Bud Billiken Was Intoxicated and Was Fighting Her Sister

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Vol. 8, No. 2 Published Weekly © Copyright 2000 Jarrell Communications Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Thursday August 10, 2000 500 Herb Kent, the New City residents protest Cool Gent the police Brutality of Woman Bud Billiken was intoxicated and was fighting her sister. When Parade Kicks off the Millenium the police arrived they advised Johnson to take a walk. "She left but returned causing her me to call police a second time". Said Ms. Foster. "Parked around the corner the police arrival was almost spontaneous." explained Ms. Foster. "I requested the officers to take her to Saint Anthony Hospital for alcohol treat- ment. The police re- moved her from the house in handcuffs." Reports not clear when the beating started. How- ever, before the police call left the block, eyewit- Chantel Johnson 26, pictured with her children ness accounts approxi- was reported being savagely beaten by a num- mately sixteen pdlice re- ber of Chicago Police officers. sponded to the second call. Officer in beat car By Everloyce McCullough 2793 and 914 were observed remov- Mayor of Englewood Writer ing their badges as they approached New City - The arrest and reported the corner of 51st and Justine savagely beaten by police of Chantel streets. Bronzeville Johnson 26, on August 1st, One eyewitness identified only as prompted a meeting at the Chicago Liz, recalled from her porch across Commons Mary McDowell Settle- the street, the officer in beat car 2793 started putting on black By Sharon Dukes putting on SSJ Staff WrUei Aid. Shirley Coleman (\5th) on Au- gloves. Researched by Nat Thompson gust fourth. In addition on August Horrified by what she was seeing, Bronzeville - The first Mayoral Ball 8th, residents marched to the court- "Oh no!" she screamed. Liz looked of Bronzeville of the New Millennium house at 51st and Wentworth, where on while an officer snatched John- will kick off on August 10, at the Johnson was charged with seven son by her blouse from the rear of McCormick Hyatt Regency, 22nd& counts, including spitting on police. the car. She watched from her van- King Drive. Residents demand the release of tage point the gloved fist of the Ms. Johnson and for the charges to The Chicago Defender in partner- officer in beat car 2793 batter John- The annual Bud Billiken parade be dropped. ship with the Bronzeville Merchants son's body. Others officers went on a Chicago South Side tradition for Many eyewitnesses on the block Association and the Department of to kick the petite woman, as she laid 71 years and the nations second of 51 st and Justine maintain the the Housing and Urban Development re- on the ground. largest parades is sponsored by the charges were "completely fabri- vived the gala event last August. "Chantel body laid undressed Chicago Defender, begins it's leg- cated" by the arresting officers. The last Mayor to be elected before from the waist up, blood pouring endary march down 39th and King The incident started when Saniah from her mouth. She was uncon- Herb Kent in 1999 was Cora Ellis Drive on Saturday, August 12, Foster, Johnson's mothers told scious and seizing." Liz recalled Carroll in 1961 who received about 2000 at 10:00 a.m. One of the South Street Journal, she called As Liz approached the beating, 13,728 votes. A gala, was held at the celebrity parade floats will feature Chicago police to a domestic distur- she said the officer responded to her, Grand Ballroom on the Southside of Queen Latifah. bance in her home where Johnson (Continued on page 8) Chicago. Bronzeville's long and treasured history began before World War I on the south side of Chicago and lasted well into the 1950's, and during it's peak it reigned supreme as the most City backs off powerful cultural, economic, and political force in America even eclipsing the fame of New York's Harlem Re- naissance who's luster and influence to 63rd a Ashland Police Station faded in the 1930's. by Everloyce McCullough ' purchase property around 63rd and Ashland. station plan for the wards neither. During Bronzeville's heyday their was one event that towered above ev- Englewood Writer The city's withdrawn came without no further "The City failed to measure the impact of its erything else the election of the Mayor Englewood - Terry Levin of the City of comment to South Street Journal. decision and apparently spent no time to work of Bronzeville. This popular institu- Chicago Building Commission has recently Langdon Neil, attorney, for the City Build- with residents and local groups to determine the tion began in 1930, the brainstorm of stated that the proposed site for the 63rd and ing Commission, which is chaired by Mayor best site." said John Paul Jones of the Neighbor- Chicago Defender writer and club pro- Ashland police station has been put on hold, as Richard Daley, was present at the meeting to hood Capital Group and a resident of Engle- moter James "Jimmie" Kent who fi- he says "indefinite hold because of community inform the resident of the process for the resi- wood. nanced the annual Miss Bronze Amer- opposition, and that the city will be looking for dents to begin selling the properties to the city Another resident pointed out, "It is our under- ica beauty pageant. Kent while work- alternative sites." within the next 90 days. standing that your former infrastructure czar ing at the Chicago Bee Newspaper Residents and homeowners bound from 61st Neil address all acquisition of the properties Terry Teele moved quietly through the commu- dreamed up the Mayor of Bronzeville to 63rd Justine, Justine and Ashland was deter- questions, but felt short on answers when resi- nities making site selections. We do not con- (Continued on page 5) mine to decide their community's future, chal- dents ask why the City sought no public insight sider this as a form of good government." lenged the City of Chicago for their rights and as to its site selection process to construct a Bishop Jackson, reported to SSJ that the their homes to be maintained. new Police Station. church is a landmark. "The City had no serious InSide They meet at a special meeting held at Beth-el Alderman Ted Thomas (15), also present at assessment to truly measure their decision's Children's All Nations Church, 1532 West 63rd the meeting in support of a new larger public impact to our business and residential area." Street, where Bishop Edgar Jackson is the pas- facility for the 7th District police station, share The city targeting the 63rd location as an tor and help lead the opposition to the city the views of the residents. economic benefit for the area was rejected by Hyde Park, taking the property of the church and the sur- However, the alderman stress displeasure as the residents. William Rodgers a resident of the The Island on the rounding homes for a new police station for the he was not informed by the city of when the area said. "The station relocation can not be Greater Englewood community. decision was made or where the location would viewed as a community anchor, its potential South Side, In a public meeting, a letter campaign, and be. visitors would more likely be the most at-risk of bus ride to the Building Commissioners meet- "I don't believe the aldermen in the other our community." Page 6 ing, resulted in the City's to back off its offer to wards were informed as well on the new police (Continued on page 5) South Street Journal 0 August 10, 2000 BRIEFS

By the Weatherman, he Englewood people gave Hal Baskin a T toast ofgrads at the Honey Suckle Restaurant, hosted by the Rev. Anthony Williams and GSF Mort- gage whose president Phillip Siebert is the Na- tional President of Mortgage Brokers In relationship with Baskin's 16th Ward Po- litical Task Force is the new 17th Ward Political Task Force, who has already identified its aldermaic candidate for 2003. Hal Baskin, an unidentifed supporter and Rev. Anothnoy Williams No surprise to Professor Bob Sharks that the so-named Task Force for Black Political Empower- ment re-chartered by Paris Thomas has ceased to be on 58th and Indi- ana by order of Thomas. However, the spirit of the people refused to be stop by a name. They have renamed themselves, Black Economic and Broken Arrow Horseback Riding Club, bringing horse- Political Action Network. back riding back to Washington Park. The 12 year old African American Cowboy and Cowgirl organiza- Mama Dee gave Mayor Daley ten days to respond to his position on the tion recently held a fund raiser for LaRabida, a nonprofit organization affiliated with the University of City of Chicago paying Reparation to Blacks born and raised in Chicago Medical Center. Last month over 150 Chicago. However, hope that Mayor Daley, give her a response better horses were rounded up in Washington from their than what Judge Pincham gave her at Dorothy Brown's campaign of- membership and affiliate cowboys and girls. They are also focusing their attention on bring back horse fice meeting on 95th and Ashland. Based the Judges response, Cleve- riding in Washington park as it was years before, land Little ofBEPAN got pretty hot. Somethings just cannot be Un- working with the Chicago Park District. Zipedfor fear of the law.. On other tip, the in-depth mind ofClev re said some things are not to be known before their time. However, some UnZipsjust must be explored: Clev wrote on a sheet of paper: Reaching With Love To The JerUSAlem Community AfrlCA Webb Evans, President of the United American AmerICA Progress Association was present at the open house of a Gore picks Jew VP candidate Joseph Lieberman.Hummmm? 15,500 square foot dormitory in Mcleansboro, Illinois that is being built and owned and operated by Living Cecilia Butler and the NCOBRA members should be aware that while Light Ministries headed by Bob and Angie Weeden. presidential candidate, vice president Al Core was at the Rainbow The Living Light Outreach was founded in 1976 to PUSH convention, the question was raised if he would support repara- preach the gospel in the streets and prison. In 1983 they tions to Blacks. He responded, He prefers affirmative action started a Christian training program in the Englewood area. They trained men how they can live happy and store, De'Andre's on 79th and Loomis was re- Mother Ida Fulton is one senior on the move, productive lives as God had planned for them. The she is about to begin some major construction Living Light Outreach is a volunteer organization with zoned residential for any new businesses prior to developments on the south side. In addition she no government support. They him opening up last April. Caught in the maze of is about to do a major salute, to the movers and They now operate at 1412 West 63rd street where redevelopment, working with former Aid. Terry shakers of the black community. W.L. Lillard, they distribute about 10,00 lbs. of food weekly to people Peterson, a letter was submitted in support of Webb Evans, Minister Farrakan, Atty. Derick and supply many with clothing. In addition to their waiving the rezoning in order for De'Andre to McNeal, Cletus Coleman, Dempsey Travis, dormitory which cost over a million dollars and their continue to operate. Prince Asisel, Cliff on Kelly, Mark Bradley, and 360 acres of land in McLeansboro, IL that is know as Hawthorn remaining optimistic that the eco- The Valley of Peace Ranch, they own many lakes and nomic realities will be enough to spur some sort of Ail Sampson ponds stocked with Blue Gill, Copper and Bass Fish. compromise, the zoning board did approve Happy Birthday to Beverly Reed, who celebrate Syron M. Smith Hawthorn's request. In the mean time Iva Wesley her 40th (oops!) at Genie's Palm Tavern. said. "It is my hope that someone will investigate Special note: due to the passing ofVersie Graham sister, the Shop-in of Youth Services how ward development is done. The direction should Graham's Grocery store at 56th andHoyne is rescheduled for Friday, A Head Start at Maria's Garden Head Start at 7320 S. be that no other property owner is deprived of his/her August 18th Supporting the Shop-in is Web Evans. Yale. Head Start Advantages to you Child: Education, right to run a legitimate business in favor of special The Chicago CAPS program and the Acorn organization got their eyes Head Start's educational program is designed to meet interests groups and friends." on Syron M. Smith as he leads and expands the Chicago Block Club individual needs. Health, Head Start emphasizes the importance of early detection of medical and dental Union, coming back to the south from the Westside. See the story in the Original 43rd Streeters annual Reunion next SSJsupporting Graham's shop-in.. problems. Nutrition, Head Start provides good, bal- Picnic, Sunday August 13, 2000, 8:00 a.m. until th Congrats to Morgan "the Conversation Starter" Carter and Wanda anced, nutritious meals. 7:00 p.m. in Washington Park 55 & Payne Drive Armstrong of the Chicago Communicator, of their wedding in which Please call (773) 994-3016 at Cottage Grove (Across From The Play Ground) the UnZip was not invited to. for more information. Families Bring Your Own B.B.Q. Grills, Chairs, etc. Some Pop & Snack For The Kiddies Enjoy The Boys and Girls Club of with our Extended family The gang from Radio Our advertisers are listed Chicago Yancey Head Start Station WHHPK 88.5 FM on the Dial COMMIT- Program located at 6245 S. TEE: Tucker* Wardell (Big Jack) Sutton* Brains* for business. Wabash, (773) 363-4733 is Joey Drish* Hank Poindexter* Joe Nash* Joker* now recruiting children 3-5 June Kahn* Dappy* Elbert Hart* Lil (Pig Meat) Support The yrs. for year round full day Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Thompson* Ted Henderson* Liz Ward* Joe Mider- Advertisers who help keep slots. We offer a variety of free services that address the needs of the entire family hoff* Roscoe Keith* Lavita East* B.B. Williams* which include, GED & literacy, employment training, Gilbert Davis* James Cooper* Lawrence Hill* Tommy resume services, monthly trips and much more. Miderhoff* Billy Cannon* John Woodson* Ruben Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, receive the Pres- Jemison* Clara Pettigrew* Willie Christmas* Clifford coming. Gale* Johnny Owens* idential Medal of Freedom, the nation's top civilian honor, presented by President Clinton. Rev For news stories ask for: Jackson was honored with 14 others at an afternoon ceremony at the White House. "It's just sinking in" South Side Festivals Sharon Dukes, Jackson said of the honor. Carifete 2000 August 19 9am-9pm 5900-6000 To advertise ask Tony Walker, : S. Midway Plaisance (773) 509-5079 General information ask for 79th Street Come As You Are Festival August 19,12-9pm Cynita Pearson: at 773.783-1750 The question whether, years from now, will the 63rd Street Beach (773) 476-0847 Fax: 773/783-1754. new 79th street be viewed as a lack of local businesses redevelopment, or as a beginning to Englewood Back to School Parade, 1 lam 59th 414 West 79th Street move them out of the future. Tyrone Hawthorn, & Halsted (773) 643-8056 who owns three businesses on 79th street His Photo of the Week, by: Fronts and fraudulent companies: Freeman's Photo Studio A Perfect View, LET'S MAKE YOU THE NEXT PHOTO OF THE WEEK Sharon Dukes ment, but two companies for a gift, for all Staff Writer that have been publicly times, for keep- The heat has been turned up accused by Workshop sake again on the continuing con- Coalition of being front troversy surrounding the companies, Riteway GROUP- construction Industry and Construction and G.M WEDDINGS it's discriminating practices. Harston Construction, BABIES Again the criticism has defended the Mayors PORTRAITS OIL COLORING landed squarely at the door record on rooting out & PHOTO ASSIGNMENTS of the mayor's office. The front company offenders uproar stems from an ordi- and protecting the inter- OPEN WEEKDAYS nance proposed by Mayor est of minorities. 11 AM TO 7 PM Daley and passed by the city "I think the city is CLOSED TUES. council. putting forth an effort" SUNDAYS BY Promising to crackdown said Larry Huggins, the APPOINTMENT 487-2444 or %43% on front companies posing owner of Riteway con- as minority and women struction "to get this is- 1*56 W. 79TH STREET owned businesses. The levy sue settled". set stiff penalties against G.M Harston of contractors that fail to meet Harston Construction CHOICE OPTICAL their subtracting goals to mi- agrees. "I think Major . nority and women owned Daley has taken bold (MBE/WBE) businesses. steps" he said "to abide Mayor Daley firmly by the Supreme Court de- stands behind the ordi- The ongoing sight of little representation of Black contrac- cisions." nance. "This new ordi- tors on public jobs continue to be raised. Even to the point Workship is also ask- nance" The mayor stated that many non-Black contractors is a sign of front compa- ing for an investigation FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY in a release "further dis- nies, charged Omar Johnson. Mayor Richard Daley reports of; U.B.M.; Inc.; Target For those that prefer the percentages are improving for Black contractors and his plays our commitment to office is going after the front companies. Johnson dis- Group, II In One Con- GOOD VISION WITHOUT THE FRAME full participation by mi- agrees. tractors, and H. L. F. nority and women owned Construction; CONTACTS companies in city contracts, "we show us the proof, the minute re- The Workshop Coalition remain $99.95 FOR EXAM AND PRESCRIPTION will continue" he added "to build ceipts and accounts to back up unconvinced by the Mayor's efforts upon our efforts to change pro- these claims." and believe that the only way to Hours: m-t-t-f 10 -6, Sat, 10-3 Closed Wed and Sunday FREE TRAINING FOR BEST HEATH AND CARE OF THE CONTACTS cesses that will offer more opportu- However, the Coalition has also expose discrimination in the con- nities to these businesses." asserted that during it's two year struction industry is to call for a full The city also released it's year to investigation into the construction scale Federal Investigation into the 7907 S. Ashland 773/873-2335 date figures of M/WBE activity. industry Mayor Daley and other politicizing of the Affirmative Ac- The figures state that from the pe- civic leaders such as Jesse Jackson tion program in the city of Chicago, riod from January 1, 2000 to June of Operation Push had been less by the Chicago Public Schools, and 30, 2000 the city has awarded 44% that responsive until recently. the Public Building Commission. Hardware of contract dollars, $284 million, to "During the past two years of "We have found" explained the minority firms. It goes on to say that ouf investigation" Johnson said, Coalition, continuous use of front this far exceeds the city's stated "Jesse Jackson has never spoken and fraudulent companies working goal of awarding 25% of contract out on the issues of front and on City of Chicago, Chicago Public dollars to MBE firms and 5% to fraudulent companies. "Now" he Schools, and Building Commission WBE firms. added he is suddenly ready to team Projects." Calvin "Omar" Johnson 7350 S. Halsted These figures drew sharp criti- up with Mayor Daley to speak out is firmly convinced that the Coali- cism from Workshop Coalition Co- on these issues." tion will eventually win their rights IF DON T IT, founder Calvin "Omar" Johnson Neither Jesse Jackson or Mayor because he says "The mind can only we H/we who says "let the Mayor's office Daley could be reached for com- work successfully on the truth." YOU ifcCLN'T N66D IT (From the Washington Park Herald, Washington Park Empowerment Center) Washington Park gets Super L Station and Band Shell Super Station that will The Washington Park Advisory Council meet replace the L at every 3rd Wednesday, ':» ,* 55th Street 7 p.m. at the Washing- " Washington park will soon be ton Park Field House Rendering (Pro Bono by Clarence Harvey lit) of the new Band Shell m Washington Park home to a long awaited "Super L 5531 S. King Dr. Station, located on the north side Live Radio (instead of the south side of the street) replacing the facility on & Broadcast by 55th Street between Calumet and TH m WBEE AM 1570 Prairie Avenues. The station will g 79 & VINCENNES be fully ADA (Americans with Sat. Aug. 19, 9am - 6 pm Disabilities Act) compliant. It will feature one elevator with MARKET, Hotdogs25( Pop 25 < access for wheel chair and elderly 7900 S. VINCENNES AVE, Popcorn 25 $ and More and an escalator up to the Loop CHICAGO, IL 60620, 4 rolls off tissue 790, bound platform 2 rolls off towels 79t, New Band Shell for 1-773-651-3149 Laundry Soap Powders Washington Park Serving the Community since 1955 "Business People 2 for $5; Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, In 1999, the Chicago park Dis- That Care " Restaurant and Convenient Grocery with P a!ntlng,Etc. EtcEtc. trict initiated the "lake Front Frame Packaged Goods, Work planning process" which in- Ask about cluded South Shore, Jackson park, Play the Lottery Here; our tool rental Midway pleasance, and Washing- ton Park. Plenty of well lighted parking^ .The major feature for Washing- Open 365 days of the year, open 7:00 am to 2:00 am. ton park will be a band shell. The Sponsors of all major neighborhood programs: educational, politi- only discussion left will be where cal, artistic, musical, athletic, school, churches, foundations, jour- is it going to be and how it is going nalism and scholarships. to look. The Washington park 7444 Advisory Council suggested that the best place for the Band Shell is 79th VINCENNES in the Seven Hills area. 4 South Street Journal D August 10, 2000

Focus Point: Neighborhood Capital Budget Group The Neighborhood 17th Ward Transition Investment Illusion: Not All Promises are Created Equal

What is The City has promised more money for ed projects in at least six years, and "Neighbor- neighborhood infrastructure since 1995 hood probably longer. In fact, the City's infrastructu $500,000X100 commitment to re? neighborhood infrastructure is de- Neighborhood $400,000,000 infrastructure is clining. In the 1999- the nuts and bolts 2003 CIP, the City of Chicago 's ar- $100,000,000 allocated about $449 million for eas - streets, side- D$ Allocated • $ Actually Funded neighborhood in- The new alderman of the 17th ward Latasha Thomas flanked walks, street $200,000*00 lights, alleys, and frastructure. This by family members as Mayor Richard daley looks on. in some cases, cul- year, that number By Sharon Duke She received a bachelor's degree decline to $385 mil- de- sacs and " traf- $100,000,000 SSJStaffWriter from the University of Illinois at lion - a one- year fic calming " mea- Auburn Gresham - As many resi- Urbana-Champaign and a law degree drop of more than sures. Of course, dents of 17th ward express the good from DePaul University. She has 14%. ,work former alderman Terry Peterson been a lawyer in private practice and there is much ms-im 1*964000 im-jooi ms-20C2 1999-2003 2000-2004 more that goes If we look at what ^a^done in his short term as the was a law clerk to Circuit Court into making a percentage of these alderman, they are facing another Judge Odas Nicholson and in the City neighborhood ... but those promises are much (ess projects are actually transition of political representation. Corporation Council's office. work—sewers and likely to be backed up with real dollars. funded, the result is Mayor Richard Daley acknowledged She and her husband, Timothy water mains, li- even more distress- the concern saying Thomas, director of Ad- ing. "many residents are un- ministrative Services in braries, health CIP Year $ Allocated $ Funded % Funded centers, and im- The amount of certain about what lies the Chicago Department provements—the 1995-1999 $344,500,664 $264,292,014 77% funded projects ahead." He added "give of Cultural affairs have ones your Alder- dropped from $213 us time and give this plan two children, Victoria, 10 man has the most 1996-2000 $383,236,399 $267,381,399 70% million in 1999 to a chance." and Timothy, 7. control over— $141 million in the In the short time of Peterson was ap- 1997-2001 $392,627,575 $216,521,575 55% help to form the latest CIP— a de- moving Peterson from al- pointed by Mayor Daley cline of more than backbone of a 1998-2002 $388,511,-070 $184,425,690 47% derman last month to be- to fill the vacancy caused neighborhood. 33 %. This huge come Chief Executive by the resignation of Al- 1999-2003 $448,504,412 $213,480,562 48% drop in the City's Officer of the Chicago lan Streeter. He was commitment to "Funded" Housing Authority, elected Alderman in 1997 2000-2004 $384,829,015 $140,635,890 37% neighborhoods in Mayor Daley named and re-elected to a four VS. the year immediate- Latasha Thomas 17th year term in 1999. "Unfunded" Source: Figures reported in the City of Chicago's Capital ly following an Ward Alderman, making Former Alderman Mayor Daley in his Improvement Program documents for the years stated. election demon- When the City de- her the 26th alderman the Terry Petterson maneuvering of key strates how shallow velops the Capital mayor has appointed; ten heads named former has not identified a funding source, the Mayor's commitment to rebuild- of which were African Americans. CEO, Philip Jackson Mayor Daley's Improvement Plan (CIP) -its five- ing year road map for public works in- In other words, the City says it The city council approved the Special Assistant for city-wide educa- vestments—one of its main tasks is wants to do the project, but it hasn't mayor's choice of Thomas on July tion programs. Petersen 41, had been figured out how to pay for it. As the graph shows, over the past six th figuring out how much money is 18, replacing Peterson, (who the Alderman of the 17 Ward since Why is this important? Unfunded years the City has generally available and where that money is mayor appointed in 1996,) reported 1996, and from 1990 to 1994 he was projects are more likely to be de- promised more more to neighbor- th coming from. This means looking at to be the closes black offical to the Chief of Staff for the 17 Ward Al- layed- sometimes for many years- hoods, but guaranteed funding for a all the State and Federal dollars that mayor. derman's office. or dropped from the books alto- smaller percentage each year.That will be available to the City as well Thomas an attorney left her city Before joining City Council he gether. An unfunded project— means more empty promises and as the money it can raise locally from post as director of Inter-governmental served as an Executive Assistant to marked "GOF" in the CIP document more projects that are likely to be sources such as property taxes, water Relations for the Chicago Department Mayor Daley and as an Assistant represents a lesser commitment by delayed or dropped altogether. bills, and other fees. of Human Relations. She was Peter- Commissioner of the Department of the City than a project to which it Once the City knows how much it son's first chief of staff in 1996 and Planning and Development. has pledged Federal, State or local The Aldermanic Menu 1997. "Terry Peterson has my full confi- has, it can figure out how much it can dollars. spend on infrastructure and other Your Alderman controls some of the "Latasha Thomas will provide the dence," Mayor Daley said. "He must In other words, all promises are not th programs. dollars that go to neighborhood pub- residents of the 17 Ward with the work hard and continue the effort to created equal. Some of the promises The CIP includes all this state, fed- lic works program through a pro- type of strong representation they rebuild the trust and confidence of resi- included in the CIP—those with eral, and local money, but it also gram called the" Aldermanic Menu ceived from Terry Peterson" Mayor dents and make them his partners in definite funding sources and con- includes projects for which the City Program." In 2000, each member of Daley said at a news conference an- transforming the CHA." struction schedules -are fairly likely the City Council gets $1.2 million to nouncing her appointment. "She is Peterson was Project Manager for to actually come true. spend at his or her discretion on well-qualified to carry on his pro- the redevelopment of the areas near But for too many neighborhood grams of economic development, ecrets.. alleys, street paving, curbs, side- the Chicago Housing Authority's projects, taxpayers are in for a long walks, lighting, and traffic housing and crime reduction. Henry Horner and Cabrini-Green de- and frustrating wait. signals. Your Aldermen should base Thomas 35, joined the Department velopments. his or her decisions on the communi- of Human Services in 1997 as Asso- He acted as a liaison with local, Neighborhood projects are largely ty's most pressing needs as voiced ciate Director and was promoted to state, and federal government agen- unfunded —and it's getting worse. by area residents. If you have an director of governmental relations cies and coordinated citizen involve- infrastructure need that fits these cat- last April. She oversees the department in the Empowerment Zone Pro- In the 2000-2004 CIP, almost two- egories, be sure to let the Alderman's ment's relations with local, state, and gram. thirds of all neighborhood infras- office know as early as possible. federal governmental agencies and Neither Alderman Thomas, or tructure projects were unfunded. For information call 312/939.7480 was in charge of restructuring it's Peterson could be reached for com- This the lowest percentage of fund- WWW.NCBG.ORG Children's Service Division. ment.

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(Continued from page 1) "We expect very little, if any, economic benefit Mid-South Planninq & Development Commission from this consumer base." Entrepreneurial Training Program Crystal Harris Dulap, said, "As community redevelopment occurs, we (pi wish to be apart of its Features and Benefits future, not be required to • Receive 36 hours of classroom training move in order to satisfy • Receive A Small Business Certificate City's need for public • Access to start-up or expansion capital building space. • Receive priority consideration for locating your Jones reported, other business in MSPDC properties including the sites in the community Overton Building would require much less •and more residential impact than the current proposed site,"that we believe is worthy of investigation." Starting Your Own Business With a victory of ac- countability to the com- A special meeting held at Beth-el Children's All Nations Church, 1532 West 63rd Two classes Available mmfew •!,„ rac;H fc r» St., where Bishop Edgar Jackson (L) is the pastor help lead the opposition to the city mutiny, me rcMuciiion j ic- , _ ... Systematic Analysis and Exploration (SANE) _ , ... taking the property of the church and the surrounding homes for a new police station of your business idea. 4 week course) quest Irom the Public fo|r the Greater on 63rd and Ashland. Alderman Ted Thomas (15) (seating) supporting Building Commission a tne residents, and Langdon Neil, atty. for the City Building Commission, which is Developing a full Business Plan (ETP). selection process and re- chaired by Mayor Richard Daley, 12 week course) view alternative sites for Call Wil Berry for Details Mid-South Planning the new police station. port plans that bring negative im_ Paul Jones, & Development Commission 4309 S. King Dr. "We look forward to working pacts to residents and voters. Director of Community Outreach, Chicago, IL 60653 with the city in a positive and mutu- For more information md / or Neighborhood Capital Budget ally beneficial partnership." said technical assistance, contact John Group (NCBG) (312)939-7198 773-924-1330 Jones. "But the City should not SUD- Fax 773-924-3151 Men's Clothing For All Occasions a/

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By Jason Houslely Park-Kenwood. The portion of Kenwood north of 47th Grocery stores such as the A&P were displaced. Theatres SSJ Assignment Writer Street became the most heavily populated by blacks, caus- like the Frolic and nightclubs like the Beehive disappeared. nee a suburb of Chicago, the Hyde Park - Kenwood neigh- ing a racial dichotomy between the northern and southern More importantly, many residents, especially on the south- borhood still maintains a somewhat separate identity from portions of Kenwood that continues to this day. Even with west side of the community, were forced to move. To it's neighboring south side communities. "It was like a this further spreading out of the black population, overpop- compensate, new housing was built and new shopping ar- small town community," said Anne Hoag, a Hyde Park res- ulation was still a problem. One-time mansions were not eas such as Harper Court and the Hyde Park Shopping ident since the mid-1970's. "It's almost like it's not even being subdivided into separate apartments to accommodate Center were developed. part of Chicago," The perception of Hyde Park-South the new residents. A consequence of these events was Today, the Hyde Park-Kenwood remains integrated, al- Kenwood as an * island' has persisted almost since the com- "white flight,"th e fleeing of white residents to the suburbs. though certain pockets maintain a racial and economic im- munity's inception and was strengthened after the massive Fearing that such an acute racial turnover could cause balance. This is especially true of the area known as urban renewal project of the 1950's. Hyde Park to experience many of the same urban ills suf- "North" Kenwood, which is located north of 47th street. To many residents, Hyde Park-Kenwood is seen as a fered by neighboring communities, several new organiza- North Kenwood is almost exclusively black, while "South" winning example of racial and economic diversity, but it tion were created that would take steps to encourage kite- Kenwood has a majority white population. South Ken- was not always this way. Through- wood is often considered in- out it's early history this community distinguishable from Hyde utilized such tactics as restrictive Park, something that Timuel housing covenants, vandalism and Hyde Park Black, Professor Emeritus of bombings in an attempt to "make City Colleges, attributes to Hyde Park white." South Kenwood having In 1889, the Village of Hyde Park "historically more in com- was absorbed by the city of Chicago mon" with their Hyde Park and almost immediately two events neighbors. North Kenwood spurred its growth: The World's •• "never got the investment that Columbian Exposition of 1893 and South Kenwood received," HYDE PARK BLVD the creation of the University of acknowledges William Ger- Chicago in 1892. While most of the stein, President of Partners in remnants of the Worlds Fair have Community Development, an disappeared (the notable exception organization that serves to being the Museum of Science and link together south neighbor- Industry), the University has contin- hoods racially and economi- LAKE ued to exert it's influence in the cally. Gertstein recalls when community. two schools were built to ac- Throughtour the first two decades commodate the increased stu- of this century, Hyde Park-Kenwood dent population of the area. was populated by residents of Irish, "One school was built with German and Russian ancestry. better materials, that was Ken- Meanwhile, the majority of black wood." The other school, Chicagoans remained west of Cot- King, which served North tage Grove, the traditional western Kenwood, "was not built as 'border' of Hyde Park. To prevent a well, being poorly engineered 'take-over' of the neighborhood by 57TH and constructed. Hyde Park blacks, several homeowner organi- was more vigilant in the con- zations were formed, the first being struction of Kenwood." How-

the Hyde Park Improvement Protec- UNIVERSITY ever, Gerstein affirms that UNIVERSITY OF OF CHICAGO tive Club. Created in 1908, the CHICAGO HOSPITALS CAMPUS North Kenwood is fast be- Club's tactics included offering to 59TH coming a "solidly middle- purchase property from black Hyde class black community." Park homeowners as well as black- MIDWAY PUVSANCE Also, the University of listing real estate firms that sold to Chicago had always seen the blacks. If these moves didn't work, boundary of their community they resorted to more direct means, influence as ending at 47th such as vandalism. Street. The Hyde Park Improvement Protective Club was suc- gration and curb urban decay. Highly instrumental in these Residents of Hyde Park-Kenwood consider the major ceeded by the equally militant Hyde Park-Kenwood Prop- efforts was the University of Chicago, who established the strengths of their community to be its' diversity and sense erty Owners' Association, which resorted to everything South East Chicago Commission in 1952. According to of community involvement. However, they feel that the from inflammatory racist rhetoric to bombings, in an effort Robert Mason, present head of the SECC, the University neighborhood should not exist in a vacuum. "Building a to "keep Hyde Park desirable for ourselves." The first was responding to figures that showed that Hyde Park- wall doesn't solve anything," feels Rick Mulder, manager bombing occurred at the home of the Motley family,, the Kenwood had the "second-highest crime rate" in the city. of O'Gara and Wilson Books in Hyde Park, "You just first black family on their block, in July of 1917. As a re- Because the University had such a major stake in the com- maintain the resentments and divisions." No community sult of the bombings and other forms of intimidation, ex- munity, it increased its' community involvement for the can exist as an island," affirms 4th Ward Alderman Tone cepting a few pockets along the edges of the neighborhood, sake of its'own survival. ; Preckwinkle. Yet, despite this caution, Hyde Park- Hyde Park-Kenwood would remain segregated for the next The Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference w$s Kenwood's inhabitants are generally satisfied by their 30 years. formed in 1949 to foster racial harmony in the changing'; community. "People get involved in the say-so of what ! The postwar period saw the arrival of thousands of community. According to Arnold Hjrsch's Making The v happens [in the community]," feels Camille Hamilton- southern black migrants to Chicago. The so-called Black Second Ghetto, the HPKCCs "one indispensable function- Doyle, who works with the Hyde Park Neighborhood Belt was becoming heavily overpopulated; a condition ex- was its fervent espousal of the necessity of creating an WH Club, a community-driven neighborhood. Despite missing acerbated by the construction of the Lake Meadows- terracial community," f " a more active nightlife," Rick Mulder feels that Hyde Prairie Shores developments in the heart of Bronzeville Perhaps the most significant event aimed at stabilizing &'-••Park-Kenwood is " a good place to live. I don't see myself area. Displaced black residents had little choice but to Hyde Park-Kenwood was the "Urban Renewal" project of moving out of the neighborhood." move further south and west. This migration, helped by the late 1950's. There have always ben mixed feelings the striking down of restrictive housing covenants as un- about this project that demolished a large part of the 55th constitutional, paved the way for the integration of Hyde Street business district for the purposes of "conservation." FROM THE EDITOR Gov. Ryan & Legal Drugs overnor George Ryan is bold. First he went to government. izing off stereotyping drug arrest of African-Americans on Cuba, next setting a moratorium on the state's Many over look the reality that 60% of the jail population the streets, while corporate and non-minorities are admitted deaf penalties. Now considering truth on drugs. are drug related. And Blacks are 68% of the jail population to rehabilitation or kill themselves before being arrested. GHe told the WVON listeners of the Cliff Kelly being only 12% of this country. Now AIDS cases are higher Governor Ryan direction is very noble. Even under a cloud show he will consider putting a commission together to look among African Americans, due to drugs. of illegal operations. While most politicians speak of law at legalizing drugs. Giving his age, he Those not for the legalization of drugs, such as Lu Palmer and order and more police, the Governor's actions to de- was not smoking a joint, taking such a are caught in a critical situation. They are facing contradic- velop this commission should not frighten no one. It will bold position. At this time in President tions, not trusting their own intelligence. Comments made report and support sociologist past reports that the drug Bill Clinton's career he may nod to the by Cliff Kelly referring to the CIA as the Cocaine Importing trade has systemically supplied communities such as idea as well. After all, his experiments Agency, has particular relevance to the African American Bronzeville, the CHA, and communities such as Englewood with illegal drugs could be similar to community. They know the sources of the drug traffiking. in order to suppress them. The commission report would many others. Many reports acknowledge the roles of the corner operations state legalizing drugs will cause a reduction in the prison During my youth, drugs were not as to former Presidents Bush and Reagans agreements with and police budget. It will report many people in jail should prevalent as they are today. Drugs were South American and corporate drug lords (such as Seagram be free with reinvestments of their rehabilitation. Farther it not a source of jobs and economical sur- Gin "Dope USA"), to embezzle drugs on the streets. will report today's medical science can treat addiction to any vival, nor a means of escapism as they are As young children and people overall are innocent victims habit forming substance. today. They were more like when cool of drug crimes, Mr. Palmer himself a victim of crime at his The commission's honest hard work will report illegal Ron Carter Bill did not inhale, or moved on to other home was likely related to illegal drugs. drugs will continue illegally related and indirect crime of Editor & publisher habits' people enjoy. Illegal drugs are heavily indebted to the communities and theft, robbery, burglary, embezzlement, con games, and families. Instead of Redlining, it is drug-lining. killings. Just as Cliff Kelly supports legalizing drugs, South Street Most people would maintain their visions of people walking The poor people, many African-Americans neve the Journal has taken this position as well. The Chicago De- down the streets smoking a joint. (That will not happen be- least to lose and the most to gain. With the legalization fender 's headline story raised the question again. Now the cause it is too expensive to share. Someone may ask for a greedy, racist folks have all to lose. other newspapers should ask for the question along with hit). The visions of TV shows such as police stories capital-

A Drive for We now ask you join Mayor Sawyer Black The Eugene in his dream for Chicago. The Evangelical Catholic Church stands with him in creat- Portraits Sawyer Center ing the Eugene Sawyer Center. Together with your involvement, we in the Saint Stephen Fam- can make the center a reality for people with HIV and AIDS. Things need to get White ily Services: done and we need you in order to do them. Dear Editor: Please help us offer drop-in services such House Are you aware? Did you know? We as anonymous AIDS testing, education, all have a little bit of knowledge about information, ecumenical pastoral support, HIV and AIDS, but a little knowledge can human assistance services, and a food On March 2, 1999, Captain be a dangerous thing. Assumptions turn pantry. Hardtimes owner, Ms. into beliefs such as "AIDS is disappear- We ask you to be generous is sup- Josephine Wade, accompanied Josephine'Wade, with the fate Congressman ing." Or AIDS is a gay" disease and does porting the war against HIV and AIDs and by friends, had the opportunity Charles Hayes, whom Ms. Wade is leading a not affect "straight people." Or Chicago to support those who face that struggle of to tour the White House as drive for portraits to be place in the White has many facilities at which people with living with HIV or AIDS on a daily basis. guests of President Bill Clinton House depicting the rich and proud her- AIDS can get help." Well, a little knowl- On behalf of Mayor Sawyer and for and First Lady Hillary Rodam itage of African-Americans. edge is a dangerous thing. Those assump- the Evangelical Catholic Church, I thank tions are wrong. you. Please know that I shall remember Clinton. has recommended that a portrait of Right now, the far southeast side of you and your family in my prayers. At the end of the tour, Ms. Wade Chicago Reverend Addie Wyatt be the city of Chicago has no comprehensive and her group realized that with the commissioned to hand prominently in HIV/AIDS services. People in need are Respectfully yours, many noble portails in the White a place of honor in the United States overwhelmed. Faraway support agencies James Alan Wilkowski House, it had not seen one portrait Department of Labor. are overloaded with clients. Former depicting the rich and proud heritage Along with the City of Houston Mayor Eugene Sawyer and the Evangeli- cal Catholic Church are joining forces to of African-Americans. Upon return- adopting a resolution, a resolution provide assistance in this area to those ing home to Chicago, Ms. Wade or- was also adopted by The City Council ganized a group of African-American who are waging their own battle of the City of Chicago, Illinois Pre- against this dread disease. women, known collectively as sented by Alderman Edward M. Women Empowered, to rectify this With pride we announce the cre- Burke on July 7, 1999. ation of The Eugene Sawyer Center omission. Following careful and con- Governor George Ryan for Saint Stephen Family Services to siderable research, Women Em- Room 207, State House be established on the far southeast Spnngfield, JL 62706 powered recommended that the side this coming fall. Saint Stephen, portraits of African-Americans a martyr of the Christian commu- Benjamin Banneker and Mary nity, ministered to all who were McLeod Bethune be prominently forgotten by society. displayed in the public area of the Like this dedicated saint, throughout his distinguished career, White House. cnsis in Chicago Your fc Eugene Sawyer championed equal C mmitment "We have renowned intellec- Aviate this crisis I^e ° * opportunity for every person re- and otheis. ** received by myseJf tual that should be protailed in gardless of perceived social status the White House." said Ms. or financial means. It was his Wade. "Benjamin Banneker a dream that anyone in need could mathematician, astronomer, find assistance and that no one compiler of almanacs, inventor would be forgotten or overlooked. and writer; and Mary McLeod Saint Stephen's mission guided pproach to curta^ne "olen in our neighbors Bethune an educator who was Mayor Sawyer as he worked to- Ce ward achieving this goal. active in African-American affairs anda special adviser to Franklin D. Roosevelt on problems faced by minority groups" Additionally, Ms. Wade Bobby L. Rush said, Women Empowered Member of Congress 8 South Street Journal D August 10, 2000 : Southside agencies receive Grants to address AIDS The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) re- purchase syringes exchange sites in of Engle- HIV/AIDS on Chicago's south and west sides; Unity Parenting and Counseling Center cently awarded grants to 15 HIV/ AIDS organi- wood, West Englewood, Woodlawn, and Rafael Center / Chicago Connections ($20,000)- for street outreach, prevention case zations based in the south side of Chicago that Grand Boulevard; ($20,000)- to support mental health services; management and peer education for at- risk provide AIDS care prevention, education, and Church of the Open Door (20,000) - for Research & Education Foundation of Michael African - American youth; advocacy projects for people in those areas. general operating targeting African - American Reese (25,000)-to provide adherence counsel- University of Chicago Pediatric HIV Pro- The Foundation's board of directors awarded men who have sex with men; ing and provision of non - HIV medications; gram ($8,500) - for support of the Pediatric and more than 1 million in grant awards this year. Community Supportive Living Systems, Roseland Christian Health Ministries Adolescent HIV Care Team and the Women's Service agencies from the south side of Chicago Inc. (30,000) - support of its housing programs ($25,000) - to conduct HIV/ AIDS testing and Access to Comprehensive Healthcare that received grants are: targeting African Americans on the city's provide primary care services in the Greater (WATCH) clinics. AIDS Pastoral Care Network ($20,000)- south side. Roseland community. The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) collaborating with Humbolt Park and South Connexions Enterprises (17,000) - to South Side Help Center ($30,000)- for the awarded grants to 58 programs at 56 Chicago Shore Ministerial clients in the Englewood, West Englewood, Gay Men of Color Initiative that will expand area HIV/ AIDS organizations for AIDS care, Associations; American Red Cross of Greater Grand Crossing, and Auburn- Gre- street and community outreach; prevention, education, and advocacy projects. Greater Chicago (13,000)- targeted to African- sham communities; American service agencies. Horizons Community Services, Centro Comunitario Juan Diego (15,000)- Inc.($25,000) - for multi- level interventions, targeting Spanish- speaking youth and young HIV/ AIDS prevention education; Toyota®On Western women; Open Hand Chicago (25,000)- to provide THE BEST TOYOTA DEALS IN THE CITY ARE ON WESTERN AVENUE! Chicago Recovery Alliance ($38,500)- to food and nutrional services to people with 2!0QQ CAMRYS Caucasian attendant picked up Johnson's un- conscious body and threw her into the ambulance." New City residents gathered at the Chicago Commons Mary McDowell Settlement house Police *550 FACTORY TO DEALER INCENTWE_ for a march on August 8. In attendance was (Continued from page I) Reverend Stanley Watkins, District Director for BOO1 COROLLAS DOWN "black nigger b—h get back on your porch." Congressman Bobby Rush and Reverend Paul Ignoring the police's threats she went down the Jakes Jr. of the Christen Leadership Council. street to Ms. Foster house to inform her of what As they gathered with the group of more than -rr _5£? was taking place. fifty marchers, Rev. Jakes said. " In light of the "The police slapped and threw her into the recent situation, State's Attorney, Dick Devine INVOICE squadrol." said Roshanda Brown, a long time should ask for the indictment of the officers. I PRICE! friend of Johnson, who came to her defense hope the OPS (Office of Professional Stan- witnessing the police actions. Brown aided dards) officials will investigate fairly and that 20OO TACOMA 2OOO 4RUNNER Johnson by putting a shirt on her semi nude police Superintendent, Terry Hillard will de- body. As she did, she said the police called her cide to discipline the officers involved." 'A nigger b—h'. "I replied back you're an- "This situation like in Philadelphia has be- other one." come a sickness among law enforcement and it Brown was also arrested and charged with will be dealt with." said Rev. Jakes. obstruction of justice. The marchers went on in an orderly and Other eyewitnesses gave similar accounts. organized manner. Chicago police officers • 12 mo. Unlimited Mileage TOYOTA Roadside Assistance One remembered one officer saying to another amid cheers and honking horns of motorists CERTIFIED C CERTIFTED > W-Chackpoint Inspection with the gloves whose shirt was covered with accompanied them along the route. Nearly half USED Mm MicitFiNKmt Hilts i Turns Johnson's blood, "you better have that nigger the marchers were children, and they were very 6 Year /KKVOOO Mile Warranty ON CHmREDTOYOTAS SEE DEALER FOR DETMLS tested for AIDS." intent and fully aware of the gravity of the VEHICLES Ms. Foster said once she arrived at the scene occasion. 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Visit us on the web at: prices exclude tax, title, license and doc. fee. All rebates and incentives applied, you must qualify. www.airwayhonda.com II vehicles subject to prior sale. With approved credit. All offers end 5 days from publication date. ••• ' South Street Journal D August 10, 2000 11 Real Estate to be accessible to people with dis- African-American Showcase of abilities. REAL Homes will have three bedrooms, Homes for Bronzeville range in size from 1,500 to 2,000 EBON\ square feet and include off-street Bronzeville - Mayor Richard M. Da- CONVENTIONAL & CREATIVE FINANCING Chicago but in the entire United parking. Construction is expected to ley joined Aid. Dorothy Tillman (3rd) States" during the period between be completed by this fall, and prices and a host of African-American con- EXPERTS in the two world wars. Then the are are expected to start in the mid- tractors and developers for the TOR TKE deteriorated, losing almost two- $200,000 range. FHA & VA African-American Showcase of thirds of its population between The houses will be designed to ap- Homes for the Bronzeville commu- EBONY 1950 and 1990. peal to a broad spectrum of potential Financing nity. Aid. Tillman said the 10 developers buyers. SERVICE The multimillion-dollar initiative are making history because this is Once the Showcase homes are com- will in 10 new homes in the 4500 the first time this level of investment pleted, AAHBA members expect to 30 YEARS block of South St. Lawrence Avenue. 773-783-4400 and collaboration between African- continue building homes on other Each will be built by a different mem- Americans to develop in the commu- City-owned vacant lots in the imme- ber of a the newly formed African- nity. "I think this project will dispel diate vicinity. American Home Builders Association Senior Discount on Commissions all the myths that African-Americans (AAHBA), which has contributed $2 The members of the AAHBA are won't pool their resources and work million to the effort. The City will Art's Enterprises, Inc, Benol Devel- 7924 South Ashland Ave Chicago, IL 60620 together to rebuild our community." donate the lots. opment, East Lake Management and "This is a proud and historic day Development Corp., Forston Ward & "I'm especially pleased by this pro- for the Bronzeville community," Moss, In-Town Properties, Lakeshore gram, because my administration has said Ernest Brown, president of the Development Corp., Le-Na Enter- worked very hard to encourage mi- AAHBA. 'The homes will comple- prises, P & K Development, Park- nority and women-owned busi- ment public and private sector rein- shore Equities and Setnom & Associ- nesses," Mayor Daley said. "This vestment initiatives underway in the ates. WHO WILL ANSWER project is a wonderful example of a Grand Boulevard.Each developer One resident said, the price of the MY PRAYERS? community being built by its own will build a model house with a homes are the norm for new homes, residents." unique design, ranging from tradi- "But, will this there be a drive to Call Michelle Favia at The Mayor noted that Bronzeville tional brownstone to modern ma- reflect the income of the present resi- Thday for a free loan consultation. "was one of the strongest and most sonry. One house will be ranch-style dents of the community. GSF MORTGAGE CORP exciting neighborhoods, not just in ing with affordable rents. Sponsors of Frank Lloyd Wright The New Birth Community •f foe Church tf God re- The announcement of the 69th The Rebirth of Englewood Architectural Tours Street award came as the City made ceive funds te ereate public its 1999 investment in rental ;:: Hyde Park - Robie House in Hyde housing. The commitment of more Purchase park. Guided tours of Frank Lloyd Wheeler Heuse than $40,000 in loans and tax cred- Wright's spectacular Robie House, Englewood....A new multi- ^Refinance its, was made by Department of the quintessential example of prairie million dollar housing develop- **Bill con solidation Housing Commissioner Julia style architecture, are offered week- ment will be available to Stasch. Neighborhood-based senior 'Home improvements days at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm., and strengthen the redevelopment of housing, and bold experiments in weekends from 11 am to 3:30 pm. 69th Street as a result of the City of Chicago's 1999 Rental Housing creating mixed income housing for PHONE: The Robie House is managed and. 847-605-8244 x 118 presently under restoration by the Investment Program. The New public housing eligible families are PAGER: 847-203-5446 frank Lloyd Wright Home and Stu- Birth Community of the Church of among the other 12 rental housing developments in which the City will 999 PLAZA DR. dio foundation, and located at 5757 God in Christ has been awarded S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, 111. $553,000 in tax credits and invest. Stasch stressed that housing SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 on "the campus of the University of $3,423,000 in financing to create represents one of the city's most Chicago. Fee: Adults $8. Seniors Wheeler House an 898-apartment productive investment. KwsicJenual Mcrtgng* imunsHf (65+) and youth (7-18) $6. For more complex at 1450 W. 69th. When For more information, call tour information about any of these completed, the building will be Jack Markowski at the Department tour programs please call (708) 848- dedicated to serving the needs of Housing (312 747-2744), or repre- 1976. area seniors, allowing them to stay sentatives of the individual develop- in the community in quality hous- ers.

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