jnu JWCCCIHIMJF Daley's Hispanic Democratic Org. All Roads Lead to South Street Member Indicted th Prosecutors announced an indict­ ment in the inquiry of the hiring 13 Year Anniversary And Fundraiser practices of Mayor Daley's political organization. In this gutsy and bold move, the prosecutors indicted a Saturday, December 9th Hispanic Democratic Organization (HOD) coordinator for lying. The Hispanic Democratic Or­ ganization, a powerful street team for Mayor Daley, is being investi­ gated for hitting up city officials for jobs for the HDO. John Resa, a worker in the Water Management Department, pleaded not guilty to lying about seeking city jobs as \rewards for campaign workers. Hundreds of workers in the HDO received jobs with the city in those oh-so-desirable jobs in the water department and streets and sanita­ tion department. Resa was put on paid administrative leave following Follow the leaders, Cheryle Jack- derman Arenda Troutman; Rev. Al Bill "Dock" Walls and Clerk of the Year Anniversary and fundraising the indictment. Resa just returned to son, new president of the Chicago Sampson (ordained by Dr. Martin Circuit Court Dorothy Brown; Illi­ affair for The South Street Journal work for the city from disability Urban League; 3rd Ward Alderman Luther King, Jr); Morgan Carter nois State Senator Kwame Raoul; Newspaper. leave on November 15th as a watch­ Dorothy Tillman, Eddie Read, presi­ ("The World's Conversation and the list goes on and on, and we man. dent of The Black Independent Po­ Starter"); Park National Bank's Bill hope that many others will follow the (Continued on page 3) litical Organization; 20th Ward Al- Norels; Chicago Mayoral Candidates leaders and supporters to the 13th (Continued on page 8) Community activist "Queen Sis­ Inside South Street ter" confronts a Chicago Police Officers after a man was shot by the police after he refused to drop his weapon. Another Police Shooting The CPD reported the incident occurred on 67th and Prairie where the police, two blocks away heard a shot. Upon arriving a man was seen fleeing and was ordered to stop and drop his weapon. After not responding, the po­ lice shot the man in the leg. About 50 community activists arrived countering police actions. During the press conference the CPD reported the incident justi­ fied. It was reported the man shot another man in the stom­ j>y Does CPS ach. "Last year around about this time there were 39 police shoot­ ings which was one less than this year," Pat Camden, spokes person for the Chicago Police Department said. "Since the beginning of this year, 40 people have been shot by police, 37 weapons have been recovered, and 15 of them were fatalities" added a spokes Unity or Bust person. Midway Movers: Who's Moving Who? The South Street Journal (SSJ) will begin an investigative series on the various levels of contracting and service provision opportunities that continually elude Black businesses. The 2007 By Mark Allen Mayoral Election Associate Editor Page 9 A reader prompted SSJ to report on a se­ ries of the government moving contracts after they were watching the recent election night coverage that sparked how much business a an Dies in non Black moving company appears to have fl from government in majority Black service ustody of areas . With that the recent disclosures that even with almost 40% of the Chicago popula­ iverdale Police tion, that Blacks were still only receiving less than 9% of city contracts, and maybe less By Okema McLoyd than that from County and State government Edward Howard was arrested "Who's Moving Who.?" st month for domestic violence, It appears that Black people are still getting is long time girlfriend called far less of moving contracts while others )lice but didn't press any charges appear to be getting more of the moving con­ tracts. Questions raised why certain moving •ntinued on page 3) companies are getting more of the contracting (Continued on page 12) Midway Movers, a non-Black company located on 4100 W. Ferdinand has more business in Black areas than Blacks Page 2 November 30,2006 South Street Journal Fact& Commentary UnZi] Weekly UnZip it at SoStreeUournal@oal. Round lip of. Mayor Richard M. Daley and Mark Allen Police Superintendent Phil Cline rd unveiled the Chicago Police Depart­ 3 Ward Feature ment 's new bomb robots, which are on Alderman Tillman Coming capable of locating and disarming A few issues ago, it was reported that this re­ explosives from a safe distance. And porter would be doing a special one-on-one inter­ reports are even potential mayoral rd view with Incumbent 3 Ward Alderman Dorothy candidates. Tillman. Since that time I have received a number College Opportunity for Black of e-mails and phone calls from people giving me Males. Spread the word. Do You direction as to the kinds of questions and focuses that this in depth dialogue with Alderman Tillman Organzation local governments need to invest more in know any Black Males who are in paratransit services should take. Now I must also state for the record Senior high school who want to go that no particular candidate has approached me, but to college out of state for Free. The surely their respective Organizations Call For black Colleges are looking for future supporters have, and black male teachers and will send even those outside the Better Transit Service then to Universities/college for 4 ward who have an years free. This opportunity is for opinion, one way or Metro Seniors in Action, a organization that, recognized the need for older people to continue to be actively involved in males only. For more info call the Eugene T. another on whether Moore School of Education's 1-800-640-2657 or Alderman Tillman issues that directly affect them since 1974. and Neighborhood go to http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/ deserves another term Capital Budget Group (NCBG) a decade-old coalition of nearly as 3rd Ward Alderman. 200 community based organizations and local economic devel­ index.htm As I have tried to opment groups in Chicago dedicated to improving our Todd Stroger was upstaged by Republican respond to the support­ neighborhoods through well-planned, targeted public invest­ Commissioner Elizabeth Gorman's 12 year old ment, are calling on the government for better paratransit ser­ th ers of those who are candidates against Alderman son at his swearing in by former Alderman 4 Then , one of the other major challenges that this vice. Some communities and some types of riders get more and Ward and Mayoral candidate Timothy "Vote reporter faces is that after 30 years in this business calculator" Evans. And word is Todd was the of public service, I have developed a personal rela­ better service than others. Our transit justice coalition wants Dr. Roy Jones, Pace, CTA, and our other transit agencies to expand and im­ aldermen responsible for the Mayor given SSJ an Project Director tionship and opinion on most public officials and acknowledgement on its 13th year, page 8. those activists and organizers who offer themselves prove the quality of paratransit and "main line" public transpor­ for Call Me th MISTER Program an candidates. For the most part, I can have positive tation services. This means that the public must have a greater K&G Clothing Store, located at 2535 West 95 voice in transit service planning. The riding public deserves a Street in Evergreen Park is the latest clothing at Clemson Uni­ things to say just about everybody that wants to be a versity. candidate for various offices, and is why I have at voice in ensuring that both paratransit and main line transit are store where Mark S. Allen has gone to seek to this point, taken no partisan position on any candi­ accessible to all. upgrade his A key to creating equal access for all is to keep paratransit dacies, although I do have friends and associates wardrobe for services and transit fares on CTA affordable. Our transit justice who continue to ask me questions and 1 give the the new year. same answers to all. It's up to the particular candi­ coalition is calling for: No PACE paratransit fare increase and to restore the CTA cash transfer. So if you see dates to best use what all candidates, campaigns, Allen in some and supporters use to convince a majority of voters Our organizations and the riding public understand that to new garb, to decide who will actually be the one to be that keep fares affordable, our transit agencies need increased fund­ elected official for their respective areas. ing. While the State funding formula must be changed, other you can local governments need to invest more in paratransit and transit, So, thanks again to all those who have contacted thank part of too! Chicago and Cook County should increase their contribu­ me to give me their insights on what I should be his new look tions. City Hall could tap proceeds from the Chicago Skyway asking in a one-on-one interview with Alderman to Jackie and Downtown Parking Garages' leases. Developers should pay Dorothy Tillman. The land, the lots, the housing, Blue and an "Impact Fee" to help fund transit. The State should share its the dollars, the CHA, the Mayor, the specific plans clothing con­ Homeland Security funds and Medicaid funds. And RTA for the future, and all the other things that have been should work with me public and local governments to identify sultant Avon directed at me on this issue. other revenues that could be dedicated to paratransit and public Brown, an Alpha Phi Alpha Man who had no problems helping a Sponsors needed for new transportation.