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City News Chicago Responds to Jason Van Dyke Sentencing While not shocked, many residents of Chicago were not pleased with the sentencing of Jason Van Dyke last week. The police officer convicted of second-degree murder and aggravated battery in the shooting death of Laquan McDonald in 2014 received 6.5 years in prison. Former Police Superintendent and Mayor Candidate Garry McCarthy, who was fired after the video of the shooting was released, issued the following statement: “As I said after the conviction of officer Van Dyke, the justice system has spoken. Now, the judge in this controversial case has rendered his sentence. We all need to accept this decision. Hopefully, the city will now begin to heal and we can begin the difficult conversations that need to be had for that to occur. We must stop the polarization that exists in this city if we are to move forward. We must view each other as human beings, not by our skin color, race, national origin, gender, age, occupation, sexual orientation, language, religion, or political affiliation. We need to come together as a society. The diversity of America – and Chicago - should make us stronger, not pit us against each other.” Mayoral candidate Amara Enyia released the following statement: “Once again, Chicago’s justice system shows a unique sympathy and bias that only seems to apply when the corruption of its law enforcement is involved. Jason Van Dyke murdered Laquan McDonald in cold blood and will face no more than 81 months in prison -- barely a slap on the wrist for a crime that took the life of a child. Today’s sentence makes it even
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more difficult to make the case that our city is truly invested in repairing relations with the community when our justice system seems to exhibit a perpetual disregard for the voices and opinions of those very communities. We knew that there would be no winners in this case, but this sentence and the acquittal of the officers involved in the coverup show just how far our city, and our nation, has left to go when it comes to issuing real justice to those who deserve it most. “ Chicago Urban League Interim President and CEO Barbara Lumpkin released the following statement regarding the sentencing of Van Dyke: “Many people in Chicago were hoping for a prison sen-
tence for Jason Van Dyke that would finally convey that our society values the life of the Black teenager he murdered and, thus, the lives of all Black people. We did not get that. Instead, this sentencing is a reminder that our pursuit of equity in policing and in criminal justice is ongoing. For decades, we’ve watched Black communities in Chicago be devastated by mass incarceration and lengthy prison terms for nonviolent offenses. Consequently, three years or even 81 months for second degree murder falls terribly short. The Chicago Urban League will continue to support efforts for a fair and equitable criminal justice system for all Chicagoans.”
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Cricket Wireless Celebrates African American History Month with Launch of Small Business Capital Grant Contest in 15 Cities In celebration of African American History Month, Cricket Wireless announces the launch of its Cricket Cares Capital Grant contest to give entrepreneurs the opportunity to win one of three cash prizes to invest and grow their small business. “Small businesses are the heart & soul of many communities across the country, providing goods, services and jobs that positively impact customers where they live, work and play,” said George Cleveland, vice president of channel operations, Cricket Wireless. “With the launch of our Cricket Cares Capital Grant contest, we hope to help three entrepreneurs grow their business and alleviate some of the challenges they face when applying for funding.” Online submissions are being accepted at http://cricketwireless.mediaroom. com/cricketcares now through Feb. 8, 2019 at 11:59 pm. Entrants will provide
details about their business and its engagement with the local community. All entries will be reviewed and evaluated based on criteria and narrowed down to three finalists. The contest is open to residents of Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Memphis, Miami, New York, St. Louis and Washington, DC. Finalists will be announced in mid-February. The finalists will record a video describing why they deserve the grant, which will be placed on Cricket’s YouTube channel for public “voting” via Likes and Shares. To learn more about Cricket Cares Capital Grant contest or qualifications to enter, please visit http://cricketwireless. mediaroom.com/cricketcares and follow the conversation via social media using #CricketNation.
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Sam’s Club Returns to Matteson Sheila Chalmers-Currin, Village President of Matteson, recently announced the return of Sam’s Club to the Village of Matteson. However the membership-only retail warehouse giant is not returning in the same form. Sam’s Club has developed its second world class Distribution and E-commerce Fulfillment Center in the Village of Matteson. In January of 2018, the national corporation announced the closure of its Matteson retail store on Cicero Avenue. However President Chalmers-Currin directed her administrators to revisit the issue with Sam’s Club representatives in an effort to return the major corporation to Matteson. “It is no secret that Sam’s Club has been greatly missed. However our mission has always been to not only sustain and attract new businesses, but to also recruit diverse models of economic development. Sam’s Club embraced our vision during renegotiations” says Mayor Chalmers Currin. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER
Cover Story Juliana Stratton: Illinois’ First Black Lieutenant Governor By Katara Patton Defender Senior Editor For the first time in Illinois history, a Black person sits in the number two seat in the State Capitol. Juliana Stratton is our first African American Lieutenant Governor. The Chicagoan and former Illinois State Representative (5th District) was sworn in as the 43rd Lieutenant Governor last week. In her inauguration speech in Springfield, Stratton noted her role in history: “On December 3rd, 1818, Illinois became the 21st state. 200 years later, with the DNA of my formerly enslaved great, great grandfather William Stephens as part of my genetic makeup, I am proud to stand before you as our state’s first Black Lieutenant Governor.” Stratton told the Defender, “It is incredibly exciting. It has been 200 years since Illinois became a state and now entering into the third century” we have our first Black Lieutenant Governor. While we don’t often hear much from the second-in-command of the state, it already seems as if Stratton will be different. She played a key role in the campaign of Governor JB Pritzker and he has called her his “partner” numerous times including in his inaugural address. “JB has viewed me as a partner,” Stratton confirmed. “I will be viewed as a real partner…I want to do some creative and innovating things with the office of Lieutenant Governor….I want to place emphasis on making sure voices of communities that are often not at the table, Blacks and other communities of color…I want to make sure our voices are lifted up.” Office of Criminal Justice Reform and Economic Opportunity Stratton has proposed a new office of Criminal Justice Reform and Economic Opportunity, which she would lead. She said it is significant that economic opportunity is included in any plan for criminal justice reform. “Economic inclusion is the real path to strengthening communities; it is not just through programs. …When we think about criminal justice reform, we can’t have that conversation without thinking about economic opportunity. The lack of opportunity is what leads them to the justice system…and then when they come out of it, it is the lack of opportunity that leads them back; so we have to pair these two issues to address how THE CHICAGO DEFENDER
we create real paths so that they don’t enter the criminal justice system in the first place, but secondly, when they exit our system, they are able to successfully integrate into the community. “We need to make sure families have opportunity—access to capital, technical assistance; people in Black and Brown communities need to have money to grow businesses in their community.” The inclusion includes procurement in the State. All businesses should have access to contracts with the State. “We need to make sure we’re not just doing the bare minimum,” the new Lieutenant Governor stated. “We need to be ambitious with our goals; we hear ‘we can’t find businesses we can contract with or subcontract with.’ We need to make sure we have businesses representing our communities.” Stratton isn’t taking her office lightly. She said, “the Lieutenant Governor does play an important role. This person has to be prepared in the event something happens to the Governor…the Lieutenant Governor has to be prepared to step in. I look forward to supporting Governor Pritzker in his ideas as governor. We have a great partnership…and we like each other.” A Real Partnership Stratton said she met with Pritzker right around the time he was announcing his run for the top office in the state. She said the then-candidate wanted to hear from her as the 5th District Representative about her community. “I appreciated that…anyone who wants to hear from a particular constituency, you have to talk to people directly….then when he asked me to be his running mate, I was thrilled. We had alignment on many issues such as early childhood education, criminal justice…I told him I would want to have a robust role in the administration and it was almost a no-brainer; he said he wouldn’t have it any other way.” In addition to the office of Criminal Justice Reform and Economic Opportunity, Stratton will be responsible for the rural affairs council. She says she enjoyed traveling the state throughout the campaign and meeting people throughout Illinois. She said many of the communities have the same types of issues. They want health care, access to jobs and economic opportunities. She said we need to also make sure the education system is strong.
Juliana Stratton Stratton shared that she “hopes to work very hard to draw parallels with these issues so all Illinois residents can see we’re more alike than different.” One of the main commitments Stratton and Governor Pritzker have is “to make sure we pass a balanced budget” each year. Stratton recognizes that communities of color were hit the hardest during the budget impasse. Programs impacting violence prevention, mental health, early childhood education, job creation were the first to be reduced or eliminated. “The ripple effects are long standing,” Stratton added. Stratton’s Background Stratton has been involved in public service throughout her career, which began at the City of Chicago. She worked at a law firm for a short while and then developed a mediation/alternative dispute firm, which she ran for more than 20 years. “My heart is serving the public and trying to make sure we make life better for residents.” The South Side native is a true Chicagoan; she’s lived here all of her life with the exception of a short stint when her father was in the Navy and her family lived in San Diego, California, and Washington State when she was very www.chicagodefender.com
young. Stratton graduated from Kenwood High School, which is also her three daughters’ alma mater. In fact Stratton recalled that her first public office was as a part of the local school council at Kenwood. She chaired the council for three years because she wanted to advocate for quality education. The University of Illinois— Champaign-Urbana and DePaul Law School graduate’s three adult children were helpful during the campaign. Stratton said it was nice to see them get more civically engaged and to understand why as millennials their vote is so important. Her daughters were able to get their friends involved too. “The next generation understands their vote matters and their voices matter,” Stratton commented. When asked about her marital status, the positive-minded 53-year-old refused to say she was divorced. Instead she focused on her engagement to Bryan Echols, senior advisor to Illinois Treasurer. Now that the campaign is over the couple hopes to choose a wedding date soon. She said her fiancé has been “very supportive through this process…I’m glad he was by my side.” Stratton acknowledged the support of her family in her inauguration speech and she also gave
a shout out to the sisterhood that has lifted her up. She recently became a member of Chi Chi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and she has been involved with Jack and Jill of America as well as the Links Inc. “When I think about the strength of sisterhood and the ability to do this work, I recognize it’s not just me….those surrounding me, lifting up my arms, supporting me and cheering me on..[that network] is important to anyone doing this work.” Stratton is a natural connector and looks forward to connecting with the people of Illinois. “I want to be as accessible as I can be as Lieutenant Governor. I recognize that there are communities that have grown weary of elected officials, those in government; they don’t feel like their community has been served well. I’m not going to sit here and say everything can turn around overnight; it takes a lot of focus. But I want to do the very best I can to make sure our communities are heard, that our voices are lifted up. It doesn’t mean the outcome will be what everyone wants. Half the battle is making sure you are a part of the process. It is important to me and it is important to Governor Pritzker.” January 23 - 29, 2019 3
Politics Mayoral Candidate Toni Preckwinkle Speaks Out About Ads and Her Criminal Justice Plan By Charles Preston Defender Contributing Writer Mayoral Candidate and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is swinging hard with her latest campaign ad about her role in the release of the Laquan McDonald video; but the ads are not without controversy. The ads debuted almost one week after Preckwinkle attempted to distance herself from Ald. Ed Burke after he was federally charged for extortion. The owner of a Burger King (the exact Burger King tied to the Laquan McDonald shooting), who Burke is charged with extorting, gave a $10,000 contribution to Preckwinkle’s County Board President campaign. The donation was rejected for exceeding the legal limit, and Preckwinkle has asserted that Burke should “step down immediately.” The ad that emphasized Preckwinkle’s role in the McDonald case were met with chagrin from many activists. The ad stated facts; Preckwinkle released McDonald’s autopsy photos to the public; Preckwinkle called for the dashcam footage to be released; Preckwinkle demanded that former-police-superintendent-turned-current-mayoral-candidate Garry McCarthy should have been fired. But the ad made little-to-no mention of the activists and organizations who were on the front lines protesting, sparking the anger of 5th ward aldermanic candidate and community activist William Calloway. Calloway believes Preckwinkle is overstating her role for political gain. “She’s trying to capitalize and it’s wrong,” says Calloway. “She’s only doing this because she’s in hot water over that Burke situation.” In a brief interview with the Chicago Defender, Preckwinkle takes the time to lay out her new criminal justice platform and addresses some of the current criticisms levied against her. CD: Can you give us a brief overview of your criminal justice platform. TP: I think we owe a debt of gratitude to President Obama for looking at policies and procedures of the police department before he left office. One of the priorities of the next mayor has to be implementing the consent decree. The 4 January 23 - 29, 2019
Toni Preckwinkle consent decree focuses on two things, being sure that our officers are well-supervised in the field and that they get proper training. You’re probably aware that best practice across the country is 8 to 10 officers for every sergeant. But in some of our districts, we have 1 sergeant and 30 officers. There’s a real deficit of supervisors. We have to address that. The second thing we have to address is training–especially crisis, prevention, and de-escalation training. We haven’t invested enough in the professionalization of our police department. This is going to cost money. Over the last 10 years, we paid over $500 million in police misconduct settlements. It’s much better to invest in the professionalization of our police, proper supervision, and training. I also want to establish an Office of Criminal Justice in the Mayor’s office, similar to what they have in New York where the focus
is on bringing stakeholders together to work on criminal justice reform. We need a superintendent who is willing to say that there is a “code of silence” in the police department. Eddie Johnson isn’t willing to do that, which is why I said I won’t retain him. CD: You’ve recently faced a considerable amount of criticism in regards to your current ads reflecting your role in fighting for justice for Laquan McDonald. 5th Ward Aldermanic candidate William Calloway told WBEZ: “She never reached out to us for 2 1/2 years, but now that she’s in hot water because of this … Ed Burke situation, she chose to take this route. It’s understandable, but it’s not acceptable.” What do you say to critics that believe you are over-inflating your role? www.chicagodefender.com
TP: This was a tragedy for all of us. I have a son and a grandson. I don’t know about you but the video was devastating to me. I want to applaud the courage of McDonald’s family for pursuing this and the community activists who worked so hard over the years to expose the truth about the cover-up. It has been an honor to work with Laquan McDonald’s family. I just want to commend the young people who marched in the streets and made it possible for us to get justice for Laquan. CD: Are there any specific activists and organizations that you would like to give credit to or highlight in response to the pushback you’ve received? TP: Well, there are a number of organizations–particularly organizations of young people–that worked so hard to make that happen. Let me just say the autopsy report was initially requested of me by a journalist–Jamie Kalven. You might want to talk to him
about the role I played. We made the autopsy report available to the family, the journalists, and the activists. It was the basis on which they pursued the effort to get the videotape released and counter the false narrative that the police department was putting forward under Garry McCarthy and Rahm Emanuel. CD: On the choice to use Laquan McDonald as a campaign platform: Are you trying to make a dig at other candidates and their role...or are you saying that you’re the best candidate in regards for fighting for justice? TP: I had a very strong criminal justice focus ever since I came into this job. When I came into this office, there were 10,000 people in the jail on a daily basis. There are 4,000 fewer now because we worked with the stakeholders–the State’s Attorney, the sheriffs, the public defenders, the Clerk of the Court, and especially Chief Judge Evans who has been invaluable in this bond court reform effort. CD: We know Laquan lived a hard life. Foster Care. Juvenile incarceration. Abuse. Two-part question: How do we prevent Laquan McDonalds from happening? What about your platform can young people of voting age–who live a life similar to Laquan’s– get excited about? TP: We focused a lot on juvenile justice reform. In Springfield, we worked with advocates on the Raise The Age campaign. Previously, once you were age 17, you went into the adult jail and in the adult system. We’ve now raised the age to 18. I think that no teenager should be in the jail, but we’ve raised the age one year. That’s important because the juvenile justice system is focused on rehabilitation and not punishment. If we can keep people in the juvenile system, they’re better served. Last year, in the legislature, working with the activists, we were able to secure legislation that basically expunged all misdemeanor juvenile records and most felony juvenile records. There were a lot of barriers to expungement and now it’s automatic for misdemeanors, and for most felonies. CD: Well, thank you Toni for your time. TP: Take care THE CHICAGO DEFENDER
Community Meet Kari K. Steele: President of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago By Charles Preston and staff members for their supDefender Contributing Writer port and look forward to carrying on the excellent tradition of the MWRD and working hand in hand Year after year, the phrase “wa- with our exceptional clean water ter is life” garners more attention team.” and seeps further into mainstream Steele, the only certified chemdiscourse. As environmental challenges continuously surface, and ist on the board, won the position poor governance of these issues with a unanimous vote after renegatively impact multiple com- ceiving the nomination by former munities, it is vital to know the President Mariyana Spyropoulos. politicians directly responsible for The victory is fresh after Steele’s the care of this precious natural re- re-election to another six-year source, especially if they’re making term as commissioner. Without a question, Steele is qualified. Her history. resume boasts her as one of the Enter Commissioner Kari K. most experienced professionals at Steele of The Metropolitan Water MWRD, holding a variety of posiReclamation District of Greater tions. Chicago (MWRD) “My first job was at MWRD, Commissioner Steele is working over the summer while I the newly elected President of was in college,” the Xavier UniverMWRD’s board, making her the sity of Louisiana alumna reveals. first African-American woman to “I’ve been everything from a laborlead the $1.1 billion agency. In an er to a water sampler. Then, as I MWRD’s press release following started advancing with my chemher election, Steel shares her ap- istry background, I would move up preciation: to lab tech and things like that. I “This is much more than a job also worked for the water departfor me,” President Steele said. ment.” “The Metropolitan Water ReclaFor those who don’t know this mation District of Greater Chicago difference between the city’s wais part of what makes me who I ter department and MWRD, Presam and represents the people and ident Steele breaks it down for us: places that I am proud to serve. I “Water reclamation is strictly thank my fellow commissioners wastewater. We treat wastewater,
manage storm water, and are responsible for flood control,” Steel explains. “Think of it like this: We take care of the water going out of your home, and the water department takes care of water that comes in your home.” While growing up in Chicago’s South Side, attending numerous community meetings, President Steele saw gaps in political education between water agencies and the Black neighborhoods she called home. She cites witnessing constant cases of indoor flooding as a fundamental driving force in her pursuit of a career in politics. However, it wasn’t until after working for L’Oreal that Steele says she was “bit by the political bug”. “I said I would never be a politician,” recalls Steele. “I’m the best example of someone who embodies ‘Never say never’ because I was always around it and grew up attending community meetings.” Being “around it” includes volunteering for Toys for Tots, assisting with community holiday dinners, and her participation in reviving the 6th Ward Young Democrats to increase voting awareness. Steele’s political coming-of-age has brought her to a point where
Kari K. Steele she now engraves her name in history as a “Black first”; she recognizes her monumental achievement and doesn’t shy away from acknowledging the challenges faced to get to this point. Steele states: “My biggest hurdle as an African-American woman is that sometimes we’re underestimated–instantly not valued. As a Black woman, you always have to prove yourself. Doors don’t just open for
you because you’re standing there; you have to make it happen.” Even after achieving presidential status, Steele isn’t limiting her vision to the position she holds. Although “happy” as President, Steele says she refuses to utter “never” to potentially bigger opportunities. If her swift political ascent is indicative of anything, it’s that the public can expect to hear a lot more about President Kari. K Steele in the future.
Bitcoins and The Internal Revenue Service By Constant Watson Defender Guest Writer There has been a lot of excitement about Bitcoins and other forms of cryptocurrency. However, your Bitcoin transactions are reportable events. Many people falsely believe that these transactions are not taxable. The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that income from virtual currency transactions is reportable on their income tax returns. Virtual currency transactions are taxable by law just like transactions in any other property. The IRS has issued guidance in IRS Notice 2014-21 for use by taxpayers and their return preparers that addresses transactions in virtual currency, also known as digital currency. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER
Taxpayers who do not properly report the income tax consequences of virtual currency transactions can be audited for those transactions and, when appropriate, can be liable for penalties and interest. In more extreme situations, taxpayers could be subject to criminal prosecution for failing to properly report the income tax consequences of virtual currency transactions. Criminal charges could include tax evasion and filing a false tax return. Anyone convicted of tax evasion is subject to a prison term of up to five years and a fine of up to $250,000. Anyone convicted of filing a false return is subject to a prison term of up to three years and a fine of up to $250,000. Virtual currency, as generally defined, is a digital representation of value that functions in the same
manner as a country’s traditional currency. There are currently more than 1,500 known virtual currencies. Because transactions in virtual currencies can be difficult to trace and have an inherently pseudo-anonymous aspect, some taxpayers may be tempted to hide taxable income from the IRS. Notice 2014-21 provides that virtual currency is treated as property for U.S. federal tax purposes. General tax principles that apply to property transactions apply to transactions using virtual currency. Among other things, this means that: * A payment made using virtual currency is subject to information reporting to the same extent as any other payment made in property. * Payments using virtual currency made to independent contracwww.chicagodefender.com
tors and other service providers are taxable, and self-employment tax rules generally apply. Normally, payers must issue Form 1099MISC. * Wages paid to employees using virtual currency are taxable to the employee, must be reported by an employer on a Form W-2 and are subject to federal income tax withholding and payroll taxes. * Certain third parties who settle payments made in virtual currency on behalf of merchants that accept virtual currency from their customers are required to report payments to those merchants on Form 1099-K, Payment Card and Third-Party Network Transactions. * The character of gain or loss from the sale or exchange of virtual currency depends on whether the virtual currency is a capital asset in the hands of the taxpayer.
You can amend your previously filed tax returns if you have not reported those transactions on your taxes. The IRS is now receiving information from Coinbase, the largest Bitcoin exchange in the United States. Even if you lost money, you must report those transactions. Remember, for every tax problem, there is a solution. Constant W. Watson III, CPA, CTRS, is both a Certified Public Accountant and one of only ten Certified Tax Resolution Specialists in the State of Illinois certified by the ASTPS. Watson has more than 30 years of income tax and accounting experience. You can hear his radio program, “Watson On Taxes,” every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. by tuning in to AM 1390. For more information, visit WatsonOnTaxes.com or call (708) 206-9900. January 23 - 29, 2019 5
Community ComEd Kicks Off Ideathon to Help High School Students in STEM By Deborah Bayliss Twelve teams participated in Defender Contributing Writer the program last year. A team from King College Prep took top honors for a micro-processor concept Bronzeville high school stu- to help prevent accidents when dents have an opportunity to flex emergency vehicles travel through their technological muscle in re- busy urban intersections. sponse to a ComEd challenge to A team from the Young Womdevelop innovative concepts that en’s Leadership Charter School will benefit their community. won second place for a vibrating Called ComEd Ideathon, the bracelet designed to alert people contest is in its second year and with impaired hearing of emergenincludes cash prizes. cy sirens. A team from De La Salle “The first Ideathon exceeded Institute finished third with a deeveryone’s expectations in terms vice that restores power to home of creativity and participation,” appliances through wireless conShay Bahramirad, vice presi- nectivity and a phone app. dent engineering and smart grid, Students will learn how to use ComEd said. “We’re excited to microprocessors to develop senwork with returning students and sors that can relay helpful infornewcomers to help them learn mation and enable a community basic engineering principles and to function efficiently, sustainably, create a solution that has the po- reliably and more safely. tential to make a positive impact Winning criteria will be based on the community.” on the concept’s potential to deStudents who live in or attend liver community benefits related to high school in Bronzeville can health, safety, sustainability, conform teams of up to five students. nectedness, mobility, efficiency Students will also partner with and education. college mentors and engineers Teams advancing to the final from Accenture, AECOM, Burns & McDonnell, ComEd, Gray Mat- round will present their ideas and ter Analytics, KDM Engineering, technologies to a panel of judgSDI Presence, Illinois Tech, and es at the final Spark Tank event the National Society of Black En- in April. Cash prizes of $2,000, $1,000 and $500 will be presentgineers. ed to first, second and third-place The Science, Technology, En- winners and divided among team gineering Math (STEM) educa- members. tion program is part of ComEd’s Other Community of the Future Bronzeville Community of the Fuinitiatives include a microgrid that ture initiative, which is focused on leveraging smart grid technology will enhance the security and reand related services to address siliency of the electric system; an electric vehicle transportation sercommunity needs and interests.
Pictured Left to Right: Rev. James M. Moody, Sr., Pastor of Quinn Chapel in Bronzeville; student Breshayia Kelly; Melissa Washington, Vice President of Governmental & External Relations at ComEd; student Ashton Mitchell; and Sandor Williams, Manager of Smart Grid & Technology at ComEd. Kelly and Mitchell, seniors at King College Prep High School in Bronzeville, won the competition last year with a prototype of emergency vehicle clearing system that automatically controls traffic lights for emergency vehicles.
Pictured Left to Right: Dr. Vanesa Scott-Thompson, Principal at Young Women’s Leadership Charter School of Chicago (YWLCS) in Bronzville with two of her students, Taneisha Spiller and Mykiah Jordan. Spiller and Jordan won second place in the ComEd Ideathon last year for a device designed to alert the hearing-impaired of sirens and other emergency notification systems. Founded in 1999, Young Women’s Leadership Charter School (YWLCS) is the only all-girls STEM charter school in Chicago for grades 9-12. vice for seniors; off-grid wind and interactive kiosk that provides public Wi-Fi; and sensor-based solar LED streetlights; a commu- real-time information along with technologies that are being piloted nity energy storage pilot; a smart emergency alerts, wayfinding and in conjunction with Illinois Tech.
Walgreens Expressions Challenge Award Winners Honored Walgreens recently awarded more than $15,000 to Chicagoland high school students, teachers and schools at the Museum of Contemporary Art as part of the Walgreens Expressions Challenge. The Walgreens Expressions Challenge is a peer-to-peer based “healthy choice” awareness initiative for high school teens age 1418. At the core of the Expressions Challenge is an incentive-based challenge for teens to showcase their creative perspective on healthy lifestyle choices. The Challenge motivates participants 6 January 23 - 29, 2019
to voice their opinion on critical life issues they face daily through creative writing, visual arts, and media arts. Since the program’s inception in 2009, Walgreens has received over 15,000 creative expressions and given away more than $250,000 to students, teachers and schools or organizations. The Expressions Challenge runs October 1 through November 30 in the Chicago and St. Louis metropolitan areas. To learn more about the challenge and to view the student submissions, visit www.ExpressionsChallenge.com.
Walgreens senior management and store managers celebrate the Walgreens Expressions Challenge winners: First Row ( l-r) Natalia Granatowski. 1st place, Whitney Young High School; Anna Thompson, 2nd place, Homewood-Flossmoor High School; Cai Mirabelli, 2nd place, Lindblom Math and Science Academy; Second Row (l-r). Donovan Pepper, Walgreens Director of Government Relations; Natalie Serratos, 1st place, Oak Park and River Forest High School; Maya Drayton, 1st place, Marist High School; Cornetta Levi, Walgreens, Director of Pharmacy; Jason Donica, Walgreens Vice President; Phebe Rodgers, Walgreens District Manager. Third Row (lr) John Gremer, Walgreens Director of Community Affairs; Cam Casey , 2nd place, Glenbrook North High School; Walgreens District Managers Reginald Jones, Lisa Miller, Burim Saliu; and Cameron Logan, Keynote Speaker. www.chicagodefender.com
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Community Chicago CityKey I.D. Card Unlocks Opportunity for Chicago Residents By Marshelle R. Sanders Defender Contributing Writer Have you heard about the Chicago CityKey? It was originally designed to address the barriers that residents may have obtaining a government ID. But now the program has expanded and includes many benefits for all. The Chicago CityKey is an optional, valid, government-issued ID card offered to all Chicago residents that will unlock many of the great things the City has to offer. The card is available at no cost to all Chicago residents. The CityKey provides proof of identity and it serves as a Chicago Public Library card; the CityKey can be used to sign a lease, as identification to get married, and it offers discounts on prescription drugs as well as discounts on admission to museums, theaters, sporting events, restaurants, retail stores, and local businesses. CityKey was first launched in April 2018 under Mayor Rahm Emmanuel and is serviced through the office of City Clerk Anna Valencia. It was created to reduce barriers to those who have difficulty accessing government-issued identification; the program’s goals have since grown to include discounts and other benefits for all of Chicago’s 2.7 million residents. The program was established to be an added resource for teens and students, working professionals and senior citizens. The CityKey helps residents navigate everyday occurrences where I.D. may be required such as shopping at retail, handling business at a bank, gaining access to buildings or applying for a job or government services. “We are thrilled that we have businesses, cultural and financial institutions, restaurants and sports teams signed up for the initial launch of the CityKey program to offer benefits and discounts to cardholders across the Chicago area including the Field Museum, Goodman Theater, Chicago Children’s Museum, Lyft, Chicago Fire and the Joffrey Ballet to name a few, and we know that more will join us soon,” said Clerk Valencia. “One of the initial goals of the program was to create a card that everyone would want to carry in their wallet, and by partnering with both private and public institutions, cardholders from all walks of life can get benefits for just being a Chicago resident.” The CityKey is already accepted by several financial institutions, and they are exploring additional partnerships with Chicago area banks and credit unions so that Chicago residents can have an easier time accessing banking products such as checking and savings accounts. The Chicago RX card is available as part of the CityKey program. The RX card allows residents to obtain discounts on prescription and over-the-counter medications, medical equipment, and veterinary prescriptions. The Chicago Rx Card will provide discounts on generic and name brand medications, as well as medical equipment and veterinary prescriptions and will be accepted at all major chain pharmacies in addition to many indepenTHE CHICAGO DEFENDER
Friday, January 25 Ecuadorian Consulate 180 N. Wabash Ave, Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60601 10:00am – 2:00pm Monday, January 28 City Hall (By appointment) 121 N. Lasalle St. Chicago, IL 606020 9:30am – 4:30pm Wednesday, January 30 City Hall (By appointment) 121 N. Lasalle St. Chicago, IL 606020 9:30am – 4:30pm City residents with City Key cards. Upcoming CityKey Printing Dates dent pharmacies. Over 60,000 drugs are included as part of the program with savThursday, January 24 ings of up to 80 percent on both name John Barry Elementary brand and generic prescriptions. 2828 N. Kilbourne Ave, Chicago, IL Every Chicagoan is eligible regardless 60641 of age (caretakers, teens, kids, and young 11:00am -3:00pm adults have guidelines), insurance, income, health, or immigration status. To apply, you must establish your identity and present one document proving residency in the City of Chicago. If your CityKey is lost or stolen, you have ten days to report it to the office of the city clerk where they will be able to deactivate the existing CityKey number. To receive another one, you will then need to apply for a replacement card. As far as business partners, the city clerk’s office is seeking more participants and the ones that are involved currently are pleased to be part of the program that allows them to partake in giving back to Chicago consumers. “We have been in the community for over 50 years in various capacities not only as a business but also as a community partner, giving back to the residents whether it’s through Block Clubs or local organizations. It was an easy decision to partner with the City as we have four generations of customers which makes it easy to give back,” said Charmaine Rickette, President and CEO of Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken. “Chicago Children’s Museum and other cultural institutions provide communities the opportunity to connect and the City as a whole,” said Chicago Children’s Museum President and CEO Jennifer Farrington. “The CityKey does the same— it unlocks the potential of this great city to its citizens. Every Chicagoan wants to unlock the potential of themselves and their City. The Chicago CityKey is about connecting all Chicagoans physically and figuratively to our City and each other, whether it’s unlocking new cultural opportunities or the key to getting a job. For more information on the benefits of a CityKey card or to sign up for one or to become a partner, visit: www.chicityclerk. com/chicagocitykey www.chicagodefender.com
Tuesday, January 31 Pottawattomie Park 7340 N. Rodgers Ave, Chicago, IL 60626 11:00am – 3:00pm If you cannot make it to any surrounding areas, you can also request a mobile CityKey Printing team to come to a location in your neighborhood on their website.
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CP Around Town By Carolyn Griffin Palmer
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Awards and Birthday Celebrations The Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD) Lincoln Park Chicago Chapter presented its Annual Crown Jewel Awards Luncheon celebrating the “Illuminating Treasures” at the Double Tree Hotel in Alsip. The TLOD is an international professional and humanitarian organization of over 5,000 dedicated and concerned women representing a mélange of talents, skills and resources. The organization was founded in 1964. The Crown Jewel Awards recognizes women within the local community for their involvement in one of TLOD’s areas of Program Service. TLOD also sponsors the Lincoln Park Top Teens of America (TTA) under the direction of Lady Adrienne Davis, TTA Advisor, and Lady Glenda Williams-Jones, Asst. TTA Advisor. I had a wonderful time at the birthday party of Dr. Leonard Fourte, held at his home in Matteson, Illinois. Good food, great music and wonderful people! Next week’s column will be loaded with pictures from Rainbow PUSH MLK Breakfast and “Starbucks in the City” working for Chicago Public Schools. Don’t miss it! Announcements: On February 9, 2019-Bethel A.M.E. Church will present its “3rd Annual Red &White Ball” fundraiser at Nikko’s Banquets, 7600 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL. from 12 to 4:00 P.M. Adults $50/children $25. For ticket info, call: 773-285-5500. Birthday Wishes
“70” Never Looked So Good! The Queen, Ms. Lee Brown, with her son, John F. Brown III, and daughter, Venus DeShawn DeLoach.
Brenda Garth and Son Myron Mathis Bringing in “75” years with a bang! 8 January 23 - 29, 2019
Lincoln Park Chicago Chapter Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated (l-r): Maxine Morgan, Glenda Williams-Jones, Lucretia Rush; Paula Daniels; Lauretha Henderson; Dorothy Bryant; Vynessa Alexander; President Anita Luster; National President Drema Lee Woldman; Elaine J. Chisholm, Chairperson; Shauna Brown; Janie F. Cooper; Lillian W. Jordan; Antoinette Bryant; Joellen Conley; Adrienne Davis. Photo Credit: Tenisha Brownlee with Picture Perfect Photography
Honorees and awardees of the Annual Crown Jewel Awards Luncheon are: Lincoln Park Chicago Chapter TLOD, Inc. President Lady Anita Luster; student; Lady Donna Simpson-Leak; Arlinda McDermon; Courtney R. Avery; Judge Toya T. Harvey; Olivia Lynn Shorter; Herman L. Davis; Carolyn Griffin Palmer; Shanita Baraka Akintonde; “Lady of the Year” Lady Vynessa Alexander- Co-Chairperson; Lady Drema Lee Woldman and student. Photo Credit: Tenisha Brownlee with Picture Perfect Photography.
Lincoln Park Chicago Chapter Top Teens: Jaxon Hicks; Spencer Leak III; Shawna Brown; Kyran Tornes; Sasha Morton; Aaryn Hayes; Anita Luster; Benjamin Chapman; Lady Drema Lee Woldman; Caitlyn Thomas; Damia Smith; Erin Chapman; Judge Adrienne Davis; Kameron Williams.
Happy Birthday to a man who knows how to party; Dr. Leonard Fourte celebrating with the fabulous Pam Morris Walton and Rev. Frank C. Walton and the in- Dr. Leonard Fourte, Carolyn Palmer and Mayoral Candidate Dr. Willie Wilson comparable Gene Chandler, the “Duke of Earl” www.chicagodefender.com THE CHICAGO DEFENDER
Let’s Eat: Kiss My Dish Soul Kitchen By The Black Foodies Musical genius Prince is credited with composing, arranging, producing, and playing every instrument on his debut album, For You. That being said, The Black Foodies were fortunate to cross paths with the The Black Foodies Prince equivalent in the culinary world. Chef Royce, Owner of Kiss My Dish Soul Kitchen, located at 4542 IL-71 in Oswego, Illinois (about an hour west of Chicago), is a one-woman band in the kitchen. She is cranking out some delightfully delectable dishes, culinary wonders capable of making the house quake. So, girls and boys, get ready to be taken on an insatiable culinary ride. For an appetizer, Kiss My Dish has a Hot Collard Green Dip served with housemade tortilla chips. Substituting collards for traditional spinach was no controversy at all and really put the soul in this dish. It arrived at our table piping hot, cheese still bubbling on top. A gooey four-cheese blend blanketed this creamy concoction, and it was so good it could have made doves cry! The dip was silky like cream and the collard greens in this uniquely innovative dip were simply delicious. The tortilla chips were fresh and crispy; so, just put some dip on a chip and let’s go crazy. This exceptional appetizer is in our ‘Top 10’ Tastiest Bites of 2018. https:// youtu.be/WjReAURPuZk The Succulent Fried Buffalo Shrimp came out next, and we were so impressed that we just wanted to get off our butts and dance. The presentation was stunning and the flavors in sync. The perfectly fried jumbo shrimp were doused in a spicy Buffalo sauce and topped with scallions and blue cheese crumbles. The flavors came together and clapped like thunder! The end result was a bite I want forever in my life. Being lovers of the southern classic shrimp and grits, you know we had to sample Chef Royce’s Signature Shrimp and Grits. The grits are topped with butterflied and deveined gulf jumbo shrimp, chicken or pork andouille sausage, sautéed mushrooms, scallions, and a butter white wine sauce. The grits were creamy and velvety smooth, while the chicken andouille sausage took us higher than the tallest mountains. And, the shrimp were so fresh that we were immediately transported back to Biloxi, Mississippi. The mushrooms added an extra meaty component, and the butter wine sauce tied everything together, making this a dish to adore. Miss Coretta really enjoyed Kiss My Dish Soul Kitchen’s take on Chicken and Waffles, despite finding the savory chicken and sweet waffle combination a strange relationship with traditional chickTHE CHICAGO DEFENDER
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Shrimp and Grits en and waffles. She appreciated that the chicken and waffle came on two separate plates, allowing the diner to enjoy each bite separately or combining both, if so desired. A Belgian waffle was served with a side of hot honey maple syrup and butter, alongside three chicken wings with a sweet chili sauce. She found the waffle to be well executed – crusty on the exterior, soft and fluffy on the inside, and the chicken wings were crunchy, moist and delicious. Miss Coretta even ventured out of her comfort zone and had all of the flavor profiles in one bite, prompting a real wow moment for her. The harmonious blend of flavors definitely gave her a renewed respect for chicken and waffles. When there is a dish called World’s Best Baked Chicken on the menu, you know this is a dish that had to be tried. You’re given a half chicken smothered in onions and overloaded in deliciousness! The news of this baked chicken should travel around the world in a day. It was juicy and tender, with subtle citrus notes. We also tasted the warmness of cinnamon, giving the dish a Middle Eastern feel, as well. And, when eaten with the sautéed onions, it was akin to a little slice of heaven. We also suggest trying Chef Royce’s Mac and Cheese, Sweet Potatoes and Banana Pudding. And, having recommended Kiss My Dish Soul Kitchen to individuals we know, we can report that we have heard nothing but rave reviews. So, find a lady cabdriver or hop into your little red corvette and drive to Oswego and visit Chef Royce – “Her Royal Badness.” Chef Royce, nothing compares to you! We rank restaurants based on number of kisses (one thru five), with five being the best. Kiss My Dish receives 5 kisses. Check out the video of our review https:// youtu.be/voa104593_o www.chicagodefender.com
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Chicago Native Andrew Malone Leads in Broadway show “Kinky Boots” By Marshelle R. Sanders Defender Contributing Writer
ical techniques great things about playing two different characters. “There have been times when I had to play both roles and what is great is that I Actor Andrew Malone, who was born in was able to find the heart and stubbornChicago and grew up in Markham, Illinois, ness in both characters. I’m coming from is now gracing the stage in the Tony-award a background where I experienced the winning musical “Kinky Boots.” Malone is same thing. It’s not so much that we get playing Simon Sr., and Lola, and is in the confused. I’m learning through the show ensemble in the Broadway hit in Chicago’s that sometimes we put the word bigotry Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited oneor put a phobia behind anything and everyweek run from Jan. 22-27. thing to explain why someone The 32-year-old talked to might not understand or disthe Chicago Defender about like something. I also underhoning his craft, his progresstand by playing the father sion in “Kinky Boots” and the that because the way society message of the play that evis set up, he was against his eryone should come out and son dressing in drag and besee. ing out with it because of his Malone grew up in a protection.” Markham neighborhood Another message that’s where at the time his family conveyed in “Kinky Boots” was one of the first families is how to work together as a to move into the neighbor- Andrew Malone team. You might even wonder hood. Not only did he have his if it’s possible to work closely family, but the community also became a with someone different from you. Not only close-knit unit for him; it also helped fuel is it possible, but it can also be a bit of fun. his passion for acting at an early age. Combining two principles into a team can “I grew up in a huge tribe and a big take work at times, but the stellar results household, and I went to school in the make any struggle worth it. area (Dr. Ralph Bunche School) where “I believe in society today we need to I had my first role in my first play in kin- see “Kinky Boots,” this story of a young dergarten as the star in “The Gingerbread man (character Charlie Price) who reMan” so I continued to participate in all ceived his family’s shoe factory that is of the arts program afterward. The oppor- going under in business and the way he tunities provided through the school gave decides to save the factory is by trying me much enthusiasm, and that’s where I something new with someone who is togot my first start, including church perfor- tally different from him. In a society that mances (Greater Gethsemane Church of says no to things they don’t understand or God in Christ) so those platforms gave me judge prematurely, we need to learn how a chance to spread my wings.“ to accept each other for our differencMalone graduated from Thornwood es. Instead of using that energy towards High School (he said he “reps T birds all anything negative, we should use it to be day”) where he was also in the performing more progressive.” arts program. He performed his first pro“Kinky Boots” began its pre-Broadfessional show the day after high school way engagement right here in Chicago prom at the ETA Chicago Creative Arts in 2013. The show went on to win six Center. From there he went to Columbia 2013 Tony® Awards, including Best MuCollege Chicago where he majored in Mu- sical. It features a Tony® Award-winning sical Theatre. score by Grammy® Award-winning rock In the production, Malone is getting a icon Cyndi Lauper, a book by four-time broad spectrum of experience. He plays Tony® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, the role of Simon Sr., whom he describes and direction and choreography by Tony® as a tower of strength and anger, and he is Award-winner Jerry Mitchell. the understudy of the character Lola, who Malone also urges anyone seeking to is the son of Simon Sr. get started in the acting business to take Simon Sr. denounces his son’s choice that leap but to also remember it’s a small (character Lola) who goes into drag. Lola, world, so be kind. on the opposite hand, is a fabulous drag “There are no rights or wrongs, the only queen in need of some sturdy stiletto thing wrong is when you do a disservice to boots. yourself because you’re treating someone “It’s been such an honor,” Malone said with negative thoughts or in a negative acabout his roles. “I’m so excited because tion… Many people believe Hollywood and I’ve been telling the story for two and a Broadway is so far away; it’s a small world, half years now and it still is just as exhila- it’s a great domino effect. So if you want rating as when I Iearned the audition ma- to be successful, stay consistent at being terial.” a good person first.” “Kinky Boots” touts a profound mesTo see Malone in a limited one-week sage: acceptance, love. It reminds us to engagement from Jan. 22-27 at Chicaaccept people for who they are and not go’s Cadillac Palace Theatre, go to www. what they are. Throughout Andrew’s ex- broadwayinchicago.com/show/kinkyperience in “Kinky Boots,” he discovered boots-2018/ and follow him on Instagram through his physical, vocal and psycholog- @angryactor. 10 January 23 - 29, 2019
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12 Voices The Kingdom Kees to Surviving Offense: You Down with Being Offended by O.P.P. (Other People’s Problems)? By Reggie Kee 12 Voices And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men. – Acts 24:16 Journalistic integrity can be a brute to bear when covering a topic that you hold a very strong stance about. So when my lovely wife a s ke d me what Reggie and Quiana I thought Kee about the ”Surviving R. Kelly” documentary the other day, I hesitated to comment. I hesitated largely in part because I had decided not to entertain (or be entertained by) it. But then, the writer and minister in me started getting stirred up and I knew that this article was about to begin writing itself-- standing opposed to my own personal opinion as I attempt to provide a balanced approach to what offends my Christian values. Don’t get it twisted – this is not meant to defend R. Kelly, rather, to offend your sensibilities even as God often offends our minds to reveal our hearts. So here we go. Christians are
Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Matthew 7:1-2
the best when it comes to diverting attention from ourselves as we point out our offense at other people’s problems we deem to be greater than our own. Simply put, via a meme I once read: “Don’t judge someone else just because their sin is different from yours.” Sin is sin is sin. There aren’t degrees to this. The varying distinctions come in with the level at which each of us is willing to expose our sinful habits. The more guarded a person is about their sin, the more judgmental they tend to be about someone else’s transgressions. Foregoing the omission of your own sins and embracing transparency is what is at the heart of any effective ministry. Foregoing the omission of your own sins and embracing transparency is what is at the heart of Matthew 7:1-2:
Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. (Matthew 7: 1-2) This does not say we shouldn’t judge; rather, it states that the extent to which we judge someone will be the extent to which we are judged. If we restore someone gently in correction and love (as God does for/to us), then when some of our dirty laundry hits the air, we will receive the same measure (see Galatians 6:1). This does NOT mean give others a free pass or do not judge. The Bible itself even says that we will judge angels (1 Corinthians 6:3)… so if we’re holding court for beings of light, how much more are we able to hold court for those who were made just a little lower
than angels? Here’s the thing. We like giving folks like R. Kelly a free pass because, in fact, WE want a free pass for the things WE’RE keeping in the closet. We’re quick to accept alternative lifestyles in the name of tolerance so that our own rebellious nature will have a blind eye turned to it. This is not justice, though. This is not the righteousness of God. We should be voluntarily laying ourselves bare (being transparent) and repenting from the sin in our lives. When we do so and are restored by God, it will give us a better understanding of what it means to receive (and therefore GIVE) such grace and mercy. Jeremiah 10:24 shows us the proper heart to have when presented with an opportunity for correction: O Lord, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest
thou bring me to nothing. – Jeremiah 10:24 Perhaps if we’re able to see the lust in our own eyes/lives and remove said beam, we’d be more prayerful about how to cast out the lustful speck in our brother R. Kelly’s eyes…. as opposed to copping his classics to support the vice he clearly has. Question: If you had the resources to support a vice (sinful lifestyle) in your life, would you be disciplined enough to do away with it or would we be hearing about YOUR issues plastered all over social media? In closing, the person whose sinful habits I should be most offended by shouldn’t be the one with the biggest story being played out on the news; it ought to be the one whose sinful habits I have the most power to change. It ought to be me that I am most offended by just as it ought to be YOU that you are most offended by. SO… are you offended yet? Reggie and Quiana Kee have known each other for over 20 years and were married in 2004. They were licensed to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ in 2015 at the Kingdom Advancement Center in Elgin, Ill., where they currently reside. They have two children and are the co-founders of Ink Well Spoken and Manu Forti Ministries, which serve as the marketplace and faith-based programs for their motivational speaking initiatives.”
#OnBlackHistory: Chicago Black Restaurant Week Celebrates Year Four! By Elle Smith 12 Voices There is always something absolutely amazing to do in Chicago and the surrounding areas-from ice skating at Millennium Park, taking in concerts at Ravinia, the Jazz Festival Elle Smith in Hyde Park as well as in Millennium Park, AfriTHE CHICAGO DEFENDER
can Festival in Washington Park, the legendary Taste Of Chicago in Grant Park, Black Women’s Expo at the McCormick Place and the Chosen Few DJs celebration in Jackson Park! These events have happened for several years now, and they are always well attended and highly supported! One such event that is (slowly but surely) making its mark on the city is Chicago Black Restaurant Week, which is a week dedicated to highlighting several African American businesses, for the week! CBRW (February 10-17, 2019) is somewhat similar to Chicago’s Restaurant Week (a 20+ year old annual event), in that restaurants
who would like to be listed on the CRW website will register for their spot in the lineup, offering a prix fixe menu on lunch and/or dinner menu items. CBRW gives the option to the restaurants to decide on up to six menu items (or more, if www.chicagodefender.com
they feel so led), to discount those items at their chosen amount, and to end their dollar amount in $.19 which represents the current year. This year, CBRW will offer the registered restaurants the option to offer a prix fixe menu OR to discount several items of their choosing! Registered participants aka “HistoryMakers” such as FriiStyle Chicago, Mikkeys Retro Grill (Hyde Park and Stony Island locations), Flammin’ Restaurant, and Juiced By Shic (to name a few) will offer discounts on their menu items during the week. There will be wine tastings, collaborations with high schools for events, a food tour, and much more to expect for CBRW2019!
So while we definitely encourage the support of the long standing events that take place every year in Chicago, let’s help to make Chicago Black Restaurant Week one of those such events! To learn more about Chicago Black Restaurant Week, follow the social media pages (IG & FB - @officialchicagobrw), and check out the website, which will be updated with the FULL LIST of 2019 participants by February 2nd. To view last year’s list of historymakers, go to www. chiblackrestaurantweek.com! Sincerely, Lauran Smith aka “Elle” IG - @lauranslane, @ellesdigitalagency & @officialchicagobrw. January 23 - 29, 2019 11
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Chicago Teen Birth Rates Drop By Deborah Bayliss Defender Contributing Writer Birth rates among Chicago’s African American teens, who historically face the greatest disparities, dropped by half in just five years, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health. Statistics from the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) show a decline from 64.2 in 2011 to 32.0 in 2016. Department of Public Health officials say the decline in teen birth rates is about overall teen health. “We know that when an individual waits to become a parent, both their health and the health of their children improve,” CDPH Commissioner Julie Morita, M.D., said.” However, even with this progress, health officials say disparities persist. African American and Latina teens are more than five times as likely to experience a birth as White teens. Though Chicago’s teen birth rate is higher than the national average, that gap is also closing as Chicago has experienced a nearly 70 percent decline since 2000, compared to just a 57 percent decline nationwide. In 2016, the most recent year for which statistics are available, there were 24.6 births per 1,000 females aged 15-19. This is a 10.5 percent decline when compared to a year earlier and a 47 percent decline since 2011. “Chicago has made a concerted, collaborative effort to help young people plan for the future, make responsible choices and lead successful lives,” said Mayor Rahm Emanuel in a press release announcing the data. “A record low number of teen births means more Chicago teens can focus on their educations, work towards their goals
and create better futures for themselves.” Declines have been seen across every ethnic group, with the greatest declines among Chicago’s African American teens. Research has consistently shown that teen birth and unintended pregnancies increase the chance of low birth weight and infant mortality. Becoming a parent early in life is associated with lower educational attainment and income. Studies have found that nonteen parents are more likely to earn high school diplomas and college degrees. The Chicago Department of Public Health launched a comprehensive effort
to further reduce the teen birth rate and promote equity for youth sexual and reproductive health in Chicago. That effort, incorporated into Healthy Chicago 2.0, the city’s public health plan, includes a number of evidence-based strategies to ensure every teenager has access to information and resources. CDPH’s Chicago Healthy Adolescents and Teens (CHAT) program offers education on birth control, information to encourage making informed sexual choices and healthy relationships in select CPS high schools, in addition to testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
Since March 2015, CHAT reportedly provided sexual health education to almost 45,000 youth and screened more than 23,000 youth in high schools, colleges and community based organizations throughout the city. In 2015, CDPH was awarded a fiveyear, $5 million grant by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (HHS) to assess the impact of the program on youth sexual and reproductive health outcomes. The federal funding for the city’s CHAT Program evaluation was unexpectedly cut by HHS in July 2017, depriving CDPH of crucial data sources to be able to evaluate the program, according to information from the City of Chicago. While CDPH committed to continuing their important work, they also joined Healthy Futures of Texas, represented by the Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, in a class-action lawsuit against the federal government to try to preserve and restore the five-year grants. As a result of a positive decision by the U.S. District Court, all grantees in the class action suit were allowed to file a continuation application for year four of the grant and restored the conditions of the five-year grant as originally awarded. “We know that comprehensive, medically accurate and age-appropriate sexual health education alongside access to health care improves the health of our young people,” Dr. Morita said. “By ensuring everyone has access to information and resources, we can close the remaining disparities and help every teen grow into a healthy adult.” For the latest teen birth rate data, visit www.chicagohealthatlas.org. To see other data on maternal, child and adolescent key indicators and reports, please visit the Healthy Chicago Babies website
Application Period Opens for City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Grants By Deborah Bayliss Defender Contributing Writer The application period for the next round of City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grants is now open. The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund program is designed to promote commercial activity in Chicago’s commercial corridors, build up amenities and deliver the services and products communities need, according to information provided in a press release from the City. “Our goal is not for one part of Chicago to grow, but for all of our neighborhoods to grow together,” Mayor Emanuel said. “These investments in neighborhood busi12 January 23 - 29, 2019
nesses don’t just create jobs; they create a sense of community. At the end of the day, that’s what the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund is all about.” Grant-eligible costs include: •Land acquisition and assembly •New construction (up to 30 percent of total project costs) •Building acquisition, demolition and environmental remediation •Minor site improvements and security measures •Roofing, facade, and mechanical system repairs •Architectural, engineering, and financing fees and other soft costs Applications for grants of $250,000 or
less are available now through March 5 at: www.neighborhoodopportunityfund. com. Applications for grants of more than $250,000 are accepted on a rolling basis year-round. Mayor Emanuel announced the first round of Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grants in June 2017, totaling $3.2 million and supporting 32 businesses. A second round came in March 2018, which included another $3.2 million supporting 25 projects. And a third round in August 2018 offered $5 million for 33 projects. Funding for the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund is generated from voluntary payments made by downtown development projects through a series of zoning code
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changes shepherded by Mayor Emanuel in 2016. Since the program’s inception, the City has collected $34 million for the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund. Developers make payments to the program when they request building permits, and an additional $170 million for approved downtown developments is still pending. Eligible costs for Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grants include property acquisition and rehabilitation, and local hiring subsidies. Up to 65 percent of total project costs are eligible for funding through the program. Grants that exceed $250,000 require City Council approval. Project eligibility is limited to low-to-moderate income areas. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER
Community Calendar
JANUARY 24 NAPA Know Your Mayor Event The Nigerian American Professional Association (NAPA) will sponsor an evening of conversation about why your vote matters; the group will introduce current mayoral candidates and learn what platforms matter. NAPA is an empowering network of professionals for economic excellence and community advancement. Sully’s House 1501 N. Dayton S. 6:30-8:30 p.m. RSVP: napachicago.org (NAPA does not endorse any candidate)
JANUARY 26 Black Creativity Gala Celebrate the nation’s longerst running exhibition of African-American art Gala proceeds support Black Creativity programming and events. Museum of Science+Industry 5700 S. Lakeshore Drive 6-11 p.m. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit msichicago.org/blackcreativity
JANUARY 29 Mayoral Candidates Forum Moderated by Art Norman (NBC 5 Chicago) Confirmed candidates as of 1/17: Dorothy Brown, Willie Wilson, LaShawn Ford, Lori Lightfoot, John Kozlar, Paul Vallas, Bob Fioretti Kennedy-King College 740 W. 63rd St Free parking (enter lot at 65th and Halsted) 7-9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30) To attend, please register at 100BMC.com Live broadcase on WKKC 89.3 Live stream at wkkc.fm THE CHICAGO DEFENDER
FEBRUARY 5-27 Second City’s Black History Month Show Sketches created by African American alumni UP Comedy Club 230 W. North, 3rd Floor of Piper’s Alley Shows are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays $20 For more information and to purchase tickets, visit secondcity.com or call (312) 337-3992.
FEBRUARY 2 Communications from Past to Present In celebration of Black History Month, the Bronzeville Children’s Museum presents Communications from Past to Present. Activities for children include: balloons, crafts, storytelling and music 1-3 p.m. Bronzeville Children’s Museum 9301 South Stony Island Ave. Admission: $5 (free for members) For more information, visit: bronzevillechildrensmuseum.com or call: (773) 721-9301
FEBRUARY 7 Job Fair Embassy Suites Hotel 707 East Butterfield Road Lombard, IL 60148 9:30am –1:00pm Parking: Complimentary Bring 10-15 Resumes Dress: Business Professional Free
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FEBRUARY 10 First Blacks Chicago Chamber Music Concert Music honoring the legacies of three Black Chicago trailblazers: Chicago’s Haitian founder Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable; Chicago’s first Black mayor Harold Washington and the first Black U.S. President Barack Obama. Will also feature a conversation between Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr in music and artwork by Chicago-based artists celebrating the pioneers. Chicago Cultural Center (Preston Bradley Hall) 78 E. Washington St. 2 p.m. Free and Open to Public
FEBRUARY 13 UJAMAA Black Entrepreneur Marketplace 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Kennedy King College (W-Building Atrium) For more information, call Dr. Landrum at (773) 6025116
FEBRUARY 18 Lotsu Digestive Health Center Open House The event will focus on a number of digestive health issues, ranging from cancer screenings (colon, liver, pancreatic, and anal), fitness and nutrition, health myths and the like. Guests will have access to one-on-one private medical consultations and we will also have fireside chats on health issues every hour on the hour. For more details, visit Eventbrite.com (search lotsu digestive health) 840-842 West Adams Street 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-AR4, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR4 Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL MCMILLAN, RHONDA MCMILLAN, MELVIN STEWART, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. Defendants 16 CH 014318 631 E. GROVELAND PARK CHICAGO, IL 60616 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 26, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 4, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 631 E. GROVELAND PARK, CHICAGO, IL 60616 Property Index No. 17-34-219-037-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-13190. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-13190 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 014318 TJSC#: 38-9840 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.SANDRA D YOUNG A/K/A SANDRA YOUNG, GRANITE PARTNERS FOR OAKWOOD BOULEVARD, LLC, THE ARCHES COURTYARD TOWNHOMES D HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 09958 824 EAST 38TH PLACE #D3-105 Chicago, IL 60653 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 13, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 14, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 824 EAST 38TH PLACE #D3-105, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Index No. 17-35-109-011-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story home with four or more units with a detached car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 251543. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 251543 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 09958 TJSC#: 38-9114
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC.; Plaintiff, vs. LYNDA WILLIAMS-MCSWINE; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; Defendants, 18 CH 2486 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-03-308-023-0000. Commonly known as 4434 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 18-033343 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST HORIZON ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2007-AA3 Plaintiff, -v.DAVID RUANO AKA DAVID L. RUANO, KAREN RUANO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 5418 9858 SOUTH AVENUE J Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9858 SOUTH AVENUE J, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-08-103-041-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $139,468.64. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F17040012. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F17040012 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 17 CH 5418 TJSC#: 39-123 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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HOUSE FOR RENT
Nr. 104th. & Cottage Grove Ave., Newly decorated, 3 Bedrooms 2 story bungalow house for rent, living and family room, eat-n-kitchen, 2 baths, hardwood floors, 2-car garage, $1500 mth. + security, tenant pay gas/electric, section 8 welcome call for showing 773.233.7519 between 9am – 6pm.
TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT Newly decorated – South Shore Townhouse for rent, near 72nd. & Lake Shore 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths living room, dining room, eat n kitchen, finished basement/ laundry area, located near library, schools, shopping, churches, trains and lakefront, $950 – $1100 per month, tenant pays electric/ gas, section 8 accepted, ready to move in. Mills Rental Properties, (773) 731-9724
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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y180002000 on the December 27, 2018. Under the Assumed Name of IMAGE AND MODELING with the business located at 8137 S. PRAIRIE ST., CHICAGO, IL 60619-4807. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: AIDA GIBSON, Complete Address: 8137 S. PRAIRIE ST., CHICAGO, IL 60619-4807, USA
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, Registration Number: Y19000257 on the January 7, 2019. Under the Assumed Name of JDP TAX CONSULTANTS with the business located at 6950 S WENTWORTH, CHICAGO, IL 60621. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: JAMAINE PARISH Complete Address: 7157 S PERRY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621, USA
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Auburn Gresham/ 79th and Laflin Large Bedroom apt w/carpet, Liv. Rm, 1 bath, stove & refrigerator $584 month + security Large 2 bedrooms apt w/carpet Liv & din Room $738 month + security. Stove & Refrigerator, laundry room, Tenant pays gas/electric utilities 773.723.5400
Auburn Gresham, Nr. 79th. & Racine, 1 unfurnished room for rent w/attached living room in my home on 2nd floor, $600 per month, includes heat/ electric, month-to-month least available, call for showing 773.961.6167 No Pets.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. BUSINESS UNITS, INC., an Illinois corporation; CARL L. MISTER, individually and as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Deborah C. Mister, Deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DEBORAH C. MISTER; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. No. 18 CH 1205 Property Address: 9053 S. Dante Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale entered in the above cause on November 8, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 a.m. on February 22, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Common address: 9053 S. Dante Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60619 P/N: 25-02-224-017-0000. The real estate consists of an approximately 5,000 square-foot, three-story building situated on an approximately 4,000 square-foot parcel of land. The judgment amount was $391,195.06. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will not be open for inspection, and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Prospective bidders will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the building where the judicial sale is being conducted. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Robert F. Rabin, Thompson Coburn LLP, 55 E. Monroe Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60603, (312) 580-2226. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. Robert F. Rabin THOMPSON COBURN LLP 55 East Monroe Street, 37th Floor Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 580-2226 Firm I.D. 48614
LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT January 11, 2019 CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES Sealed Bids will be received and must be submitted on documents provided by the City of Chicago, on the date and time, stated for those specific Bids listed below, in the Bid & Bond, Room 103, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602, 312-744-9773. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud for the following: NOTICE OF ADDENDUM: Addendum #4 will be e-mailed to all bidders on the Bid Opportunity Take-Out List DESCRIPTION: Target Market Comprehensive Landscape Services for O’Hare and Midway International Airports Bid Specifications are available for pick-up in the Bid & Bond Room SPECIFICATION NO: 822034 ORIGINAL BID/PROPOSAL OPENING DATE: November 26, 2018 NEW BID OPENING DATE: January 28, 2019 TIME: 11:00 a.m., Central Time CONTACT: Nick Waddell, Senior Procurement Specialist Email: Nicholas.Waddell@cityofchicago.org
LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT January 17, 2019 CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES Sealed Bids will be received and must be submitted on documents provided by the City of Chicago, on the date and time, stated for those specific Bids listed below, in the Bid & Bond, Room 103, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602, 312-744-9773. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud for the following: NOTICE OF ADDENDUM: Addendum #5 will be e-mailed to all bidders on the Bid Opportunity Take-Out List DESCRIPTION: Target Market Comprehensive Landscape Services for O’Hare and Midway International Airports Bid Specifications are available for pick-up in the Bid & Bond Room SPECIFICATION NO: 822034 ORIGINAL BID/PROPOSAL OPENING DATE: November 26, 2018 BID OPENING DATE: January 28, 2019 TIME: 11:00 a.m., Central Time CONTACT: Nick Waddell, Senior Procurement Specialist Email: Nicholas.Waddell@cityofchicago.org
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST B Plaintiff, -v.ELIJAH FREDERICK, JR., ALICIA D. FREDERICK, TCF NATIONAL BANK SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO STANDARD FEDERAL BANK FOR SAVINGS, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 848 13150 SOUTH RHODES AVENUE Chicago, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 19, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 20, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13150 SOUTH RHODES AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-34-108-011. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $51,586.31. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 357-1125 Please refer calls to the sales department Please refer to file number 17-02849. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 357-1125 E-Mail: pleadings@nevellaw.com Attorney File No. 17-02849 Attorney Code. 18837 Case Number: 18 CH 848 TJSC#: 38-9177 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR GREEN TREE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-HE-1 BY DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, AS SERVICER WITH DELEGATED AUTHORITY FOR THE TRUSTEE. Plaintiff, -v.JOYCE M LOUDEN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 09848 850 EAST 87TH PLACE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 11, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 6, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 850 EAST 87TH PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-02-100-040. The real estate is improved with a red brick, one story single family home with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 262158. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262158 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 09848 TJSC#: 38-9950
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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, Registration Number: Y19000309 on the January 10, 2019. Under the Assumed Name of YG SOAP with the business located at 8112 SOUTH DANTE, CHICAGO, IL 60619. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: GERALDINE GLASS Complete Address: 8112 SOUTH DANTE, CHICAGO, IL 60619, USA
Sealed proposals, endorsed as below, will be deposited in the sealed bid depository located in the lobby of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Administration Building, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, from the date of the Invitation to Bid, up to 11:00 A.M. on the bid opening date, and will be opened publicly by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management or her designee at 11:00 A.M. on the stated bid opening date below for: CONTRACT 15-830-3D REPLACEMENT OF TAILRACE STOP LOGS, HEADRACE GATES, AND EQUIPMENT AT LOCKPORT POWERHOUSE, STICKNEY SERVICE AREA Bid Opening: March 5, 2019 Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D, Appendix C, Appendix K and the Multi-Project Labor Agreement are required on this Contract. ******************************************************************************************************* The above is an abbreviated version of the Notice - Invitation to Bid. A full version which includes a brief description of the project and/or service can be found on the District’s website, www.mwrd.org; click the Contracts and Proposal quick link on the District’s Home page. Go to Contracts Currently Being Advertised and click for further information. Specifications, proposal forms and/or plans may be obtained from the Department of Procurement & Materials Management, Room 508, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, Monday - Friday, between 8:45 A.M. and 4:15 P.M. Documents, unless stated above to the contrary, will be mailed in response to a fax request (312/7513042). The vendor may also download specifications, proposal forms and/or plans online from the District’s website, www.mwrd.org. No fee is required for the contract documents unless stated above. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-et seq.), where it is stated in the Invitation to Bid Page. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals if deemed in the public’s best interest. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago By Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement and Materials Management Chicago, Illinois January 23, 2019
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Evans R. Banks Born March 2, 1922 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Evans R and Hallie Banks; Bud passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the age of 97. He was preceded in death by sisters Vera Thomas Taylor, Bonnie M. Johnson, Doris J. Swain and brothers Kennan, Clyde, John and Gerald. He matriculated in Dayton and attended Hampton Institute (University) in Hampton, Virginia. He served his country in World War II in the U.S. Army and after his service he worked as a linotype operator for the Chicago Defender, Pool Brothers, and other Chicago printing organizations before opening his own shop on the south side, Evans Job Printing in the 70’s. He also taught printing in the Chicago Public school system. He was a long time active member in his co-op association. Whatever name you knew him by “Dad”, “Uncle Bud”, “Bud” or just “Banks” you felt his love for people, all kinds of people, and a father figure to many. He was the best listener, a lover of words, learning new things, the game of chance, music, libations, laughing and most especially DESSERTS. He loved to travel, seldom passing up the opportunity to see new things and places. He mentored many with his words and through his actions. He might say to you “that was a knuckle headed move” but you knew he was always in your corner. Bud’s quick wit, humble generosity and valued friendship were unmatched. He was well loved will be missed by many. He is survived by his daughter Stephanie Carol Banks, and goddaughters Claire (Cha) Antoinette Scott, Dr. Jonette Sharlyne Scott, and Angela Mercita Scott. Also a host of nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends. A memorial service will be held at A.A. Rayner & Sons 318 E.71st St. Chicago, IL. 60619 on Friday, January 18, 2018. Visitation will be at 1 PM with service at 2 PM. Mathie Otis Mathie.......….. Prepast will be held: Friday, January 25, 2019; 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. @ Antioch Baptist Church, 415 W. Englewood. Wake held: 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Washington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com
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Sports 18th Annual MLK Dream Classic Basketball Tournament Promotes Unity By Trevor Squire Defender Contributing Writer Few schools in the Midwest can match the walls of banners in Marshall High School’s gym on the West Side. That credit goes largely to girls’ basketball coach Dorothy Gaters, who’s led the Commandos to 24 Chicago Public League Championships and nine state titles. However, this past weekend was about much more than Marshall. Gaters held her 18th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Classic basketball tournament at Marshall High School, where 42 programs from four different states converged for a weekend of team-bonding, new experiences and celebration of King’s legacy. “I thought it was a good opportunity through athletics — specifically basketball — we could spread the word of the sacrifices made to give us the opportunities we have now,” Gaters said, describing the genesis of the tournament. Between each game, soundbites of King’s speeches echoed through the gym as spectators were reminded of King’s impact. Although King’s imprint in the South is attached to his legacy, the civil rights activist also helped organize the Chicago Freedom Movement in the summer of ‘66, the year a basketball rivalry in the Illinois High School Association shed light of the racial tension of the time. Marshall’s boys’ basketball team was trailing suburban New Trier in a rematch of the prior year’s super-sectional before a sell-out audience of over 8,500. The Commandos trailed in the fourth quarter when several fights broke out in the crowd between Black Marshall supporters and White New Trier fans. The rivalry was later adapted into Gamechangers — a documentary detailing the reconnection between the two teams after the discovery of 8mm game footage between the two teams. A viewing of the film was held in the Marshall High School auditorium on Martin Luther King Jr. Day where several featured fans and players participated in a Q&A following the game. Marshall point guard Nate Byrd played in the 1965 super-sectional, which the Commandos won, and he remembered the handshakes 16 January 23 - 29, 2019
Minneapolis North freshman Willie Wilson collides with a Proviso East defender in the Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Classic at Marshall High School. Photo Credit: Trevor Squire after the game was “heartfelt.” “They all were saying ‘good game. Good luck to you,’” Byrd told the audience in the auditorium. “There was respect for what each player had brought to the game.” Players weren’t given the same opportunity to shake hands after the 1966 game, as both teams were rushed to their respective locker rooms with one second left on the clock when the crowd clashed. Many former players described the competitive chippiness late in the game but didn’t feel the racial animosity on the floor. Fifty years after the brawl, Marshall and New Trier were reunited to watch the game footage, an experience many described in the documentary as a getting together with old friends. Many members of both teams became community leaders. Marshall’s Malcolm Hemphill went on to lead referee integration efforts in the Chicago Public League and the Big Ten. This weekend tournament staff
member Betti Jordan explained before the auditorium how Marshall’s 1958 state tournament team “couldn’t be housed in a hotel downstate” and how instrumental the program was paving ways for civil rights and how basketball has continued to bring people together. This year, with several participating schools coming from various regions across the Midwest, the three-day tournament offered the opportunity for athletes, parents, and fans to cross cultural barriers. “We have a smorgasbord of teams and we want them to enjoy the fact that they compete against each other in a different environment,” Gaters said. “We hope some friendships are established from this events.” “I hope the end result is all the same under the skin,” Gaters said. “You cut me, I bleed red just like you. We’re hoping people leave here with some different perspectives on race and relationships.” www.chicagodefender.com
Nazareth sophomore Kaylen Evans releases a jumpshot surrounded by a trio of Proviso East defenders. The Roadrunners defeated the Pirates 53-52 in the Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Classic at Marshall High School. Photo Credit: Trevor Squire THE CHICAGO DEFENDER