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VOLUME 107, NUMBER 11 MARCH 16 - 22, 2011 ALWAYS FREE Hospital executive battles prosecutor Alderman: Wrigley street for Lincoln Park alderman post fest plan ‘half baked idea’ By MICHAEL VOLPE “This is a half baked idea,” said By PATRICK BUTLER Tunney of the Cubs proposal con- This past fall and winter the tinuing, “I am not impressed with 43rd Ward aldermanic hope- Cubs organization found it’s way what they’re (the Cubs) present- fuls Michele Smith and Tim Egan into controversy. ing.” swapped ideas on everything from Not quite a year after paying Tunney, who said he was inti- safety in the street to the future of nearly one billion dollars to buy mately involved in the Cubs ini- the former Lincoln Park and Chil- the team the Ricketts family asked tial plans in 1988 to play night dren’s Memorial hospital sites and the city to pay nearly that much games, pointed out that part of the old Finkl Steel plant at the Old for a series of repairs to Wrig- the agreement was no weekend Town Triangle Center, 1763 N. ley Field, through the hotel and night games. Tunney explained North Park Ave. last week. amusement tax. that this is in effect because During the wide-ranging hour- With a massive budget defi- the area sees enough traffic on and-a half March 7 candidates’ cit and looming tax increases, those evenings without games. forum, the contenders in next Chicagoans were in no mood to “We’re not gonna do a three day month’s runoff election may have finance these repairs. That par- festival,” said Tunney flatly. Tun- differed on details, but agreed on ticular idea went over the Ford ney also asserted that if these fests most long-term goals like budget Edsel and has since been tabled. were approved, several other area reform and redeploying money The Cubs organization may be block parties would also demand rather than cops. running headlong into another three day permits. “This is a prec- Both agreed, for openers, that Old Town Triangle Association Phil Graff (center) explains the ground rules controversy this coming summer. edent that is really big,” Tunney probably the biggest issues on the to candidates Tim Egan and Michelle Smith during March 8 runoff election At the most recent Triangle explained. local horizon are the future uses of forum. Photo by Patrick Butler Neighbors Community Meeting A similar festival was held the now-vacant Lincoln Park and on March 9 at Roscoe’s on Hal- in conjunction with last year’s Children’s Memorial hospitals, as Former federal prosecutor tremendous business acumen to sted, the Cubs presented their Northwestern versus Uni- well as the Finkl Steel woes. Smith, who has lived in the ward this job.” idea for a series of fests which versity of football “Just so you know, I support a nearly 25 years, and beat Egan for Egan said one of the first things the organization would like to game, but Tunney called that retail component on the former the Democratic Ward Committee- he’d do as alderman would be to hold on Sheffield next to the ball- a “once in a lifetime event.” Lincoln Park Hospital site, but man’s job, said she’s running for start “rip apart the city budget, line park to correspond with three- Tunney cited traffic congestion, not the delivery entrance on Web- retiring Ald. Vi Daley’s seat be- by line” to find enough savings for game series against the White security costs, and the damage it ster Avenue. “I’d encourage the cause “the city I love is in trouble things like hiring more police in- Sox, Yankees, and Cardinals. would do to businesses in the area developer to retool that delivery right now….We need someone stead of redeploying officers from The fests will require permit ap- though not on Sheffield as concerns. process.” who can read a budget and make the North Side to higher-crime proval and the entire street would Tunney concluded his harangue Smith called the Children’s Me- sure our hard-earned and quite districts elsewhere. be blocked off. with this rhetorical statement, morial site “really the center of high taxpayer dollars are spent “Right now, the Police While nothing has been final- “you don’t think there’s going to our community” which she said wisely, especially on our police Department is outgunned, under- ized, the fests are currently pro- be a series of fights at Cubs/Sox could be turned into a “beautiful and schools.” manned and underfunded. We’ve posed to stay open until 10 p.m. (at the festival after the game)”. neighborhood crossroad. We’re That’s me, said Norwegian- got to change that,” said Egan, If Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) has This idea will continue to have going to do that by insisting on American Hospital executive and adding he decided to run at least anything to say about the idea, public hearings including one on the best. My vision is that when community activist Egan who said partly because when someone was this will never be approved. March 21 at the SouthEast Lake it’s all done, it will win a national “I’m endorsed by the Chicagoland trying to force open his back door, Addressing the neighbors group, View Neighbors, but if Tunney’s urban planning award.” Chamber of Commerce because “I was able to make it home from Tunney had a “why don’t you tell comments are any indication, this they know I’m going to bring a RUNOFF see p. 4 me how you really feel,” moment. idea has an uphill battle.

Homeless animal rehab gala ...... Page 2 School explores education philosophies

Officers awarded for By KARLA DAWN MEIER Andrew Kaplan. “When the two saving woman Medill News come together, it is just magic...... Page 2 And it was a magic semester.” This question was posed by 10

INSIDE Kaplan co-taught the first-time Mayor’s candidate forum high school students at Francis W. course with Jason Goulah, a DeP- ...... Page 3 Parker School’s morning assem- aul University assistant professor bly late last semester. of bilingual-bicultural education. PoLICE BEat The Japanese educator was “In this environment of No ...... Page 6 Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, who was Child Left Behind, Race to the active in the early 20th century. Top, Obama’s rhetoric of win- New leash on life Students explored his ideas along ning the future, and the sort of for canines with those of three other pro- BY BOB KITSOS cut-throat competition,” Goulah gressive educators—Francis W...... Page 8 said, “[the students] were very Parker, John Dewey and Daisaku much working in concert with Legal Notices Ikeda—in a class titled “Schools one another. [They were] spurring ...... Page 10 across borders, schools across one another’s understanding and time.” “Every once in a while thinking, quoting from the text $15,000 gifts buys you come up with a good idea, and encouraging one another to Lane Tech wrestling team but what you don’t always get is Francis W. Parker School presented an honorary diploma to Daisaku Ikeda new mats a good class,” said Parker teacher PARKER see p. 3 (not present) in October 2010. By George Nakamura...... Page 16

2 • march 16 - 22, 2011 inside booster Letter Loyola honors Budget signals new era for county government retiring aldermen The four female aldermen who are Cook County finally has a budget that tions: over 700 layoffs, significant salary Cook County Board she was able to craft retiring this year, , meets the needs of its citizens. After years reductions for many County workers and a budget plan that will restore confidence Ginger Rugai, Vi Daley and Helen of mismanagement and insider-dealing in much shared pain as we continue to re- in County government. The passage of the the Office of the President of the Cook structure the County Government. budget with a unanimous vote for the first Schiller, will be honored by Loyola County Board, we finally have a President It shows the cooperative atmosphere time in over 15 years is a positive sign for University’s Gannon Center for Women who shows up everyday prepared to meet currently existing in County Government, the future. & Leadership on Thursday, March 24 at the publics needs. whether it is through the strategic plan- Although there is much reformative 7 p.m. in the Mundelein Auditorium, This budget corrects the unfairness of ning of the Independent Health Board or work still to be done, the Cook County 1032 W. Sheridan. our tax structure and reduces our reliance innovative technological ideas presented Board showed independence and openness The evening, titled “All Politics is on the sales tax. It streamlines the delivery by County employees. to new ideas through the over 35 amend- Local: Public Service for the Common of services while still guaranteeing essen- Hopefully, President Toni Preckwinkles ments passed to perfect this budget. Good” is part of The Ann F. Baum tial services are readily available. first budget will be her hardest. In less It is now clearer that Cook County can Women and Leadership Speaker Series. The 2011 budget is not just a feel good than 90 days after taking office she was function without becoming the punch line All are welcome to attend the evening, document because it calls for restructur- required to put into action a budget that of a joke. but reservations are requested. ing and elimination of many County func- addressed the abuses of the past. With the ~Commissioner Larry Suffredin inside booster march 16 - 22, 2011 • 3 North Side school offers alternative to fall shuffle

By LISA TOREM national students from Burundi, Another field trip involved tening, watching, learning and One student remarks: “I’m Malaysia and the Congo have discovering “sustainability.” Da- building global relationships.” thankful to finally be in a place As parents scramble to meet become freshman in this private vis explained that students were Another feature of the school, where I’m allowed to be indepen- overwhelming, high-school dead- school’s halls. The curriculum able to observe a “Leed certified besides its “hands-on” approach, dent and an individual, where I lines for a pocketful of coveted covers a wide range of relevant building.” They frequent estab- master teachers, project-based can have a voice. GCE is a place spots in North Side college-prep topics. lishments like Whole Foods and curriculum and attention to ca- of possibilities. GCE is a place schools such as Whitney Young, Davis enthuses about a “global Green Grocers to speak with man- reer; students learn to design digi- where I can succeed, where I can Lane, Walter Payton and North rhythms and poetry class in which agers about the implications of tal portfolios, is that the average thrive, and I want to make sure Side, Kimberly Neill, admissions Afro-Caribbean percussion is cou- healthful diets. class size is between 8-12. But, that happens.” advisor, at GCE (Global Citi- pled with international poetry.” Keziah DeFusco, English/His- more importantly, it’s not quantity For more information about zenship Experience) Other activities tory Instructor, describes one that is the pay off. GCE call 773-883-1295. High School, hopes “I always wanted have included attend- event proving that one visual is her institute of learn- to be part of a ing “poetry slams” worth a thousand textbooks. “Stu- ing will also attract a school being at the Steppenwolf dents visited the Willis Tower to curious and ambitious Theatre. Students learn about the physics of build- student body. born, so I could had the opportunity ing tall and the history of the sky- GCE founder and help plant a forest to watch a ‘Louder scraper.” director, Eric Da- of free global Than a Bomb’ video Carlos Pittella-Leite, teaches vis, explains why the thinkers, to sow and then attend the Cultural Awareness. “I always school’s curriculum live performance. wanted to be part of a school be- offers a unique set of real agents of Non-profits have ing born, so I could help plant a variables. Davis ex- change.” also partnered with forest of free global thinkers, to plains, for example, the school. “If we sow real agents of change—and how students actively learn about were doing a civic engagement not a monoculture of minds. GCE international issues: “the idea is unit, we can only do it if we ex- Chicago dreams to be this school to try to understand each activ- tend our learning into the city,” and every day I wake up to feel ity from multiple perspectives. Davis explains. we are actually becoming it,” he If we’re looking at the rising gas Such units were actualized says. prices in Chicago, which is a very through the efforts of ‘Mujeres During a visit to the Venezuelan local issue, then we want to list Latinas’ and ‘El Valor.’ The stu- Consulate, Cecelia Clavijo, who the global effects of that issue. So, dents enjoy discussions about the teaches foreign language, had this what’s happening in the Middle process the agencies go through to to say: East is affecting oil prices in Chi- achieve their target goals. “We had the honor to discuss cago.” A day studying “gastronomy” with the Consul General and Con- He adds that students might also brought the students to Amaz- sul Representatives, the country’s engage in “a discussion about how ing Edibles, a catering service. history, culture and traditions. to tap into our oil reserves.” There, they learned how to “prep” Students had the opportunity to Within the past two years, inter- meals. explore Venezuela by asking, lis-

RUNOFF from p. 1 aiming for Harvard University, education might be.” his life-long aspiration, he wants “Schools across borders” came dig deeper.” to study at Soka University of out of plans by Goulah and Kaplan Parker (1837-1902) was a colo- America. for an international symposium nel in the Civil War who was shot “People go to Harvard because examining the connections among in the throat during combat. After of the name, not the principles it the four educators. The symposium the war, “his response was to re- was founded on,” he said. “Soka, is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4 sume the noble role of educator,” to me, is about how I can pay trib- p.m. March 26 at Parker. It will be said Kaplan. Parker believed that ute to those who have come before the first of its kind in the U.S. to education should strive for the me by helping to make the world focus on two major American ed- complete development of a student a more peaceful place, not just for ucational philosophers alongside — mental, physical and moral. It myself, but for future generations their Japanese counterparts. should help them become lifelong to come.” “There are very few Japanese learners and active, democratic Collins-Brown can’t wait to thinkers that are really informing citizens. start college next fall. “Soka can how we consider education in the Dewey (1859-1952), the best- prepare me for the global stage,” U.S.,” Goulah said. “I think Ikeda known of the group, believed that he said. provides some kind of response to education should foster coopera- For Goulah, the connection the data-driven, test-heavy, ‘creat- tion. In a world of ruthless com- that Collins-Brown formed with ing cogs in the wheel’” atmosphere petition, education should encour- Makiguchi and Ikeda’s writings of American education today, he age “the spirit which sees in every is the direction education should said. “Good education transcends other individual an equal right to be taking. culture and language.” share in the cultural and material “If we just take what our pre- “One thing that has been ne- fruits of collective human inven- decessors said or wrote in a book, glected [in] these conversations tion, industry, skill and knowl- that’s nothing more than value- about education in the U.S. is… edge.” consumption,” he said. “Value- international perspectives… that Makiguchi (1871-1944) was an consumption and value-creation have grown out of the people elementary school teacher who are different.” themselves,” said William H. created a system based on soka, Goulah sees a form of Soka Schubert. A professor of educa- which means value-creation in education alive at Parker, because tion at the University of Illinois Japanese. At a time when Ja- the students didn’t just consume. at Chicago, he is past president of pan’s government was becoming They deeply considered and dis- the John Dewey Society and will increasingly fascist, Makiguchi cussed the philosophies of these speak at the event. insisted that society should serve educators. Among the scholars joining the needs of individuals, not indi- “To the best of my knowledge, Schubert will be Larry Hickman, viduals serve the needs of society. this is the first group of kids who director of the Center for Dewey He was imprisoned by Japanese has, as part of their high school Studies at Southern Illinois Uni- thought police and died in 1944 in curriculum, studied to that degree versity, and Takao Ito, associate captivity. Makiguchi and Ikeda’s writings,” professor and director of Center Fewer than 30 years after Maki- he said. “And because of that, this for Dewey Studies/Soka Educa- guchi’s death, Ikeda (1928-pres- one student is choosing Soka Uni- tion Research Institute at Soka ent) opened the first Soka school versity of America. That’s pretty University, Tokyo. in Japan based on Makiguchi’s powerful.” The Parker students who stud- dreams for education. Now, over Although “Schools across bor- ied the four educators will partici- a dozen Soka schools exist around ders” was supposed to be a one- pate along with the scholars in the the world, including two four-year time course, Kaplan said the stu- symposium. universities. One of them, Soka dents all agreed it should be taught These educators are “heroic fig- University of America in Aliso again and again. Of their own vo- ures” to Kaplan. “I am hoping as Viejo, Calif., is celebrating its lition, they began recruiting 9th we witness the discipline and the 10th anniversary this year. graders this week to register for heritage of these four thinkers, that After taking “Schools across the course next fall. we are able to explore and expand borders, schools across time,” Jor- “It really speaks to the need,” the possibilities for education in dan Collins-Brown, 17, changed Kaplan said, “that students have to this country.” his college plans. Rather than find alternative stories about what 4 • march 16 - 22, 2011 inside booster Lincoln Park chamber seeks award nominations

The Lincoln Park Chamber of small that contribute to the vitality of The chamber is seeking nominations for the following awards: Commerce (LPCC) announced the entire neighborhood,” said Kim March 8 they are accepting nomi- Schilf, LPCC President and CEO. • Business of the Year – This award honors a business that nations for their Annual Awards “Our Annual Awards program is an exhibits entrepreneurial success in both operations and presentation. opportunity for these businesses to community involvement. The business participates in activities After celebrating the 20th Annual be recognized for their efforts. that reflect how business volunteerism can better the community Awards in 2010, the LPCC looks to “I encourage local business and the LPCC. build on that momentum for 2011’s owners to nominate a fellow busi- event. The LPCC also announced ness – or themselves – for the An- • Community Contributor of the Year - This award honors that the Annual Awards will be nual Awards to further market their an organization that has made a significant contribution to presented on May 12 during a lun- brand,” Schilf said. “The winners benefit local residents, businesses, and the community-at-large cheon at Salvatore’s Ristorante, 525 of the LPCC’s Annual Awards are through the commitment of time and/or financial resources. W. Arlington. committed to helping Lincoln Park Nominees can be businesses, non-profit organizations or cultural The LPCC’s Annual Awards were succeed and grow, just as we dedi- institutions. created to foster an appreciation for cate our programs and initiatives to • Chairman’s Award – This award honors an individual who is the organizations and individuals their own success.” an active member of the LPCC, attends LPCC events regularly that exhibit both a sound operations Applications for the awards will and volunteers for a variety of initiatives. This individual shows model and a commitment to the sus- be reviewed by the LPCC Board of dedication to the LPCC and enthusiastically communicates the tainability of the neighborhood and Directors for final approval. The benefits of membership to prospects, fellow members and the its business community. The mem- recipients of the LPCC’s Annual community at-large. bers honored by the LPCC’s Annual Awards will be honored at the 21st Awards have innovative business Annual Awards Luncheon in May. • Frank Hasner Member Momentum Award - This award models and contribute to the com- Winners will also receive special honors an individual who is an active member of the LPCC, munity through donations of time, recognition on the LPCC’s website, and who participates in at least one committee or work group, money and ideas. in their newsletter and quarterly attends LPCC events regularly and volunteers for a variety of Nominations are due by March newsletter as well as a Chicago City initiatives. This individual shows dedication to the LPCC and 21 to the LPCC. Council resolution. enthusiastically communicates the benefits of membership “The Lincoln Park community is The LPCC is a nonprofit organiza- to prospects, fellow members and the community at-large. comprised of businesses large and tion of approximately 550 members. Individuals eligible for the award must be new (three years or less) LPCC member contacts.

1964 N. SHEFFIELD • 773.929.1414 Come watch the Cubs live like to use at least some of that storefronts solely on the economic RUNOFF from p. 1 on our Big screens! money for a “new, renovated, up- downturn, said Smith, noting the my office in Humboldt Park be- dated” Lincoln Park High School problem has been around for at fore the police got there.” where she said “the girls’ locker least 10 years “because our com- Egan said he also favors TIF room probably hasn’t been paint- munity allowed developers to reform, agreeing with Smith that ed since 1942. overbuild. You had absentee land- TuesDAYs millions of dollars are left idle that “If we have to raise some pri- lords and unsophisticated land- $2 Miller lite could be used to hire more cops vate capital to do this, we will,” lords who just put a sign out” and $3 Sangria and improve local schools. she said. expected responses, she said. “We’ll figure out a legal way Egan said that should become Egan told the standing-room WeDnesDAYs to get the money out of TIF funds easier by simplifying licensing only crowd he sees his role as $3 MargaritaS to pay for the (additional) cops. and inspections to get more new nothing less than “to be your voice ThursDAYs When we get to the 10 percent of businesses into Lincoln Park, es- on the floor of the City Council,” $3 CoronaS the city budget lost through fraud pecially along Clark Street, which while Smith said she hopes Lin- and waste, we’ll free up the money he said has had far too many coln Parkers continue living up sunDAYs Tim Egan makes a point during for the police” and schools, Smith empty storefronts because of the to their reputation for being “de- $3 MargaritaS 43rd aldermanic runoff forum at the said. recession. manding. $3 Well drinkS Old Town Triangle Center. Photo by Like Egan, Smith said she’d But don’t blame the empty “If everyone in the city were Restrictions apply. Please ask server for details. Patrick Butler as ‘demanding’ as we are, there Dine-in, Delivery and Catering wouldn’t be crime, every school thetwistedlizard.com would be good, and we’d have Tues-Thr 4-10pm • F-Sun 11-Midnight more new jobs in our city. So keep being demanding, Smith said.

City funds $100,000 cemetery garden The March 9 approved an ordinance that authorizes the use of $100,000 Ronald Roenigk Publisher inside-BOOSTER and NEWS-STAR in Open Space Impact Fee funds are published every Wednesday for the creation of a community Jeff Borgardt Editor by inside Publications garden in the Lincoln Square com- Sheila Swann Art Director 6221 n. clark st., rear Production Manager munity. chicago, il. 60660 The funds will be used by the Karen Sonnefeldt Advertising Tel: (773) 465-9700 Department of Environment to Office Manager e: [email protected] cover the cost of environmental Cindy Amadio Account Executive clean-up and prepare the parcel Kathleen Guy Account Executive at 5384 N. Bowmanville Ave. for Dan Rankin Account Executive garden use in the 40th Ward. Plans for the nearly one acre Your friendly neighborhood newspaper brought to you free by our advertisers. We encourage parcel include a garden path, trees our readers to share their ideas and concerns with the community through this publication. all and other landscaping, a rock wall letters must include name, address and phone number. names will be withheld upon request. We reserve the right to edit letters to fit our space. and perimeter fencing. All material in this publication copyright© 2011 Inside Publications and can only be reprinted Open Space Impact Fees are with permission of the publisher. fees collected from new residen- Where can you find a copy of tial developments in each of the INSIDEBOOSTER and NEWSSTAR? City’s community areas to help inside has numerous “drop spots” on the north side of chicago, between the Loop and howard street, and between the lake and west to Kedzie. to find create open space and recreational out which spots are most convenient for you, call our office manager, Karen, at facilities for residents. (773) 465-9700 and tell her the zip code where you live or work. She’ll tell you where to look. the best time to pick up our paper is on thursday mornings. The garden is located at Rose- if your business would like to become a regular drop spot, please call and let us know! hill Cemetery. inside booster march 16 - 22, 2011 • 5

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What: A Watercolor Journal: The Art of Philip Enquist Chicago come to the Museum in When: March 25 to June 19 approaching months, the extra half Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive hour will be beneficial to all Mu- seum visitors’ experiences. Have you ever felt like you a bite in Nature’s LunchBox, ex- “We saw attendance grow at needed just an extra half hour plore the Judy Istock Butterfly record-setting numbers last year in your day? The Peggy Note- Haven and discover all corners and we want to thank guests by al- baert Nature Museum is doing of the Museum. lowing them more time inside the something about it. Beginning As spring quickly approaches Museum,” said Deborah Lahey, Tuesday, March 1, the Nature and days are getting longer, there Nature Museum President and Museum will keep its doors is no better place to spend time CEO. “It is important to us that open until 5 p.m. during the than at the urban gateway to nature each person who walks through week. This 30-minute extension and science. As more attractions our doors has the opportunity to comes from feedback obtained including A Watercolor Journal: connect with all of the exhibitions, by guests wanting more time to The Art of Philip Enquist, Na- activities and resources the Mu- splash through River Works, take ture’s Architects and Tweet Home seum has to offer.”

Missing 33-year- old has Batman tattoo

David Cook, 33, is missing from the 3600 block of West Shakespeare Avenue in the 25th Police Dis- trict. He suffers from paranoid schizo- phrenia. Cook was last seen wearing a black/grey jacket, dark blue shirt and black gym shoes, police said March 3. He has a tattoo of Batman on his right arm. Anyone having additional infor- mation about Cook or his where- abouts is asked to contact Chicago Police at 312-746-8365. 6 • march 16 - 22, 2011 inside booster

~ Compiled by Mark Schipper Pockets clipped on a rain He’d entered the Red Line from the stop at Argyle and fallen asleep on a chair as the train clicked away over the rails. When he awoke he was past his stop and something more was wrong. The man, 46, told police he found the bottoms of his pockets were cut away and the things he called his own which were in them, taken. Lost were the wallet, identification cards, credit cards, and cash that went with it, and a Motorola smart phone. The pick-pocketing was made the night of March 5. To his chagrin the man found once home that $40 worth of charges had been already made to one of the cards.

Punished for pilfering the pizza place It was after the second day, consecutively, Rodney Roberson, 52, came into Barry’s Spot Pizzeria, 5759 N. Broadway, that manage- ment called the police. Employees told officers that on the first day Roberson pilfered cash and coins from the tip jar and skedaddled. On the second sortie he arrived and, “caused a disturbance,” as the report tells us. The manager informed him it was time to depart the restaurant. Initially, Roberson refused. Then, he changed his mind, 644 W. Melrose, Unit 3E snatched-up the tip jar, and ran. Two beat teams found a man match- ing the manager’s description near the 5700 block of Broadway and detained him. He was returned to the restaurant and identified by witnesses, then taken to the 20th District for processing.

Tandem takes a Quick Stop A man and a woman robbed Quick Stop Convenience, 5000 N. Sheridan, on March 2. According to the statements given to police by the cashier and a witness the female offender made her way to the counter and monopolized the clerk’s attention by playing around with the lottery tickets. A very short time later the man came aback the counter pointing a small handgun. He pushed the cashier clear of the register and out of the way. The woman grabbed cash on the counter and the man, presumably, took cash from the register. The report is unclear on this point. What is crystal clear is the amount of Spacious Top Floor 2 Bedrooms + A Den, in quiet center entrance 6-unit Bldg. in cash stolen: $7000. The pair ran from the store north on Sheridan. the East Lake View community. Hardwood (oak) floors throughout, vintage trim & Management at the shop has told police video surveillance of the details. Large Living Room with Fireplace, Formal Dining Room seats 10+ Great Private deck overlooks the landscaped rear gardens. Unit also features Newer robbery is forthcoming. Area 3 detectives are investigating. Windows, Kitchen cabinets & Appliances, Abundant closet space + additional Solo attack in an alley storage in basement. Zoned Street Parking. In the alley behind the 900 block of W. Gunnison a 65 year old man was ambushed by a lone attacker and robbed on March 3. The victim CALL ME NOW! told police the first strike came from behind. After being punched Michael F. Parish, Broker and roughed up he was thrown to the ground. A light skinned male Direct: 773-883-2445 was the only description the man managed to give of his attacker. Stolen in the robbery were $300 cash, and six $500 lottery tickets, Office: 773-549-1855 which totals to a net loss of $3,300. If your property is currently listed with another company, please do not consider this a solicitation. Offending an off-duty officer An 18 year old student at Amundson High School, 5110 N. Damen, assaulted a retired police officer at a bus stop on the 5200 block of Damen, March 3. The retired officer, who’s employed currently in an- other position by the Cook County Sheriff’s office, told police he was • Mardi Gras • challenged by a boy wearing a black ski mask on the sidewalk while exiting a CTA bus. Tuesday, March 8th “What the f*** are you looking at?” the boy asked. “I’ll stomp your mother-f****** ass.” The officer ordered the boy to back away from him. When he did Celebrate Fat Tuesday that the offender pulled a small chrome handgun from his coat: with the Fireside. “I’m going to shoot you mother-f*****,” he said. But he didn’t shoot. Instead, he ran. The boy was picked up on the Toast to the Joys of Life & Happiness! 5000 block of N. Leavitt, returned to the scene, and positively identi- Fried Pickles . Crawfish Etouffée . fied by the official. Officers found a mask in the boy’s possession, Chicken & Andouille Gumbo . Eggplant Creole but did not find a handgun. The 18 year old was arrested on signed complaints and brought to the 20th District for processing.

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One of Lincoln Park’s most unique quali- the west end of the neighborhood. This ties is the provision of a diverse range of area welcomed and supported us when we restaurant options, ranging from local eat- opened our Diversey location this time last eries to national chains and from contempo- year, and we expect nothing less this time rary American cuisine to dozens of ethnic around,” said Tricia Woellert of Qdoba favorites. Mexican Grill. “We were pleased to serve With a wide audience looking for the best all chamber members dinner on us at our in dining options, Lincoln Park is ripe for ribbon-cutting ceremony. expansion – and that’s exactly what one na- “If you’ve got little ones in the house, tionally-renowned restaurant recently did. bring them out on March 19, for a Lil Food- Located at 2191 N. Clybourn, Qdoba ies event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,” Woellert Mexican Grill’s new location offers another continued. “We will be featuring children’s Lincoln Park location for residents to ac- author Amy Recob reading her book about cess the complete Mexican food experience friends with food allergies. Plus, kids under provided in a timely fashion. 12 will enjoy a free entrée all day.” On Tuesday, March 8, the Lincoln Park Qdoba Mexican Grill, complete with Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) joined more than 500 locations throughout the community members, local businesses and United States and now three in the Lincoln staff from the new location to officially Park community, has become a leader in welcome Qdoba Mexican Grill to another the quick preparation of quality ingredients location in Lincoln Park with a ribbon-cut- to offer traditional Mexican food at afford- ting ceremony. able prices. Other locations in Lincoln Officials marked the opening of the new grill March 8 on the 2100 block of N. Clybourn. The assembled crowd shared in Qdoba’s Park include 957 W. Diversey and 2427 N. Qdoba Mexican Grill prides themselves whether it’s a burrito, tacos or quesadilla. expansion in the community with conversa- Lincoln, offering access on the North and on building upon traditional flavors and “We are honored that Qdoba Mexican tion and complimentary favorites from the West sides of the neighborhood as well as a menu items to continue to innovate afford- Grill has decided to call Lincoln Park home Mexican food destination. location near neighborhood anchor DePaul able Mexican cooking. to three of their restaurants,” said Kim “We are thrilled to bring our third Lin- University. Qdoba Mexican Grill offers each guest Schilf, President and CEO of the Lincoln coln Park location to Clybourn and Web- Qdoba Mexican Grill opened their first the opportunity to customize their order, Park Chamber of Commerce. ster, adding a convenient Queso-stop on location in 1995 in Denver, Colorado.

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Hotel bar reopens The Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton Place, tertainers and to this day still evokes, and reopen the doors to it’s classic Coq d’Or bar will evoke, the feeling of a bygone “gentle- and lounge March 5 after being closed to al- man’s drinking room.” low for the completion of a series of aes- On February 1, the Drake closed the thetic enhancements and restorations to 78 doors of Coq d’Or to simply refresh the years worth of history. look and feel of this classic bar and lounge A Chicago institution, the Coq d’Or bar, lo- so it can continue to be the Real Chicago cated on the arcade level of the Drake Hotel, hotspot and meeting place for years to played a memorable role in the history of the come. Enhancements in bar equipment, city when it became the second bar in Chi- lighting, furnishings and cabinetry are just cago to serve drinks to guests on December some of the details that were a focus of this 6, 1933, the date which marked the end of 14 update. Menus are also being reevaluated years of Prohibition in the state of Illinois. and will be introduced in the months to For the 78 years to follow the bar became follow the re-opening. Weekend evening a favorite haunt of Streeterville residents, entertainment will be reintroduced immedi- as well as of reporters, politicians, and en- ately with a new sound system.

Lincoln Park A night for the H.S. hosts junior Rickover Canteen

statesmen There will be a bountiful buffet, wine, a silent auction and a USO-type musical Lincoln Park High School’s chapter of review at the Friends of Rickover Naval Junior Statesmen of America hosted stu- Academy fundraiser on Friday, March 25, dents from throughout the Chicago area and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Breakers, 5333 N. downstate Illinois in a mini-convention that Sheridan. featured socio-political debate, student-led Funds raised will be used for enrichment workshops, guest speakers and civic en- programming and to enable students, more gagement opportunities March 5. than 80 percent of whom are low income, JSA is a nationally known organization to participate in activities such as academic dedicated to civic and political awareness summer camps, college exploratory trips, and engagement through student-cen- arts and science programs and other ex- tered and student-led high school clubs, tracurricular activities for the Senn High said Anne M. Porowski of the United Na- School military academy. tions Association of the United States of For more info or to order tickets, go to America. www.friendsofrickover.org. 8 • march 16 - 22, 2011 inside booster North Side Japanese- American community responds to earthquake, tsunami devastation

By PETER VON BUOL

The staff and volunteers of Chicago’s Japanese American Service Committee, a non-profit social service agency located at 4427 N. Clark St., has responded to the devastating Japanese earthquake/tsunami of March 11 by contacting friends and rel- atives and has started fundraising for the Japanese earthquake/tsunami relief fund of the American Red Cross. According to Japan’s Kyodo news ser- vice, on Tuesday, more than 10,000 people are confirmed dead or are still missing. The last time a death toll for a natural disaster in Japan exceeded 10,000 was in 1923. “We have quite a few staff members who have friends and relatives in that re- gion of Japan. So, far, they have been able Kay Kawaguchi, coordinator of cultural to locate their family and friends. What programs and services at Chicago’s Japa- they have heard is that people are very nese American Service Committee. afraid. [Immediately after the quake and tsunami], they were just trying to find their family and friends. So far, conversations you will be in her confidential voice-mail,” have been very short. Everyone over there said Tybon. is continues to be worried about their safe- Tybon added her agency also offers ty,” said Susan Tybon, the agency’s chief counseling services at one of our satellite executive officer. offices in Evanston and Chicago. Tybon added the agency has also set up “Everything is confidential. No one here a fund to collect donations for the Ameri- would have to know they called,” added can Red Cross. Tybon. “We set up a fund so that individuals in Among the employees at the agency It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen. the community can donate. We are sending who has contacted friends and family is 100% of the funds to the American Red Kay Kawaguchi, the agency’s coordinator — John Wooden Cross/Tsunami/Japan earthquake relief of cultural programs and services. Kawa- fund. We are not taking any of the money guchi has been able to communicate with for ourselves. It’s a way to remind people a close friend whom she has known for the to donate,” said Tybon. past 30 years and a cousin, both of whom In addition to helping those in Japan, have been impacted by the disasters. Tybon added counselors from her agency “I actually had an email from her Sunday are ready to help anyone who requests help night. The phone line has been very static. dealing with the disasters. I sent her an email and got an e-mail reply “We have three staff-counselors who that she and her family are okay. The in- are fluent in Japanese. If they lost a fam- side of their house is a mess. She had been ily member or they have anxiety about not on a bridge during the quake. She was so knowing what happened, we have coun- scared and she is never scared. A train had seling available. We have people who can stopped moving on a bridge. Afterwards, drive to their homes. They are licensed she did not get home until 3:00 a.m. She clinical social workers and they speak Jap- had been planning for a Girl’s Day Party (a anese and they can provide Japanese-lan- major holiday in Japan) and all her decora- guage counseling. Most of the people we tions were ruined and her husband’s CD serve, do speak some English but those we collection was ruined. However, she was serve can be more comfortable speaking in glad everyone was safe,” said Kawaguchi. their own language. One of our counselors Kawaguchi’s first cousin lives in west- has relatives in Japan, she can totally relate ern Toyko and he too has been affected to what they went through. She was born by the earthquake. Interestingly, while in Japan and knows the landmarks and can attempts to use conventional phone lines really relate to those from Japan. Anyone failed, she was able to speak with him by who needs help should just literally call cell phone. our organization and use (773) 275-0097 “He said everyone is okay. I had talk- and ask for Janice Nakao at ext. 237. She ed to him on the first day. His phone line is our director of social-work services. If did not work but I talked to him by cell she is not there, just leave a message and phone,” said Kawaguchi. The agency describes its mission as “raising awareness of Japanese-Ameri- can culture and to promote the Japanese- American culture” and to provide social- services to the community. According to the organization’s web site, the agency provides social services to people of all ages, ethnicities and economic means. “From helping senior citizens live inde- pendently, comfortably and safely in their own homes as long as they can, to helping bridge the gaps caused by differences in language, custom or age, to helping people maintain optimal health of body, mind and spirit, the JASC strengthens the fabric of our community,” posts the agency on its web site. The agency was founded in 1946 to originally serve the needs of the first- generation and (Issei) and second-genera- tion (Nisei) who had been imprisoned in American internment camps during World Chicago’s Japanese American Service War Two and who were later resettled in Committee, at 4427 N. Clark St. Chicago to start new lives. inside booster march 16 - 22, 2011 • 9 Local professor experiences earthquake firsthand

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By MARK SCHIPPER the constituency for his own ends. and/or erroneous statements, I That Ira’s the principal attorney will publicly retract them.” Photo by: Michael by: Brosilow Photo State Senator Ira Silverstein for Tamid Realty, a “slum land- The legal threat itself caught the (8th) and his wife Debra, the os- lord” whose tenants are respon- attention of Rich Miller of Capitol tensibly independent Aldermanic sible for a significant amount Fax, a very insider subscription candidate who pushed the Febru- of criminal mischief within the news service covering politics in ary 22 general election in the 50th Ward. That Tamid Realty is an Springfield and Chicago. Miller Ward against Ald. important contributor to the Sil- titled his article “Shenanigans,” to a run-off, have threatened legal verstein’s political war chest. and stated that he believed the “A must-see mystery thriller!” action against Jewish Chicago, a That Debra is the brains behind Silverstein’s legal threat against - NEW YORK TIMES Larry Yando & Lance Baker local ethnic political publication everything the couple does politi- Jewish Chicago appeared to be an masterminded by Avy Meyers, cally, and that Ira takes his orders overreaction. He went on to say a neighborhood pundit and life from her directly. he believed “the move could seri- long Rogers Park resident. In addition Meyers added that ously backfire” on them. Mr. Meyers received a letter Debra is socially awkward and According to a source, Miller from the Silverstein’s attorney, because of her personality, unfit was upset at what he perceived Thomas C. Cronin of Cronin & to be Alderman. Mr. Meyers also as legal intimidation being aimed Co, Ltd, 33 N. Dearborn, dated suggested that the grade of nepo- at the press. That’s to say, the Sil- March 2, which accused him of tism necessary for a State Senator verstein’s don’t like something printing calumnies in the 2011 and Ward Committeeman to se- said about them in their ward, “Mayoral and Aldermanic Elec- lect his wife to run for Alderman they hire an attorney to cow a tion Issue” of Jewish Chicago, in their local Ward was too potent publisher into printing a retrac- Written by Anthony Sha er and in doing so defamed the pub- to handle. There is more, but that tion that suits their needs. Directed by William Pullinsi lic and private reputations of both is the general way of things. “I hurt the Silverstein’s, the Senator and his wife. From his home in West Rog- changed a lot of votes,” said Mr. Cronin contends that Mr. ers Park, Mr. Meyers is not busy Mr. Meyers. “It’s one of the February 17 - March 20, 2011 Meyer’s assertions regarding the constructing defensive bulwarks most effective issues I’ve ever Silverstein’s are so absurd on to hold off an attack, but prepar- had. People really changed their their face that his clients will not ing the explosive makings for an minds. They thought they were be required to prove damage was offensive of his own. On March going to skip through. What can done to their public reputations 3, the day before the deadline they do to combat me? They want or livelihoods in court, because given in Mr. Cronin’s letter for me to back down, get me to sign damages are to be assumed. This a response, Mr. Meyers fired off a retraction; it would be a major type of case is called defamation a return volley declaring that not victory, they’ll have nullified my 1040 Ridge, Munster, IN per se, according to Mr. Cronin, only was everything he said in the career here.” Call now for the BEST seats! 219-836-3255 and he wants Mr. Meyers to know issue true, he’d left plenty out. Mr. Cronin explains the hus- he’s guilty of it. “ has refused band and wife political team’s Groups of 11+ call 219-836-3258 “If he thinks the law protects and ignored a number of invita- purpose a little differently. “The TheatreAtTheCenter.com anyone from printing lies, he’s tions to appear on my TV show Silverstein’s,” he says, “are not mistaken,” said Mr. Cronin and have her say,” Meyers said in about to tolerate defamatory John W. Anderson Among the accusations Mr. the letter to Cronin & Co, “This statements being printed, pub- Foundation FREE PARKING! 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I’m not going to say exactly what’s going to happen going forward, but litigation would be the next step, and we’d be very specific, calling out the statements of supposed fact and challenging him to prove it.” For his part, Mr. Meyers has put Cronin & Co on notice. His letter to Thomas C. Cronin con- cluded in this way: “You failed to specify a single, detailed item in your letter. There are serious laws about fraudulent law suits and if necessary, I will take action.” Multiple attempts were made over the course of nearly two weeks to contact Debra Silverstein

Expiration 3/31/11 inside booster march 16 - 22, 2011 • 11 Alderman battles resistance in an effort to open new parking garage

By Mark Schipper term, by his own admission, as and anti-Stone political candi- much as he’s wanted any of them. date by passion, ran in this year’s An article by a WBEZ bureau “We cut the ribbon because the election against Stone for Alder- reporter published the first week building is basically finished,” man. This is the man Ald. Stone of March suggested that Ald. Ber- said Stone, “all that’s left is the refers to as “my opponent.” Stone nard Stone’s (50th) ribbon cutting electricity.” says that Brewer encouraged 50th ceremony at an infamous new Commonwealth Edison, the Ward residents to join a lawsuit parking garage at Rockwell and utilities company responsible for against the development project Devon was little more than po- the hook-up, was slow finishing on Devon. This, Stone says, has litical theater. The opening was their work, he said. He cited win- delayed the project’s completion staged less than a week before Ald. Stone wanted it by more than two years. the February 22 Aldermanic elec- known that he is just the Brewer has made no secret of tions. It was neither a difficult nor his many faceted objections to the Entrance to Kenmore Senior Apartments at 5440 N. Kenmore in Uptown. a radical deduction for the report- Alderman of the ward, not building project. There is a cached er to make, as the garage remains, a wizard with powers of website, in fact, with more than more than three weeks after the raising up a building and 55 summaries and links to various ceremony, closed to the public. causing it to function for public letters, forums, debates, Ald. Stone defends the decision injunctions, objections, lawsuits, to cut the ribbon, and says he is the common good. press releases, building permits, not the one responsible for the te- building codes, statements, ordi- dious progress of what’s become ter weather as the force behind nances, and amendments to the a six year building project at the this final, last delay. project dating back to 2005, when site. The Alderman faults many “Carl Byrd, the city’s First Dep- it all began. people for the creeping pace. Greg uty Building Commissioner, told “I’m absolutely delighted by Brewer, a political opponent, for me it’s set for final inspection,” the garage,” said Stone, “not with one. The project’s contractor: Stone stated. “That should happen how long it’s taken, but how it’s Mohammed Siddiqi, for another. this week or the end of next week, coming out. The architect’s done a A specially designed kitchen for the handicapped in the rehabbed Also, the city’s Planning Depart- according to him.” magnificent job.” apartment building for seniors. ment, which picked the contrac- Ald. Stone wanted it known Though Ald. Stone says he has tor; and Commonwealth Edison, that he is just the Alderman of the nothing to do with the project or the public utilities company, were Ward, not a wizard with powers of the pace by which it’s built, he also tagged with a share of blame. raising up a building and causing it was able to make one contribution The Alderman would not say to function for the common good. that means a great deal to him. the ribbon cutting was scheduled “I’m not responsible for the con- “The architect listened to me in when it was to send voters to the tractor,” said Stone, “the Planning respect to the mural on the face of polls with a positive sense-memo- Department picks the contractor. the building. The building won’t ry of what he’s done for the Ward. He (Siddiqi) submitted a bid, one be complete,” he said, “until the Stone has served 37 years in the of three, and he won.” mural is finished.” City Council, and wants a 10th Brewer, an Architect by trade

State Rep. Williams, cancer society push treatment equity bill

Chemotherapy has helped many health insurance plans that cur- tive. It is a great option for many people diagnosed with cancer rently provide coverage for oral patients. No one should have to battle the disease and go on to and IV chemotherapy would be choose between their life savings or live strong, full lives. Yet as re- required to provide benefits at the saving their life. Medicare has al- search and technology continue same level whether the chemo- ready fixed this problem and I think to change the nature of medical therapy is administered orally or it is time for Illinois to address this treatment for serious diseases like intravenously. inequity as well.” States that have cancer, many healthcare benefit enacted cancer drug parity laws plans have not adapted to ensure No one should have include Connecticut, Colorado, patient access. State Representa- to choose between their Indiana, Iowa, Hawaii, Kansas, tive Ann Williams (D-Chicago) Minnesota, Oregon, Vermont, and unanimously passed legislation life savings or saving their the District of Columbia. out of the Health Care Availabil- life. Medicare has already House Bill 1825 has won com- ity & Accessibility Committee last fixed this problem and mittee approval and now moves to Tuesday to give cancer patients I think it is time for the House for consideration. options and access to the life-sav- Clean Car Corner ing chemotherapy they need. Illinois to address this inequity as well.” OPEN FOR YOUR BUSINESS Historically, chemotherapy The NEW 7am to 10pm Every Day! drugs have been primarily admin- Car 50 EXPRESS istered intravenously (IV). Today, $ Wash thanks to progress in cancer treat- “We are simply asking the in- Tou2Chless auTomaTiC Car Wash CAR & VAN ments, there are many types of surance carriers to allow patients WASH chemotherapy that can be taken as to access the amazing, ground- Super Spray! a liquid, tablet, or capsule. Despite breaking treatment options for the science, many cancer patients cancer that are available in an oral • State of the art • • 2 Locations • Exterior Conveyor Wash face significantly higher out-of- form.” Williams said. “These $3, $6, $10, Washes pocket costs simply because their critical treatment decisions should 5450 n. Damen or $12 (Best Buy) chemotherapy is dispensed orally be made based on what is best for (at Bryn Mawr) “The Works!” includes Rain X & Armour All rather than intravenously. the patient - not what he or she can on Tires plus a 5 Day “Because many insurance compa- afford.” 5970 n. Clark Re-Wash Guarantee! nies cover oral medications as a pre- The American Cancer Society (at Ridge & Peterson) scription benefit rather than a medi- supports the legislation and is Exp. 5/1/11 FREE Vacuuming - 17 Stations cal benefit, the out of pocket costs to pushing for Illinois to join with 2111 W. Fullerton patients may simply be too high for other states that have already en- open 7 Days (Just East of Expressway) many patients to afford,” Williams acted cancer drug parity laws. said. “In many cases, despite being “For many oral chemotherapy the better or only treatment option, drugs there are no intravenous 1/2 oFF many patients simply can’t afford substitutes so patients have no any Wash! the oral therapies. We are simply choice but to pay more for their reg. $4 noW $2.00! talking about parity for cancer che- treatment,” stated first vice presi- reg. $5 noW $2.50! motherapy drugs–regardless of how dent of the Illinois Division of Gentle Touch lambscloth reg. $7 noW $3.00! such drugs are administered to the the American Cancer Society Dr. soft on your Car - soft on your Wallet! reg. $8 noW $4.00! patient.” Thomas Robbins. “Oral chemo- 5454 n. Damen Exp. 5/1/11 Under House Bill 1825, private therapy has been proven effec- 12 • march 16 - 22, 2011 inside booster inside booster march 16 - 22, 2011 • 13 14 • march 16 - 22, 2011 inside booster

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