South Street Journal News for and serving: Grand Boulevard, Douglas, Oakland, Kenwood, Woodlawn, Washington Park, Hyde Park, Near South, Gap, Fuller Park, Armour Square Volumn 4 Number 7 May 2-22, 1997 Meeting set for Chicago Congressmen Opposses community involvement of new PubliCity Wide - Threc eHousin Chicago congress­g Davirens (D-Ilt, 7th increase) voiced their opposi swor ank to perford m"Involuntar eight hours of com­ housinyg in Servitudethe city, where in the Mid-" police station men joined public housing residents tion to H.R. 2, the Housing Opportu­ munity service each month. Further­ South area most public housing devel­ Douglas(Bronzeville) - As fast food and labor leaders in opposition to a nity Act outside the Chicago regional more, the bill will force residents to opments are located. stores, other business and homes are Republican-sponsored bill which headquarters of the Department of sign agreements setting a timetable Artesa Randolph, chairperson of the being boarded up for demolition to raises public housing rents and forces Housing and Urban Development to leave public housing. Chicago Housing Authority's Central make way for the new Chicago Police residents into "involuntary servitude." (HUD). "We are committed to a vision of Advisory Council, said that many Headquarters, the Mid-South Plan­ United States Representatives In addition to raising rents, the bill America where work and housing are public housing resident already are in­ ning and Development Commission Bobby L. Rush (D-Il, 1st), Jesse L. will require that all non-elderly and recognized as basic rights in real volved in community service through (MSPDC) will be holding a public Jackson Jr. (D-Il, 2nd) and Danny K. non-disabled public housing resi- democracy," said congressmen Rush, their neighborhood schools and meeting on the community involve­ i dents who are without whose district serves most public (Continued on page 4) ment in the construction and econo­ New Schedule I Schedule Old Ceiling mic impact of the station. Ceiling Rents Rents (est 1990) The meeting is to be held at the Hartzell Memorial United Methodist 0 bedroom $372 $410 Church located at 3330 S. King Dr., 1 bedroom $452 $492 $315 to inform the community on the em­ ployment and business opportunities 2 bedroom $532 $586 associated with the construction pro­ ject. $665 $733 3 bedroom The Economic Development Com­ 4 bedroom $745 $820 mittee of MSPDC is overseeing the employment and business opportuni­ 5 bedroom $857 $943 ties generated by construction of the New Police Headquarters. Walsh- filled agreements and broken promises, a correc­ Huggins Construction firm will be tion of these past practices is demanded." constructing the station on the corners Black Fire Fighters Prepares for At the present, Local 2 has five lawsuits of 35th and Wabash and Michigan to against what they call reverse discrimination. replace 11th and state Street. The firefighters want a promotional examina­ Plans for demolition will take place Protest and Demostration tions that demonstrate equality. Pointing out in the next 90 days. The final design Charging City and Union with Discrimination that the C.F.D. has shown through historical be­ of the $65 million station has not been havior and records, an exam can be designed to completed. But lining up workers is Grand Blvd.- African American Firefighters met meeting agenda. achieve the results the C.F.D. desired. Exam in process. It is expected that the sta­ at the Chicago Urban League on 45th and Michi­ The African American Firefighters charged overseeing has always been an issue and remains tion will generate 300 construction gan preparing toe protest and demostrate on their the Chicago Fire Department (CFD) of a history one, C.F.D.examination integrity is much higher jobs. Harriet Neely of the Public Building Commission stated. The union the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2, of discriminatory hiring and promotional prac­ a concern than the City's excuse of poorly pre­ goal is to have at least 25% minority on Wednesday on west 47th Street and on Thurs­ tices. On March 18, 1997, case 93 C 1098, pared and educationally challenged minorities. workers on the job. When ask speci­ day will march on City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St, stated the following in conclusion: In addition the fighters is calling for a need of fying on Black laborers, Neely "This will be accomplished, hopefully, by the "Overwhelming credible evidence establishes support and ability to deliver these requests to said,"We are basing our goal on the immediate hiring and promoting non-white that the Chicago Fire Department engaged in those who can implement the changes. Stating make up of the community area eth­ males at a rate of 75 percent until the C.F.D. intentional discrimination against minorities that this is for the good and the benefit of the nic representation." She explained reflects the make-up of the applicant pool for en­ over several decades." whole city, not just the portion of the city that is that since the station is in the Douglas try level and reflects the make-up of the previous "This intentional racism still exists and is be­ benefitted at the present. and Grand Boulevard the goal would rank for promotions," said Captain Ezra Mc- ing perpetuated." said Captain McClain. To turn the tide of racism, sexism and vio- Neely said the city is expecting to Clain, Engine 100, 68th Harper who lead the "Given this background and history of unful­ (Continued on page 5) exceed the 25% goal and not affirma­ tion action set a side because "Set a sides were struck down by the courts." reflect the majority Black Two Youths Attacked on workers. Neely added that the construction 47th Street by Police company must have provisions for minority workers and any vacancies In a late breaking news story , Wednesday, Police slammed Jackson head into a large plate should reflect workers from the com­ 7th of May, at 8:00 p.m.,Tommy Jackson and glass window.at Jammin' Too Salon Shop on munity. his friend, Matthew Pendleton were viciously the corner of 47th and Michigan Ave. Mr. Jack­ attacked by a man on the corner of 47th St. and son said his "head was rammed into the plate "If the company do not meet the Michigan Ave. Jackson, who is 17 years old, glass for no reason, badly cutting his upper- 25% goal at the end of the job then and his teenage friend, suffered lacerations of lip." they would suffer monetary retribu­ tion." said Neely. the faces, and were taken to Providence Hospi­ (Continued on page 3) tal by Police, then taken to jail for fighting. A To ensure that the goal is met, the construction company has a monitor­ fight that neither youth started according to wit­ Tommy Jackson lay handcuffed in Providence nesses. ing contract with MSPDC to ensure Hospital from injuries after being shoved into a the goal is met. PUSH/Rainbow is "The two Chicago Police Officers helped pro­ window by two plain clothes police officers. also involved with the monitoring of voke this incident by not arresting the man who He was later released from jail on a $1,000 minority construction workers. jumped both youths." witnesses said to South bond and charged with disorderly conduct and Street Journal. being a victim himself. (Continued on page 4) lake Meadows new homes may be in Jeopardy due to 100 year old law By Frank Ottman pected to begin in the $175,000 to meeting with Draper and Kramer on the land it is their choice to do what and townhouses in the community of Staff Writer $270,000 range. the impact of such development. Al­ they want." Lake Meadows would create a popula­ Vice President George Lowe of the In a public meeting early this year derman Haithcock a resident of Lake On the other hand, George Lowe tion density problem as well as Lake Meadows Resident 601 Council William Bennett, as president and Meadows said, "As private owners of said "The building of condominiums (Continued on page 13) said that the residents of Lake Mead­ CEO of Draper & Kramer said, "In ows housing complex still opposes the addition to the new home program building of condos and townhouses by we intend to continue our commit­ New York Life Insurance Company ment to the rental apartments at Lake through their agent, Draper and Meadows. Kramer. "We are continuing our multi-year A major face lift with construction revitalization program that is di­ of 330 townhomes may be curtailed rected toward the amenities that ser­ due to a law made in 1950 that will not vice the families already living at expire until it is 100 years old. A con­ Lake Meadows," Bennett stated fur­ struction project that many middle in­ ther. Some of the new townhomes will be built facing King Dr come residents of Lake Meadows wel­ With support from Alderman THE r • :•-£ on the western boundary of the community, and more A fw come. Madeline Haithcock (2) and Toni r Preckwinkle (4), both endorse the will continue east along both sides of the New Grand QRAND ' At a projected cost of $4 million, Boulevard. It will ilnclude redecorating and improvement prices of the new townhomes are ex­ project which said they have been of tlhe common areas of the existing rental buildings. *BOULE$RD AT LAKE MKADCWS ~..-M. Page 2 May 2 - 22, 1997 South Street Journal Community MmEWfmS snwl EV13NTS "i¥i4to>Uc |The South Side YMCA is offering a free membership trial through! REVIEW iMay 18th for singles Couples and families. 773-947-0700 in Mid May jMon.