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Harold Washington, Unarmed Man shoot by Con Celebrating Over 150—200 police were called to the scene after word of mouth traveled in, the Woodlawn His Home community over a shooting of a young man by a uninformed tactical Chicago police officer. It re­ Coming sulted in over 600 residents gathered at the site with exchange of words and bottle throwing. Some (Continued on page 11) felt the crowd was near a rioting. The 22-year-old man Michael Smith, of the 6200 block of S. Langley Ave., was the victim in what the police spokes person told SSJ the man's strug­ gle with a Chicago police in an attempt to take the gun from a tactical officer, at the intersection of East 63rd Street and South Evans Avenue, With conflicting stories of witnesses and the police, according to the News Affairs office Tacti­ cal officers with the Grand Crossing District re­ ceived information an individual wanted for a pre­ vious robbery was with two other men on the 700 block of East 63rd Street around 4 p.m.. The Chicago police news office said two officers responded to the information and went to the al­ leged robber's location. MentalHealth Upon arriving at the scene, the officers com­ manded the three men to take their hands out of Facility Still their pockets. Two of the individuals complied and Smith did not, and began walking toward the offi­ Police officers and people kept coming to the fatally shooting of Michael Smith by a police officer, rep­ resentative from the community came as well including Paul McKinney of Voices Of The Exoffenders Accused of cers. (VOTE), Alderman Arenda Troutman (20) and Dr. Rev. Leon Finney of The Woodlawn Organization who Using Rape Reported the officers told Smith two times, is a representative of project Ceasefire in the Woodlawn area to investigate as well as to help claim the "Take your hands out of your pockets." residents upset about the incident. SSJ Photo by Stephen C. White Power and Control The police said Smith refused to comply, and the on Patients. (continued on page 4) An official Investigation Is Rally the State to Rescind Racial Redlining Policy What's Needed Rescinding KB 4050 The Coalition to Rescind House Bill 4050 gained its momentum at an Octo­ ber 25* rally which was recorded as the biggest public issue session in years. Over 2,500 people (last issue of SSJ reported 1,500) was present at the AFC World Center on West 79* Street and Ashland to sign petitions against the bill and to receive updates on current hous­ ing policies. The bill was designed to monitor Black and Latino investor's credit agreements and relationships with lenders, and to ad­ dress predatory lend­ ers in official five (5) "HB 4050 must zip codes. However be rescinded. ten on the far south Plain and side were added. All Simple!" Says of the zip codes basi­ David Poole has been locked down Julie Santos for more than a decade at the Chester cally in the Black Mental Health Center in Southern, and Latin communities. Illinois. His captors said he's insane The Bill became law September 1, Coalition to Rescind House BIN 4050. held A press event In Englewood, hosted by Presbyterian and a danger to society. David cap­ 2006, and was in the works for over two Church, 61st and Loomis to announce efforts of public and elected officials on demands to hold tors can't decide on a "diagnoses" of years with no out cry a representative of immediate debriefing sessions with Springfield and to hold public hearing on HB 4050 to receive why after fourteen years on the same House Speaker, Michael Madigan in- comments to either rescind, amend or readjust the law. Rev. Al Sampson (speaking) with other medication, suddenly the Psychia­ (continued on page 12) members of The Coalition said House Speaker Mike Madigan needs to rethink his Bill. "He always trists changes his medication. Unit B been a friend and he don't need to be the an enemy of the community. Director say she can't explain why SSJ Photo Vincent Walker the new medication. Said the old medication wasn't doing him any good. He seem slow to her. David "Mental Illness of Schizo­ phrenia depended on the individual psychiatrist's, or the License Clinical Gentrification of Bronzeville Social Worker (LCSW) favorite fla­ vor. Despite David and his family SSJ attended the Bronzeville Visitors Center's area, from the standpoint of those involved in com­ Questions for the panel included each of the pan­ telling Administrative Assistant at the (southeast comer of 35th & King Drive. The Su­ munity activism, property development, entrepre- elist speaking about their personal, family and pro­ Chester Mental Health Center that the preme Life Building) semi-annual gentrification neurship and residing daily in the community. The fessional backgrounds, particularly, in light of their medication side effects makes David panel Tuesday, November 14th. DePaul University course has dealt extensively with the history of 47th relationship to Chicago and to the Bronzeville com­ mouth dry, slur speech, tremors. SSJ students of Visiting Assistant Professor of The De­ Street/Grand Boulevard/Oakwood/Kenwood both munity in particular. What brought them to this area inquired to the Facility Administra- partment of English Bayo Ojikutu were exposed to a critically and comprehensively. The panel deal with (continued on page 12) broad gamut of insights pertaining the Bronzeville the community's future as well. (continued on page 18) Page 2 November 16, 2006 South (Street Journal Faet& News Briefs XJnZin Commentary Blago Rallies With Workers UnZip it at [email protected] Bi-Weekly "We Won!" Reports Beauty Turner of the Poor Round Up of. For Minimum Wage Bill People Millennium Movement participants. A star studded victory for all of you who fought against MarkAUen that new CHA Neighborhood Site Rule. CHA Mayoral Endorsement gave word that those who have a Section 8 Hous­ ing Choice voucher can move. Any where a land­ Required to Fill IS**' Ward lord, or developer, or management company rents. Aldermanic Vacancy? Ms. Turner also wants to make it clear, setting the record straight it seem to be wobbling out of Several sources have made off-the-record comments to me that my refusal to commit to endorsing Mayor control like an old record player. No she did not Daley would be one of the reasons go too jail! (as reported in the Grove Pare Apart­ that I would not get the support from ment story ) The person that went to jail that day the outgoing Alderman to fill the was an activist by the name of Matt Ginberg with STOP Students Tenants 18* Ward Aldermanic vacancy. Organizing People. Another was that the Alderman was The Cook County Board held a hearing on new rules to monitor sex very close to candidate Paul Stewart, offenders via Cook County Sheriff Office. The public hearing was Tuesday, even being overheard calling Stew­ Nov. 9th at its Board Room 118 N. Clark, 5th Floor. Englewood and Rose- art his protege. That's fine, for I land leaders attended and testified in support for broader monitoring and have not had that type of personal public alerts to impacting communities regarding the residence of sex of­ relationship to expect his endorse­ fenders. ment. Working to fulfill his promise to once again raise the mini­ Rev Jesse Jackson Scholarship is gong to I made a public commitment mum wage for workers in Illinois, Governor Rod R. Blago- Roberson, Harper, and Englewood high not to endorse in the Mayor's race jevich joined labor leaders and minimum wage workers at stops Correction: John Paul Jones was not a because of my personal and profes­ in Southern Illinois, the Metro East and Rock Island to gamer write-in candidate in the State Representative sional relationship with William support to pass legislation during the upcoming fall veto session "Dock" Walls, who I worked with Former 18th 6th District race, but instead the 32nd State that would increase the minimum wage from $6.50 to $7.50 an during Mayor Washington's admini­ Ward Alder­ District race with incumbent State Rep. Milton stration. We also attended the same man Thomas hour and index the minimum wage to inflation. In Tuesday's Patterson, who is still recovering from a De­ Murphy high school and are members of the general election, an overwhelming majority of Cook County cember 2005 Stroke. Word have it that Rep. same Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. I residents voted in favor of a ballot measure supporting the Gov­ Patterson is expected to be ready for the No­ was the Field Director for Dorothy Brown's most recent ernor's proposal to increase the minimum wage, while voters in vember 28th Veto Session in Springfield. We at re-election campaign. And many people criticized me Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Montana, Nevada and Ohio SSJ is sure Mr. Jones is wishing the very best for supporting the Big Box Veto to gain the Mayor's passed minimum wage referendimis. health for Representative Patterson. favor for Aldermanic appointment. So because of these Under terms of the proposed bill, the state's minimum wage Chicago Defender going weak, we mean dynamics, 1 thought it best to remain neutral, which would rise by $1 to $7.50 per hour beginning July 1, 2007. Be­ weekly, Martin would not return UnZip phone may cost me the 18th Ward Aldermanic appointment. yond that date, the minimum wage would be indexed with the calls. But it's a fact a Defender head, Tom Pico Support New Mall armual rate of inflation, meaning that each year the minimum is no longer at the newspaper. Then H.D. is wage will be adjusted based on the rate that the price of goods saying its CEO Roland Martin should be say­ at 83"^ & Kedzie and services increases. It has been estimated that the raise will ing his prays as he is called Cowboy from There is a new shopping mall that was built on the directly benefit 647,000 Illinois workers. Texas in a Gangster town? Word is as Ronald comer of 83rd and Kedzie that needs our support. Call "A person who works hard all day should at least earn enough Isley cut "Show down at sun down " is coming. the 18th Ward Alderman's office at 773-471-1991 and to live on. But that's not the reality for hundreds of thousands of Defenders' Earl Calloway Subject To Har­ ask for details if you are a small business looking for workers who are paid the minimum wage. We made a differ­ assment by Chicago Police. Defender Enter­ space for your new business. And if you are in the area, ence in many of their lives when we boosted the minimum wage tainment Editor Earl Calloway who is 80 you should go by the mall at 83rd and Kedzie and sup­ to $6.50 an hour, but it's still not enough. I am asking the men years young was hand cuffed and beaten by port the existing businesses that are in the mall. We and women of the Illinois General Assembly to listen to the Chicago police, spent 7 hours in the hospital cannot sit by and allow this prime business site to go people who put their trust in us, and I'm urging them to pass this and then taken to jail. Why didn't The De­ not fully used when there are so many new and exiting bill during this month's fall veto session," said Gov. Blago- businesses that can provide residents of this area much fender do any story on their legendary En­ jevich. "If this bill is passed, not only would nearly 650,000 needed goods and services from this southwest side tertainment Editor? Speaking of The De­ location. men and women who earn the minimum wage receive a well- fender the rumor mill has the cutting their I spoke with Tony Philbin, President of the Wright- deserved pay raise, but moving forward, they would be able to publication dates. Shouldn't we have seen wood Improvement Association where my mother OUie count on their wages increasing at the same pace that the cost of that coming once the word "daily Allen is Corresponding Secretary and a Board member, groceries, utilities, and housing increases." Was no longer describing the paper? and I spoke directly with former Alderman Thomas King Memo­ Word is the Chicago Defender may reduce Murphy about providing some promotional support of to two papers a week. Lets wish them better the prime business site that's in the area where I live. I rial A Real­ times. also reached out to some of the other candidates for Congratulations to VlOSfor their tribute 18th Ward Alderman to show their leadership in provid­ ity to Gerald Levert. A lot of hearts are still ing some much needed support for this new business On Nov. 13, a half- hurting especially two members of mall. It's one thing to say you want to be the Wards mile from Lincoln's the CVS Class of 80 Vanessa Mel­ leader, but clearly another thing to actually show that iconic statue, a di­ ton and Aretha Edwards, who took you are providing some leadership. What would you do verse group of celeb­ Levert's loss as if they loss a family to support the mall if you were Alderman? rities, corporate lead­ member or significant other. Well I said that I would use my various promo­ ers and ordinary Prayers to all feeling the pain. tional resources to generate some more business for the Americans helped Get well wishes to the one and existing businesses in the mall, and to help recruit other turn the first shovels businesses, and continue to provide ongoing promo­ only Tornado , comedian, radio of dirt for a memo­ tional support to sustain the businesses. personality who suffered a stroke rial honoring the So let's get this promotion going, and I will be and many got the wrong rumor ¥W3 l^immb^m slain civil rights checking with the Alderman's office to see if you are Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., is overcome that he had died but he is alive and responding. Let's get together and build some busi­ with emotion at the groundbreaking leader Martin Luther recuperating. Keep Tornado in nesses and create some jobs, rather than watching busi- ceremony. At left is the Rev. Al (Continued on page 5) your prayers. mckum Sharpton. At center is Yolanda King. (Continued on page 7) South Street Journal Volume 13 Number 5 is published by Jarrell Communications Inc., Ron Carter, Editor and Publisher, Daisy Johnson, Associate Publisher Administration, Joseph Gilmore, Associate Publisher Advertising and Marketing E,J. Jackson, Managing Editor, Mark Allen, Associate Editor, Wanda Lee, Administration Writers: Okema J. McLoyd, Beauty Turner, Richard Blackmon Jr., Karl Kalo, Ranoule Tatum Donnell Robinson South Suburb office Frederick M. Williams, Photography: Vincent Walker, Stephen C. White

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However, sources say No-Go Decision by Congressmen Jackson Jr. and Gutierrez he has a block club organization that could be organized to secure a good based of votes. .Another Mayoral candidate, and the first Mayoral Candidates move on to announce in February of this year, William "Dock" Walls, the former aide to the late Mayor Harold Washington says he is proposing sweep­ ''Culture of corruption'' high on campaign platforms ing structural changes and open processes, which to ensure accountability and end unfet­ tered corruption in Chicago once and for all. "The current Daley Administration is shame­ fully scandal ridden: Hired truck Programs; Community Fraudulent Minority Contracts; Illegal Hiring Activist Syron- Schemes, just to name a few. The Feds have Smith has indicted and convicted nearly 40 of Mayor joined the field Daley's operatives and close associates. Daley of candiates has accepted $108,000 dollars in campaign con­ running for tributions from truckers who were paid to sit and Mayor do nothing. Those contributions constitute bribes," said Walls Brown also presented her plans with a plat­ form to address corruption three weeks ago with a 6 point platform on corruption. Jackson Jr., and Luis Gutierrez not to run for Browns agenda list consist of mayor. Speaking at a news conference Brown Electronic scoring of job applications. says, "I felt all along that these two veteran Con­ Use technology and work site visits to com­ gressmen with their years of seniority, are far bat payroll scams. too valuable to lose from Capitol Hill. Their growing influence in the newly-aligned Con­ Have an Office of Professional Standards gress will serve them well and will serve Chi­ independent from the Police Department. cago and Illinois well." "Separate and distinct office" to oversee Jackson said Democrats' control of the minority business program. House will give him an unprecedented opportu­ Support Shakman decree. nity to better serve his constituents and all Chi­ Use internal controls and audits to monitor cago residents. city assets. "More than any time since I took my initial Brown also stressed the need for 'Truth in oath-of-office, I am excited, eager and down­ Advertising', by calling for an advocacy group right giddy about the prospects in Washington," to monitor campaign ads. She also spoke of her Youth Outreach Initiative, which highlights the Jackson said. "So, I will not be a candidate for Dorothy Brown applauds the decision by the mayor of the city of Chicago in 2007. In­ Congressmen Jesse Jackson Jr., and Luis political empowerment of young people and stead, I hope to make my seventh term in Con­ women. Brown added, "We want every woman gress my best yet." what I will be doing hill-speed in the coming in the city of Chicago to see them selves re- ML or the past several weeks, Congress­ After many inquires from SSJ to Con. months is taking care of the love of my life." man Jesse Jackson Jr. had been laying the Gutierrez office for over a year he reported he Q and A with groundwork to run against Mayor Richard Daley could have launched an aggressive mayoral Candidates Moving on next year. In doing so Jackson was putting to­ campaign, but in putting end to local political On the eve of Brown's applauding the ac­ Ms. Dorothy Brown tions of Jackson and Gutierrez, community ac­ gether a slate of aldermanic candidates. How­ speculation, he announced his wife, Soraida, has In Next Week ever, as many excepted Jackson announced he serious health concerns. tivist Syron Smith, founder and director of the would not run for mayor. "She was diagnosed with thyroid cancer," National Block Club University, based in Chi­ Issue of SSJ cago announced his plans to run for mayor as Chicago Mayoral Candidate Dorothy Brown Gutierrez said. "Soraida's doing well, but ^he well. applauded the decision by Congressmen Jesse faces more treatment in the coming months. So Smith was not available for comments. (Continued on page 4) Two Cops Arrested In Conspiracy To Steal $31,000 In Undercover Sting Two Chicago police officers and an al­ officials announced today. The officers The officers, Richard E. Doroniuk, 30, and Northern District of Illinois; Robert D. leged drug dealer allegedly conspired to allegedly used information provided by the Mahmoud Shamah, 27, also known as Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chi­ steal approximately $31,100 in recent third defendant to obtain state search war­ "Mike," were arrested at their homes early cago Office of the Federal Bureau of In­ months, believing that the money belonged rants, which they and other officers then today without incident. Both were assigned vestigation; and Philip J. Cline, Superin­ to another drug dealer who had stashed the served two months apart at two Grand to a tactical team in the 22"'* District on the tendent of the Chicago Police Department. cash in self-storage facilities. In fact, how­ Avenue storage facilities, where they ob­ city's south side. The third defendant, Cline said. "Today's arrests result from the ever, the storage lockers were rented by tained the cash. The officers then failed to Larry Cross, 55, of Chicago, also known as Department's ongoing commitment to re­ agents who placed the cash inside the stor­ report any seizure from the first theft in "Peanut," was already in state custody. move bad cops from the streets. We expect age units as part of undercover sting inves­ June, and reported seizing only a portion of All three were charged with conspiracy to all officers to do their jobs with integrity, tigation by the Federal Bureau of Investi­ the money from the second theft in August, commit theft of government funds. The professionalism and respect. Anything less gation and the Chicago Police Department according to a federal criminal complaint charges were announced by Patrick J. Fitz­ is unacceptable." 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What do you want your ward to ance is a limited allotment of get out 3rd Ward Candidate know about you? of trouble cards which excuse politi­ "First of all I'm home grown I Candidates cians who fail to meet the public's went to Urban C. MoUison located reasonable expectations of honesty at 4415 South King Drive from (Continuedfrom page 3) and integrity. However, supporters of Angelo James there I went to Forestville upper fleeted in my campaign for mayor." my Mayoral candidacy and me be­ grade center on 44th Langley where The candidate for mayor pointed out lieve Daley has over spent his Cor­ In A four there is now a playground where the the significance of women in con­ ruption Allowance. two buildings use to be", James gress, especially Nancy Pelosi be­ Mayor Daley has appeared before added. coming the first female speaker of the media and insists no involvement. legged Race 3rd Ward I notice that you are not attacking The House, stating that her run for As many still ask the question, how Candi­ any of the other candidates why is mayor of Chicago is no less signifi­ could he not know? Walls say that "It By Beauty Turner date that? cant and no less historic. is his job to know when something Out of the darkness, into the Hght Angelo "I'm attacking the issues which is Using words of the late Mayor major is amiss." James, comes a young man with a future so more important to my constituents, Washington, Walls declared that "we "It is the responsibility of the bright and add balance to a four leg "drawn are confident we will hand Daley an Mayor of Chicago to know what is Back " James replied. race in the third ward; that has so far to my What can you bring too this ward ignominious defeat." going on in city government. It is the emerged between Alderman Dorothy original that the other candidates can't "Historically, Chicagoans have a Mayor responsibility to safeguard the Tillman, Pat Dowell, Ben Harris and roots". bring? high tolerance for politically rooted public. It is the Mayor's responsibil­ Mel Malone running against each "First of all I can bring integrity, corruption. And Traditionally, Chi­ ity to protect the citizens of Chicago other for third ward Alderman posi­ I'm not owned by any body, not the cago politicians are given a Corrup­ from anyone who would engage in tion. Mayor, not the University of Chi­ tion Allowance. A Corruption Allow­ behavior that cost taxpayers millions. Angelo James, 46, was bom and cago, or any body else", James re­ raised by his religious Grandmother plied. "I'm bought and paid for Minnie James in the third ward. So already by the blood of Jesus who if you are looking for a real grass dress," James added."We need to die on Calvary for us", James said Shooting on 63rd Street root candidate that grew from the understand that there are some drug with a smile on his face. grounds of the third ward than let problems, STD, as well as AIDS. James tell you than he's the one. Once I'm elected Alderman I will When asked of James, why did create some social programs you want to throw your hat into the through non- profit organizations to ring for third ward Alderman. "I enhance not just some of the people was drawn back to my original roots in my ward but all of the people can after being away for a couple of benefit from them,' James added. years," James said. "The people who don't have these "When I came back, I saw the issues can benefit because once you living conditions in the third ward have people that are off of drugs, Cam­ that upset me," James said."Elderly they will become more productive paigns for the Al- people that I have known for years and responsible citizens,' James dermanic or Mayoral elec­ went onto say. were being pushed out as well as all tion race coming up in just four of the people that use to live in the The question was asked of James; developments and also in the what do you think about our educa­ months on February 27,2007 Rosenwald located on Tobacco tional system? "Our Educational and already the jargon has be­ road," James added. system is failing our children, who gun. This means South Street "I have recently learned by Chi­ ever is in charge of these funds Journal will soon be bombarded cago Housing Authority actions or needs to release them, we don't with messages from candidates. lack thereof that they really didn't have up too date books nor com­ have a plan to relocate those people puters in some of our schools, and There will be marginal ideas properly," in some of our other schools over coming from politicians who plan James went on to say. thirty children end up sharing only to be in office forever. "Plus I recently learned that those one microscope; how can you teach SSJ will be bring you their mes­ Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers if you don't have the right equip­ sages of experience good ideas ment to do it with, James replied." Present on the scence were Paul McKinney of VOTE, Alderman Arenda don't have to be honored by Hous­ and they means to engaged in ing of Urban Development which "If I became Alderman and a de­ Troutman (20), and a representative of CeaseFire. will create a problem that I don't veloper that wants to develop in the the community now. SSJ Photo Stephen C. White mind tackling," James went on to third ward under my leadership will For candidates messages and (Continuedfrom page 1) originally suspected of robbery. say."If that happens that will only have to give 40% of the jobs to the promotions in SSJ call officer pulled out his weapon. In an The police reported two other peo­ create more homelessness." community and ten percent of those Joseph Gilmore at attempt to take the gun from the offi­ ple are being held at the Calumet jobs will go to women because they "There are already some issues in 773-373-7000 cer, a struggle between Smith and the Area headquarters. However, accord­ the third ward that needs to be ad- have to make a living too, James officer ensued, and the officer, in fear ing to Smith sister Ivory Davis her added. for his safety, fire a single shot into brother's friends were not the ones. the abdomen area. "They were with us crying and Smith brother heard the shot as he bitter. It must have been people at the Harvey Alderman Dantzler to makes announcement for mayor cross the street, as he turn he seen the scene throwing rocks and bottles at officer standing over his brother lay­ the pohce." Said Ms. Davis. Harvey - At 6:00 p.m. November 17, 2006, Alder­ and reducing the tax burden would be the focus of ing on the ground with blood over his "No black man will ever try to take man Thomas Dantzler announce his decision regard­ my administration," said Dantzler. face and chest, the officer began to a gun from a police office in this ing whether to run for Mayor of Harvey at Chicago "The culture of corruption in city hall needs to end. pat him. neighborhood. We know where we Park Hotel, 17040 South Halsted Street, Harvey, IL. We need to improve the image of our city, overhaul However, witnesses informed SSJ, live and we know what the police "As Alderman of Harvey's Fourth Ward, I have our police force and lower taxes to encourage busi­ a complete opposite story. One wit­ would do. Shoot and kill." seen the problems of corruption, crime, unemploy­ ness growth and the creation of new, good paying ness say there was no struggle be­ She confinued to say, "If my ment and taxes in our community first hand. Even I jobs. If I decide to run for Mayor of Harvey, our resi­ tween Smith and the officer. brother was part of the hoodlum life have been misled by this administration. I made mis­ dents can be assured of an effective leader that will "He (hooded officer) just shot style we may be able to understand him", she said. In fear she said she him doing what they said". But he takes based on their guidance, now 1 have to find the improve our community." left the scene. was not. It's not that type of party, truth for the people of Harvey and myself. Thomas Dantzler is Alderman of the Fourth Ward The two friends with Smith said, as As Police officers and people kept If Dantzler runs for Mayor of Harvey, his release in Harvey, IL. Alderman Dantzler previously served they came out of the store the men coming to the fatally shooting, repre­ states he will focus on the issues that matter most to as Vice-President of Bremen High School District (officers) in hooded clothing ap­ sentative from the community came residents. "Creating an honest and transparent gov­ 228 School Board and currently owns and operates proached them with no words ex­ as well including Paul McKinney of ernment, fighting crime, creating good paying jobs Dantzler Insurance Agency. changed and no police cars in sight. Voices Of The Exoffenders (VOTE), The men just jumped out of no Alderman Arenda Troutman (20) and where and pulled Smith to him as the Dr. Rev. Leon Finney of The Wood- Ensure Yourself other officer held one of the friends. lawn Organization who is a represen­ Smith friends said they thought it tative of project Ceasefire in the Uninterrupted Delivery was a robbery in process. Woodlawn area to investigate as well The other officer let Smith friend as to help claim the residents upset go. He said he ran in Baba fast food about the incident. Now Weekly, Get It 52 weeks store still not knowing the men were A press conference is scheduled police officers. Monday at 10:30 where the family The police did not have informa­ will give their statement along with tion on whether Smith was the man organizations of the community.

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(Continued from page 2) King Jr. It will be the first monument to a black American on the Mall, and it comes 38 years after King's death. "He's an American hero, and be­ & Activities @ Noon, David Johnson, Chairman yond that he's a hero for all sorts Thru Dec. Explore the "science of of the Social & Behavioral of people," said poet and novehst Open Book Program music" with the Black In­ Science Department at The 83rd Annual Black Maya Angelou. presents Fun Friday's. ventors Exhibit: From South Suburban College, Veteran Day Parade: The Jackson Jr. Multi faceted after school Dreams to Reality and asks and answers some Salute of Military Men program for young adoles­ guest saxophonist Mikiel and Women, The George Welcomes cents. Field trips, bool< Williams during a special L. Giles American Legion Rumsfeld's discussions, computer family orjented after­ Post 87 Annual Veteran training, drama instruction, noon. From Dreams to Day Parade will be cele­ Resignation monthly allowances and Reality highlights the work brated on Each year, vari­ Congressman more. 435 E. 35'^ St. 773- of black inventors in sci­ ous American Legion Post Jesse Jackson, 9 2 4-9802, ence and medicine with Stations assemble to give Jr., issued a www.openbookprogram.org. stories and hands-on ac­ honor to those serving in statement with tivities. Free Admission. the military and fallen regard to Secre­ DuSable Museum Events, heros whom service to tary of Defense 740 East 56th Place, (773) America in past wars have Donald Rums­ der and Executive Director 947-0600. given us freedom. Estab­ feld's resigna­ Jackie Taylor and award- lished in 1923, under the tion: winning actor and writer TEMPLE OF MERCY leadership of the late, "Yesterday's David Barr III,. The Black ASSOCIATION, 15th An­ critical questions at the great Earl B. Dickerson. election sealed the fate of Secre­ Playwrights Festival will nual "FOUNDERS DAY" Black Star Project's Bar­ Students from area high tary of Defense Donald Rums­ include a celebration of Anniversary Celebration bara A. Sizemore Forum schools that operate feld's ability to remain as Presi­ the works of Useni Per­ for Min. Rahim Chesed for Educational Excellence ROTC programs proudly dent Bush's Secretary of Defense. kins, several works com­ Aton (Sax Preacher), Key­ including: What kind of participate in the annual During the election the American missioned as part of the note Speaker: Bro. Mi­ response should the Black parade to stand beside the people were calling for a new Black Ensemble Theater's chael Brown; Historian, community have to what is veterans of foreign wars. direction in Iraq, which was re­ Black Playwright's Initia­ Guest Speakers: Sis. Pat happening to Black chil­ Bowen, CVS, Durbar, Du­ sisted and seemed impossible tive, at the Black Ensem­ Hill, Sis. 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CFD rescue units participat­ when it who are disable can register with the ing in this drill included a fireboat, air comes to city so that we can know who lives Bis Pi| sea rescue divers and helicopters. A things like where," Langford added. J|Kirtl|i simulation of a large-scale response to a this," an­ Langford took down Lee's informa­ cruise boat in distress by key units of other young tion so that the fire department could the Fire Department was also in effect. lady at the begin to address her concerns. The scenario included a "Mayday" call m e-e t i'n^e Alderman Hairston did call me back iiper Stif over a Marine radio frequency by a commented. and I repeated Lee's concerns to her. Vessel Captain and the evacuation of "We don't Alderman Hairston assures that she itSaloiil passengers into the waters of Lake -.cem to would look into Lee's concerns as well J|^otta||| Michigan. All of this happened on the have any as the matter of fire drills for the eld­ *'||fris BlH Lake Front near Oak Street. type of plan erly. To think if before 9/11, and focusing if something Knowing a lot of elderly people who in on the example of Hurricane Katrina, ike that are disable, some who can not even get iiil ChuiiJ if there were more fire drills maybe a happens to out of bed, made this issue a great con­ Md in Cif lot of the elderly people would have us," Lee cern of mine, and hopefully to my read­ li::69th|l survived that harsh hurricane. added. ers as well. fcise Clii However, looking at the low income "When it . In the event of an emergency, have a HI' Pi* luxury high rises for Senior Citizens comes to plan of action! such as the Judge Slater Homes off of disable liiition^i 43'*' & Cottage Grove, as well as the people in 1. Call 911. Give the address, ||:W. iJl ones on 40* & Lake Park, just too high rises floor, and nature of emergency. |||p:ncH:;:|f name two places, are towering over the there should 2. Don't use vanity addresses. city of Chicago looking nice, but just be a 3. Call building management. Notify them of the emergency. how safe are they for the elderly? monthly fire ||ie Credi'lp 4. Know where fire extinguish­ Underneath the $1.6 billion Chicago drill," Lee liintwortH-lii ers are located. Housing Authority's Plan for Transfor­ r e c o m - There is a definite need for evacuation emergency plans 5. Know how to use fire extin­ ^Biiarn FQQ<3|:^ mation concerning low income families mended. and fire drills in our low income and seniors buildings. IVIan- guishers properly. p|79th sti-el,^^^ as well as for seniors', the city has Lee said that agement should conduct fire drills at least once a year. 6. 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Now we learn that one of the will become presenting positive and power­ first female soldiers killed in Iraq the first in the nation to impose a ful images that reflect who we died by her own hand after objecting "carbon tax" on homeowners and are. The African American to interrogation techniques used on businesses to fund efforts to reduce Seal reinforces a "feel good" prisoners. emissions that cause global warming. attitude for those wlio see and Iraqi Data Suggests Civilian Environmentalists Attack Republi­ embrace it. The Seal is a sym­ Deaths Still Rising The number of can Stronghold in Califomia bol that offers enlightenment Iraqi civilians killed by violence may In a year of unpopular Republican and hope to African Ameri­ have jumped to another record high incumbents, perhaps no congressman cans, which gives us what we in October, data from the Iraqi gov­ is more reviled than Richard Pombo need and want. This image ernment indicated on Wednesday. of California. Environmentalists respectfully represents and Statistics issued by the Interior loathe him because, as chair of the expresses our history and true Ministry for Iraqis killed in political House Resources Committee, he existence. The Seal is HoUo­ violence put civilian deaths last advocated selling off one quarter of way's contribution to the African month at 1,289, nearly 42 a day and the country's national parks and Then I heard a voice the way for a better life for all African American community. He offers it as up 18 percent from the 1,089 seen in pushed for oil and gas drilling in the Americans. HoUoway's unconditional a symbol for us to use in our efforts to September, itself a record for this Alaskan wildemess and the Pacific of the Lord saying, love for people and his community is continue and preserve the rich and particular series of data. Ocean. The media has been gunning "Whom shall I send? the inspiration that led this gifted de­ proud legacy of our African American Israeli Strikes Kill Eight Palestini­ for him because he took money from signer to create a symbol that connects ancestry. Leaving no stones unturned, ans, Soldier Israeli forces backed by the disgraced Republican Party lob­ And who will go for African Americans to their heritage the African American Seal is more tanks killed eight Palestinians includ­ byist Jack Abramoff. Republicans in and positive inner-self With enthusi­ than just an image, it is an historical ing at least five militants on Wednes­ his district have been made queasy us? And I said, "Here asm and conviction, this visionary has evolution and it represents a cultural day. One soldier was also killed in by his deals with developers, who am I. Send Me!" - been on a quest revolution. one of the heaviest have increased the value of his fam­ for the past two Get ready to get on board and ride Israeli raids into the Gaza Strip in ily-held landholdings while contrib­ Isaiah 6:8 decades to this cultural train with the African months. uting to his political campaign fund. develop an This divine word is the driving American Seal as it begins the journey Don't Blame Us, Say the Global Depleted Uranium Risk "Ignored" image that force behind the emerging pres­ of sweeping across the nation to re­ Gas Guzzlers. The White House UK and US forces have continued would continu­ ence of the African American connect forty million people back to offered a cool response to the Stem to use depleted uranium weapons ously encour­ Seal. The Seal is an awesome and their African roots. Our fiiture genera­ review, acknowledging that it was a despite wamings they pose a cancer age African impressive work of art that was tions anticipate their liberation as the "contribution" to the study of global risk ... and now senior scientists have Americans to conceived and designed for people next Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tub­ warming but declining to endorse its pointed to worrying health statistics honor their past of African de­ man, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Bill findings. The US energy industry in Iraq, which show a rise in cancer and strengthen Cosby, Oprah Winfrey, and Dr. Mar­ was less cautious, accusing Nicholas and birth defects. cent through the the future for l^erry J^oCCoway tin Luther King, Jr., as they are em­ Stem of producing a report that owed Suit Filed to Prevent Sending Con­ inspired vision generations to powered to discover their destiny and more to "science fiction" than eco­ victs out of State of founder, Founder & President come. The rise up to greatness to lead the way. nomic reality. "The Stem report is The state's prison guards union Terry Holloway. African King Black Enterprises Remember, our great legacy, the Afri­ fun with numbers for political pur­ and another union went to court The native from American Seal can American Seal, is a monumental poses. It's easy to make guesses; it's Monday to stop Govemor Amold Pompano Beach, Creator: has proudly sign for this day and is here to stay. Schwarzenegger's plan to ship thou- Florida was Great Seal of emerged to passionately African American Heritage fulfill this driven by his Seal/Flag purpose. vision and desire HoUoway's to inform Afri­ faith and commitment to his vision is can Americans and introduce them to evident. He strives daily to motivate their great legacy and true cultural African Americans to pursue their identity. For the past decade. Hollo- passion with excellence and embrace a way has dedicated his resources, time sense of purpose to help make the and energy to the development of this world a better place. HoUoway's be­ powerful image. liefs, values, and positive attitude The concept for the African Ameri­ exemplify these principles that will can Seal was bom out of personal forever define who he is. During his historical experiences of African collegiate years at a Historically Black Americans and especially the height­ College and Universities (HBCU), ened civil rights era of the 1960's. Morris Brown College in Atlanta, These factors influenced HoUoway's Georgia, he began a journey to dis­ desire and will to create this magnifi­ cover the inner greatness that exists in cent masterpiece. In his early years, all people. He recognized the impor­ Holloway was blessed to have parents, tance of having positive self-identity elders and educators that exposed him and awareness that will enable us to to knowledge of Black history, celeb­ assume the responsibilities in our rities, and influential people that communities. He strongly feels that played an important role in reshaping attending an HBCU is the primary our rich cultural heritage. These valu­ reason that he has remained cormected able experiences afforded Holloway to the core of his heritage. Holloway is opportunities to learn the greatest of excited and totally committed to fol­ all lessons in life that taught him the low his calling to serve a greater cause gift of charity and the duty of serving to improve the well being of our peo­ others. Holloway has profound respect ple and to make a significant impact in and appreciation for the many coura­ his community. 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Surprise RSVP For By William Katz ince 1621 and Governor William Brad­ ford of the Pilgrim colony of Massachu­ 8SJ Gala setts, Thanksgiving Day has been a politi­ cal holiday. Usually wrapped in warm outh Street Journal office Morgan Carter and Ranoule Tatum family and patriotic values, our rulers have received a surprised confir­ will be the MCs for the gala that will shaped it to meet their needs. A Presidential Proc­ mation and honored that the be a reunion of persons that has been lamation announces Thanksgiving each year and legendary 3rd Ward Alder­ part of the newspaper's challenges relatives and friends sit down to turkey feeling S they are participants in a moment rich in tradition man Dorothy Tillman has confirmed and growth. to be present at its 13th Anniversary and worthy of celebration.. gala on Saturday December 9, 2006. The newspaper has began its But is this tradition something to celebrate? In The alderman will be in attendance weekly printing as it is it is rebuild­ 1620 Pilgrims from Englaqd aboard the May­ with others celebrating the newspa­ ing relationships in the Bronzeville flower came ashore in Massachusetts. They were per in. community and establishing circula­ able to avoid disaster and starvation when the Other notable community repre­ tion relationships in the South Sub­ Wampanoag Nation brought them gifts of food sentation includes Bill Norels (who urb under the direction of Frederick and offered advice on planting, hunting, and fish­ was featured in the first print Sep­ Williams and Okema McCloud that ing. Since half of the world's crops had been tember 1992) who has taken on as puts the newspaper in a unique posi­ planted by Native Americans and were unknown Slattam'Oay of Mourning chair of the South Street Journal tion to be real catalyst for measur­ to Europeans, the Wampanoags brought the Pil­ Advisory Board. Present­ able, positive change for the grims something of a miracle. IS ca! ers at the event include building and rebuilding of In 1621 after surviving their first winter. Pilgrim In 1637 Governor Bradford, who saw his colonists Born William "Dock" Walls, communities. Governor William locked in mortal combat with dangerous Native Thanksf Eddie Read, Dorothy Moving ahead with its Bradford ordered a celebration. But Pilgrim thanks Americans, ordered his militia to conduct a night and acci Brown, Rev. Al Sampson, staff, Ms. Daisy Johnson, were not extended to the Wampanoag hosts but to attack on the sleeping men women and children of a But i] John Paul Jones, Bruce Joseph Gilmore, E.J. Jackson, their white God and deep Christian faith. If the Pequot Indian village. To Bradford, a devout Chris­ tive Am Crosby, Wallace "Gator" Wanda Lee and Donnel Rob­ Wampanoags were invited by the newcomers who tian, the massacre was imbued with religious mean­ our firs Bradley and others with a inson viewed them as inferiors and servants, it probably ing: peoples special performance by The agenda of the Gala was to have them bring the turkey, corn, and other It was a fearful sight to see them frying in the fire resistant Chicago Earl Calloway. will pay tribute to the book delicacies, or serve the food. and the streams of blood quenching the same and deserves If the Pilgrims learned any lessons about interra­ horrible was the stink and stench thereof. But the Through the years, the Morgan Carter, "Kings" written by Nat newspaper has been a CO MC of the Thompson addressing the cial co-operation in 1621, they were soon forgotten. victory seemed a sweet sacrifice and they [the Massa- customary critic of event unity that was a network of elected officials of the economic development in the Bronzeville community Bronzeville community from that included the 3rd the early 20's to the mid 50's. Alderman Tillman, from It was a time where Black Post Election Wrap-Up: Delusional a distance on issues. owned and operated busi­ Associate Editor Mark nesses and organizations Local Republicans, in the course of the just con­ Hlimii^ S. Allen (also noted in control the development of cluded Mid-term election, dragged out their tired old cally clo the first issue in 1992 as gas stations, ma & pa com­ complaints about unwavering African American sup­ come stu well) will be conducting munity stores, shoe stores, port for the Democratic Party. The accusation, most Chicago ^'^^^s^^s^ Elimi? a fiiture one on one inter­ clothing stores, restaurants, recently in an editorial in the Chicago Tribune, asserts children • view with Alderman car repair shops, car rental, that the community's support for the Democratic party No CI Tillman, as well as other recording shops, beauty sup­ in Illinois is blind, and without any rational justifica­ Board of Elecuon ( .onuir!s.s!

money with Black Owned Businesses. I am for others doing all they Black On Black $ can to get the city to do right. Dear Editor: 1 am putting most of my money in the United American Progress Letters To I listen with deep interest October 20"' to Roland Martin on Association; getting more people to subscribe for the Black Press, WVON discussing the large amount of money the city is paying to buy their grocery at a Black Owned Grocery Store, carry their contractors and the small amount going to black contractors. He clothes to a black owned cleaners, buy their gas at a black owned discussed what some people are doing to get more contracts for gas station, eat at a black owned restaurant, have their banquets at a black contractors. People were call­ black owned banquet hall, listen to radio station W.V.O.N., buy ing in pledging money to pay for their clothes at a black owned clothing store and use the services of what ever it cost to carry out their black contractors and buy goods produced by blacks. At the same plans. I have worked all my adult time I am asking every business owner to give the best in goods and life trying to get whites to do what services and give with courtesy. I know many blacks who are not they should do in regards to blacks. spending 9 percent of their money with blacks. Those who are inter­ But my biggest efforts have been ested in getting more people to spend more with blacks please con­ trying to get us to do what we should tact Webb Evans at (773) 268-1873. If we use my method we will do among ourselves to help each create many of the jobs that we are trying to get others to give us. ^ . other. Webb Evans, President It was discussed that the city is United American Progress Association giving only 9 per cent of the city's '•* ~- contracts to African Americans. I Salvation Army Would Never have been living where I am since 1945. There have been more buildings rehabbing in the neighborhood this year than any year Omit The Black Press since I moved here. I think it is a shame that the only blacks 1 have Dear Mr. Carter, The Salvation Army's 70,000 square-foot Red Shield Center is a seen working on a building in this neighborhood is the ones I hired. On behalf of The Salvation Army, I would like to clear up the wonderfiil addition to the Englewood community. The Center was r While I am 100 per cent for making the city do what they should do, inaccuracies as represented by Mr. Morgan Carter in his letter, built with the community in mind, and many of its programs and but I think every church leader, block clubs and all other leaders "Blasts Salvation Army's Omission of Black Press from Open services are tailored specifically to meet the needs of the communit r should be doing our best to get all the people we can to spend their House in Englewood" which appeared in Letters to the Editor, the residents. The Center's advisory council which meets monthly is 'r r October 12 edition of the South Street Journal. comprised of business and community leaders.

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•^''v^v''^•'"^^•>*^."=^-*t*•v'^-'^''^"^•*"^"'^ "'"> "'^ *>• '^''>. South Street Journal November 16,2006 Page 10 Harold Washington isetts militiamen] gave praise thereof to ineteen years have passed since the people of this city. d. Reverend Increase Mather, Pilgrim spiri- nation last saw Harold Washington, the il father and still a hero in most US text- N great reform mayor of Chicago, lead by Business as usual will not aks, ksked his congregation to give thanks to the greatest grassroots political movement Chi­ be accepted by this chief execu­ d "that on this day we have sent six hun- cago had ever seen. tive of this great city. ;d heathen souls to hell." Elected in 1983, Washington died suddenly on n 1622, the year after the first Thanksgiving November 25, 1987, a massive heart attack at his Chicago has been charac­ Ron Carter, Plymouth, patience ran out for Virginia's desk in City Hall. Many would frown not to men­ terized as the most segregated Publisher tive Americans. They staged a massive at- tion he may have been poisoned, and then others city in the United States, a city and Editor k on Jamestown that took 350 lives, and would say he was not taking care of his health, as they said could never change. )orts historian James H. Johnstone, "The he should have. iians murdered every white but saved the While the election of Mayor Washington was a Chicago is one city. We shall work as one groes." Even at this early date two peoples historic moment for Black, Latino and progres­ people for our common good and our common color showed a willingness to unite, sive forces both locally and nationally, in the goals. n 1789 Thanksgiving was revived when minds of many, Chicago still search for the grand orge Washington as first President asked style of Washington more than the solutions to That fallacy flies in the face of studies that ; US Congress to make it a national holiday. issues and programs that needs to be addressed. show, every day, in every way, things are getting using the holiday's mythology of generosity With a personality that was charmed and direct he a little worse for America's minorities relative to i cooperation, he sought to unify diverse gave Chicago new image grander than being the progress made by those in the top percentiles I inic and racial groups behind the new politi- known for Al Capone. of assets and income. experiment called the United States, As I recall while in African, the countrymen and reborn as a unifying political symbol, there upon knowing one were from Chicago they The second fallacy is the idea that we have 4 ;iving has glorified the European invaders, shouted, "Harold! Harold! Not bang bang, Al reached a kind of plateau, economically and pted their oppression of people of color, Capone. socially, where there is no longer a need for af­ istead Thanksgiving could honor those Na- No doubt Washington left behind a legacy. It is firmative action, no need for righting the bal­ iricans and African Americans who became noted with such monuments as the main Chicago ance. : freedom-fighters and the unity these two Public Library, the Harold Washington Cultural often forged during five hundred years of Center in Bronzeville, Washington City College The third fallacy is that affirmative action ;e. Their rich history of heroism and unity and at park and housing complex, several other doesn 't work. a Thanksgiving holiday. local facilities are named in the late mayor's honor. Those symbols of him actually are Throughout American history many of our achievements with him in mind. On the contrary social gains and much of our progress toward are there motives behind carrying on his political democracy were made possible by the active in­ purpose. tervention of the federal government. But in Chicago as many elected officials now in office did not support him, glad it was just a Today has seen the bright daybreak for this Republicans brief climax, with the idea that his education was court-ordered redistricting in 1986 brought an end city, and for perhaps this entire country. Blacks, merely a facade created to perpetuate the political to the contention when special elections brought in whites, Hispanics, Jews, gentiles, Protestants and memory. In any discussion of Chicago politics the more aldermen who supported Washington. Catholics of all stripes have joined hands to form ation of College Loan Programs - systemati- root of it comes deeper than one could imagine, Washington was reelected with 53 percent of a new democratic coalition.^ L iing the doors of high learning to lower in- one political and governmental professional states the vote against Vrdolyak, who ran in the Illinois lents. Chicago is beyond plantation politics. Solidarity Party, and Republican challenger Don We fought that good fight with unseasoned ation of School Lunch Programs - depriving "Historically", then-Chicago Board of Haider, in 1987. weapons and a phalanx of people who mostly had )f meals at school. Election Commissioners Chairman Michael With the votes he needed in the City Council, never been involved in a political campaign be­ ild Left Behind - Republicans never funded Lavelle. Said, "this is the highest turnout we 've Washington passed. fore. late, forcing school systems to adhere to the ever had, as far as we know, for a municipal Thousands of Chicagoans attended his wake in without the necessary support funding to do election," the lobby of City Hall between November 27 and We have destroyed the dinosaur. November 29, 1987. On November 30th Rev. B. Immigration Policies - refusing to close our POLITICAL CAREER BEFORE BECOM­ Herbert Martin officiated at funeral services in What is so remarkable about the success of ) cheap, illegal labor. ING MAYOR: Christ Universal Temple at 119th Street and Ash­ affirmative action is that it has been rcing - rewarding corporations with tax incen- Illinois State Representative, 26th District, land Avenue, Chicago. Harold Washington was accomplished despite the Justice Department and lending jobs overseas. 1965-1976, Illinois State Senator, 26th District, buried in Oak Woods Cemetery, 1035 E. 67th the policies of the federal government Its For the Rich - shifting the tax burden for 1977-1980 Street, Chicago. he country on the backs of the middle and Chicago Mayoral Candidate, 1977 (received 11% Then-Aid. Eugene Sawyer was appointed as With the approaching mayoral election in Feb­ ome brackets. of the vote). United States Congressman, 1st Dis­ acting mayor. Mayor Daley defeated Sawyer in a ruary 2007, the interests lie in exploring Chicago t goes on; racial profiling; no universal health trict, 1981-1983 1989 special election. The coalitions that Wash­ politics is more critical. And even as there was ^i escription drug program for seniors written by 1983 MAYORAL ELECTION: ington was build around gone. Daley beat every four potential Black candidates, now three calling companies forbidding Medicare to negotiate Harold Washington announced his candidacy Black progressive ticket candidate or candidate for what Washington was about, William "Dock" • prices; highest unemployment in the Black on November 10, 1982. He won the Democratic that claimed assoiction with Washington political Walls, Dorothy Brown and now Syron Smith ty ever; union busting; etc, etc, etc. primary election on February 22, 1983 with 36% agenda. (political involvement in Chicago. he most shameful Republican tactic of all, of the vote, defeating incumbent mayor, Jane M. Ff Uncle Toms in our community to shill for Byrne, Richard M. Daley, Sheila Jones, William To mark the anniversary of the passing of The changing landscape of the loop, econom­ standard, racist programs, essentially showing R. Markowski and Frank R. Ranallo. Washington Harold Washington, we print below excerpts from ics, housing, population change, education, the iplete disregard, nay, contempt for African won the general election on April 12, 1983 with him: increase of Black youth in jail, corruption and IS at large. And finally, their use of racist ads 52%) of the vote, defeating Bernard Epton business patronage, added with the current Mayor le coxmtry, but most specifically in Tennessee (Republican) and Ed Warren (Socialist Workers). In a well-known sound bite from his victory Richard M. Daley with his father wings around the Mandingo syndrome once again. He was inaugurated at Navy Pier on April 29, celebration, he told a cheering crowd, him, to the present elected officials there is a need lext time a Republican bemoans what they 1983, with his famous Inaugural address (One for informed deliberation about the state of pro­ ize as our "blind" community support for the must not forget the heated dispute among factions "You want Harold? Well, here's Harold!" gressive politics. tic Party, invoke Janet Jackson and ask, "what in the City Council. Early on, many of his plans Washington won the election by 3.3 percent. done for me lately?" And when they have no were held up in the City Council by an opposition Business as usual will not be accepted by any Political action works but its going to need to mus­ /e answer or justification to give, tell them to bloc of 29 aldermen led by Edward Vrdolyak part of this city. ter all every political resources if it is to be re­ ind then see if they're feelin' you yet. (10th). The confrontations became so heated that build. they became known as the "Council Wars." A Business as usual will not be accepted by the

vice. Follow-up calls were made to the media, including the Afiican run the show. I know the west siders because I live out west, those American newspapers, to ensure that they received the press release, that have been active on the technology issue are our professionals. The Editor and more importantly, to encourage them to cover the event. I have never seen Layton or Don in Lawndale, Garfield or Austin. I The Salvation Army recognizes our important role in the commu­ do know Ralph, Isaac, Lowery, Bob, Shirley and Charles. We don't pastors and residents from Englewood. nities where we serve "...to meet human needs in His name without need these "outsiders" coming to steal potential from our commu­ The dedication of the Red Shield Center on October 7 was a free discrimination," and that our role extends from our churches to the nity, that is all they wish to event and open to the public. The Salvation Army solicited input social services that are an integral part of our daily outreach. We do, anyway. From my from the advisory council and Alderman Latasha Thomas' office realize that without the community's support, we will not be suc­ understanding, whatever (15th Ward) in putting together an invitation list. While the list did cessful. Layton can do, those that not contain every single address in the Englewood community, it Captain Charles E. Williams went to Minneapolis can did include churches, businesses and many of the community or­ Englewood Corps Officer do and probably better ganizations and schools. because they live in the We worked very hard to ensure that the dedication was not just a The Westside City of Chicago, within the traditional Army event, but a community celebration. Several Dear Editor: most needy communities. Englewood pastors were part of the program and most of those in I live and raised a family on the west side of Chicago. I have What we should do is attendance were primarily from the community. The audience was always been involved in my community and an active member of make it a requirement that treated to performances by the Englewood vocal ensemble and the ACORN. I have worked many political campaigns for those who I you live in the City to Or­ Wentworth Elementary Brass Ensemble, all students from the believed in; Harold Washington, Art Turner, Michael Chandler, ganize in the City. I invite Wentworth Elementary School which lies adjacent to the Red Danny Davis, even Jesse Miller. Layton and Don to our Shield Center. In 1996, with ACORN, I was part of a group of volunteers that monthly Block Club meet­ To say that The Salvation Army intentionally omitted the Black registered over 10,000 new voters. This new technology is great for ing, although I am sure press from this event is a total fabrication. A press release contain­ me, as a senior, although I need help with sending replies, I love it. they won't come, no money ing all the pertinent details of the Red Shield dedication was faxed I know of the City's effort to do a wireless network and the com­ at the Block Club so they to the African American press including the Chicago Defender, munities' effort to construct a community benefit agreement. I know won't come. N'DIGO, the Citizen and the Chicago Crusader, among others-two that there are commimity activist that want the best for their com­ Christine Carter days prior to the event. munity, because they live in the community. I know that every time On the day before the event (Friday), a media advisory about the something good comes into our communities, people from outside RRANIIFI event was sent to the general media through our PR newswire ser­ the community, who claim to be professionals, come and want to O f Pa^ 12 November 16, 2006 (South Street Jonmal

Everloyce McCullough, of Engle- wood says , "Not only homeowners "Let not thy will roar, when and purchasers are being affected, but thy power can but whisper." Rescind HB 4050 so are young Black and Latinos profes* sionals that have entered the real es- -Dr. Thomas Fuller- (Continued from page 1) fomed SSJ. The Challenge te the He said Madigan push the bill ad­ dressing major lenders will reverse their Demarcates history of denying credit to minorities, thereby increasing credit access. How­ recent rictoiy ever organizers against the Bill say the Bill fails to measure and anticipate de- \^' ^ ast November 7 election, the for residents of the District of Co­ dining property value due to the de­ Democrats won control of lumbia. I agree with the article, but crease in private investment in the tar­ Libot h chambers of the United not just on the issue of D.C. voting geted census tracts and zip codes. States Congress and the majority of rights. I think plenty must be done to One act of the Bill calls for mortgage the Governor Mansions around the address the needs in the African- lenders that work with poor credit seek­ country. Most black folks are loyal American that can be address by the ers to disclose their lending data to a democrats so for many of "us" the federal government. The main rea­ state regulatory agency via a Database. election was a long time coming and son why I feel hopeful is that for the This data is to access the lenders/ it was well worth the wait, however first time in over a decade our issues brokers quotes that may be predatory in for the few black folks that are re­ can be addressed at the federal level nature, and not fair to borrowers. publican it must have been pretty without organizing a rally, launch a "Who want to take that risk of being excruciating. Since I am an inde­ public campaign, or running to the labeled as a predatory lender and have pendent I did not experi­ media for attention. their license revoked?" Stress Jones. ence either emotion, but Our issues can be ad­ "Mind you, most lenders/brokers repre­ I must admit that 1 am dressed in committee. senting the 10 zip codes are predomi­ hopeful. It is no secret that I am nately African American and Latino. I am hopeful that a critic of the two Black and Latinos professionals are the members of the Con­ party system in gen­ increasingly attracted to this industry. gressional Black Caucus eral and the Democ­ But now, state legislators wish to force will use their newly ratic Party controlled them to release data. These are the same earned access to powci machine here in Chi­ professional that were pushed aside by to deliver tangible results cago. I have written mainstream lenders, who wanted to to their constituents about how the ma­ keep their profits internal." This is the best time to chine encourages bad "HB 4050 must be rescinded. Plain progress the national and government because it and Simple!" Says Santos. "This policy local black agendas since stifles choice based on speaks to a more serious debate about every member of the merit as opposed to all public policy to introduced, negoti­ Congressional Black back room selections ated and the degrees in which indige­ Caucus is also a democrat. I want to based on protecting the jobs of in­ nous African American/Latinos people be clear. I am not advocating for cumbents and the power of the ma­ are represented." members of the Congressional Black chine. I am a firm believer in trans­ "HB 4050 denies and undermines the Caucus to launch a wave of hearings parent government. Well, there is a public and private investment that Chi- or to constantly grab media time difference between transparent gov­ cagoans has come to know. Let us ex­ discussing "black issues." No. I am ernment and posturing in front of the pand credit and abandon the Database. talking about delivering results that television, radio, and print media. Let us measure the willingness of main­ have a direct positive consequence in Our community does not need any stream banks to invite poor credit rated the lives of people in our community. televised "forums" to discuss the consumers to open accounts at their On November 8, 2006, Laura crisis in our community. Now is the banks." Santos said. Washington wrote a very timely time for our elected statesmen to Everloyce McCullough, of Engle- article where she challenged the De­ work together to deliver tangible wood homeowner and Coalition to Re­ mocratic Party to deliver something results to our community. We do not scind HB 4050 added, "Not only home­ tangible to our community. The need flash. We need results. And owners and purchasers are being af- f J"''® Santos opposing the Bill said. "This policy speaks to a more seri- tangible, and potentially historic, one now it seems to be the perfect time to fected, but so are young Black and Lati- °"s debate about all public policy to introduced negotiated and the de- result that she challenged the democ­ act. ' . , ^, ^ , . . .1 grees m which indigenous African American/Latinos people are repre- rats to deliver was full voting rights nos professionals that have entered the ggpigj » real estate field". sides of the Bill. "These professionals helped us win home- Jones said "We are pleased that the House Sponsors for HB4050 are Michael J. Yarbrough, Arthur L. Turner, Lovana Jones and ' ownership, now they will be forced to recon­ Springfield Leaders are Madigan - Susana A Mendoza - Barbara Flynn William Davis sider doing business in their neighborhood. This moving to take a broad re­ Currie - Eddie Washington - Harry Osterman, Senate Sponsors for I1B4050 are Martin A. reminds me of the late 1960's when the insur­ view of the very discrimina­ Lisa M. Dugan, Daniel J. Burke, Mary E. Sandoval, Jacqueline Y. Collins, Miguel del Valk, ance industry overtook our communities and tory housing law, as the Flowers, Milton Patterson, Kenneth Dunkin, James T. Meeks, Mattie Hunter, Louis S. Viverito forces indigenous black companies out of busi­ Coalition is still requesting a Deborah L. Graham, Patricia Bailey, David E. and Kimberly A. Lightford. ness." leadership meeting with Miller, Richard T. Bradley, Karen A. The Coalition have also been moving the State leaders prior to any issue in Springfield as lawmakers meet in closed significant legislative and open sessions during its 2006 Veto Session. son Center (100 West Randolph) Lower Leveled tory practices. Homeowners and poor credit changes." After delivering over 8,000 petitions to the Gov­ Conference Hall - Followed by a 1 pm to 3 p.m. purchasers should not be treated like sex offend­ ernor, State Senate Majority Leader Emil Jones, "We would still pursue our Public Statement Period. ers. The City Council and the Mayor's office and House Speaker Madigan following its No­ legal strategies working Other actions included a Chicago city council must head-off the anticipated loss in real estate vember 6th pre-election rally front of the State with volunteer attorneys and clergy members hearing on HB 4050 and its impacts resulted in taxes, reduced property values and other private Building experienced in these matters" stated Julie Santos introducing a resolution on November 1^' during investment. Rep. Ken Dunkins and others state officials who just recently attended Latino Attorney's its meeting by Alderman Shirley Coleman (16) "If HB 4050 continues, the city and county has address the community in meetings A Rep­ Assistance meeting regarding HB 4050. and co-sponsored by Alderman Howard will significant revenue. In addition, contribu­ resentative from Madigan Office, and core lead­ The State public hearing on HB 4050 will be Brookins (21). tions to the State's Low Income Trust Fund via ers of the Coalition have met to address actions held on Monday, November 27th, beginning HB 4050 needs immediate public oversight real estate transfer taxes can be diminished," to measure the progress and arguments on both with a 12 noon and a rally at the James Thomp- and amendments to head-off further discrima- states Jones. I'S FURNI Mental Health Facility Still Accused land • (773) 27 of Using Rape ished do to the fact I complained about (Continued from page 1) the rapes and battening on my brother wmERS • mm • FREEZER • PLUS A COMPLETE m OF FURMTURE mouth dry, slur speech, tremors. SSJ and the fact the Security Therapy Aid inquired to the Facility Administrative (STA) falsify their incident reports. WE CARRY TOP QUALIH MJinRESSES FOR LESS! Assistant about the dry mouth and the Editor's Note: This is yet another fact my brother was seen drinking urine chapter that needs to come to some and eating his bowel from the toilet. finality by the appropriate governmental rape FREE Delivei The Administrative Assistant at the agencies. A legal team that is familiar st-O-Pe in Chicago & Suburbs! Chester Mental Health Center told me with how to fight this kind of fight € ContrS yea; when they are on that medication needs to be assembled for counsel. 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Three generations of black Lincoln Center Theatre's Director's women reflect on their lives, disap­ Lab, Ilesa is an NEA/TCG 2002- B Ek^mi CkMig. j^^lH pointments and the realities of aging 2004 directing fellow. in Marsha Estell's HEAT, opening MARSHA ESTELL Ediird Baisesig ^^^M at eta Creative Arts Foundation (PLAYWRIGHT) is a native Chica- Thursday, November 30, 2006 and goan and resident playwright at running through Sunday, January Chicago Dramatists. Heat received Monday - Saturday 11:1 - 7:§l m 21,2007. Directed by Ilesa Duncan, its world premiere at Chicago 2245 W. 95h Street B ,Bi show times are 8 pm Thursday Dramatist and was nominated for a MEN & WOMEN CMcagoJllifiois 606424103 •f through Saturday; 3 & 7 pm Sunday 2004 Joseph Jefferson Theatre JIO' BCBG ^ Chaftes Dwid' Baby Phal * Betsey Award for Outstanding New Work. at eta Square, 7558 S. South Chi­ khmm" Steve Madden' Mulm' Siaq Adams and cago Avenue. The popular "2-for-l" Heat was also a finalist in the Day­ ,Bi tickets Thursdays at 8 pm and Sun­ ton Futurefest 2002, 3rd Place win­ niany many more,... (773)233^5000 1 days at 7 pm continue, subject to ner of the 2001 Theodore Ward Award for African American play­ availability, except opening and ..!!!™„I.™j closing nights. This production is wrights, and featured in the 2002 partially supported by ComEd. Voices from the Edge Festival at >th General admission is $25 w/student, New Perspectives Theater in New You Are Cordially Invited To Join In Our 13 Anniversary Celebration Of senior and group discounts. For York City. For the past three years, tickets, call 773-752-3955 or visit Ms. Estell has been a member of the eta web site at Chicago Dramatists' associate pro­ ww:w. etacreativearts .org. gram. The Playwrights' Network. Her plays have received readings at In this story of a familial journey, Chicago Dramatists, Goodman Thea­ two sisters come together to visit tre, Chicago Theater Company, eta their ailing mother, with a daughter Creative Arts Foundation, Dayton in tow, one tempestuous summer Playhouse, and Famous Door Thea­ Presenting weekend. Past wounds are con­ ter. Her play "Mama Said There Will fronted as they come to accept them­ be Days Like This" was commis­ The Great Gatsby "SSJ GALA Reunion 2006'' selves for who they are. sioned and produced by Chicago's Featured are Carol Brazier, Black Ensemble Theatre for an ex­ Rhonda Bynum, Gay Glenn and tended run. Ms. Estell is a member Debrah Neal. of the Women's Theatre Alliance, ILESA LISA DUNCAN'S Actors Equity and AFTRA. (DIRECTOR)credits include Lady Also opening in the eta gallery is a Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill at group exhibition Beautiful Places & Columbus' CATCO, Pegasus Spaces: Works by Sherman Beck, Player's Young Playwright's Festi­ Robert Carr, Tamara LaVille and val and Red Rain for Lincoln Center Luther (Kush Bey) Woodley. Carr is Theatre's director's lab festival in a self-taught artist whose media in­ NYC and Salt in a Wound and Kill­ clude acrylics, oils, pastels, pencil ing Me Softly at eta. Breath, Boom and mixed media. Beck is a painter at Pegasus Players, Waiting to Be who has also worked as a commer­ Invited at Victory Gardens, House cial artist and a freelance illustrator that Rocked at Black Ensemble and for newspapers, magazines and chil­ the hit dark comedy Love Child at dren's books. He has exhibited at the Chicago Theatre Company, Theatre Studio Museum in Harlem among on the Lake and Live Bait Theater. other places. Woodley is a painter Regional credits include A Raisin in and arts educator who teaches draw­ the Sun (Columbus, OH), Shakin' ing, painting and printmaking as well the Mess Outta Misery as art history. A free public recep­ (Indianapolis, IN) and the Trial of tion takes place from 6-8 p.m. One Short-Sighted Black Woman ... Thursday, November 30. I (Milwaukee, WI). A member of Saturday^ December 9y 2006 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Reception 6:00 PM-10:30 PM Dinner/Program At The Beautiful I Prince Hall Masonic Temple 809 East 42'''^ Place Tickets: $50,00 Donation (includes, Subscription to SSJ or "Kings" book. Dinner and Raffle Ticket A Night of Awards, Dinner and Live Entertainment Attire: Gatsby For More Information Phone 773.373.7000

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Jackie Taylor announces the Black En­ receives and develops each year by its com­ of his new work, "A Red Summer". semble Theater will present the Second An­ pany of artists. When:3:00 p.m.Play reading 5:00 p.m. Dis­ nual Black Playwrights Festival, November Each staged reading of a play-in-progress cussion 13-20, 2006.The Black Playwrights Festival, will be followed be a moderated audience Ticket Price:$ 10.00 by Black Ensemble Theater Founder and discussion. The Playwright Executive Director Jackie Taylor and award- The Black Playwrights Festival is pro- Wendell Etherly Wendell Etherly, bom in winning actor and writer David Barr HI, educed by Jackie Taylor and David Barr III. Chicago in 1979, started writing at the age of promises to be an exciting week of new Mjmbers of the Black Ensemble Theater's twelve, and attended Columbia College in works by up-and-coming as well as estab­ Bla,ck Playwright's Initiative (BPI) assist in the Fall of 1999.Prior works include, "Let lished African American writers.The Black designing and promoting the Festival. Mem­ No Man Put Asunder," "Grace's New Year's Playwrights Festival will include a celebra­ bers of the BPI include David Barr III, Resolution," and "The Inheritance;" the tion of the works of Useni Perkins, several Christopher Benson, M. Shelly Conner, latter was produced as a playhouse produc­ 7:s30 piH works commissioned as part of the Black Lephate Cunningham Jr., Wendell Etherly, tion at the Nathan Manilow Theater in Park Ensemble Theater's Black Playwright's Andre Hogan II, McKinley Johnson, Bamer l^lirsfrer ol Ceremony Forest earlier this year. Initiative, as well as new offerings from Hill, Dawn Mitchell, Woodie Bolar, Calvin The Play The Red Summer is based on the established artists in the city. Johnson, and Joe Plummer. infamous race riot that took place on the ciirr IS.EIJ/BV' All Black Playwrights Festival events will The 2006 schedule for the Black Play­ south side of Chicago in the summer of IIo>* oi: n»e W¥DiV Titr MJt-t- Show" take place at the Black Ensemble Theater, wrights Festival is as follows: 1919. This story surrounds a working poor 4520 N. Beacon, in Chicago. Ticket prices Date:Friday, November 17, 2006 Black family who hosts an engaging, but CoBie piH UN l»i^ yj'^'iif'kJpMX'l wtiNK , tvo'shiip and piisKc. vary from $10.00 - $15.00.Students and What:Blackstage Late Night naive distant relative who escapes the op­ Hear OHI tiniflUUife up clorfe .mdl perjkKiijI' Senior tickets are $5.00. No props, few rehearsed lines and lots of pressive Jim Crow south and migrates north Several of the world premiere perform­ LAUGHS all combine for a night of comedy in pursuit of a career as an artist. !P ances appearing in the 2006 Black Play­ sketches produced by M. Shelly Conner. Date: Saturday, November 18, 2006 wrights Festival will move on to productions When: 11:00 p.m.Ticket price:$10.00. The What:Poetry Night, Chicago's own ver­ HfsNft More A Secret at The Black Ensemble in the near future. Producer: A writer who has taught the craft sion of "Def Poetry Jam," produced by An­ They were developed in part through the at both the elementary and college levels, M. dre Hogan and Dawn Bless Mitchell Black Playwright's Initiative workshops, Shelly Conner is an artist whose work covers BIOS: Andre Richardson Hogan II is a f f c - classes, table readings, symposia, private a broad range of disciplines. Her works in­ playwright, poet, screenwriter, artist, essay­ f '• r'. dramaturgy, and Black Ensemble commis­ clude stage plays, poetry and novels. ist and critic. His plays have been performed sions. These works were chosen from the Date:Saturday, November 18, 2006 in various theaters such as the Field Museum hundreds of plays that the Black Ensemble What:A play reading by Wendell Etherly (Continued on page 15)

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Chat Daddy's Smith also wrote the music for ac­ claimed director Frank Galati's staging Birthday of The Grapes of Wrath at Steppen- The Snow Queen wolf, which transferred to New York and won two Tony Awards. Blair Tho­ Celebration'' mas is founder of Blair Thomas & Co, Please join Art "Chat Daddy" Sims and co-founder and former artistic di­ Columnist for The Chicago De­ rector of Chicago's Redmoon Theater. fender as he celebrates his 41st Lyrics and music for The Snow birthday as a guest star in the Hu­ Queen are by Michael Smith. Book is man Resources Development Insti­ by Michael Smith, Frank Galati and tute, Inc. and Foundation Production Blair Thomas. Director is Frank Galati. of "This Is My Story: Volume Two The cast features Cheryl Lynn Bruce Chapter One" Saturday, November (The Storyteller), Mattie Hawkinson 18th 2006, 6:30PM-8PM. At Metro­ (Gerda) and Andrew Keltz (Kai). Pup­ politan Apostolic Church pets and Visual Design are by Blair 4100 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL Thomas & Co. Tickets $15-General Admission. Behind the Scenes of The Snow Tickets benefit the Human Re­ Queen Hans Christian Andersen (1805- sources Development Institute 1875) was bom in the slums of Odense, Denmark, the son of a shoemaker and a washerwoman. His first book of fairy tales was published in 1835, followed by many other volumes of children's stories, almost one a year, until 1872. He wrote more than 150 fairy tales in his lifetime, including The Little Mer­ maid, The Emperor's New Clothes, and The Ugly Duckling. The Snow Queen is sponsored in part by The Boeing Company. The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund is the Primary Founda­ tion Sponsor of The Snow Queen. The Pictured: The Enchantress (one of the many puppets created for The Snow Queen by Blair Thomas & Company), Chicago Community Trust is the Ex­ and Cheryl Lynn Bruce as the narrator in Victory Gardens Theater's world premiere holiday musical spectacle The clusive Sponsor of Victory Gardens' Snow Queen, based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, directed by Frank Galati. Inaugural Season at the Biograph. Photo credit: IVIichaei For tickets and information, call the Hans Christian Andersen's beloved views December 1. Performances run four Joseph Jefferson Awards, and Victory Gardens box office, (773) 871- fairy tale The Snow Queen is coming to through January 7 at the new Victory Hello Dali: From the Sublime to the 3000, or go to http:// spectacular new life in a beautifully Gardens Theater at the Biograph, 2433 Surreal, a world premiere folk music www. victory gardens. org Foundation. For more information imagined new winter musical spectacu­ N. Lincoln Avenue, in the heart of revue performed in 2000. contact. Ms. Sasha Daltonn or Ms. lar created by Chicago folk music leg­ Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Loren Buford 866-756-6288 end Michael Smith, Tony Award- Talking animals, wooden soldiers, winning director Frank Galati, and witches, and lost children swirl in her master puppeteer Blair Thomas & Co. mysterious spell. But it is up to Gerda Victory Gardens' second world pre­ to brave the Snow Queen's icy ire and miere in its new home in the historic bring Kai home to the love that awaits Black Biograph Theater, The Snow Queen is him. a spine-tingling swirl of snowflakes, The Snow Queen promises to enter­ Ensemble eye-popping puppetry and stagecraft, tain adult audiences with Smith's wick­ warm storytelling, and a chillingly edly humorous lyrics, and romantic and beautiful score, all combining to tell moving songs of the heart, as recalled Playwrights Andersen's immortal tale of irmocence, in his past hits at Victory Gardens, his love and loss. A perfect fit for the musical autobiography Michael, Mar­ Festival holidays. The Snow Queen begins pre­ garet, Pat & Kate in 1994, which won -ri

(Continued from page 14) twelve, and attended Columbia College in the Fall of 1999.Prior works include, "Let No Man Put Asunder," "Grace's New Year's Resolution," and "The Inheritance;" the latter was produced as a play­ house production at the Nathan Manilow Theater in Park Forest earlier this year. The Play The Red Summer is based on the infamous race riot that took place on the south side of Chi­ cago in the summer of 1919. This story surrounds a working poor Black family who hosts an engag­ ing, but naive distant relative who escapes the oppressive Jim Crow south and migrates north in pursuit of a career as an artist. Date: Saturday, November 18, 2006 What:Poetry Night, Chicago's own version of "Def Poetry Jam," produced by Andre Hogan and Dawn Bless Mitchell BIOS: Andre Richardson Hogan II is a playwright, poet, screen­ writer, artist, essayist and critic. His MBM NO^ 24TH nl §m^ H P SUNDAY NOV. 26T plays have been performed in vari­ ous theaters such as the Field Mu­ ••••••••••lit seum of Natural History. Several Cssme m«»! gree?, dnnk & aweftwt* w»(h !?*c m»n tiho - mttHjeci (he datrift scene poems have been published includ­ ing Many Mountains Moving and FLAVOR SHOWTIME MlONiGHT TRINA Segue. In 2001, he received his i" ALU jLiVEj B.A. in Liberal Arts from Columbia FLAV ^^ College, Chicago. He is currently a • €xpr«»g Entry INDUSTRY SUNDAYS 10 PM-4 AM - Bateooy tf(P Area wt Ul Kim [iiyil member of the Black Plajrwrights ~ CwMpiXMKMIKry ittmy SKYV VOOK*, 9 PM- 4 AM Jixt! Tssria aiW Ifc-i^c!'-, .*! Cnictao i. h«!«lfst Initiative (BPI) and is also pursuing CLUB 151 Matron Bwt SuridAv "i«hi Overs' A •>4}«u!ti S^ttv L nci»ne «for« 11 pm 520 S. MICHIGAN AVE. including "At Last" at the Black (CONGRESS & MICHIGAN AVfc ! Ensemble Theater and the Congo ^ Squares' "Black Nativity." Brand your business or Designers / Boutiques; Experienced Models- For more information on the company with f«atu^« your t.oll«ction at thi» yfi«r» Wflrltwt tat ttwtt y«ffrK C»tW9t)( i« On f m Catwalk Fashion Show Black Ensemble Theater Company, this y^ars events Ca;i On „ii! (773)3W-949» Cai '>/ I.SJ (312^287-3209 c:s»« Jfrfwni.- f -.inkil', (773) 627-6671 „»(»»<«.. two please call 773-769-4451 or visit Of Bmail inJo@ph(fex<}oce com V (*hrf<»»David Orr sure. The Pro­ Office website at www.cookclerk.gov gram is de­ THE REVERSE The Austin-Irving Neighborhood signed to be Council requested an investigation of MORTGAGE the merit of the City Council Finance considered, RESIDENTIAL Committee approval of the LaSalle something like, FORECLOSURE Street TIF Plan without the presence of a quorum. According to the Cook If you answered ''YES'' your super hero. PROGRAM County Assessor's Office, the LaSalle A super hero Street TIF District has an equalized to any of these questions, we can helpl assessed valuation (EAV) of $4 Billion. that comes to This is the most tax rich district ever rescue you from brought before the city council for TIF . 1 ^^ TIME HOME BUYERS - 95% OR foreclosure approval. Of the 28 Aldermanic mem­ bers assigned to the Finance Commit­ . 100% FINANCE-OK when it looks tee only 5 were present to vote on des­ like there's no ignating the LaSalle Street TIF district. . PERFECT CREDIT - BAD/POOR CREDIT OK They believe the City Council fell hope, and everything else has failed." short of its legislative ability to ad­ . SLOW PAYMENT - COLLECTIONS OK Anthony Fields, CPA, Author vance the LaSalle Street TIF ordinance The Reverse Mortgage Residential to the full City Council via its lack of . BANKRUPTCY & SELF EMPLOYED - OK Foreclosure Program is Simple, Plain an aldermanic quorum. and EASY to understand. The book is This $4 billion taxpayer decision . FHA & VA ASSISTANCE - OK must not rest with a few legislators. scheduled to be in my hands on Tuesday, the For the next 23 years, the LaSalle . HELP WITH CREDIT REPAIR-OK 14th. Amazon, Borders and all other book Street Property Tax Growth would AMF MORTGAGE CAN HELP YOU TO REACH YOUR GOAL WITHOUT HURTING YOUR POCKET stores will not have it available until the be removed from the tax roll affect­ weeks end. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION AND MORE INFORMATION ing all 9 of the region's taxing bod­ To order call the Revcrsc Mortgage ies. We, the public demand an Al­ FREE PRE-APPROVALS BY PHONE WITHIN 6 HOURS dermanic quorum on this critically Administration Corp. important tax matter. This request Althea Fagan is essential, prudent and fundamen­ at 866-436-7310. tal to the pillow of our democracy. Phone: (630) 729-0301 Fax: (630) 729-0352 And you might have them order it through 8outh 8treet Journal November 16, 2006 Page IT South Street Business Brie fs The New Engle- wood Business

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Kos mmi ffcir & 3foiisin0 'Mifftstry im\n\ \ xtt s t-< 1(1 K< n i« «itstrr (773)723-0700 Page 18 November 16, 2006 8outh Street Journal puter proficiency and multi-tasking Subject: Job Openings needed. U.S. Charges Eight Defendants In Two Cases (Northeastern Illinois University Project Success: Program Spe­ (NEIU) invites applications for one cialist/Advisement The three (3) Alleging Illegal Internet Sales of Prescription Drugs (1) full-time Program Specialist/ Program Specialists plan and man­ Instructor and three (3) full-time age caseload advisement, coun­ Program Specialists/Advisors in Eight defendants were charged in onstrates the commitment of FDA's March 23, 2006, for payment of con­ seling, career exploration, and the Project Success program. Pro­ two separate criminal cases involving Office of Criminal Investigations to trolled substances and prescription other program services until stu­ gram Specialist serves a diverse illegal distribution of controlled sub­ aggressively pursue, with the coop­ drugs, according to the complaint. It dents complete their general edu­ population and must reflect com­ stances, including anabolic steroids eration of our law enforcement part­ further alleges that Randy Soderlund, cation requirements and matricu­ mitment, dedication and belief in and other prescription drugs over the ners like the DEA and the IRS, the 41, of Tinley Park, and Larry late into a major course of study. the development and fullest poten­ Internet, federal law enforcement illegal distribution of prescription Calow's daughter, Beth Calow, 20, Specialists facilitate intrusive, pre­ tial of each student. Successful officials announced today. Five of drugs over the Internet by those who of Hobart, Ind., processed Internet scriptive, and probationary advise­ candidates will demonstrate the the defendants were arrested today in greedily place the health and safety orders for drugs at the Tinley Park ment practices. Specialists con­ ability to work with students, fac­ the Chicago area, announced Patrick of U.S. consumers at risk to line their residence. duct assessment activities and ulty and staff and enable Project J. Fitzgerald, United States Attorney pockets." write related reports. To foster Larry Calow, Boros, Soderlund Success to offer innovative instruc­ for the Northern District of Illinois, decision-making, self-confidence In one case, six defendants were and Beth Calow were arrested today tion, creative problem-solving, ser­ together with Gary G. Olenkiewicz, and leadership skills, Specialists charged in a criminal complaint with and were scheduled to appearjat 4:30 vice learning and overall excellent Special Agent-in-Charge of the Drug guide, coach and meet regularly conspiracy to distribute controlled p.m. today before U.S. Magistrate approaches for student persis­ Enforcement Administration Chicago with advisees every semester. substances, including anabolic ster­ Judge Nan Nolan in U.S. District tence and retention. Field Division; Michael E. Cleary, Program Specialists will manage oids, through the website Court. About Project Success Program Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chi­ one or more of the following pro­ PMeds.com.Defendants Gary Calow, Also scheduled to appear at5 p.m. Project Success serves underrep- cago Field Office of the U.S. Food gram services: recruitment/ 44, of Metepec, Mexico; his brother, today before Magistrate Judge Nolan resented students, primarily Afri­ and Drug Administration Office of admissions, career exploration or Larry Calow, 44 of Tinley Park, and is another defendant who was ar­ can-Americans who demonstrate Criminal Investigations; and Byram program event planning. Required Ricky Boros, also known as Vince rested, Garishkumar Ray, also known the potential for academic suc­ W. Tichenor, Special Agent-in- Qualifications: Master's degree in Kwiatkowski, 67, of Oak Brook, as Garish Ray, 54, of Glenview, who cess and are willing to direct en­ Charge of the Internal Revenue Ser­ Higher Education Counseling or a allegedly formed the Internet phar­ was charged together with Sam ergy into a challenging baccalaure­ vice Criminal Investigation Division related field required. Technology, macy business PurchaseMeds, Inc. Soans, of India, in a related criminal ate education. Most students re­ in Chicago. According to the com­ Writing, Career Services specialty and the website PMeds.com to sell complaint. They were charged with quire preparation for college aca­ plaint in one of the cases, the FDA desired, e-mail address and three prescription drugs online.The com­ conspiracy to distribute prescription demic work because of previous and the DEA began the investigation personal references to the atten­ plaint alleges that beginning in Janu­ drugs other than for a legitimate circumstances related to test- in 2005 following a complaint from a tion of: Ms. Andrea Daniels, Pro­ ary 2003, the website took drug or­ medical purpose. In addition, Ray taking or study/learning skills. Pro­ Massachusetts man that his son had ject Success Search and Screen ders from the Calow residence in and Soans were charged with obtain­ ject Success delivers a full range used his credit card without permis­ Committee, Northeastern Illinois Tinley Park, forwarded the orders to ing and dispensing controlled sub­ of services including recruitment, sion to purchase anabolic steroids University, 5500 North St. Louis a site in Metepec, Mexico, and then stances with a fictitious or expired admission, advisement, counsel­ over the Internet from PMeds.com. Avenue, A-131, Chicago, Illinois smuggled anabolic steroids and other DEA registration number. Ray is the ing, student development, study "For too long a virtual medicine cabi­ 60625. controlled substances into the United chief executive officer and president skills instruction, career explora­ net has been open on the Internet States for shipment to customers. of Dawn National Pharmacy (DNP) tion, and cultural enrichment activi­ with cyber drug dealers illegally PMeds also allegedly utilized com­ and Soans is the marketing manager ties. This comprehensive approach doling out prescription medications. mercial carriers to ship steroids con­ of the website dnrxpharmacy.com. supports student adjustment to Today we closed shop on one of cealed in electronic equipment and On occasion, DNP filled drug orders college demands and serves to these rogue Internet pharmacies," Mr. women's shoes into the United for the Calow brothers, who operated promote achievement and per­ Olenkiewicz said. "Operation Cyber- IDES Helps States. The complaint further alleges the PMeds website. DEA records sonal excellence. Roid was successful due to the coop­ that Sergio Oliveira, 46, of Hoschton, show that DNP obtained 101,600 Project Success ~ Program Spe­ erative efforts of our partners at the Ga., supplied PMeds with steroids dosage units of hydrocodone, the cialist/Instruction The position Veterans FDA, IRS and the U.S. Attorney's and other controlled substances from generic name for Vicodin, between teaches Project Success Seminar I Office. The DEA will continue to his business in Belize.In return, Gary January and October 2006, without a and II addressing university expec­ Find Jobs work with our law enforcement part­ Calow wire transferred at least valid DEA registration number. In tations, time management, goal "Gov. Blago- ners to put an end to the diversion of $198,703 to Oliveira's companies addition, the complaint alleges that setting, and higher education jevich and I have controlled substances. "Mr. Cleary between November 12, 2003, and Ray and Soans regularly dispensed learning skills. In order to achieve been strongly said: "This investigation again dem­ controlled substances, including hy­ the highest academic potential, the committed to drocodone, over the Internet without Program Specialist meets regularly helping the men a valid doctor's prescription by utiliz­ ^Mennlses with students; fosters the use of and women who ing doctors located in Puerto Rico to student support services, self- serve in our na­ approve prescriptions without contact Copf CM Copfn Center management, motivation, leader­ tion's Armed I with patients. ship skills and provides resources Forces find 400 East 79* Street for academic success. To reach jobs," said IDES IDES Director program goals, the Specialist con­ Director Brenda Brenda A. ducts assessment activities and BUSINESS CARDS E-mail address Service— A. Russell who Russell Send and Receive your University of reports on outcomes. The position attended several iOOQforSSS.OO manages the early alert process of the day's events. "The Governor messages, IViake your Chicago DFI and proactively and collaboratively has been clear in his goal to create a copies and send fax for works on initiatives for student comprehensive career services pro­ pABiry/ BUSINESS PLUGOERS you. Sewing available (2 Fellowship. transition, academic development, gram with dedicated staff and re­ 400 for $40.00 seamstress), Pick-up ser­ The purpose of the DFI Fel­ persistence and retention. sources to ensure that veterans get • felt ;«i-Dji !!•!,! ^M S «s !r* Oft l*fe»«l Qii:n Required Qualifications: Master's vice (when you can't go lowship is to diversify the the services they need and deserve. degree in Education or a related With this event, we brought aware­ yourself). Others just faculties and professional ''^'' !/i PAGE FLYERS COZ' field. 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