South Street Journal Volume 3 Number 12 gouleyard (Bronzeville), Douglas, Oakland, Kenwood, Woodlawn, Washington Park, Hyde Park, Near South Gap Fuller Park Armour Square July 11-24,1996 The End of the Hole Atty. Todd Address Taylor Homes on Schedule for Demo CBUC Fight Back Rally HUD to Taylor Homes Residents: Man Your future or it will be done for you Washington Park — Assider the most notorious pub- program plan that is guiding Cabrini:Green on the Westside lie housing since the late jthe demolition of eight J gets the mass media attention sixties is close to a formal Cabrini-Green buildings and for redevelopment: The Hole - decision to be demolish by the rehabilitation of the areaj a given name to three build- 1998 under the Department for mixed- income families. ings of the Robert Taylor of Housing and Urban De- Whije Taylor was created in 1 Homes, 5322 S. State, 5323 S. velopment (HUD) Hope VII the early 1960's, the cop; ern | Federal & 5326 S. State con- project. SimiJar to Hope VI, a SSf 1 Continue on • • 6 |

Left top SSJ Photo by Damien Lee \ Others SSJ Photos by Owen Lawson I Chicago Black United ' Communities (CBUC) I and the Black Independent Political j Organization (BIPO) (r.top photo), headed by Lti Palmer (right) and Eddie Read hosted j another accountability rally titled "Fight back j Rally." July 6, at Bethel AME Church- 44th j and Michigan Ave. The keynote speaker was I (above) Atty. Thomas N. Todd, addressing the audience. (Lower photo) Judge' R. Eugene i Pincham who is a candidate for Cook County I Attorney under the new Justice Party. j

SSJ Photo by Owen LawsoQ paid $1,000 a day (part of the $6 million) by j Mildred Dennis President of Taylor B Homes standing on a chair stress involvement of residents the city of Chicago challenging the remap toj in the decision to demolish or rehab Taylor Homes. Where their actions will guide hers. increase Black wards. "We ought to have more than 18 wards, since we are 51% of the| population. "If that don't make you want to:: Bronzeville fight back what would?" Pincham is expected turn in 50,000 petition: under the newly formed Justice Party. He is| required to turn in 25,000 by August,6. and the Mayor's Blue Ribbon P Atty. Thomas 'Todd, delivered the keynote Sub-Committee manly know to cover be- Bronzeville, met for the first truth. Free the mind ol'the peopie" With a lack\ tween 22nd and 39th street, time on June 17, at Herman of Black leaders present at the rally, Toddf approves Dan Ryan to Cottage was Hall at the Illinois Institute of stress, "The one person that can get morej where Blacks were restricted Technology. The Committee is Black leaders together is Mayor Da-j Bronzeville as to live, from early 1900's to made up of two different Grand Boulevard - The Bethel AME has been ley." Blacks are not selling us out they are! the rnid-50's. Then it had groups; the Bronzeville Part- Historic District the base church hosting many of Chicago giving us away." i Black businesses and a luster nership Committee and the Douglas (Bronzeville) -- Black United Communities 9 (CBUC) rallies. Atty. Todd noted that June 19, 1865, "the) and historic appeal. That Bronzeville Resource commit- Bronzeville the area com- This time it was the "Fight Back" rally. slaves were free. However, the message toj appeal has been get- tee. Rallies in the pasi had many progressive slaves in Texas were not informed until twoj The Mayor's Blue Ribbon ting the attention by The corroboration was ap- Black elected officials and key civil leaders years later....The message was con-f Committee members, their many and now by plaud by organizations of Mid- present, not one elected official and few com- trolled...Beware of the messenger and the mes-J assoication and subcommittee Mayor South, however, munity leaders were present on July 6. With- sage. You control the message and you control f assignments are as follows: Richard Mayoral disturbed that out a specific response on their absence, Eddie the power". | (C) = Community (E) = Economic (H) = Historic Daley's Correspondence the panel would Read, president and an organizer of the rally He reminded the audience to keep in mind| Partnership Committee appointment waste time and on Bronzeville responded that this is an indication of where their race. "My race came first. Before ones! Mr.Eddie Forte (H) President of a Blue money duplica- Cler Inc. 6445 S. State St. page 11 their heads are at. sex and profession. Your race is your direc-| Ribbon tion plans all Frances Minor (H) 8201 S. Rhodes However, with a close to pack crowd the tion in life in America." Panel! ready LeRoy Kennedy (E) Asso. Vice Presi. message of the rally addressed the overall con- Covering points of history Atty. Todd said. I To some it means a established by groups. Peter Illinois Institute of Tech.3200 S. State cern of fighting on moral positions of slave "Whites today are responsible for their IOK take over of the work Cunningham, Executive Ester Barnett (C) 35 E. 35th St. mentality to accountability of political repre- fathers crimes against Blacks.", Using the ex- Leonard Taylor (H) General Partner organizations has been Assistance to the Mayor told sentation. ample that if one steals a car and give it to I Taylor & Assoc. 3532 S Calumet working on for years. South Street Journal, "That's Judge R. Eugene Pincham who is running for another person, that persons receives the cai is Jim O'Neal (E) Administrative Asst. And its prime land not the case at all." Reiterating Cook Country States Attorney on the Novem- just as guilty of. that stolen car. "They arej Griffin Funeral Home 3320 King Dr. being close to the correspondence from the guilty of. receiving stolen property, Blacks! Jim Shirley (E) President, ber election, clarifying he is running for an Loop, McCormick Mayor defending role to help Drexel national Bank 3401 King Drive office with a $4 million budget and 45,000 were stolen from African and White people Place and the Lake. bring resources to the Larry Hqggins (E) President, jobs. "I am good (as a lawyer and as the next today reap the benefits at the cost of Blacks". The Blue Ribbon community process. Cunning- Riteway Construction 258 E. 11 5th States Attorney). And they know it." He ad- From the decrease in funding education to! Committee on Edward Wimp (H) Owner/Operator, Continue on page 5 Kididid l)e\m .is being Continue on page 5 } McDonald's 35th and Wabash Bishop C.Davis (E) Pastor, Indiana Pentecostal Church 32nd Indiana FTA Denounce Funds to Demolish 63rd St. El William Goodall (C) President McKenzie Cook Corp. 1701 E 53rd Dr. Peter McCauly (C) President, Community Coalition "Truth Train" Protesting Demolishing Gap Community Org.31 & Prairie Ave. Woodlawn -- Armed with new moti- (CEPA) new report to the FTA's appropriate and the "Demolishment people. Where the city reported thatf Dr. Leon Dingle (C) vation and information, residents and downtown office, with stops at the of this existing mass transportation the 56% of the participates want the el P.O.Box 12405 Chicago.ll. 60612 Barbara Jones-Green (C) President, community organizations are claim- offices of Mayor Daley, US Senator facility would not serve these demolished. However information | Jonette Inc. 601 E. 32nd St. ing "it ain't over yet". As the Mayor Carol Moseley Braun and US Rep purposes. provided by the Center for Economic Derrick Stinson (H) President Richard Daley, the Chicago Transit Bobby Rush. FTA also stated they will not pro- Policy analysis (CEPA) analysis on! Matthew House 3610 S. Giles Authority (CTA), Leon Finney of The In a letter from the U.S. Department vide $5.7 million in additional funds the same data used by the city re- Susan Campbell (H) Vice President, Woodlawn Organization, Alderman of Transportation, Federal Transit requested by the city for the revised ported just over 50% wanted the to Wendall Campbell & Assoc. Arenda Troutman and reports of the Administration (FTA), responding to project, but is willing to allow the city stay and 47% wanted it demolished, j 1326 S. Michigan Ave. University of Chicago and Bishop the city's Dept. of Transportation and to use the funds remaining in the FTA wrote The Coalition is calling j Dempsey Travis (H) President Arthur Brazier push for the demolish Dept. of Planning commissioners, existing grant for other activities for those who want to keep the el to Sivart Realty 840 E. 87th Street Robin Price (H) 3560 S. King Drive of the el east of Cottage Grove, the requesting that a FTA waiver to pay within the scope of the grant. join the "Truth Train" ride on Thurs-j Etta Moten Barnett (H) coalition of organization claim that back $9 million already incurred on Rudoph Butler of WECAN said day, July 11 at 9am. A still in the el; Patron of the Arts 3619 S. King Drive demolition of the el is not a "done this project east of Cottage where "This is a major impact in our effort demolition is based on the Federal* Jim Balcer (H) Dir. Comm. of Human Deal". rides were promised a new terminal, to keep the el going to Dorchester". Transit Administration big decisions Rel.Veterans Affairs 510 n. Peshtigo As the coalition protested Thursday, and that FTA allow federal funds of The coalition is also using data of to taking a look at all the figures Resource Committee July 11, riding the el from Cottage $9.2 million to be used for demolition the results of the public hear in Joe Williams (E) President Grove to the Loop."We'll deliver of the el and for additional funds. February at HYDE Park Career Contributing to this story the Target Group 150 N. Wacker Drive Center for Economic Policy analysis FTA intbrmed the city a waiver is not Academy, the drew more than 1,000 Woodlawn Scoop Page 2 June 27 - July 10.1996 South Street Journal Area Rev. Jackson Crusaders of Justice Beautification Action Operation Push Targets Construction Com- at 4120 S. Conference on Chicago City panies. Based in the Washington Prairie. Colleges Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Park community Crusaders have been Missing; Have You 17 Artists For King Drive Residents and held a press conference on monitoring construction companies Mayor Richard M. Daley announced that 17 youth of the area Chicago City Colleges in June at resurfacing streets, rehabbing Seen Clint Kimble artists, including 12 from the Chicago area, have around 4120 S. the Operation PUSH headquar- properties and new construction, yet Missing from the Kenwood community area, Clint been selected by the Chicago Public Art Program Prairie joined ters, 930 E. 50th Street. only a few and in most cases, no C. Kimble 24,has a mental disability and is in need to create artworks for a 1.5 mile stretch of Martin community The conference charged that blacks are being hired. Luther King Drive, between 25th and 35th of his medication. Kimbe is easily recognized due organization to Ron Gidwitz, City Colleges The Hunter Alliance Corp. is re- streets. The pieces, scheduled for installation by to his size 285 lbs., his chipped front tooth, a assist in the area's Chairman needs to reconsider his modeling at 76th and Racine. The August 1996, are part of a $10 million pierced left ear, and a football tattoo on his upper beauification. position, cancelling fall registra- Crusaders sent a monitoring beautification project funded by the Metropolitan left arm that has the letters "CK" inside of it. The sponsoring tions. The conference stress this committee to the site and found the Pier and Exposition Authority. Clint Kimble may not know how to return home, organizations move will leave 100,000 stu- company discriminating against The art works include a 15 foot bronze male or even where his home is as he disappeared were Center For dents with no alternative; point- Black contractors as well as em- figure by Alison Saar, a bronze street map of without any identification. If you know where New Horizons, ing out that Mr. Gidwitz should ployees. Bronzeville by Gregg LeFevre, decorative Clint is call the Chicago Police at 747-8385 or Youth not use the students as pawns in Rev. Joe Bell; Crusaders director fencing by Mary Brogger, a "Walk of Fame" Illinois State Police 1-800 U HELP ME. A $1,000 Consortiumm, the negotiating process. Crusaders, said, "It seems the white reward is paid upon return of Clint. consisting of bronze memorial plaques by Amer-I-Can and "At a time when we are construction companies do not em- Geraldine McCullough and 24 unique art Resource Center. working to ""Reclaim Our ploy Black sub-contractors, and in benches created by 13 artists. The pieces The clean-up was School Coalition Say Youth", charged Rev. Jackson, most cases, no Black employees. celebrate Bronzeville, a historic district famous co-ordinated by "providing adequate higher edu- Hispanics, they have fulfilled their as a cultural mecca for Chicago's African- Kublai Toure, LSC Powers Threaten American community from the early 1900s to the cation programs and facilities obligation of affirmative action. We The Coaltion For Excellence in Community 1950s. should be a priority." must insist on employment of the Schools, consisting of Locai School Councils are people from this community." urging Gov. Jim Edgar to use his amendatory veto power on Senate Bill 1019 that passed the Illinois General Assembly. The coalition reported Board of Trustee Pres. Gery Chico and Chicago Public Schools CEO, Paul G. Vallas, secretly requested the amendments be buried into Senate Bill 1019, in order to take away LSC's powers and authorities to select a principal. Jerry Washington a member of the coalition stated no public hearing was ever held on these changes, violating the legislature's procedure that call for a public hearing. "Senate bill 1019 as passed by the Illinois

General assembly is a major threat and set-back to f- . Photo by Cheryl Tadin LSCs', principlas and better schools." Said These students at Burke Elementary, 5356 S. King Dr., right before summer break have joined Mayor Daley's "Graffiti Washington." The current law would be Blasters" pledging never to become involved with such vandalism after hearing a presentation of the dangers and dramaticlly changed if signed.by Governor Edgar. consequences of this crime. Inquiry and Information Director Genevieve Brown invited other schools interested in the anti- graffiti educational program to call 744-1234

CaC&adar qf tv&nta :':••;/•,.; : •/ - : meets monthly on the 2nd Saturday For information call Ron Carter at JULY of each month at Parkway 924-0461 id-Southers have two ways to time in to their elected Community House, 500 E. 67th CAPS Beat 213-meeting ,.*. * * officials. U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush and Aid. Toni Fri. 13 street; 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. All women 2nd district - (5101 So. Wentworth,) Preckwinkle have cable T. V. shows. Rush (the hopeful next School Tech Services in are invited. meeting held at 700 E. Oakwood, %ayor) is the host of a new cable television program that association with Kuumba 7:00 pm for information call 747- will address federal issues and information of concern to residents of Kreations presents a Rites of Washington Park Advisory 5109 the 1st. Congressional District and Preckwinkle has had a cable show Passage workshop "Infant & Child Council welcome people to come Washington Park Advisory for a while for. Naming Rituals" 7 pm - 9pm, Center down to earth for the planting of Council meets Third Wednesday of CHA is coming out with a newspaper for the tenants, by the tenants, for Inner City Studies 700 E. Washington Park Wet Land. 9 am to the month at the Washington Park of the tenants. But will it be for the present tenants? Oakwood Blvd. Moderator, Baba noon.On the north end of the Field House Hannibal Afrik. Admission Free, Lagoon at 55th Street. Congratulations to Harold Lucas and company receiving $100,000 Thur. 18 Donations accepted. For information Black Men Pushing meet every 3rd from the Empowerment Zone for the Supreme Building. Now the call 568-1243 DuSable Museum Art fair from soon to be social millionaire must secure funds for the Forum on noon to dust, for two days 13 and 14 Thursday of the month at 6:30p.m. at 43rd Street. ...Do Aid. Tillman has veto power over the EZ funds of July on the museum's grounds Operation PUSH in the Evans Rev. Al Sharpton addn. Dr. Conrad Chapel. as Haithcock says she does.. On the aldermen Bruce Crosby Worrill will be among the speakers 57th and Cottage Grove. of the Harold Washington Party isn't surprise Black democratic at the campaign to Cash the Check, aldermen are satisfied supporting a republican mayor wanting non- Preparing for a Mass Mon. 15 Sat 20 partisan mayoral elections (or making sure the tools in place to block Demonstration at the National B.Rush. or R. Burris running.) The Aldermen may get a contract for Taifa Black Awareness holds Roy Ayers and Marion Meadows Democratic Convention. 1st opens the second Annual Hotter their staff like 19th Ward Rugi did in putting in side walks for classes in Black history, leadership, National Rally, 7:pm, New Hope than July Music festival, July 20 and Western Ave...:.A disappointment for some A Idermen thinking SSJ conflict resolution, and more every Community Baptist Church, 4720 S. 21 at the out door pavilion of the was out of business... But they can be assured the newspaper is in of Monday from 6 to 7:30.at Kennicott Cottage Grove. For information call Park . at 4434 S, Lake Park Avenue. Dusabvle Museum of African some serious financial trouble 268-7500 ext. 152 American History, 740 E. 56th ...P.S. Bruce the State's Attorney Editorial is coming. CAPS Beat 231 -meeting Street. Tickets $10 donation. For Don Bailey of Inner City Studies on 39th St. is on his way out as the Sat. 13 2nd district - (5101 So. Wentworth,) information call Carl R. McKenzie & head of the educational institution, . Word is J. Curtothers is on his CTA celebration of the 100 year meeting held at 4946 S. Vincennes, Assoc. at 642-4907. way to replace him. old Green Line at the 35- 6:30 pm for information call 747- Bronzeville-IIT station stop 16 E. on More promotions, Lew Collens, president ofHT on 31st and State 5109. State Street. Ada S. McKinley seeks singles Mon. 22 has been elected president of the board of directors of Leadership CAPS Beat 211 -meeting Greater Chicago. An organization that creates a class of 30 and couples for foster parenting for Mid-South Planning & babies, little brothers and sisters 2nd district - (5101 So. Wentworth,) leadership fellows (gives money) from the city to spend a year Development Commission and teens. Orientations at their meeting held at 3647 S. State St., studying Chicago communities. Something . presents its 2nd Annual Housing office 2907 S Wabash, 10 am to 7:00 pm for information call 747- South Shore Bank's, (Drexel Bank's parent bank) Chairman and Workshop and Expo, 9 am - 5 pm at noon. Call Man/am Husain at 808- 5109 co-founder Milton Davis has been named the recipient of The Lake IIT, Herman Hall, 3241 S. Federal St. 1080. addressing the housing industry Forest Graduate School of Management's, 1996 Distinguished Tues. 23 focusing in on the Mid-South Executive A ward. Tue. 16 Ada S. McKinley seeks singles communities. Topics on building a Task Force for Black Political and couples for foster parenting for St. Edmund's in Washington Park area hired a director, no it's not home, Rehab, Credit repair, 203K, Empowerment meets at Inner City babies, little brothers and sisters and Angelo Rose, it's Empowerment Zone Coordinating Council member Refinancing, Home improvement, Studies, 700 E. Oakwood every teens. Orientations at their office Tracy Powell. and more. For infor call 924-133. Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. 2907 S. Wabash, Call Maryam And word is Joe Tillman is back working with the Inner City Youth Crusaders For Justice meets every Foundation. Mid-South Planning and Back on Schedule. Next issue: July Saturday at 12 noon, at Holiness Development Commission 25. Deadline for material is July 18. Down with Affirmation Action and Up with Repatriation, the Temple Church 56th and Indiana SSJ will be back on schedule on this Committee meeting from 6 pm to N'CORBRA (Chicago chapter, based in-the Washington Park every Saturday. date and will publish notices of 8 pm at the King Center, 4314 S. community on 55th st.) pleaded the commitment in 1997 when the Ujamaa Food Market Mass meeting community meetings, events and National convention will be held in Chicago....Also in Washington every Saturday to formulate the food Cottage Grove Ave. All are invited programs. Any organization or person Park the Black Circus is coming to town in August. Co-op at 54th and Wentworth at the to attend. in the SSJ circulation area may Grand blvd. shopping Center where Wed 17 submit material. We will print others the meeting will be held, at 12 pm. 47th Street Merchant Association as it re/ate to the area. Send material doors open at 2. will hold their Bi-monthly. At Harris one week in advance to South St. UnZip information All UnZipers Journal, 213 E. 55th Street Chgo, III must leave Bank>47th and Drexel at 5:00p.m. compliled by community The West Woodlawn Council of The meeting topics will address the 60637. We reserve the right to residents. If you have any name and Block Club's Women's Auxiliary refuse and edit material. call 924-0461. telephone. plans for 47th Street from the city. South Street Journal July 11 - 24.1996 Page 3

pliance with 100% African American contracts and employment in the Community and Civil Organizations form Coalition for Construction Jobs African American Community." Said Oakland/Kenwood - The Kenwood form the "1,000 Walking Strong the city. Shareef said, "There remains a great Shareef, "Until we reach 55% goal of Oakland Community Organization Coalition". The one major action was a rally need to monitor all City, County and contractors and jobs city wide, our (KOCO) along with the African Organizers said the coalition was at City Hall protesting Mayor Da- State contracts." demands remain". American Contractors Association formed to address the African ley's policies towards small and mid "This coalition will shut down Bob Lucas, director of KOCO lead (AACA) has joined with several American community not having sized African American contractors every job site in the African-Ameri- the focus of the coalition on the community and civil organizations to access to contracts and jobs around and workers. AACA president Omar can community that is not in com- Continue on page 10

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A Bv Doug Kelly spokesman said four south side churches plans to use (312)891-4726 pager funding it may receive to renovate the social and Empowerment recreational center of the Bronzeville YMCA at 38th and 1525 E. 53rd Street, suite 419 DMC Loans available Wabash. The center included an indoor swimming pool, a through a private lender to qualified homeowners in Mid-South neighborhood. Zone Proposals gymnasium and a ballroom which accommodates 100 people. The ballroom features a mural by Black artist to City Council William Edward Scott. There are also rooms for day care, It was announced in June that the three groups of weight lifting facilities are Empowerment Zone proposals selected by the planned and a room for Coordinating Council, would go. computers. Family nights are The proposals will probably be sent to committee at the also planned as well as July meeting and the final vote on which proposals will monitoring and programs for receive funding is expected in August. There may be seniors. Single Room pubic hearing held in committee before the August vote. Occupancy (SRO) facilities are Those wishing to testify should call city council at 744- also planned but not to be 5000 for the date time and room of any public hearings to funded by the Empowerment be hold on the proposals. The ordinance involving the Zone grant. proposals was expected to be introduced Wednesday, July The Renaissance Corp. 10 in the City Council Chamber. includes the Apostolic Faith There are eight proposals from the south side to be Church, St. Elizabeth, St. - considered from groups B and C. Thomas Episcopal and Quinn Proposal 137 Tom Gladden, Program Director from the Chapel. Youth & Family Resource Center,stated that if awarded Proposal 343 the Black funding for the proposal the Youth & Family Resource Metropolis Convention and Center located at 4434 S. Lake Park will augment it's Tourism Council. Executive Youth Net program which is sponsored by the Chicago director Harold Lucas said that Dept. of Human Services. the organization plans to use Empowerment Zone funding The Youth Net program provides after school resulting from their proposal for gymnasium activities at King High School and a number the acquisition and restoration of grammar schools including Woodson. It also calls for of the Supreme Life Building at after school programs in Kennecott Park with tutoring & 35th and King Drive. They are arts and crafts. In addition a summer jobs program is expected to receive $100,000. planned to provide students the opportunity to :"shadow" The proposal calls for a visitor Sale liens Good 1/15/96 Thar 1/13/96 skilled employees at 3 hospitals including Michael,Reese. and tourism center to feature The Young Women's Health Collective program which computer and teleconferencing has a hand book for sale will also be augmented. Farm Raise CHICKEN capability and a commercial and IB. Proposal 70 by Gappie at 253 E. 35th st. President Ester a retail store, and part of Barnett explained that Gappie proposes to use funds it may restoring Bronzeville Program, CAT FISH WINGS be awarded for a small shopping center it is developing at Five townhouses have been 35th & King Dr.(former Alco Store). The plan includes FRESH restored and sold. None from the renovation of the vacant on the southwest corner. H&G the Englewood community Planned for the shopping center are a restaurant, grocery Health organization was 0CEflN store, flower shop, paper stand, parking area & possibly a sib available to discuss their bank branch. WHITING proposal. Proposal 105 is Centers for New Horizons at 4150 King BOX PEACH Kenwood-Oakland residents Drive. Sandi O'Donald, Director of Resource Development are informed that nominations FRESH said that the Center proposes to expand its child for appointment and development program which includes Head Start. The SNOWCRAB - reappointment to the North BREADED Center also plans to expand its program for economic self IB. Kenwood-Oakland Community support & The Institute for Parent Job Readiness. CLUSTERS Conservation Council should -j OARKAR Proposal 272 is from Elliott Donnelly Youth Center at have taken place on the 3947 S. Michigan. Director Marrice Coverson said that if Tuesday July 9th meeting of the funded, the money would be use for the recreation active Community Development area next door to the Center & for a beautification project. I Or? Commission in the City Council GOLDEN FRY REG. OR HOT WITH Proposal 40 is from Englewood Cares at 6500 S. Racine. chamber: Public hearing will be NONA BELL GOLDEN Pastor Carney, Founder & Director reports that the ANY COOK ORDER held. organization plans to use the funds for office space & to W/COUPON FISH FRY MEAL W/COUPON expand its services to survivors of sexual assault, incest & homicide. Hours: 7am-9nm Phone 312-335-4600 Page 4 JuSyii -24.1996 South Street Journal Public Aids's Kenwood Office "SHALL THE SALE AT RETAIL OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BE PROHIBITED 61ST STREET TO 75TH STREET, STATE ST. TO DORCHESTER" Committed to Changing Welfare By Everloyce McCullogh ment. Residents Prepare to Vote Area Dry As the Near North Health Service "My goal is to help more AFDC Corporation (NNHSC) sponsored a clients obtain employment," said 1 bound from termine whether the sale of alcohol city-wide community forum entitled Kenwood Administrator Obadiah 16.1st Street to should be prohibited with the "Welfare Reform: Have You Heard Claybrook. "Toward that goal, the 75th Street, precinct to be voted dry. the Latest?" on June 20, at Malcolm Kenwood staff has been planning a State to Dorch- A liquor licensee or any five regis- X College Auditorium, community community job fair. I urge all busi- ester "Dry" of tered voters within the precinct may residents from West Town, Hum- nesses and community groups to get (selling alcohol. file a court case to challenge the va- boldt Park, Near North, Cabrini- involved and help make Work Pays Part of the lidity of the petition. If a court case Green, Kenwood and Oakland had an a continuing success." j residents taking is filed, petition filers should con- opportunity to discuss the current Work Pays also has served as a part of the sider joining the court case and de- status of welfare reform and the strong base upon which more state drive is . the fending the petition which includes changes in the Medicare/Medicaid welfare reforms have been built. Consumer Task participation at the binder check and system. Representatives such as Han- The changes include: Force based in court hearings. nah Rosenthal, U.S. Department of A Self-Sufficiency Plan, which the 20th ward. Rev. Peterson stressed that a prop- Health & Human Services; Jim Rush, requires all AFDC clients and new Lead by Ida erly drafted, circulated and signed Illinois Department of Public Aid: applicants to complete individual ! Fulton, the petition will withstand a court chal- Nelson Soltman, Legal Assistance plans that detail the steps they in- |group has been lenge. • Foundation: Marion Stamps-Benton, tend to take to get a job. Failure to targeting all However, Rev. Peterson warned of Winfield Moody Health Center and produce a plan could lead to loss of stores around opposition. He reported that some others participate in the discussion. benefits for the entire family. I the 63rd Street stores charge he was out of order In the focus to address the indivial Targeted Work Initiative, which I Strip with poor challenging violations in their stores ' consumer ser- because they support Alderman needs, the Kenwood office of the affects families whose youngest !..._• SSJ Photo by Owen Lawson Illinois Department of Public Aid has child is 13 years of age or older. All | Rev. Ernest Peterson tells community residents at Harris vices and vio- Arenda Troutman (20) who receive been changing welfare to emphasize AFDC parents will be required to \ YMCA how to vote their precinct dry. lations. funds from some liquor stores in the work and personal responsibility. hold a job or face the loss of AFDC Woodlawn — Rev Ernest Peterson Ms, Fulton ward. Rev. Peterson reported that Work Pays, introduced two years benefits in 24 months. | for over 15 years has led a drive to stress while her group has been ad- that charge was confirm by the ago, has been the keystone to change Family Accountability, which j dry up many communities of Chicago dressing liquor stores for some time Troutman's staff Mr. Whitehead. in this community and across the states that no additional AFDC ben- j from liquor stores. His charge now is now, said its time to get the ministers Alderman Troutman or Mr. White- state. The program has served as a efits will be paid to a family that has [to work with the residents of the 3rd more involve. head did not return telephone calls to financial incentive for more welfare a child while on welfare. \ police district area who are fed up One of their efforts centered on the addresses Rev. Peterson's claim. families to find and accept jobs. The Teen Parent Requirement, ;with drugs, gangs and liquor stores. demolishing on the vacant stores off However, the alderman introduced an Work Pays allows an AFDC client which states that unmarried AFDC | Rev. Peterson meet with residents 63rd and King Drive, where they ordinance prohibiting any new liquor to keep two thirds of their income parents under age 18 must live with [•of the 20th ward July 8th at Harris stood vacant for over 10 years. licenses in the ward. from a job while receiving an AFDC a parent or guardian to receive ben- YMCA to organize voting the area Individual residents have been Residents also stress concerns of grant, child care, medical coverage efits. challenging store themselves mostly gangs intimation, threaten residents food stamps plus the benefits of the The School Attendance Require- in the welfare system that will add to with little results. because they claim the store was federal Earned Income Tax Credit. ment, which says parents under 18 the positives momentum that's been The mission of the meeting lead by theirs'. The goal of Work Pays is to help years of age who have.not received created by the thousands of public Rev. Peterson is, "following the Rev. Peterson insisting how liquor families hold jobs, eventually move a high school degree or a GED aid clients who want the opportunity guide lines of the city". The group stores has hurt this community off welfare and become independent, diploma must enroll in school or a to move from welfare to work. must have at least 25% (40% for pledged to work with the residents self-supporting citizens who pay GED program. AFDC clients interested in learning single address proposition) of the regardless of the odds and the lack of taxes and make their communities These reforms and others have put more about the changes or attending registered voters in the precincts and support from other ministers, alder- stronger. Illinois squarely on the front line to Work Pays Orientation sessions must be filed with the City Clerk on man or intimidation of gangs "I will Since the introduction of Work help clients realize the benefits of a should contact their caseworkers. August 7, 90 days prior to the be with you all the way and we will Pays in November 1993, more than system that promotes work over Clients who do not know their November 5th general election to put have it on the ballot in November to 40,000 AFDC clients and their fami- welfare. caseworker can call me (Everloyce the referendum on the ballot to de- vote the area dry." lies statewide have left the welfare We now look to Congress and the JvlcCuJlogh) at 312-538-8853 rolls because they found employ- President to make further changes

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aged seven and twelve, she was working on a dangerous expressway to provide for her babies. There is no excuse for the Black community to sit by while this beautiful sister's life was Men snuffed out. According to reports, Tonya was struck by at least 3 vehicles. But supposedly no Clothing one saw anything; where were her co-workers? It is not too late for us to climb from under the For MI pillows of shame and guilt and put the rightful value on 3 Black lives, Tonya and her 2 babies. Occasions Once again, I say right on to the citizens of Crete and the families of the 3 children that Styles By Eddie $. Read were murdered. 1 respect how you stood up for your own. Now Chicago, what are we going to do for "the 2 young children that are left without their Hit & Run mother. Black community, are we going to keep sitting 1 am answeing the call for public outcry in the hit and around like a bunch of insensitive cowards doing nothing run death, issued by Sun Times columnist Mary Mitchell about the loss of this beautiful black mother who was Brothers and sister. I urge all of you to read Mary doing right by her babies? I am reminded of the titles of 2 Mitchell's column in the June 16th Sunday Sun Times. poems by Dr. Margaret Burroughs "What Shall 1 Tell My We must step up and take action . I applaud the people of Children Who Are Black" and "Apology To My Little s VV\en.s W/ecnr Crete for the high value they placed on the lives of the Daughter For Apparent Neglect". Tony A Greer, 1 326 e three children killed in a hit and run incident in their apologize to you for the Black communities' failure to community. We the people of Chicago particularly the stand up on your behalf. Those of you who are willing to Black community, should feel ashamed and guilty for not stand up for Tonya Greer's babies, call CBUC (Chicago standing up an demanding that the hit and run murder of Black United Communities) at 548-2000. We owe it to Hours M-Th.9am-7pm Tonya Greer. a 29 year old construction worker be given the Children. Fri. & Sat 0-7:30 nm - Sun. Closed the highest priority. Tonya was a young mother of 2 sons Continued from page I interest in CHA that they will not We Accept speak out on the issues. Stamps even PUBLIC FURNITURE CO. DCFS Voucher called the question asking, "Where's "WHERE GOOD FURNITURE IS NEVER EXPENSIVE Vincent Lane?" and Fight Back Stamps accused the Daley Plan as 512-16 EAST 47TH ST. ADC Accounts ethnic cleansing as he remove, Black the increase in jail funding, Atty. people from the area. (3121536-2900 Todd pointed to whites reaping ben- "We are going to fight this and we efits of slavery as prisons are a form call on all those who stand for right to of welfare for white businesses. join us as you always ask us to join "We don't control the message." you." referring to the "Spin Masters". Stamps told South Street Journal "Those that control the message con- there needs to be a summit of public trol the power." housing residents. "What's happening Public housing activist Marian in Taylor is happening in Cabrini- Stamps was issued the Fight Back Green, Ida B. Wells, Rock Well ." AVAILABLE award By Lu Palmer, as he honored As CBUC honored graduates of Hours: her for her continued roll addressing their construction training program, %••:'• 8:30 *fn to 4 pm public housing issues. Lu Palmer put "Fight Back" items on Rejecting the demolition of Cabrini- the agenda; City Colleges Ron Gitzi, (the Sweets People) Mitch Green high-rises as a Land Grab to the city Remap, Land Grab of CHA, SSJ Photo by Own Lawson expand the Gold Coast, Stamps and construction contracts. Marian Stamps addressing the issues challenged Black leaders from Op- The next rally is schedule in early of public housing, challenged civil eration PUSH, Dr. Leon Finney of August. For information call 548- and community leaders to support HP ...... The Woodlawn Organization and the 2000. and get actively involved in public Nation of Islam as having financial housing issue. ss Summer Craving Continued from page 1 Reuse of Historic Structures chaired by Eddie Forte, President of Cler, Inc.located at 64th State. The Eco- nomic Development chaired be Mr. fir Bronzeville Jim O'Neal of Griffin Funeral Home. ham said, "We are only bringing historic area. more people to the table to support The Partnership committee has Dr. W, Watson (C) Pres. Kennedy- what is presently going on." been given the responsibility to help King College 68th Wentworth With letters going to the Mayor establish the role of the private sec- Yves Jeanty (C) President, from various organizations voicing tor in"'restoring Bronzeville and set Architect Enterprise 410 S. Mich. the panel as a duplication of effort, development priorities for the his- Jacoby Dickens (E), President, Congressman Bobby Rush (1) joined toric buildings. Seaway National Bank 645 E. 87th the campaign in opposition. In a A second objective is to explore Avis LaVelle (C) Vice President, letter to the Mayor, Rush refused to the feasibility of heritage tourism Waste Management 77 W. Wacker Ray Johnson (H) Renown Artist be part of the panel, citing that the and identifying tourism related 100 E. Huron, Suite 3001 committee is "totally unnecessary". business opportunities. The Partner- Ramon, Price (C) Chief Curator, He stated the Bronzeville area is the ship Committee is chaired by Bar- DuSable Museum 740 E. 56th Place most studied andplanned community bara Jones-Green, a resident of Lake A. Dickerson (E) Distinguished Guest in Chicago and the Mayor could have Meadows and President of Jonette, McArthur Fnd. 140 S. Dearborn provided resources as early as 1992 Inc. Geo.Dozier (C) Com. Relations, upon his sincerity. The Resource Committee is charged Commonwealth Edison 76th In a response to the congressman the with identifying and acquiring out- Lawndale Mayor requested Rush staff to be part side investment and support into the Aldermen Madelaine Haithcock (2) and Dorothy Tillmart (3), State Using the finest and of the committee as it establish pub- community. Representatives Lou Jones and freshest ingredient toppings lic/private partnerships. Chuck Bowen and Peter Cunning- Shirley Jones, State Senator MEATS: sausage, pepperoni, seasoned ground beef As Rush pointed out financial sup- ham, Both Mayoral Assistants, are Margaret Smith and Congressman VEGETABLES: greenpeppers, mushrooms, black olives,broccoli, port for the 8th Armory, Cunningham leading this effort for the city ad- Bobby Rush are ex-officio members also hinted that the city may even try ministration which is to last six of the Committee. c to repurchase the historic building on months. The next meeting of the full Committee, 35th and Giles to support the historic At the June 17th meeting, three July 15 at 3:30 pm Chicago Bee Building buildings in the area that his been subcommittees were formed. The Library at 3657 South State. The general §mmm®pi$m® F®mira£®& community is encouraged to attend. approve by the committee as an Historic District Designation and

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Meeting Set the Empowerment Zone (39th to 51st, Complementing other economic For New SRO Grand Blvd. — The Grand Boulevard The project seeks to make multiple State Street to Cottage Grove). strategies and address joblessness Near South - In the 2nd ward the community has been selected as only connections between school, work and Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston among young adults. Maritza Mar- ground breaking for the construction one of three sites in the country for the community development, job and were selected from 54 communities rero, Director of the Mayor's Office is scheduled to get underway for a Youth Opportunity Area Pilot Project. college placement. that competed for the grant will target of Employment and Training said. "It new 170-unit Single Room Occupancy U.S. Department of Labor Secretary, In implementing the project, includ- programs to keep young in school, will help to forge partnerships and (SRO) residence to be located at 18th Robert B. Reich announced the ing the RFP process, a meeting of the help them get their degrees, and train leverage the resources of community and Wabash. It will be the firstne w $3,000,000 grant to Chicago designed partnership will be held on Tuesday, them for good jobs in the area. organizations, public institutions, and SRO to be built in Chicago's South to raise the employment rate for high- July 23, from 9 to 10:30 am jn the Chicago will add $3,464,035 to the businesses for all youth in the Grand Loop in decades. school dropouts and out-of school main conference room of the Mayor's $3 million grant to serve more than Boulevard community." youth from less than 50 percent to 80 Office of Employment and Training. The project is headed by the Central 1,300 youth. Chicago businesses and While the goal of the project is to percent. The project is to reach youth RSVP to Deborah Boldt, at 744-5929. City Housing Ventures. Alderman corporations have already committed increase employment of out-of-school Madeline L. Haithcock (2) has endorsed the development which re- social dynamics which led to where ceived unanimous City Council ap- Community Pleased at Pershing School Forum it is today. Mr. Kelsey Stone and proval earlier this year. The City has Lake Meadows Visions glas Elementary School was present. education and social programs. his staff form the LSC and PTA dis- provided generous financial support cussed with in depth knowledge, Douglas — The community meeting Needless to say, there is a crisis not Perhaps the most remarkable things through the Department of Housing. where Pershing is today and where it to discuss Pershing Elementary only in the Lake Meadows commu- revealed at the Pershing forum was Set for completion next summer, the ought to be. Mr. Edward Douglas and School was well attended by the staff nity, but specifically there is a crisis the graphic illustration that there is no SRO will provide affordable residence other residents who were former of Pershing, the Local School Council among young children, and that crisis lack of leadership ability among the to formerly homeless and low-income officials of Pershing PTA's provided a (LSC), the PTA. residents of Lake is their parents. There are many staff of Pershing or residents of the wage earners, students and the elderly. concise evaluation and comparisons Meadows, and a few parents of ele- problems at Pershing but they are not Lake Meadows community. Ms. The Chicago Christian Industrial of the school's standards of years ago. mentary age children. However, the unique to Pershing. The same type Ogla Saunders and her staff were able League, a joint venture partner in the Ms. Danielle Miles, a recent gradu- only parents of children currently problems are affecting schools and to explain the needs of Pershing as a project, will manage the property and ate of Pershing, student at the school attending Pershing in attendance were the education of children all over the offer training and employment ser- metro school and as a community during it's metro transition years. those who are active members of the city. Just as the communities are vices to residents. school. They showed a remarkable And Ms. Pamela Wrenn gave a Local School Council and PTA. Only For information, call Janel Landon under attack by Hawed policies of knowledge of the history of the comparative analysis of Pershing and at Landon Consulting, 263-4922. one parent who's child attends Dou- bureaucratic agencies, so are schools, school and and the economic and similar schools across the nation.

Continued from page 1 state of "Montana". If that is their planning or the planning will be done tion, while insisting that they will choice. HUD staff will look for without them. leave it up to the residents. The final housing for all tenants. They would Residents have 40 days to put decision is up to Joseph Shuldiner, the Taylor Homes also pay for their moving expenses together a plan under a steering director ofCHA for HUD. "It's got to be more than moving and will consider paying their trans- committee proposed by HUD and A factor Mildred Dennis, president people out on Section 8. Jobs and portation for tenants wishing to move facilitated by Wendel Campbell and of the B section of Taylor, says will education is the key. If the govern- to other states. Association, an architect development not be so if the residents direct their ment provide education with jobs we The Hope VII plan was targeted \o company. leadership to light to keep the build- 1 wouldn't be in the position we are in the area of Taylor as a counter to A meeting closed to the media, ings and rehab them. "One factor that now." There has to be a holistic ap- putting'money back into the build- unaware of South Street Journal pres- is not looked at is the cost factor," proach than moving people out and ings. Even though the funds are not ence, HUD officials blamed the re- stress Ms. Dennis, "If cost so much demolishing the buildings. readily available, like the Empower- public congress agenda to demolition money to maintain each apartment As HUD has allocated serval thou- ment Zone- process residents must and or rid all public housing. and maybe as much to demolish them, sand Section 8 certificate for the plan, submit a proposal to Washington HUD focus and recent policy state- replace tenants and rebuild a new I officials stated to the residents they D.C. completing with other public ments, seemed to rule out any con-community.". I will be given assistance to move to housing nation wide for the funds. cession that if the residents choice to For information, call LAC President any part of Chicago and as far as the They were given the option to do the rehab the building instead of demoli- Mildred Dennis at 674-3912.

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Future editions We are pleased to will cover a wide variety MINI, introduce the first section of of housing topics including VERTICAL, HomeSource, in honor of how to buy a home, the the 2nd Annual "Restoring best financing options for VENETIAN Bronzeville Housing Expo and Workshop", purchasing and/or rehabbing, finding good sponsored by the Mid-South Planning & construction and rehab contractors, how to get BLINDS Development Commission. The free House Fair the building of your dreams out of demolition (Horizontal Blinds in varied widths, will be held on Saturday, July 13, 1996, from 9 court, low-cost decorating tips and much more. metals and woods) a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Illinois Institute of We will also address hard-hitting Technology (IIT), Herman Hall, 3241 South neighborhood housing issues such as the status & DRAPERIES Federal Street. of landmark designations for Bronzeville and The South Street Journal is many of it's historic structures, empowerment introducing HomeSource as part of its on-going zone updates, the struggles to create a truly CLEANING & REPAIRS commitment to dedicate the energy and viable mixed-income community, as well as resources of this newspaper to chronicling the what's in store for the Robert Taylor "B" homes emerging renaissance of the Mid-South and the Hope VII application for scattered-site Please call communities. housing, and other stories of interest to the The South Street Journal recognizes community. 493-5000 that it takes a lot more than simple hope to make We also want and encourage your Mid-South communities prosper and grow. It ideas and input. Please take a minute and drop for quotations. We carry a takes commitment and hard work. It takes us a line about HomeSource. Tell us what you wide range of window people working together for change. It takes like, and what you don't like, and be sure to coverings. Our services investment and a comprehensive strategy for share any topics you'd like to see in future include: Designs for any development. It takes information about what's editions. This is your community newspaper, setting; Installations to meet happening, and when, and by .whom. and your needs are our top priority. Contact the JUST GIVE US any codes or standards; Timely, useful, easy to understand HomeSource editor at 924-0461. We're looking YOUR BEST QUOTE FAST DELIVERY information about a wide range of Mid-South forward to hearing from you! Competitive pricing. Guaranteed satisfaction. IHigh Turn-out for Bronzeville CONTRACT: COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL & RESIDENTIAL SERUICE 96fHouse Tour U3 We make the "Home Loan" you want! * PURCHASES * FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS *REFINANCING * HOME IMPROVEMENT *HOME EQUITY *PRE-APPROVAL PROGRAM Our programs include conventional This house is one of ten duplex houses from 4816 to 4836 S. Langley Ave. Since 1923, this house transactions, 1st time homebuyers, has been home to five generations of the Frazier family and is currently occupied by Annette Carter the great-grand daughter (4th generation). Community homebuyers, FHA Title I improve- Ken Sticken ments. In addition to regular property types, we Grand Boulevard — The successful 1995 The Historic House Tour introduced people Historic House Tour which featured eight to the Mid - South community and identifies have programs for Condos & Coops. vintage homes and one church attracted over the special assets of the community. Buses three hundred people to the Mid - South departed every 20 minutes from 1 pm to 4 pm Stop in or call Ken Sticken to get further community. The 1996 tour doubled the from Corpus Christi Church at 4920 S. King information on any of our mortgage loan expectations of the organizers with over 600 Drive. products. tourist taking part in this years event. The Tour The tour also promoted the housing sponsored by the Mid - South Planning and opportunities within the Mid - South Development Commission community to potential home owners and UNIVERSITY NATIONAL BANK The tour showcased seven homes and the encouraged the renovation of homes. The tour 1354 E. 55th & 55th Street at Lake Park, Chicago, Illinois 60615 newly renovated Chicago Bee Branch Library. also instills a sense of pride in community Your Community Bank for Over 75 Years As last year the tour ended with a garden party, residents and a desire to maintain and improve M.mb.r (312)684-1200 it did the same this year within the courtyard of the community. carM 100 Corpus Christi Church at 4920 S. King Drive. It The tour concluded with a garden party within FDIC J™ * CIRRUS, the courtyard of Corpus Christi Church. featured local musicians and included EQUAL HOUSING refreshments. LENDER Page 8 July 11 - 24.1996 South Street Journal The Eyes are Watching: An Overview Grand Boulevard (Bronzeville), Douglas, Oakland, Kenwood, Woodlawn, Washington Park, Hyde Park, Near South, Gap, Fuller Park, Armour Square .Re-Establishing a Once & Future Communities on Chicago's South Side by A. L. Smith. those public and private-sector entities who The Mayor and the city administration, this not occur, the political fallout could be If you are African American, raised on the recognized the vision. attempting to leverage responsiveness ,to detrimental to the entire community. And that's south side of Chicago, you have roots here. The fate of being in the right place at a constituent demands while respecting ward something none of us should be willing to Your eyes need to watch a major housing time when "the spotlight of development shine boundaries and local aldermanic control, is settle for. Then there is also the possibility that renaissance that has begun in the historic Black on inner-city communities with close simultaneously cheered and derided by while this polite standoff simmers, others will Metropolis or Mid South communities of proximity to the downtown and the lake. The numerous competing interests, all who claim step into the void to take control is very real. Chicago...from the viability of the "Gap", to the future success and/Or failure will most to have "the plan" which will make the In fact, the future, and who will control the stately mansions along King Drive, frofh the probably parallel that of other Chicago communities of Mid-South work. future directions and potential changes to this State street corridor which houses public neighborhoods which have suffered persistent Preservation activists and community up-and-coming area, situated smack in the housing to the somewhat run-down 63rd Street dis-investment and ' neglect for over organizers are squeezed into the politically middle of one of Chicago's federal Woodlawn, the moderately thriving business generations: the near west side near the United correct middle of the road, fighting to retain a empowerment zone districts is currently the districts of 47th that bisect the Grand Center, and the near north side 'gold coast' semblance of control while seeking not to source of vigorous debate as well as both Boulevard, one fact is undeniable: today, area where Cabrini- offend anyone in outward and behind-the scenes maneuvering by change is in the air and more changes are a Green now sits. either the public or various forces within and outside of the comin' in the future. The supreme private sector and community. The unmistakable signs are there, challenge for all of turn them into an Neighborhood old-timers and newcomers everywhere you look. Everyone, from potential these communities adversary whom alike have strong opinions about what all the h'omebuyers and small and large businesses, to is a difficult, yet they may need as an changes mean, and discussions on who will be the City of Chicago, real estate development potentially feasible ally in the near most affected and how the community will companies and four new banks in five years are one: How to future when the dust handle the changes looming on the economic, has taken a long hard look at the Mid-South successfully settles, so to speak. political and social horizons are growing more area. Housing prices are steadily rising to meet integrate often On the one hand, focused and intense, and the topics vary the Hyde Park area, and available low-cost opposing interests they must convince depending on who you talk to., And make no vacant land is growing scarcer or are on hold of community the city, and mistake - - -everybody's talking. Just as the by elected officials. Building permit signs are revitalization while developers to invest elderiy men did in a circle in Washington Park sprouting on abandoned and nearly-abandoned maintaining an in the community during the sixties. buildings like weeds. economically and for it to be In the final analysis, the communities of the Architects and construction workers have socially diverse successful, while Mid-South area must move quickly and become recognizable fixtures (While KOCO of balance of people being careful not to decisively to create a culture of substantive Kenwood/Oakland and others protest creating from various price out those change, while the interest level remains high new jobs mostly for folks outside of the area) at educational and elderly, and low-to- and the money to effect change is available. No new construction sites and on rehab projects income levels, to create a cohesive, stable moderate income residents who have been the party lasts forever, even a long-overdue party around the neighborhood. Gracious and elegant community? There are no easy answers, and backbone of the community during the lonely like the current re-building of Mid-South, and turn-of-the-century gray and brownstones are few successful blueprints to follow. and frustrating years when it was still as the wise elders of the community often point being painstakingly restored to their former On the other side of the elegant wrought considered a dangerous, untouchable ghetto. out, it makes sense to make hay while the sun glory by newly transplanted and returning iron fences, a series of politically sensitive Today's residents have to confront a host shines. pioneering professional singles and families. landmines await. Real estate developers and of urban ills which plague many Chicago The Mid-South community's challenge? An explosion of historical landmark others interested in the abundance of buildable communities and deter revitalization efforts - - To move beyond often fractious and self- designation applications, housing land argue that market-rate housing is the way - crime, drugs, joblessness and high serving rhetoric, political posturing and arguing improvements, and the determined sweat equity to go. Public housing residents sing the now unemployment, teen pregnancy and illiteracy over which "plan" for the community is best, or of new and long-time homeowners boosting familiar 'land grab' refrain, while HUD and levels, and an uneven business district, to which blue-ribbon commission can generate the both neighborhood pride and home values the CHA offer Section 8 certificates designed name a few. most effective public-private sector partnership. throughout the Mid-South community. to 'encourage residential choice' for those Given these and other concerns, perhaps the We must join together from Taylor Homes to Much of the credit for the resurgent interest now living in Ida B. Wells, Robert Taylor and most important issue facing the community Lake Meadows to begin walking along the road in Mid South communities must be given to the Stateway Gardens. The CHA is also faced activists is that they must endeavor to reach to re-establishing the communities of Mid- fui.vcnt preservation efforts of a wide range of with the task of convincing those who have common ground and develop a meaningful South to the jewels of the south side it once over 200 community organizations, community rehabbed homes upwards into the $200,000 dialogue with the local elected officials were. Remember the eyes of the South activists, political leaders and just plain old, plus range that scattered site housing is towards a common goal: a strong and viable Street Journal, the community, the future everyday neighborhood residents who shared a feasible in the community, and will not community. Consider a range of options and generation (40 and under) and the entire city common vision and love for the community necessarily lower property values. It's an everyone should understand that mutual are watching. Let's give them something and its history. Kudos must also be given to increasingly hard sell. respect must be the order of the day. Should glorious to see!

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AFFORDABLE LIVING IN A R AN D OP E N I N G SECURE PARK-LIKE SETTING MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, 4PM UNTIL 7PM In Woodlawn, acroM the street front the University of Chicago SATURDAY & SUNDAY, FROM NOON UNTIL 6:00PM EXCLUSIVE LISTING OF... 6127 South Woodlawn URBAN SEARCH OF CHICAGO EXCLUSIVE LISTING URBAN SEARCH 337-24OO OF CHICAGO 337-2400 South Street Journal July 11 - 24.1996 Page 9 Mid-South Housing Expo Real Estate Transactions (Offers Valuable Home Buying in the Mid-South Communities and Home Improvement Readers; Listed below are property transfers in South Street Journal's circulation area (Generally on page 18), according to the latest report released by Jesse White, Cook County Recorder of Deeds. For your convenience transfer listings are organized by community. Display of the "=" symbol next to a listing indicates that' Information information supplied on the State Real Estate Transfer Declaration may be incomplete or incorrect. South Street Journal will publish this information in each issue. jGrand Blvd. -- The Mid-South Planning mortgage and refinancing and the Community/Address Reed Date and Development commission (MSPDC), FaithCorp Fund will teach workshop Woodlawn . invites home buyers, homeowners and participants how to get loans for 6148 S. Evans, Leroy & Melba Trice to Bobby'Towns & Minnie Ford 6-18 60,000 (builders to the free 2nd Annual Housing purchasing and rehabbing a home. Othe 6135 S. Vernon, equity Investors Management Inc. to Darryl G. Crawford 6-18 36,000 Expo at the Illinois Institute of workshops teach people how to 6637 Drexel, Clarire Matthews to Clarence Johnson III 6-14 125,500 Technology (1IT) in the Herman Hall beautification. ; 1532 E. Marquette Rd., Major J. Dorothy to Daniel Allen 6-6 200,000 I building, 3241 S. Federal street, on At the Hosing Expo, people will also get; 6825 S. Mich..Chgo Mr. & Mrs. Williams to Mr. & Mrs. Joe D. Washington 5-30 69,000 (Saturday, July 13 from 9 am - 5 pm. advice and information from professional 6018 S. St. Lawrence,Chgo,So.Holland Tr.&Savings Bk.to B. D.&S.L.J. Fason 5-31 137,000 I this year the Housing Expo sponsors roofers, plumbers, carpenters, electricians ' 6832 S. Dorchester, Cole Taylor Bank Tr. To G. Harris 5-17 98,500 1439 E. Marquette,So. Holland Tr. & Savings Bank, Tr. to P. S. Torrence 5-16 65,000 important workshops every homeowner and many other home improvement j 6215 S. Evans, C. Goodlow and M. Redd to C. Rushing , 5-16 85,000 Jand perspective homeowner should attend. vendors. This is an event that no home 6331 S. Eberhart, Pamela Ray to Paul A. Tabb, Sr. 5-15 74,900 I Some of the workshops address credit and buyer or owner should miss. The 6512 S. Drexel, Richard Hofstede to DanielBirl 5-10 76,000 I financing issues. For instance, Illinois information shared at the Housing Expo is 1236 E. 69th St.,Lucy Griffin to Demetrius McCoy 5-9 35,000 I Service Federal is facilitating a workshop valuable and reliable not to mention free. 6317 S. Eberhart, William Bryant to Sonja R. McCoughtry 5-6 35,000 I on the role of credit in the lending process. For more information call 924-2340. I (Old Kent Bank will present a workshop on 4906 Blackstone, Unit 9, Ste C, Bruce B. Peters to Yin P. Kean 6-19 100,000 4701 -H Woodlawn, Chester K. torn to Daniel J. Robbins 6-13 231,000 4530 Lake Park, NHKO L.P. to Linda Cobbs Wilson 6-14 104.550 4715-2 Ingleside #4715-2, American National Bank to Barry Calvin 6-7 89,000 4715-B Ingleside #4711 -B, American National Bank to Fredericka Anthony 6-7 39,000 4749 Ingleside /American National Bank to Edwin a. Jackson 6-7 178,000 4454 Greenwood, N. Kenwood Properties Inc. to Doreen Smith Stallings 6-7 125,000 : ; ; ; : ; •• 4440 S. Berkeley, Keith Barnes to Raelyn L. Riley 5-29 38,900 4800 S. Chgo Beach Dr. #304-S, Courtland Thomas Booder to Willie Ship 5-28 ' 55,500 illOam Mortgage & Refinance from 4445 S. Ellis Ave. Slettie V. Bondurant to Rhonda R. McFarland 5-23 110,000 I application to approval Kein Burton, 1:15 pm Homeowner & Renter's! 4429 S. Lake Park, NHKO, LP to Marshalym Rogers** 5-22 115,020 iJOld Kent Bank will take participants Insurance. Carl Roger of Allstatej 4829 S. Kimbark, Richard Pardo to Gregory Jackson 5-21 465,000 4431 S. Lake Park, NHKO L.P. to Geraldine Neal 5-21 111,900 j through the mortgage and refinancing Insurance will share with workshop 4532 S.Lake Park, NHKO L.P. to Thelma Hargrave* 5-21 112,405 I process step by step. Her workshop is participants what types of policies arei 4433 S. Lake Park, NHKD,L.P., to Jamie Mitchell 5-13 103.315 (designed to answer questions participants better for homeowners/renters and give! Hyde Park imay have on this topic as well. Old Kent guidance on proper decision making whenj 5608 Blackstone #1, W.Brown to Michael Buckley 6-17 157,000 (will also have a vendors booth. getting insurance. j 5300 South Shore Dr. #117, Wielanti E. Von Behrens to Juanita Tyson 6-17 51,000 1:15pm Credit Workshop, FaithCorpl 1314 E. 56th St., Linda & Ronald Zuckerman to Joseph G. Opferman 6-17 64.0.00 MOam Financial Planning Tips will explain the role of credit in thej 5342 Kimbark #2 Nancy K. Oscar & Minnie linger to Debra Cornelious 6-14 74,000 iSanmar Financial Planning Group lending process. 5616 Kimbark # Chang Qing Li to Dipesh Charabarty 6-14 135,000 5612 S. Blackstone, #1 Win J. Mahin & V. Allen to M. Lozada & R.C Haydon 6-13 117,000 1417 E. 56th St. #1, Carole Stodderto Michael J.Folan 6-10 130,000 10.45 Homeowners Education Paul 2:00pm How to find a home inj 5222 S. Blackstone #1, J.E. Carter Jr. & M.M.E. Rodriguez Carter 5-22 106,500 Cersoli, Neighborhood Services will give Bronzeville. Panel Discussion with areaf | 5621 S. Blackstone, Intercultural Assoc. to Laura & Scott Stern , ••. 5-20 360,000 workshop participants the secrets and the Realtors such as Sylvia Ruffin from the I 5736 S. Harper, Steven Weiner to D. Ledbetter 5-21 575,000 action tips hopeful homeowners need to be Urban League and Celvia Baker of 5240 S. Greenwood, F. L. & E. M. Johnson to A.W. Harden & P.A. MacClarence 5-21 240,000 (aware of to buy that dream home. DuSable Realty offer advice and guidance 5224 S. Ingleside Ave., Unit 25, Bell Sites, LLC To L. Green 5-17 117.900 to people who are interested in buying af 1369 E. 53rri St J fi( F K"varV:vir.h to Ame.r;. Njafinnnl R^riR Tr ., 179 000 5-14 85.000 home in Bronzeville and do not knowl 1716-3 E. 55th St., Unit 1716-3, Laurie S. Bederow to Thomas A. Stemwedel 10:45 203K the Smart Way to Rehab 5-14 100,000 where to start. j 5141 S. Greenwood, Unit 5141-1, Joseph Carlson, II. to Cindy E. Miles & Rehab title: Jo Thomas, First Mortgage 5525 S. Blackstone Ave., #3S, * to Chester Blair 5-13 85,000 Corporation 5105 S. Kimbark, Neighborhood Improvement LP to * 5-6 280,000 3:00pm Stained Glass Presentation! 5755 S. Kenwood, Unit 5755-1, Bryan & Virginia Swan to David Meltzer, M.D. . 5-6 215,000 11:30am Home equity Lines of Credit & Hampton's Glass company will show! Grand Boulevard [Home Improvement Loans . homeowners creative ways to use stained| 4416 Michigan Ave., Standard Bank & Tr. Co. to Jerone P. & E Madeline Morgan 6-6 250,000 James Poveymitrou, Hyde Park glass in their homes. This is a hands onj 4803 S. Forrestville, Bryan Spencer to Mack & Bernice Smith 6-11 41,000 5-29 135,000 I Bank. Participants will learn first had form workshop where people will see stainedf 4339-41 S. Michigan, Amer. Nat'l. Bank & Tr. Co. of Chgo. as Trustee to B. Green I 555 E. 50th St., Troy Owens to Mary Square 5-23 75,000 i Hyde park Bank, which gives reasonable glass samples and be able to get! 4819 S. Champlain, community Capital Resources, Inc. to J. Macon 5-21 170,000 Ijhome improvement loans, how to get personalized advice for their homes 4419 S. Vincennes, Beneficiary of Hyde Park Band Tr. to V.D.Tatum 5-21 44.000 j approved for a home improvement loan. 4471 S. Oakenwall, Parade Partners by Bafcor, Inc. to Tommy Adams 5-9 247.000 3:45pm Alternative Remodeling Tips. I 4158 S. Calumet Ave., Cranston Brown a/k/a Cranston L. Brown to Michael Pounds 5-8 , 35,000 f12:30pm Overview "of County property Stephen Johnson will share with 4629 S. St. Lawrence, Ann Howard to Suzetta Whitaker 5-8 62.0.00 (Assessment. Squire Lance, Cook County participants unique and creative ways to j 4545 S. Vincennes, Capitol Bank & Trust Co. to Cora Johnson 5-6 36.750 I Assessor's office. remodel their homes or condos. Fuller Park . 4364 S. Wentworth, Beatrice Scott To Louis Bacon 3-6 45,000 4941 S. Princeton, Alvia Baker To Patricia Hortense Walker 2-27 49,000 Oakland 6-14 100,550 6457 S. COTTAGE GROVE 4164 S. Ellis New Homes for North Kenwood-Oakland Limited partnership to S.G. Tukes 4158 S. Ellis, NHKO, L P., to Tamara Earley 5-6 112,570 Chicago, Illinois 60637 4162 S. Ellis, Nhko, L.P. to Douglas & Kristina Abramowski 5-6 110,120 (312) 288-7400 Fax (312) 288-1650 926 E. 42nd Place, Albert L. Welch to Marlene L. Tarpley 4-23 42,500 4244 S. Drexel, Mario L. Short to Carmen S. Edwards 11-22 77,500 3436 S. GILES 3985 S. Drexel, Southwest Financial Bank & Trust Comp. to James A. Daniels 11-22 82,000 ASKING PRICE: $ 18,000.00 Washington Park Vacant Lot 660 E. 51st St., Unit 3B, Chgo. Trust Co. Tr. to Patricia Crowder 5-24 90,000 Southeast Corner of 65th & Cottage 5430 S. Michigan Ave., Barbara J. Norwood to Winston & Charlotte Hodges 4-25 95,000 COMMUNITAS Grove. 298 Ft. Frontage by 108 Ft. , Zones Cl-2. Tremendous Exposure RE-HAB 25,000 cars pass the site daily. Ideal TOWNHOME IN (HISTORIC) for Strip Center, SRO, Senior BIdg. Hughes BRONZEVILLE WITH 3 B/R'S 2 Join in the Economical and BATHS, BASEMENT, 2 CAR Residential Rebirth of Woodlawn. GARAGE, FULL BASEMENT, Owner may assist w/financing HOMEOWNERS ORGANIZATION IS Asking $135,0000.00 Accounting SC Tax VERY ACTIVE IN REVITALIZATION OF THE AREA, SEVERAL HOMES ON WOODLAWN AREA: THE STREET HAVE BEEN 6451-59 S. Cottage Grove & 802- Consultants EXTENSIVELY "RESTORED". THREE 806 E. 65ith St. WERE FEATURED IN BRONZEVILLE'S Northeast Corner - 7 commercial HISTORIC . HOUSE TOUR spaces - 2 3 B/R w/2 Baths and 6 Complete Tax Service....Rapid ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS AND 2B/R apartments. Recently WORK WRITE UP AREA AVAILABLE upgraded. Property has enclosed Returns IN THE LISTING OFFICE porches in rear as well as an enclosed Accounting...... Loan packaging 423 OAKWOOD BLVD. parking lot w/alley access. New hot ASKING PRICE: $62,500.00 water boiler, 3 year old roof, storm Rookkeeping. Financial Planning BUILD: * windows and Screens, 400 AMP BUILD YOUR OWN HOME ON THIS Annuity .....Insurance Electrical system 3 Stores have new 25 X 125" LOT IN THE "GAP". individual forced air heating systems. 424 East 43rd Street NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION IS Modern Kitchens and Baths in AH UNDERWAY ON THIS STREET AS apartments. With $75,000 Down. Chicago, Illinois 60615 WELL AS RENOVATION OF EXISTING HOMES. Owner will assist with financing. (312) 268-5300Fax (312) 268-5449 Asking $180,000.00 Hrs. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. by Appointments July 11 - 24.1996 South Street Journal Continue from page 3 contracts with the city agencies. allow the School Board to overlook Chicago C) 100 immediate jobs (skilled and and disrespect the African American unskilled). people and addressing the following Urban Organizations form Coalition D) Reducing the City Certification newly selected Property Advisors: "There is a housing boom taking Wade is also constructing 14 process from 1 1/2 years to 60 days. Marriott/Globetrotters, Premisys League: place in North Kenwood-Oakland houses. KOCO and AACA demon- E) An independent investigation Real Estate Services, U.S. Equities, and the residents are not getting the strated there also, and shut down the into "Front Companies" and "Pass Miglin-Beitler, Inc., Ogden Facility The Overlooked jobs that result from the construction. development. KOCO and AACA Thru" Companies. Services and Circle/CLER. Before housing construction was also shut down the 46th St. and AACA has requested U.S. "These Property Advisors continue New Housing initiated in the conservation area, the Lake Park Ave. development as Attorney General's Janet Reno and to contract out Chicago Public Alderman (Toni Preckwinkle 4th) well. and the Department of Planning cre- "We are going to make sure that Developer ated a pollack that read in part, "for the Alderman and the city lives up Grand Blvd.--The Chicago Urban every house that was to be con- to their commitment." stress Lucas. League with the latest and only com- structed there would be three (3) The coalition members also con- mercial build structure in the Mid- people hired from the area. The pol- sists of: Chicago United Black South area on 45th and Michigan Ave. icy was approved by the North Ken- Community, African American Op- has extended their success as a build- wood Community Conservation erating Engineers Association (, | ing to providing that expertise for Council." Allied Workers Union Local 101, j residential properties. "The community has been over- Crusaders of Justice, African Quietly the League has had its de- whelmed with outsiders working Americans Plumber Association, velopment arm since 1982. Doing here, with few or no community National Black United Front, operations in housing from home re- workers. Enough is enough!" Chicago Muslim Business pair programs, rehab of apartments, One development the Lucas Association, Hebrew Israelite loan packaging, and counseling but no pointed out was of Wade Enterprises Community, Westside NAACP and Omar Shareef, president of AACA talk with Bob Lucas of KOCO on brick and mortar work. & Associates, Inc. constructing five the African American Electrical new strategy for construction jobs However, last August the League did houses at 46th St. and Lake Park Association. James Burns to launch a federal the ground breaking of the New School work to white suburban and Ave. Lucas said that, there were There objectives are: investigation into these "Front Homes for North Kenwood-Oakland. out of State Contractors. They re- seven men working: Five Hispanics A) Achieving 100 work order con- Companies" and "Pass Thru" They were one of 17 that presented main insensitive and irresponsive to and two Whites. Because there were tracts at the Chicago Public companies. $60 million is budgeted proposal to the North Kenwood Com- the coalitions demands." said Sha- not any community workers nor Schools. to be spent in the Public Schools by munity Conservation Council in 1994. reef. "Oor goal is to put the Com- African Americans on the job, B) Paying all African American September 1996. $800 million will With the council approval New munity to work and the maximum in KOCO and the AACA demonstrated businesses who are having difficulty be spent over 5 years. contracts and jobs for African Homes for North Kenwood-Oakland a at 4035 S. Ellis Ave. Where Mr. collecting what is owed by various American people." partnership of the League Develop- The Coalition stated they will not ment Corporation, the Bank of Amer- ica , and Thrush Development Com- pany (which has been doing intensive work in the Woodlawn new home development with Woodlawn Preser- vation Investment Corporation), in REMMSSANGE T iri i o r /! . coordination with the city's New Woodlawn Preservation and Homes for Chicago program. APARTMENTS Investment Corporation (WPIC) and Sylvia A. Ruffin who is on a fast Neighborhood reinvestment Resources track work load heads up the League Your Community. Corp. (NRR).Both partners are Development Corporation since 1993. committed to providing high-quality "We are located in the same building. Your Neighborhood. I report to James Compton, but the affordable rental housing for Development corp. is separate with its Your Home. Woodlawn residents. own tax exempt and board and staff." "Our development is designed to provide newly constructed affordable Why rent just another apartment homes for families who otherwise may never have considered owning a when there is a very speeial Quality construction and home." Ruffin said. apartment available for you at expert craftsmanship: The homes features 3-bedroom, with RENAISSANCE. A RENAISSANCE RENAISSANCE offers you the two baths, full basement, and off- security of knowing your apartment is street parking, are priced beginning at apartment is a warm, inviting place of the highest quality construction. INGLESIDE AVENUE $99,000. With options the price goes with plenty of room for the whole The six durable brick buildings have as high as $125,000.. been carefully and completely The homes has two floors with a full family. Come make our place your renovated to include: unfinished basement, with a • New heating, plumbing home. • and electrical systems washer/dryer area. The first floor ELLIS AVENUE • New energy-saving windows contains a foyer, living/dining area, Choose a one, two, three or four • On-site laundry facilities and a large eat-in krlchen, with an • Well-lit common areas exterior deck. The second floor con- bedroom apartment. We are just • Newly constructed back porches tains three bedrooms. what you have been looking for and The RENAISSANCE Community is "There's a need for ownership with GREENWOOD AVENUE just right for you. Our apartments such vacant land that exist in the we're one of the best values in the include these fine features: community. And the development • Brand-new, eat^in kitchens neighborhood. with the latest styled cabinets corporation is meeting that need." • • All new appliances, including a gas The League has done other con- • Responsive resident services UNIVERSITY AVENUE range and frost-free struction work in Washington Park refrigerator/freezer community rehabbing 162 units. Ten • On site property management staff • New bathrooms with attractively of the buildings are located from 61st • Close to resources such as parks, tiled tub areas and 62nd on St. Lawrence and three • Spacious rooms with wall-to-wall carpeting and mini-blinds located at 61st and King Drive. museums, transportation, and WOODLAWN AVENUE With success of the New Homes for • Efficient gas heating from downtown Chicago individually-controlled forces-air | Kenwood-Oakland project, Ruffin systems | said they will be expanding to 25 Stop looking and start living.,. here! EJ • Separate dining rooms I more homes and looking for a lower 2 in select units | base home from $70,000 to $90,000. RENAISSJWCE Apartments KIMBARK AVENUE • Two full baths in larger apartments "We had to turn a lot of people Accessible or adaptable units for down" Explained Ruffin, "We were physically disabled persons not helping enough people that truly I A limit of duplex apartments wanted homeownership." Ruffin said KENWOOD AVENUE the city maximum income is $64,000 for a family of four. People come to us with income of $61,000 as low as RENAISSANCE $30,000 family of 1 to 4 people. "Want to create an affordable home \APARTMENTS for them as well" II 6201-07 South Leasing Office The architect for the League is John- ¥1 6107-15 South Ellis 6109 South Ellis Street- son and Lee Architects, General con- £3 6114-24 South KimlusrU Chicago, Illinois 60637' tractor Thrush Construction, Inc. who £5 6200-08 South University is doing the construction. m 6153-59 South Greenwood 312.752.9400 On minority contractors Ruffin says, £3 6153-59 South Kenwood "We have meet or exceed the guide- line with contractors and workers on Maintain 98% occupancy year round. the site." Presently developing a waiting list, For information on the League provided by: National Housing Partnership, Inc. housing programs call 285-1500. The second largest management company in the United States and Puerto Rico. NHP TS5 I EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING South Street Journal July 11 -24,1996 Page 11 ) U U U U U U U U U U U U U i; K) {) D U U U U U U U U J U v/ U Letters to the Editor

The Mayor Responding to Harold Lucas Congressman Rush Letter to the Mayor on Mayor Response to on Bronzeville BLUE RIBBON ADDENDUM Dear Mayor: Dear Mr. Lucas: Congressman Rush In response to your letter dated May 31, 1996,1 am rejecting your Thank you for your two letters regarding Bronzeville. We both June 26, 1996 invitation to participate as a member of, or in any capacity, with the share a goal of revitalizing this community, and I am pleased to hear Dear Representative Rush: so-called "Blue Ribbon Committee for the Bronzeville Project". that you are working closely with my staff in that effort. I have received your letter of June 17 declining to j As you pointed out in your first letter, there has been a lot of As you well know, this committee is totally unnecessary, participate directly in the Bronzeville Blue Ribbon discussion about the armory, but not much action and perhaps even a essentially redundant, and is a transparent attempt to politicize a civic Committee. While 1 would prefer that you actively j few missed opportunities. Over the years I have heard some ideas for issue by shamelessly window dressing this issue in the form of a support the process we have established with the the building, but for the most part they would have involved great "blue ribbon committee". The Bronzeville / Black Metropolis area is community, I respect your position. Nevertheless, it j expense and hence were not viable given our limited resources. arguably the most studied and planned (on paper) community in the may still be use full to designate an individual or Moreover, community groups such as yours have expressed far more City of Chicago. Another "committee" to plan for this community is member of your staff to be a liaison to this effort. Your j interest in buildings like the Supreme Life Building, the Overton and the last thing that is required. What is needed is determined and designee may contact Chuck Bowen in my office lor j the Wabash YMCA, all of which are further along in the restoration deliberate action by your administration to implement a relatively information about upcoming meetings. His number is . j process. Nevertheless, I remain open to any reasonable and practical simple process of designating Black Metropolis/Bronzeville as a city 744-1606. j proposals for the armory and the community at large. historical district; creating a Tax-Increment Financing District in the I also understand your eagerness to see the historic \ To help advance this process and the larger challenge of restoring Black Metropolis / Bronzeville community; and finally, by giving buildings in the area designated as landmarks as soon as j Bronzeville, I have asked a group of business leaders from the adherence and support to the existing and much acclaimed Near possible, but I would point out that the buildings in community to work together to increase private sector investment in South Development Plan. , question, including the Eight Regiment Armory, have j the area. Some of their areas of focus will be how to build linkages Finally, your sincerity and commitment to the preservation of the survived without this designation for decades and can j between Bronzeville and McCormick Place, the hospitals, historical landmarks in certainly last another few weeks while the newly universities and other institutions, how to increase retail activity, and Bronzeville / Black Metropolis must be evaluated and judged by the formed committee takes up the issue. I am already on ; how to support your vision of a tourist-oriented economy built on total failure of your administration to protect, preserve and record in support of landmark designation, but I want ] the area's rich African-American history. rehabilitate the Eighth Regiment Armory, the committee to have the opportunity to weigh-in especially when all the necessary resources A second committee is exploring ways to bring additional private before taking action. •] were immediately available to you as sector dollars into the area. These committees are intended not only Please be assured that we will keep you fully infored j recently as 1992. This abject failure by to advise me but to also be a resource for you and others involved in of any developments regarding Bronzeville's historic your administration must be considered in this issue, and 1 thank you for your second letter supporting this structures and the activities of the Blue Ribbon panel. ; light of your new farcial approach to the process, in the meantime, the City will continue to do all it is doing, My hope is that, with increasing private sector Black Metropolis / Bronzeville investing in infrastructure, public transit, parks, school and libraries involvement and greater linkages with major preservation efforts. and managing the Empowerment Zone Process. community institutions like the Illinois Institute of In a perfect word, we would have enough money to do everything. Technology, Mercy Hospital and Michael Reese Bobby L. Rush, Unfortunately, government must set priorities. However, much is Medical Center, and the Metropolitan pier and Member of <^ possible, and thanks to the "Restoring Bronzeville" plan, we have a Exposition Authority, we can begin to establish public- Congress. / good blueprint to work from. Once again, thank you for your letters, private partnerships to reinforce our existing efforts to I and 1 look forward to our accomplishing many good things together. revive Bronzeville. Sincerely, : Richard M Daley Sincerely, ;.-,••••; Mayor Mayor Daley Inner City Youth such option the Green Line than the Dorchester Termination at Dorchester EZ Residents, Foundation would be isolated from most intersection-does this point would provide rapid transit Notice to The of Woodlawn, and all of the necessitates being further access to Jackson Park's i Homeowners, Southeast Side. illustrated? abundant tourist attractions, General Public: I Landlords #3 Economics 101- #6 Economics 101- including the Museum of CHA&HUD Green Line Terminating at Cottage Terminating at Dorchester Science and Industry, Want to Know! 101: Ten Grove would constitute would enable more without the auto Magicians Dear Editor; CTA spending revenue on commuters to utilize the . congestion. Abandoning public housing another I What commitments will be Reasons Why fuel to power buses going Green Line than at Cottage. #9 Political Science 101- ploy to trample upon the.poor, and j made to Empowerment Zone from Stony Island to Grove, generating more Supporting termination at without a solution to keep low income Icommunities from Utility the Jackson Cottage Grove-really King revenue. The farther away Dorchester would facilitate housing available. Companies? Peoples gas and Park Green Drive-a total of 50 city the less likely Southeast any politician, particularly Privatizing would be fine if the overall I other utility companies streets-22to King Drive, 3 to Siders are to utilize it-$350 one in desperate need of cost would remain in tact. Why are our consume approximately 40 Line Should Indiana Avenue (no space at million wasted. votes-Mayor Daley, Bill political reps, so eager to force the poor j percent of EZ resident King Drive), and 18 back to #7 Economics 301-If the Clinton, Bobby Rush, any into believing this is the best solution j income, this is a major cause Terminate at Stony Island-50 streets. Green Line doesn't politician. Supporting for better housing? If the federal of housing abandonment and Dorchester would only terminate at Dorchester, demolition of the guidelines can become contractual as homelessness in our Dorchester necessitate buses going 4 Southeast Sliders on the #6 Woodlawn Green-it they (were) for the security of the less j community. streets to Dorchester, saving Jeffery and #28 Stony becomes a coin-toss. It fortunate then it would be a blessing, I We recommend that: Opposed to fuel, thus keeping costs at a Island buses won't utilize would also demonstrate the At this time it is quite evident that j 1 Peoples Gas, Cottage Grove minimum-which one is the Green Line because they unity-of lack of, some plans are in place due to the obviously better? won't be able to reach it. depending on the outcome- convention coming to town, and the |Commonwealth Edison and Dear Editor; #4 Health , The justification behind the in the Black community. need to impress tourist. People effected lAmeritech reduce the daily #1 Psychology: 101-A (Environmental) 101- decline of ridership on the #10 History 101-The and persons aware of the developers of [cost of usage to EZ residents. station at Dorchester would Terminating at Cottage Jackson Park Green Line Green Line terminated at community restoration need to come 2. That the EZ be constitute the Green Line Grove, or King Drive-would may facilitate the Stony Island from 1892 together for a final assessment. Wh> [(designated as a Buyers Club being more accessible, more burn more bus fossil fuel, demolition of the Stony through the World War I now is there such a desperate move to j |and shall purchase it's natural convenient, for residents of which clogs 63rd Street Island terminal in 1986- Era, Great Depression Era, privatize? Will someone answer I gas through the East Woodlawn, and Neighborhood Technology with unnecessary traffic, because the Green Line no World War II Era, Cold truthfully? j Southeast Side residents- generating more pollution, longer terminates at Stony Was Era, Vietnam War I Center Program. The South Shore, South Chicago Wells, King Drive, Extensions. j program would reduce the making people sicker, Island, passengers on the #6 Era, Civil Rights Era, And Darrow Homes, Madden Park, Taylor J South Deering, and so on- leading to health problems, Jeffery Express are more Disco Era, up to 1982 cost of natural gas by 20% who lack nearby reliable Homes, Stateway land help to raise the status of more deaths-should I inclined to remain on the when it was finally All persons, agencies, churches in j rapid transit of the Green proceed? Jeffery bus than depart, and abbreviated at University. j living for EZ Residents. Line. This would not be support of keeping public housing #5 Criminal "Justice" 101- attempt to commute to the Since history demonstrates Remember, we are charged possible at Cottage Grove affordable for low income people. • j Terminating at Cottage Green Line at Cottage that the Green Line |with the responsibility of due to the distance from Voice of The Poor is seeking the help of j Grove, I hate to articulate, Grove-however, with a survived terminating at ^alleviating poverty, building Cottage Grove. residents who believe our voices should ! would expose commuters to terminal at Dorchester, the Stony Island for 90 years. jsustainable communities and #2 Logic 101-Terminating be heard. If you know you have a right j notorious street gangs, #6 and #28 buses can have Why can't the Woodlawn |providing for self- Dorchester would permit the to make decisions about your life which are in abundance at uncomplicated access to the Green Line terminate at sufficiency. Green Line to penetrate into granted by voting privileges, then give | Cottage Grqve-not the case Green Line, generating Dorchester to another 90 | Your immediate attention the nucleus of the me a call. 538-7952 at Dorchester. Also, the higher ridership levels for years, and survive? tin this matter would be Woodlawn community, I B. Hamb. Cottage Grove intersection the Green Line. I greatly appreciated. Cottage Grove offers no Ida B. Wells! Christin Perkins is actually darker at night #8 Sociology 101-

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A COLL It ST individual Supreme Court COLUMNIST family and by Bernetta Pearson ruling in May, individually. 1994 states that African YGUP nurses must act Is Nunse fieally Bobbie Americans have in the interest of been trapped by the employer- Warren European A Nunse? not the patient. philosophies Thats' not what I s good quality health care being that caused loss nurses were trained to do. We need legislation sacrificed on the alter of money? Some of cultural to ensure 1. Safe patient care by a nurses say yes. According to identity and enslavement caused slavelike professionally trained nurse or doctor. 2. . Revolution Magazine 74% have had mentalities of not only Blacks, but Whites. Protection for nurses who speak out against JflL their job cut. Some hospitals say the That is why so many times you stand at a unsafe patient care. nurse is resistant to change, to reengineering. counter to receive service and clerks will At the University of Chicago, the person You be the judge. Who does what to you provide service to Whites first, if you do not responsible according to published news when you are sick? If you or your loved one remind them of the "first-come first-served" reports for the needle stick of a baby was a has been in the hospital in the past year or priority. White people —most of them — do not patient care technician-not a trained nurse or The Hand That two, have you noticed poor service? understand that we all suffer from the same ills laboratory phlebotomist. Who are these people Are you being discharged earlier? which will eventually cause America's downfall being hired to replace? Nurses at a much lower Are you being taught how to take Rocks The Flag unless we really become "color blind:" and salary, of course. If you're paying more and care of yourself? Did you of your omen redefined and changed their roles unite as a nation, "one"nation'.... As we so often getting less because nurses are not there, loved one have to return to the as mothers of humanity and changed place our hands over our hearts arid pledge to where is the savings? Is it given back to you as hospital soon after discharge? Are the world. the symbol of our country. credit? The people who are being hired are not hospitals being pressured to We have been shifted to a "topsy- What is wrong with that picture? It smells of trained in physiology or medicine. In discharge babies and sick people turvy" existence, advancing: hypocrisy, pledging to a —flag (rag) ??? Some some cases they are from housekeeping earlier? By whom? Are rates of irresponsibility-male abuse, have been punished, severely, for not pledging. being reengineered. Are hospitals so Wdisrespecting women / insecurity-male infection and death rates rising in Just recently, an NBA basketball player; Our interested in their bottom line that they are hospitals? According to.20-20 They dependency on women / Unemployment-(and country is running rampant with four letter willing to endanger the lives of it's can't or won't produce information or on , and on, and on). : words being used by even the youngest customers? statistics on these issues. Where will it end? How can we redo and children and it is acceptable. But don't you dare Nurses are trying to get a Patient renew what has been done? The key to our refuse to pledge to the —flag!!! Next issue-Questions to ask, what Health Care and Professional problems is through unity between males and to look for in, Protection Act, so that they can speak females as well as unity of mafe-fernale the hospital. relationships, We MUST, as adults, relate to South Street Journal •Et SB • ' • . : TEMPORARY OFFICE IS LOCATED | AT THE WASHINGTON PARK I I EMPOWERMENT CENTER icagjo's 213 E. 55TH STREET ew people in this world CHGO. 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lured by offers of big money which suggest that the done deal is still done." Metropolitan Community Church A.C.T.S. Hold on for Land stress Father Thomas Frayne, pastor of St. James. Installs New Minister Development on 29th Street The land, originally owned by the Grand Blvd.-On July Archdiocese of Chicago, fell into the 7, 1996 Metropolitan For the past year a group retail development and recre- hands of the city for about $10 around Community Church of eleven churches called ational development for the 1960. When St. James Catholic Church, celebrated the the Alliance of Congrega- community to serve the Dearborn which has been situated at 29th and installation of pastor. tions Transforming the Homes and South Commons Wabash for 140 years, sought to acquire Rev. Leon Perry III in Southside (ACTS) have neighborhood. some of this land last August for a it's sanctuary at 4100 been trying to influence On Monday, July 1 a public gymnasium for its school children, South Martin Luther how a vacant square block meeting was held at St. James Father Frayne said it was told by King Drive. of city-owned land on Catholic Church on 29th and alderman Madeline Haithcock that the "We are delighted Wabash Avenue from 29th Wabash to inform the commu- land was "promised"' to another party. celebrating Rev. to 28th street will be devel- nity support. "Thus began a year-long saga which is Perry's installation as Father Thomas oped. Specifically, ACTS "The city needs to hear the cry now coming to a climax." said Father the fourth Pastor to. Frayne, of has been seeking needed of the community and not be Frayne. "First, ACTS sought to undo a serve in the 76-year St. James done deal. Then, ACTS, got the city to history of the church," THE PROPOSALS ARE IN FOR THE WABASH AVENUE issue a Request for Proposals (REP) on says Bernice Reed. - the vacant land." Installation Committee Metropolitan Community Churc The RFP was issued on Feb. 25 1996. Representative. newly installed pastor, PROPO5FIL #1 PROPO5RL #2 Proposals were due on June 25th, 1996. The installation Rev. Leon Perry III EAST LAKE MANAGEMENT ACTS PARTNERSHIP ACTS knew that four months would not sermon was delivered & ROGERS PONTICA be enough time for themto put together by Bishop T. Garrott Benjamin. Jr., pastor of the Light of The a complete proposal, but the city would World Christian Church of Indianapolis, Indiana. not give additional time. Rev. Leon Perry. Ill, 36 years of age is a native of Chicago. He LAND BID: $10 On June 25th, two proposals were answered the call into Christian ministry at an early age and was (EXACTLY WHAT THE CITY PAID FOR IT submitted and read. One proposal by licensed to preach in 1979 under the pastorate of Dr. Dorothy LAND BID: $840,000 + SEVERAL DECADES AGO) Rogers Pontiac and East Lake Man- Sutton Branch. agement bid approximately $850,000 With lots of energy and vision he served in Commonwealth PROPOSED USE: PROPOSED USE: for the land and calls for an expansion Community church as a youth leader, Sunday school teacher, youth PHASE 1 OF MULTI-PHASE of Rogers Pontiac and an Office Build- BUILD AN EXPANSION OF choir founder and director, official board member and Pastor of ing with some community services by ROGERS PONITIAC AND AN PLAN TO MEET NEEDS OF Commonwealth Community Junior Church. East Lake Management. ACTS, in paVt- OFFICE BUILDING THE COMMUNITY The ministry of evangelism has allowed him to travel a great deal nership with Matanky Realty Group and PROPOSRL #1 PROPOSRL #2 participating in youth rallies, revivals, workshops, retreats and D.R.C. Development Group bid $10 for BIG$ - NO COMMUNITY VOICE WITH FINALLY AN OPPORTUNITY FOR special day guest speakers assignments within the local community EAST LAKE MANAGEMENT & THE COMMUNITY TO HAVE A SAY the land and proposes to build afford- and throughout the United States. ROGERS PONITAC IN HOW ITS NEEDS ARE MET WITH able housing and a recreational facility He graduated from North Park College of Theological Seminary ACTS PARTNERSHIP for the community and for the children receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies and is now Prepared by ACTS organizing committee of St. James School. a full-time divinity student of McCormick Theological Seminary. While attending North Park College, he traveled to Alaska serving many villages as a student missionary. He recently traveled to Israel Ministers from Rush and Other Lawmakers! Clergy Protest and Egypt as a'part of his continued education program of the Burned Churches University of Divinity Chicago. Call for Federal Resources to Supreme Court Rev. Leon Perry III was duly ordained into the Christian ministry | Come To Chicago Address Church Burnings j Ruling by the International Council of Community Churches on the 22nd | Kenwood — On Saturday (June 29) Washington, D. C- U.S. Representative Bobby L. f On Thursday June 27 j day of May, 1993. His affiliation with the council has given him the fat Operation PUSH, 920 E. 50th Rush joined other members of the Congressional Black Chicago area clergy conducted opportunity to be elected president of the youth and young adult Street, a group of ministers Caucus at a hearing to assess the federal government's a "Pray-In" at the Everett council and a member of the social concerns commission, and now a (representing Black churches burned response to the church arsons and call for federal McKinley Dirkson Federal newly elected trustee. . - j during a recent wave of uprisings in resources to address these hate crimes. The hearing Building at 219 S. Dearborn in In 1980, 1984 and 1987 he was the recipient of the Outstanding the South, addressed the Rainbow / follows passage of the Church Arson Prevention Act order to protest the curtailing Young Men of American Award. j PUSH Saturday Morning Forum at by the House and Passage of a house resolution on j of the Voting Act and the He has taught in the south suburban school districts; served as 110:00 am. Also Rev. Jackson June 13 condemning the church burnings. attack on civil rights gains chaplain for the Glenwood School for Boys ; and elected board j announced the Chicago initiative in In a statement at the hearing, Rush referred to two j achieved during the days of member of the NAACP; board member of the Adoption Information (rebuilding burned churches. A incidents of hate crimes in the Chicago area that he j Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Center of Illinois and chairman of the Metropolitan Community j coalition of contractors truckers and cited as examples of the growing racial tensions The demonstration directed by Foundation, Inc. suppliers will begin stock-pilling throughout the country. An African American fannK Rev. Charles Koen, Field . For the past eight years, he has served as the Associate Pastor of (supplies and begin the needs in Suburban Blue Island were the targets of a cross Secretary for the Rainbow Metropolitan Community Church and Pastor of Metropolitan {assessment in order to rebuild some burning on their front lawn and the homes of several Coalition/Operation PUSH. Community Junior Church. He is currently serving as Pastor of |of the churches. Trucks and supplies African American families in a mostly white The "Pray-In" coincides with ; Metropolitan Community Church. (will begin loading outside PUSH neighborhood on the city's Southwest Side were j a similar protest in i It is Reverend Perry's belief that we must be energized by God's \ spirit, motivated by God's love, guided by God's hand, strengthen headquarters at 9:00 am to depart for burned in a suspected arson. Washington, D.C., on the \ by God's power and saved by God's grace. selected sites at a later date. Rush told panelists which included U.S. Assistant j steps of the U.S. Supreme I According to the U.S. Justice Attorney General for Civil Rights Deval Patrick and J Court led by the Reverend Department, more than 90 churches Treasury Department Assistant Secretary for Jesse L. Jackson. have been burned in the last 18 Enforcement Jim Johnson that he hoped the church I The Ministers joined by a months, with 65 percent of them burning and other incidents "are not an indication that j coalition protested the recent fhaving predominately Black this country is returning to the filth that many of us j Supreme Court ruling striking (congregations. Jackson called the here have worked so hard to cleanse ourselves of". j down "majority minority Quinn Chapel Empowerment (burnings part of a "cultural Three panels of government officials, civil rights j districts' which also strikes at conspiracy." leaders a'nd religious organizations testified before the the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Near South -- Historic Quinn Community Caucus tiearjftgs. j Development Corporation (HOCDC), an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, will host the Faith In action Rev. Herbert Martin, Pastor empowerment Workshop on August 3rd, at Progressive Community Church Quinn Chapel (Evening Qtar Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), 2401 S. Wabash Ave. from African Methodist Episcopal Qi Qhurch 10 am to 4 pm Church 4235 South cottage Grove Ave. Robert Andrews, Jr. of Baltimore, 2401 So., Wabash Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60653 Maryland is the instructor. By attending Chicago, III 60616 Rev O.C, Morgan Sr., Pastor this workshop people will receive (312)791-1846 Fax 791-9418 knowledge of how to become more involved with the community; learn how to establish a church/community based 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation; the secrets of grant writing and resource development, 56 East 48th Street among many other useful techniques. (312) 538-2677 The HOCDC's mission is to develop and maintain a solid mixed income community that capitalizes on the historic significance 9AM Church School Palms 133-1 Behold, how good, and how of the surrounding community. 10:45AM Rev. P David Saunders, Minister pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in Limited space is available. Workshop[ "Love conquers All" unity! cost is $40. all reservations, accompanied by Sunday School 9:30 Order of Service payment, must be received no later than July 'Where there k , ision, the people, perish Morning Worship 11:00 Sunday School -9:00 anr 39th. for information contact the workshop Proverbs 29:18 Bible Study Wednesday 6:30 pm 1st Sunday - Communion 3:30 pm coordinator at 536-5393 2nd Sunday - Choir's Musical 3:30 pm Page 14 JuM1-24.1996 South Street Journal inanical atters Delegation in Japan to Coining Soon-The The Guide will be distributed dating back to the founding father, Protest Mitsubishi through the city and state Jean Baptiste Point DuSable," said Technology ~ On Tuesday, June 27 a delegation Guide to Black convention and tourism bureaus, Patrick Riley, a member of The representing the National Rainbow conventions, . professional Guide Group. "We want to share Coalition, Operation PUSH and the Chicago associations, travel agents, tour with the world all that we've TOP the National Organization for Women Scheduled for release July 22, 1996 operators, bookstores and other contributed to make this city what it Ron Carroll has a vision. After over (NOW), left for Japan protesting to coincide with the arrival of an outlets. is, and at the same time increase a decade working with computers, Mitsubishi Motor Corporation during expected 75,000 African-American "Chicago has one of the richest economic opportunities in the Black Ron has become an expert in infor- the company's board meeting in mation systems development and conference attendees and the August African-American historical and community." Tokyo. Rev. Jesse L. Jackson called a management. Ron sees computers Democratic National Convention, cultural heritages in the nation, Each section opens with a feature boycott of the foreign atuomaker on becoming an increasingly important story on a significant or May 10 to fight Mitsubishi's corporate part of everyday life in communities, unique Black institution in policies of sex harassment and businesses and at home. that category. In addition, six because of the firm's poor record of Starting a business predominantly Black Ron wants prepare an army of providing minority dealer and supplier neighborhoods are also young people, organizations and opportunities. f profiled. Maps, travel small businesses for tomorrow. He The group is in Tokyo lead by Rev. in the hood " information and other useful calls his vision CACI for Commu- Jackson to open up trade routes and Bv Derek McNeal more owners start the business. One (or general information are also nity access Centers, Inc. expand the marketplace for minorities. Woodlawn, like many communities in more) partners can be "lesser" or "silent". included, The Black Metropolis Convention the Mid-South area, they are interesting Corporation - Your personal assets are The Guide will be and Tourism Council is working neighborhoods. The average (median) shielded from lability (your property can't distributed through the 1996 with Ron Carroll as a member of the income for adults in the community is less be used to pay for debt.). Corporations in Democratic National Communications Technology than $14,000-whieh isn't much-but some- Illinois can now be started with just one Convention, the Chicago committee to create new opportuni- how attract people from outside the neigh- person rather than three. You can sell Convention and Visitors ties for Bronzeville area residents borhood who set up shop hungry for the shares in order to raise funds. . Bureau, the Chicago Office while planning to become a self- money we toss around so freely. LLC (limited liability company) - a new and Illinois Bureau of sustaining enterprise and leading We need Woodlawn residents to start category where profits are taxed as if a Tourism, the National partner in the Empowerment Zone businesses, but these are tough times. It partnership but with the limited liability Coalition of Black-Meeting' effort. If you would like to know takes a lot of preparation and serious that a corporation enjoys. Planners,- Black-owned more about CACI or become a par- knowledge gathering in order to develop a Register you business. bookstores and businesses, ticipant, collaborator or sponsor, call successful business. To register with the state, and organizations listed in Mr. Carroll at 465-7179. View the Offers What a person must first do in consid- call the Illinois Dept. of the publication. 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