do. component of die Homebound Program. "Respite Care activists tried to get Otis to run cried, I was in the I decided to go on hiatus for the summer. does just what its name implies, Madison shares. "It independently. Otis declined. I room with Harold I really didn't feel like doing much of allows the caregivers) of the severely or profoundly decided to run and lost. The day anything other than some recreational retarded to get some rest." He is also fond of Foster after the election I began when he was activities and oversee my carpet business. Care Program for the developmental^ disabled. preparing for 2 years later. r Hooks: How did you come to the Through a special program instituted by die Centre, Richard Barnett and I kept one of pronouced dead. Abraham lincoln Centre? persons diat would normally become wards of die stale the campaign offices open and Madison: The position at Abraham Lincoln via DCFS (Dept. of Children and Family Services) arc just stood there began teaching political education Centre sought me. The previous president assigned to DMH (Dept. of Mental Healdi) and all to the community. We came to and held his hand was scheduled to retire and John Peck, then attempts arc made to place diem in a loving and caring Chairman of the Boards asked me to home versus a lifetime of institutional confinement. realize that many people did not know what a State Representative for a while." consider. Unfortunately the previous All services are free to qualified individuals and arc president died before retiring and I was made available Uirough federal funding, die United does. We educated the community approached again. The Centre's Board Mas interested Way and private donors. about politics in-general; from Precinct Captain to Mayor. During this time Harold was one of our guest in my businesss and finance background. I finally Madison himself a man with strong Christian lectures. Harold and I became friends in 1974. agreed and was appointed President and C.E.O. in beliefs was bom in Memphis, Tennesse on New Year's Hooks: How did you and Harold become 1990. Day, 1939. After graduating high school he relocated Hooks: Did you have a main mission? to Chicago's west side where he resided wiUi his aunt friends? Madison: My initial focus was to straighten out the in order to attend college. Initially he attended Wilson Madison: When / became a State Representative, business side ofAbmham Lincoln Centre and institute Jr. College full-time and worked part-tune, hi 1959 he winning by 162 votes. Vernon Jarrett called it some basic rudimentary management practices. met his wife of 35 years in December, worked full- 'historic'. Harold was my seat mate for 3 years and Revenues have increased and we are scheduled to time and attended school part-time. After 10 years of was considered a maverick. He refused to be a good receive a major gift in 1994 which will take us over the night school, Madison graduated from Roosevelt nigger who knew his place. I remained in legislation $6 million mark." University with a B.S. of Accounting. Madison is a for 4 years and Harold moved on to become a State CPAby profession. Senator." Hooks: Do you plan to re-enter the political arena? Hooks: When do you get involved in politics? hi 1981 Madison became Vice President in charge Madison: "I have no plans at this time. Right now it Madison: "/ became involved in politics during the of finance for die Chicago Urban League, hi 1983 he feels great to be back in the hood." Carter Jones aldermanic campaign of 1959 in the 27th becainc actively mvolved m Harold's comPai»l wiUl South Street Journal July 21 -August 3.1994 Page 7
Editorial Yes, You Should Get Paid For Police Misconduct
and questioned was the arrest necessary if no charges were made, no 'his publisher was arrested and detained by the 2nd citation was given and I was not placed in jail. It is an example of district police station, charged with disobeying an officer being arrested and detained based on an invalid arrest. due to a traffic violation ( no proof of insurance) on My question is, how am I or anyone else compensated for the time, Wednesday June 29, at midnight. The incident occurred aggravation and abuse? What responsibility does the Chicago Police on 47th and King Drive in front of Alderman's Dorothy Department have to tax payers when a citizen has been arrested or Tillman's office. No less than 15 police cars came on the scene in detained based on an invalid arrest. Just as if O.J. Simpson is proven Tseconds to assist one police officer. While I was handcuffed, one officer innocent, then he should be paid by the L.A. police for the financial grabbed me from behind, hit me three times in the back of my head, as and emotional hardship he is being subjected to, just as Rodney King about 20 or more police watched. As he hit me he stated Tm tried of was paid. In fact, I thought one is innocent until proven guilty. The you all sh-," and threw me against the wall. way the current judicial system works, you have to spend tremendous As the police officers struggled me to the ground, I felt it was me effort to prove innocence over guilt. against them and all I could think of was, How am I going to protect Unless the community is convinced that the police are truly receptive myself? I actually understood why Rodney King would not stay still on to complaints, it will not participate in the system, as participation is the ground and wanted to get up. I also realized how much strength one so needed in the Mid-South community. If the police are not can muster against the odds, in order to handle more than one receptive, then offering financial compensation must be part of the offender. process. At the 2nd district police station (51st and Wentworth), sitting in the My concern regarding Officer Muhammad was the time spent in various degrees. The conditions that support and suppress police Patty Wagon the arresting policewoman, Ms. Muhammad gave her court for something that would most likely be dropped by the judge action of this kind hinges on public respect and cooperation. If the version of the incident to her fellow officers. Different from mine, of upon showing proof of insurance. A simply traffic violation resulted in Mayor's Community Area Police Strategy (CAPS) program is serious course. While detained I exchanged words with Officer Muhammad, time, money, mental, physical and emotional stress due am to an about community policing and participation, then they should be serious attempting to obtain some sort of understanding and informing her of officer's judgment call. Is that worth tax payers time and money? in the complaint process of police misconduct as well. my involvement in the community. I asked her if she is Muslim. She The truth is of paramount importance in internal investigation of During my meeting with the Neighborhood Relations Officers I was replies "Yes, and you are too." I told her that she should then police officers where judges will often side with the police based on asked to become a member of the CAPS program. Of their six understand why I questioned her harassment. In her few words she the misconception that a police officer would not lie. In making my committees, the Community/Police Relations Committee would be the added,M Til do what I did to any color, black, brown, white, blue or complaint it could be at least 20 police officers word against mine. committee of my interest. However, in order to maintain my objectivity whatever. I don't get paid enough to put up with this stuff."' And, if the officer that hit me from behind confesses, what and remain unbiased, it is best decline the suggestion. After approximately 45 minutes, she or someone decided discipline will come of it? Or if the judge or the Office of However, police complaints should be instituted as a task of the to release me. (Maybe after realizing I am the publisher of Professional Standards decide the police was justified in Community/Police Relations Committee, in addition to the distribution the community newspaper in the area she serves). his actions, then what? of information describing the action taken on cases to CAPS members Before leaving the station, I talked to the Night Sergeant, Perhaps no other professional group is subjected to as and the community. Public participation is essential if a responsible, . explained my version of what happened and my position in the much physical and mental stress as police officers. In a effective internal discipline system is to be maintained as proposed for community. He took both sides and encouraged me to talk to community such as Mid-South where crime is high, there years by Citizen Alert, an organization that addresses police neighborhood relations and was polite enough to assist me are probably greater incidences of police error in judgment misconduct. with transportation back to my car. While in-the station I or action. Public scrutiny of their conduct is less, as it Police support will be strengthened by protecting the public from overheard another officer state, "I dont get paid enough to put would be more, in a community with less crime where a police misconduct by the correction or removal of incompetent up with this." statement like "Tired of you all" would not occur. I view officers. Community participation is essential and hinges on Upon returning to the 2nd district that morning to meet with the officer that hit me as being under stress in a high crime responsible effective internal discipline. Chicago police officers are neighborhood relations officers for close to an hour, the area and he could not tell if I was a drive-by-shooter or a paid to serve and protect citizens, not waste taxpayers money, your determination was, "it was a judgement call." Had I obeyed Ron Carter, Publisher p'ublisher of a newspaper. He just felt that I was a "you money on defending officers who are not capable of functioning in the the officer and not attempted to speak up on my own behalf, in all." However, his inability to react appropriately could full capacity they were hired for. other words, just go along with Officer Muhammed's harrassment, the have been more fatal to himself and to me. Just as in the Rodney If not, pay the citizen for the injustices he has experienced, just like whole incident could have been avoided. „ .—^1„ King case. ^n^gg^ngy^ Rodney King was paid as a result of the L.A. police department's lack However, we all agreed that there was no need for the physical abuse Police harassment and brutality exists, just as police corruption, in of effective community/police relations, WMM—§>—if i_ Ltm_i_
Perspectives Clarification Joseph E. on BCU Gardner Dear Mr. Taylor, inorities do not This letter is in reference to the June 16-29, Harold L. Lucas 1994 issue of the South Street Journal wwmw fully participate newspaper. Reference is made to an interview he Mid-South Planning and Development in the gaming with me on page 6. I am known for speaking Commission (MSPDC) has not taken a The Communitj/Minority industry in out and speaking the truth. Not my version of position on this critical issue. I choose'to Illinois. Minorities only have 20% share in one the truth. But rather truth that can be present a citywide perspective, in which Turn with the Dice riverboat out of ten. In addition, the Illinois TT Chicago residents need to take a pro-active neighborhoods. But if Gaming Board and the Illinois Racing Board documented by objective and factual date. approach to Casino Gambling in Chicago. State Legislators want Please note an inaccurate statement printed have no minority membership. to pass Casino in the aforementioned interview. The misprint Gentrification is taking place by over development Contrary to recent statements, it is legally Gambling, we will is as follows: "Black Contractors United are in the super loop. The United Stadium and the 911 feasible to guarantee minority ownership and however consider front companies for white folks". That Center are dominating developments on the westside. still be consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court. separating the statement is not true. I am certain that it was Low-income people in public housing are being If the Illinois General Assembly permits the gambling from the printed in error. systematically being pushed out. Dearborn Park I and licensing of riverboats in Chicago, minority H, Central Station and other upscale housing Entertainment and There are some BCU members that have ownership must be guaranteed. As elected developments are rebuilding the south lakefront Theme park. companies that are fronting for white folks. leaders, we all share responsibility to insure that communities, expanding southward from the loop. Remember, Mickey To say that BCU as a whole is a front for white every constituent group is represented. While, neighborhood empowerment initiatives are Mouse does not want folks is a lie. Gambling is unlike any industry in the United getting little support from downtown bureaucrats and to be associated with States. It is tightly licensed and controlled by I am well aware of the deep rich history of elected officials. gambling enterprises! state and local governments which share Taylor Electric. You and others in BCU are 1 We won't even address recent issues of corruption We propose that the substantially in this income. Growth in this not front companies. or lack of adequate tenant representation of the Mega Entertainment industry has surpassed all projections. Such I extend a humble apology for the misprint. I Chicago Housing Authority board, public housing Center be located at government oversight in this growth industry have asked the South Street Journal to take the privatiziation and the push by major downtown 39th south on the lake must insure equitable opportunities for all. necessary steps to print a correction in the developer to get control of prime land that public front. This lakefront A plan proposed involves raising $500 million paper. housing developments currently occupies, clearly property affords the from casino investors for an entertainment reveals a covert conspiracy to displace and state and Chicago an complex. Chicago has no shortage of "A luta continua" disenfranchise low-income people in Chicago. opportunity to help entertainment. Chicago does have a crying need Eddie S. Read President, Chicago Black I support the struggle ofthe Maxwell Street develop revenue for investment in schools, parks and United Communities Coalition to retain the historic Maxwell Street Market generating projects in a neighborhoods. Additionally, neighborhood on it's existing site. Community leaders should low-income development is central to a strong Chicago. The first LETTERS TO THE EDITOR advocate for creative linkages in the State legislation neighborhood. Already priority must be promoting local neighborhood Letters to the Editor are welcome and to support neighborhood development initiative that plans are on the economies. encouraged. Mail diem to SSJ 4305 S. M.L. King empower low-income people. drawing board for a Drive, Chicago, Illinois 606S3. Chicago, Illinois First, abandon the entertainment complex. Not only Two current pieces of legislation exist in International Hotel. We are also working with the 60637. They also can be telephoned in by calling will this complex compete with existing recreational Springfield, SB1613 and HB 4151 that if passed Inner City Youth Foundation to bring a 12 to 14 (312) 239-0540. They should be typed or print activities, neighborhoods need immediate attention. would promote significant economic development screen Cineplex in association with Magic Johnson written, accompanied widi a return address and a Second, use the $500 million investment to leverage enterprises for the south and west that would ignite and Sony Corporation. The Metropolitan additional investments to improve our neighborhoods day time phone number. Letters may be edited neighborhood revitalization and job creation. Entertainment District located at 39th and the south through creation of a Community Redevelopment Trust for space or clarity, and we assume no The Black Caucus should push legislation to lakefront creates a great opportunity to bring major Fund. If the city is to have casinos, they must fit into responsibility for die accuracy of facts stated in revitalize the "Black Metropolis Historic District" and development, new jobs and entrepreneurial an overall vision to improve Chicago neighborhoods. any letter. Names may be widiheld. We also strategies for the westside as National Historic enterprises to south lake front neighborhoods that can seek suggestion for improvement and stories you Tourism Destinations. be supported in the Chicago Federal Empowerment Joseph E. Gardner, Commissioner, feel Soudi Street journal should address. Be clear, we don't need casino gambling in the Zone Application. Metropolitan Water district of Greater Chicago Harold L. Lucas is a member ofthe Community Workshop on Economic Developments Local Development Issues Working Group Pag© 8 July 21 - August 3, 1994 South Street Journal youiuKIDS HAVE AlQUT EYES TOG)! Throughout the many different things that Tii(N LOME happen in the world today. Kids hear and The Grand Teen Line, a Hot Line for youth is see more tilings than many adults may see. sponsored by Beatrice Caffrey Youth Services. ajuana In our first segment of kids have eyes too, It is helping me to see the business world for Youth Editor we will sum up what kids think happened what it really is. What I mean by that is how South Street JournaJ in the O.J. Simpson trials. Most people people act dress, talk and most importantly react to the attitudes of others believe that he didn't, while others think he both good and bad. did. So, I am using the freedom of the In the future when I go to get a job in a business type environment, I will know the proper ways of acting because of the Grand Teen Line. But for the press to get the children's opinions. present time each of the Grand Teen Line participants has a specialty area. This is what some kids think. My specialty area in particular is Sexually Transmitted Diseases [STD's]. Now we had choices and I choose this because when I get to talking about something that I feel is important, or an area that I feel strongly about then I start talking openly and frankly very frankly. STD's I feel is nothing to play around with. Statistics show that STD's is the fastest killer of Americans today rather than guns, drugs, etc. When people call in with problems pertaining to sex or the diseases that sex spades, then I'm the one. If a questions even arises like, me and my girl friend have been going together for quite some time, and now I'm ready. But she's not so what should I do? I would probably tell him that she's not ready because she is thinking that there's a possibility of her getting a disease or getting pregnant. In order to tell someone about a topic that they are asking about then we have to get research on our areas, so we won't tell someone the wrong thing is important. Call Grand Teen Line, we are waiting on you and your friend call. In 5a ly e Years... wJ8 Impact the way youth think Kid's Day Committee First Annual Kid's Day a. CorofiutersI TALLY MARKS b. Religion GUILTY | c. Rapp INNOCENTIHitHi d. UNDECIDEDHI I hope tp he living...
To give your opinion, send your letter to a. in thte neighborhoodL.. v Tajuana Herrell, Youth Editor 213 E. 50tl b. moved out of Qwago to Street Chicago, IL 60615 c. moved In community Youth watching T.V. wifl be a. decreased O.J. like Rodney King b. increased Dear Editor, c. about the same The O.J. Simpson case is causing a lot of My g'rWfcojf friend will be.... attention. Personally, 1 don't think he did it, I a. long forgotten think he was framed. I saw the trials on b. still in contact Channel 7 where they had a neighbor on the c« taking about getting m; witness stand. They asked where O.J. was and My parents will.... where he parked his car everyday. The anwers a. not let me move out on my'own* did not make sense. I really think the case may b. make sure I move out on my own. go on like the Rodney King trials. c. prefer that i didn't. LaTasha M. Herrell Age Send your answers to South Street Kids gather for one of the six workshops for Kid's Day Committee First Annual Kid's John Hope Academy JournaJ and the first I 5 entries wiH fc| in a Day. Above is the Culture Awareness Workshop at Madden Park Field House. T\yE O. JU1C6 SpiLLED drawing to receive a free cassette from A group of youth organizations sponsored their first Annual Kid's Day Celebration on ON pciRpose July 2, at the Madden Park Fieldhouse, 38th and Rhodes. "The purpose of Kid's Day was to Norman Records, 2 months of free Dear Editor, celebrate the importance of youth in the community." said Ursula Elbert, an organizer of lessons from Hyde Park Kung-Fu Expressing my views on the O. J. Simpson Academy or Crft Certificate at Scott's Kid's Day, "The focal point of the day4was to encourage healthy youth alternatives through case would be hard to do without looking over various workshops." Poppin. the facts and opinions shown. If you'd heard The workshops were; D.A.R.E., Good Touch Bad Touch, Fire Safety, Healthy Teeth and Send your answers to; Tajuana Herrell, the 911 tapes and listened to the pain and anger Body, Cultural Awareness, Nutrition Education and AIDS Awareness. The cliildren re South Street journal Youth Editor c/o in Nicole's voice, you'd prosecute him. Looking ceived incentives for participating in the worshops. The incentives consisted of face paint B.Caffrey 213 & 50th Str«6t, Chicago, over the evidence, you'd prosecute him. Think, ing, clowns, pony rides, jumping jack, entertainment and food. Illinois 60615 how did O.J. do it and he was in Chicago. Now Agencies involved were Self Awareness Work the question lies, did he do it or was he shop, £afe Haven, Abraham Lincoln Centre, Cardre framed'.'' Wells 'Just Say No', Center for New Horizons and Shanise Douglas Age: 13 Madden Park Youth Group. 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Amoco Award the 4th Annual Bring It On Home To Me In Jobs/Economic Development, $50,000 was $200,000 to provide seed money to the Pilsen Resurrection Roots Festival held on the future site of the Development Corporation for a construction Lou Rawls Theatre and Cultural Center, Neighborhood Issues cooperative for minority contractors. 47th & King Drive. Performers included Youth Services Project, Inc., has an innovative In the Public Housing/Resident Manage former and present (3rd Ward) residents plan to reduce youth violence in Chicago's Hum ment category, $25,000 to the LeClaire Courts Gene Chandler (left), Melvina Allen, the boldt Park neighborhood. LeClaire Courts Resi Resident Management Corporation fund a mar Chi-Lites, Roy Hightower, Mavis Staples, dent Management Corporation wants to make keting plan to make their Reverse Commute Albertina Walker, Inez Andrews, Barbara their Reverse Commute Program, which shuttles program self-supporting over the next three Acklin, and Lou Rawls. Chicago Housing Authority Residents to and years. They transport an average of 125 workers from jobs in the suburbs, financially self sup from CHA communities to and from job sites in Photo by Ron Heard porting. the suburbs each day. Migdal^ Rivera, Executive Director of Latino The Pilsen Resurrection Development Corpo In the Youth category, $25,000 to Youth Ser Legislative Logjam Institute, and a participant in the Coalition, ration hopes to establish a first-ever community- vice Project, Inc. (YSP) for Violence Interven "From our point of view, the Coalition did based construction cooperative for minority tion for Neighborhood Enhancement (VINE) Hammers Hopes to everything that it should take to ensure passage contractors. Voice of the People wants to de program. It address youth violence in Hum of legislation. But the experience of this Ad velop at least 60 cooperatively owned apart boldt Park neighborhood to predominately strengthen Chicago Hoc Coalition for Chicago School Reform is an ments for low-income families in Chicago's Up Latino and African-American youth. unfortunate example of how politics often pre town neighborhood. In Pre-college education, $10,000 each was School Reform vents good ideas from becoming law." These organizations, and several other given to five elementary and secondary schools On May 20, House Bill 2107 passed the Sen Chicago community groups and public schools, to support programs designed to improve student State lawmakers Fail to Pass ate on a vote of 57 yes, 0 no, and 1 present And tool a giant step closer to realizing their goals, learning and achievement in math and/or on June 9, Senate Bill 1595 passed the House on when the Amoco Foundation presented the first- science. Winners wee Robert Healy Elementary Bill despite 165-1 Vote In a vote of 108 yes to 1 no. Thus by an over ever Amoco Leader Awards to Chicago organi School, Rufus M. Hitch, Scott Joplin, Robert h. whelming total margin of 165 to 1, both the zations that are seeking new or innovative ways Favor of Coalition's Proposals Lawrence and Carl Schurz high School. Mid-South organizations, The Woodlawn Senate and the House, Democrats and Republi to address critical housing, economic, youth and Amoco Foundation solicited requests-for-pro- Organization, Chicago Urban'League, and Ken cans, have almost unanimously backed the educational issues. H. Laurence Fuller, chair posals for the Amoco leader Awards in March wood Oakland Community Organization have Coalition's proposals. man and CEO of Amoco Corporation presented 1994. About 140 organizations returned joined a coalition of 23 other organizations ad According to Doug Gill of KOCO, "Because the 1994 awards. applications by the April 18 deadline. Award dressing Chicago school reform may not get a neither party seems willing to concur with "The Amoco Leader Awards highlight organi winners were notified in early June. bill of critically needed reform proposals on amendments that the other tacked on to these zations with innovative ideas or practices in the Amoco Foundation, funded by Amoco Corpo Governor Edgar's desk during this legislative bills, the Coalition's proposals may fall victim to hope of bringing recognition and credibility to ration and its operating companies, is the largest session, despite near unanimous support for the what veteran Springfield observers are saying is their efforts," said Patricia D. Wright, executive corporate foundation contributor in Chicago. In proposals from both parties in both houses of the an unprecedented level of partisan wrangling director of the Amoco foundation, "these one- 1994 the Foundation will donate approximately Illinois General Assembly. among state politicians." year awards will launch new endeavors of help $5.5 million to Chicago-area educational insti "We know that state legislators have demon established programs long term support." The proposals, backed by both the State and tutions, and about $20 million to organizations Chicago Boards of Education, in addition to strated great support for Chicago school reform At the reception, Amoco Leader Awards were and school partners worldwide. For information Coalition participants, contain measures to: in the past, especially on revenue neutral items given in five categories. In Affordable Hous call 565-3900. - Shift LSC election day to Spring Report Card such as these," said Eric Outten, Co-Chair of ing, award $50,000 to Voice of the people to Pick-up Day, while beefing up the training op Schools First, and LSC Chair of Hirsch High portunities for LSC members. School. "But we are concerned that this year, Youth Consortium Update and Meeting - Clarify the curriculum powers of LSCs. lawmakers' support for our needs may be over The Youth Consortium of Greater Grand In addition they will discuss progress with the - Reconcile the 1988 Chicago School Reform whelmed by their need to one-up each other. It Boulevard will hold their next meeting Chicago Community Trust proposal content and Act with the State Accountability Act so that will be tragically disheartening if, by session's Wednesday, July 20, 3 pm at the Metropolitan the review process. schools dont have to write two separate school end our children's schools suffer because our Community Church, 4100 S. King Dr. Another item on the agenda, the Consortium improvement plans. elected officials failed to find a way to pacify In addition to reports from committees, they sports program was funded in the amount of - Restore four-year contracts for principals. their own egos." will discuss the Chicago Park District, with $277,000. Washington Park YMCA is serving "These proposals to increase local school au The Coalition's best chance of passing the re input from representatives of the community to as the lead agency for the project. tonomy and authority will improve the perfor form proposals at this point appears to be in a facilitate dialogue between park management The Consortium consist of over 70 mance of Local School Councils and ultimately conference committee. and the Children Youth and Families Initiative. organizations in Greater Grand Boulevard. of Chicago 'public school students," said Subscription drive Do you live, work and/or play in this part of the city? headed by New Structure John Thomas, (left) president of New Surely you know someone who does. Structure Organization (NSO) will be heading the Washington Park/South Street Journal Subscription Drive. NSO will target 2,000 residents in the area to subscribe to South Street Journal. 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It has a 63rd Street L vision it good, but it was not always a slum street, the L is not the main problem for 63rd You may find first, but after seeing the presentation I agree street in the condition that it is in." Furniture for Sale with it." Lonny Adams "20th Ward Reg organization Rahan Poppo Son' Chair with beige floral print and something worth Some residents stress the need for commer said Rev. Brazer and Troutman has a beautiful cushion. Best offer and Used Stove with over head selling. Or,a cial development on the 63rd Strip. But saying vision. warmer, in good condition $50. for information call if the L is stopping growth it should come Sandra Dorsey, of a East Woodlawn organiza 476-0622. service to offer down." tion, who was against the plan and a resident for Alderman Troutman stated that, "People do not over 40 years in Woodlawn said, "After Help Wanted shop like they use to. Malls are where people reflecting over the plan, I think it is wonderful, I Advertising Representative shop." She said, I was against the plan at first. am willing to compromise " CLASSIFIED AND DISPLAY wanted. Seeking an But seeing the plan, I was impress so I wanted Jeff Stin, representing Chicago Transit experience detail minded person to fill this part time bring it to the community. Authority said, "It is ironic, that most of-the opening. This position includes a flexible schedule, As some residents questioned plans that has complaints was about closing it. Now they want coordinate promotional and ad campaign and never came to past. Margaret James of 63rd and it to be demolished. A lot has to be consider in maintain research files. advertising or sales experience preferred. Must know the Mid-South Maryland ask, "If it come down, how long is the doing this. How would the trains be turned Help Wan ted, Work Wanted plan development process? community businesses and/or the advertising field. around at Dorchester? What about the bus line Legal Service, Legal Notice Brazer answered saying, "It's an ideal, Instead Draw against base. Call 924-0461. that feeds into the stops?" ask Stin to South Bi r th An n oun ceme nt,Bus. of being a haven for drug dealers and prostitu Street Journal. Circulation/Subscription Part-time manager for South Street journal. Consci Opportunities,Personal tion. This gives us a base to work from. We "We take our direction from the Green Line entious, energetic hard working ind. for subscription business,Real Estate Services have ask CTA to look into our concerns and is Tas^ Force. We will check with Dr. Leon drive and circulation delivery. Must have station Auto Sales working on the plan nothing is in stone at this Finney as Chairman of the Green wagon or van. Call 924-0461. Up to 15 words $ 7.50 Line Task Force". However, Court Appointed Special Advocate present at the hearing was Dr. 16 to 30 words $13.50 (CASA) volunteer is needed by the Juvenile Court of 31 to 50 words $19.50 Finney who voice concerns in Cook County to address the needs of dependant, favor of demolishing the part of abused, and neglected children. Will assist with Call 924-0461 the L. Which has been the public relations by speaking to groups about the or bring/mail to position of The Woodlawn crisis in child welfare and how volunteers can make a South Street Journal organization for over 20 years. difference. For information call the Illinois Action 4305 S. King DriveSouth Street journal Stin said that the CTA has an for Children at (312) 986-9591. makes no assurances as to the propriety or agreement with the federal gov quality of any advertiser. ernment to repair the L and if the Moving We reserve the right to Local and Long Distance, furniture, bulk items, big or CTA do not they would have to edit or reject any ad. pay the money back to the federal small. We can do it all. Call Greg Movers 643-3327. government. Continued from page 1 to this date we have had no solutions. We have Alderman Troutman responding wrote the aldennan and have gotten no re to the plans presently to rehab the CTA Petition sponse." Greenline, "Chicago has a good While Alderman Arenda Troutman (20), did which increase the buses and their weight alone « iiionship with the Clinton not address why she has not responded to the the street. administration, There are ways to group, she said, "I share their concerns. I live Jeff Stien, of CTA said, "we 'share the meet the community request on King Drive and there are some things that groups concern and is looking into what we can without the CTA paying back the just can not be helped." ,mon y do and presently the only that can be done is SSJ Photo B7DamienIe; t - We can get it waved if its slow the buses down upon approaching that put The Concerned Citizens are proposing to Al t0 11 COrT< y I can derman Troutman and CTA if not canceling the Bishop Arthur Brazier, Pastor of Apostolic Church of God and ^^ ^f B fL of Indiana." see it as a plus." said Troutman, bus, re-routed it to State Street, until such time Chairman of Woodlawn Preservation and Investment Smith said that her organization is requesting "We may need other meetings in as Indiana be repaved and the vibrations no Corporation (WPIC) addsss questions on that the bus be cancelled or that a lighter model the ward. This was just the first longer occur in the homes. presentation for the dorr tion of parts of the 63rd Street L. bus be used. "Something can be done," she one." Doug Kelly, vice president of the organization Alderman Arenrda Trou. nan looks on as she chairs the pointed out that she spoke to CTA, president said, "My home is suffering from small damage community hearing. Robert Belcaster "He insure me that he would Continued from page I now, that do cost time and money," Continued form page 3 address the issue or WVON radio talk show and Scandals at CBUhe should take it up withC Mayor Daley. "I work CHA for the Mayor," Reed said a company official who refused to identify himself told him. Read. Aldennan Dorothy Tillman addressing the In addition to being arrested the week of June 27 scandals called for Lane's resignation. "He is and again July 14 for disorderly conduct, Reed responsible for the mess because it happen in said while demonstrating at 69th and Paxton in his tenure." She added, "tliere is no check in order to get Black workers hired by the company balance based on Lane being chainnan and he was threaten by the Chicago Police executive director...the same person who hires Department. He said the police told him not the director is the same person who hires come to 67th and Paxton. Read added that the himself." treats came from Mayor Richard Daley. Lane said Aldennan Tillman is calling for "I received a call from a public official telling his resignation to preserve her voting block of me that the Mayor has order the Chicago Police public housing developments in her ward, Department to keep me off the streets while the which Lane wants to tear down and disperse to World Cup is in Chicago." Read would not scattered-site units. The chainnan also stated disclose the name of the official. He added, "the that he will not resign until that project is com person is well respected in the Black pete. community." Decrying Lane's administration as the worst CBUC is also calling a S.O.S. for financial in CHA history, and calling him a "lone ranger support. Lu Palmer, chairman and founder of without any accountability, riding on the backs CBUC has said that the organization has always of the poor," Tillman also called for the en been in financial strains, however since Read was forcement of an Illinois statute that already arrested additional funds are needed. gives Uie city council jurisdiction over the Anyone interested in sending financial support ********* CHA's annual budget. "This city is rapidly to CBUC's cause should send it to their office,; * sliding down a path that will end in the de 330 E. 37th Street (Lu Palmer Drive), Chicago, * struction of public housing in Chicago," said Illinois or call them at 624-5000. * Tillman. Maurice Perkins of Inner City Youth Founda tion said, "it is premature to ask for Mr. Lane's fbB TO &TT1K fAAILT * resignation. Tillman's actions are against Black J] * 6 Ciortinc foe me AMI of DKmcnon # lavejouvMoi * men," Perkins stated, "her agenda on Black HPTl BUYS & STYLES ARE HEREl *. men is no different than what it was of (Fonner fWyf fy^7« FTrM I Hat Service SUITES * COATS "SWEATERS "JACKETS* Mayor Eugene) Sawyer and (Commissioner GLOVES * JEANS "SLACKS John) Stroger. Tillman should address the 29, ItUUil * Chinid which are still in force oppressing our people." * * *MEN DRESS HA TS* Uock«d He continued, "Mr. Lane has successfully * Hooks & Associates, LTD & SPORTS WEAR* guided his proposals thought the Senate Business, Personal £ Banking Finance Committee, one of the most and Professional Development Consulting * Hat On 47th St. for over 40 years. ultra body conservatives bodies in the U.S." offers * Making Professional Writing Services * Calling Lane a champion of the people, Perkins * _;M-SAT HAM-6PM* added, "but on the other hand he is a developer, Professional Resume Writing SUN: 11AM-6PM J we must keep the interest of the people first." Curricula vitae-Proposals Bacons Addressing Lane's accomplislunents, Tillman Business Plans-Administrative Support Services Media Marketing Materials stated, "Pie did a great public relations job. -J* That is the most Lane has done for public CHANDRA HOOKS (312) 624-1176 housing. 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