Week of August 31, 2016 Vol 51 • No 24 • www.thechicagocitizen.com
BILL’S BUSINESS
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Chicago Association of REALTORS®
Honors Marion Maner
Marion Maner, the first-ever African-American president of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.), was recently honored for his distinct service to the Chicago real estate community during the unveiling of a bench in his honor. The bench is located in Avalon Park. Pictured in the photo are participants who attended the unveiling including: Zeke Morris, Chicago Association of Realtors Past President; Willa Lang, Chicago Parks Foundation; Alderman Michelle Harris of the 8th Ward; Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer of the 6th Ward; Syndey Maner, Marion Maner’s son.
By Monique Smith
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arion Maner, the first-ever African-American president of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.), was recently honored for his distinct service to the Chicago real estate community during the unveiling of a bench in his honor. The bench is located in Avalon Park, a Chicago Park District property. > SEE MORE PAGE 2
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