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CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS MEET WITH ATTORNEY GENERAL JEFF SESSIONS By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor)
Earlier this month, leaders from six civil rights groups met with Attorney General Jeff Sessions at the Justice Department to discuss a range of issues that are critical to the Black community. The meeting was attended by Kristen Clarke, the president and executive director of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights under the Law; Sherrilyn Ifill, the president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund; Marc Morial, the president and CEO of the National Urban League; Melanie Campbell, the president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Reverend Al Sharpton, the president of the National Action Network; and Wade Henderson, the president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and The Leadership Conference Education Fund. The leaders expressed their concerns about the future of the civil rights gains made under the Obama Administration. They also expressed concerns about the recent rash of hate crimes, the consent decree involving Baltimore’s police department and the impact that any potential, “mythical” voting fraud investigation could have on voters’ rights. During an interview with Fox News earlier this year, President Donald Trump announced that Vice President Mike Pence would lead a commission to investigate allegations of voter fraud. ThinkProgress.org reported that President Trump claimed that he would have won the popular vote if it were not for three to five million illegal votes. President Trump has never offered any evidence to support this claim. “I asked [Attorney General Sessions] to counsel the president against the creation of such a task force and a commission, because that commission will be seen to intimidate our communities,” said Ifill. “In the absence of
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In downtown Chicago, hundreds rallied at Federal Plaza to honor Dr. King’s legacy and to send a clear message that they’re still fighting for the dream--$15 for Illinois and an end to racism. They also mounted protests over what they called, “Governor Rauner and President Trump’s, antiworker and anti-union policies.”
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FIGHT FOR $15 D rawing on the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr., who was killed 49 years ago, thousands of workers, racial justice activists, elected officials and clergy waged marches, rallies, teach-ins and vigils Tuesday as two of the nation’s most powerful social movements united in a “Fight Racism, Raise Pay” protest that echoed across twodozen cities. The protests stretched from Boston
to Chicago to Los Angeles, culminating in a march by thousands on the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., where Dr. King was killed April 4, 1968 while supporting striking black sanitation workers. The Rev. William J. Barber II, founder of the social justice movement Repairers of the Breach; Service Employees International Union President Mary Kay Henry, who has supported the Fight for $15 since the movement started nearly five years ago; and the Great Talladega College Tornado
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Marching Band led the march a billion dollar corporation that’s through downtown Memphis. getting away with paying us low wages In downtown Chicago, hundreds and forcing us to rely on government rallied at Federal Plaza to honor Dr. assistance” says Tarnerei Carter, a King’s legacy and to send a clear fast food worker at Domino’s. “When message that they’re still fighting for McDonald’s changes its greedy ways, the dream--$15 for Illinois and an end then so will Domino’s and Popeye’s to racism. They also mounted protests and KFC and every other fast food over what they called, “Governor Rauner corporation. They are the reason we and President Trump’s, anti-worker and have to fight. And we’ll continue to fight anti-union policies.” Fast food workers, as hard as we work.” Black Lives Matter activists, and The group then marched to the members of Fair Economy Illinois held Illinois Policy Institute to hold it and a brief press conference and spoke out Governor Rauner accountable for the about the injustices they’re facing. policy proposals being created which “This action is very personal for me protestors say, “destroy working class and for families in my fellow Illinois,” fast food according to “48% of Black workers in workers a released Illinois would benefit from statement. because most of us a $15 minimum wage. That Workers are Black and activists includes me. and Latina blocked the workers” entrance of the said Parrish Koch Brothers Thomas, a funded worker at Popeye’s and KFC. “As a Black institution and held signs that said “$15 man, it’s inspiring to have seen Dr. King, for Illinois Families” and “No Black another Black man, set the example for Liberation Without Living Wages”. what’s right. It’s important to make his “The IPI and Governor Rauner dream come true by keeping the fight propose that the state balance the alive today.” budget by cutting the life-giving Black Lives Matter Chicago’s role in programs we know we need--which will the press conference and protest, proved make for strong neighborhoods, and how the movements for economic and a city that works for all” said Pastor racial justice are the same. Fred from One Northside. “They push “Dr. King saw a common bond policies that would strip workers of their between the labor and civil rights union protections and lower wages for movements and believed that union everybody.” rights were fundamental to achieving The marchers concluded the action racial justice” said Kofi Ademola, a with prayer, a spiritual hymn and left BLM Chicago leader. “As King said chanting “We’ll be back”. The evening in 1961, ‘the two most dynamic and continued at a Resist.Reimagine. cohesive liberal forces in the country Rebuild. Citywide Teach-in, that began are the labor movement and the Negro with a moment of silence at 6:01 pm freedom movement. Together we can be central—the precise moment Dr. King architects of democracy.’” was shot April 4, 1968—and were joined Fast food workers disrupted traffic in similar tributes by protesters all as they marched in the street, carrying across the country. a huge black, red and white banner that “48% of Black workers in Illinois read “Still Fighting For The Dream, would benefit from a $15 minimum End Racism, Raise Pay, $15 for Illinois”. wage. That includes me. I am a Black A nearby McDonald’s was the next worker, a Black woman, and a single Black mother” said Aiesha Meadows, location where they chanted about a McDonald’s fast food worker. “Bogus the burger giant being a key player policies put out by IPI and Governor and leader of the economic and racial Rauner destroy families like mine. And injustices workers are facing. I’ll be going down to Springfield to make “McDonald’s is a huge part of the sure $15 for Illinois happens for us.” reason we’re fighting this fight. They’re
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any evidence of voter fraud, he should be counseling the president away from such a course. We don’t need an investigation into something that doesn’t exist.” Ifill continued: “We should not be crediting the fantasies of this president at the cost of African Americans and Latinos feeling secure that they’re not being intimidated from voting and participating in the process.” According to the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, a non-partisan public policy and law institute, “claims of voter fraud are frequently used to justify policies that do not solve the alleged wrongs, but that could well disenfranchise legitimate voters. Overly restrictive identification requirements for voters at the polls—which address a sort of voter fraud more rare than death by lightning —is only the most prominent example.” Ifill also noted that there were a number of issues that Attorney General Sessions “is not fully informed about,” including current police reform efforts involving consent decrees and some ongoing voting rights discrimination cases. “You have your hair trigger reaction, you have your partisan reaction, you have your, ‘I’ve been against consent decrees since forever’ reaction, and we were saying, ‘That’s not good enough. You’re the attorney general and you have to get your hands around these issues,” said Ifill. “You gotta listen. You gotta study. You gotta look at facts and you can’t just look at the partisan talking points for the [issues] that we are talking about.” During the meeting that lasted less than one hour, Henderson said that the attorney general did acknowledge his awareness of the importance of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. At a press conference outside of the Department of Justice after the meeting, the civil rights leaders said that they received no clear commitments to address the issues that they raised during their meeting with the attorney general. “This was the first meeting, not the last meeting,” said Clarke. “There are a range of issues that are important to all of our organizations and we will continue to bring pressure to bear on this Justice Department to make sure that they are doing their job to enforce civil rights laws.” Clarke noted that the group did not discuss the memo penned by Attorney General Sessions that overturned an Obama Administration directive that called for reducing the use of private prisons to house federal inmates. Clarke called the decision “incredibly problematic” and said that it reversed years of work and effort on the bipartisan justice reform. “It was an important decision that came at the end of Attorney General Lynch’s tenure that Mr. Sessions has reversed and that we are all very, very concerned about,” said Clarke. Sharpton said that the civil rights leaders did not want “a photo-op” meeting with Sessions and indicated that they had no plans to back off of their positions. “We give him credit for having that meeting, but we were not looking for commitments, we were looking for him to hear from us that no protests that we were involved in and that we wanted to be clear that we expected him to uphold the law,” said Sharpton. Sharpton continued: “We were not hostile, but we showed holy indignation and we’ll continue to be indignant about any threats to our civil rights.” Lauren Victoria Burke is a political analyst who speaks on politics and African American leadership. She is also a frequent contributor to the NNPA Newswire and BlackPressUSA.com. Connect with Lauren by email at LBurke007@gmail.com and on Twitter at @LVBurke. Freddie Allen contributed to this report.
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Rep. Stratton to Help Jobseekers Connect with Training Resources at Free Career Fair State Rep. Juliana Stratton, D-Chicago, is helping connect local jobseekers with resources that help them train for careers that do not require a four-year college degree at a free alternative pathways college and career fair on Monday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at Vandercook College of Music, located at 3125 S. Federal Street in Chicago. The high cost of a college degree shouldn’t be a roadblock to a good career,” Stratton said. “There are many different paths to a good career, and a number of ways for local residents to get ahead in a competitive job market. I am excited to bring these resources to young people who want to build for their futures, and all jobseekers who are looking for new opportunities.” Stratton is partnering with state Sen. Mattie Hunter and state Rep. Sonya Harper to host the alternative pathways college and career fair. The fair is free and open to the public, and will allow residents to speak with representatives from various vocational and tech schools in addition to having the ability to collect free information on career opportunities and job training. Stratton’s job fair will feature information on barber and beauty college, massage therapy certification, law enforcement and security training and other certification and training programs. In addition, residents will have the opportunity to learn how to create an employer-ready resume, succeed during an interview and read common financial documents.
Federal Program Offers $35,000 to Assist Seniors Struggling with Reverse Mortgages The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) recently launched the Reverse Mortgage Assistance Program to help senior homeowners with reverse mortgages pay back taxes and avoid foreclosure. On April 3, IHDA began providing up to $35,000 in federal assistance to qualifying borrowers with reverse mortgages to pay overdue property taxes, eligible property expenses and future property taxes so they can avoid foreclosure and remain in their homes. “There is a real need for this kind of assistance in Illinois,” said IHDA Executive Director Audra Hamernik. “Many of these seniors are on fixed incomes and took out a reverse mortgage to help with healthcare or everyday living costs. They don’t have the resources to weather an unexpected home repair, medical event or loss of household income. This program offers the help they need to get back on track with their payments before they lose their home.” Reverse Mortgages allow homeowners 62 and older to borrow against the equity they have built up in their home. The proceeds the borrower receives from the reverse mortgage must be repaid when the house is sold or the homeowners move. The borrower is still responsible for paying property taxes and homeowner’s insurance, and if they are unable to keep up with their payments, they may lose the home to foreclosure.
Treasurer Frerichs to Return Purple Heart Medal to Vietnam War Veteran On Wednesday, April 5, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a Purple Heart Medal to Vietnam War Veteran Harold J. Walker. Walker, who currently resides in Mississippi, lived in Illinois when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. The military medal is among several others belonging to Walker surrendered to the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office as unclaimed property. The Illinois treasurer’s office is the custodian of unclaimed property, including lost bank accounts, insurance policy proceeds, and forgotten safe deposit boxes. The Purple Heart is one of the most recognized and respected medals awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Chicago native and former Quentis Bernard Garth (QBG) Foundation Scholarship recipient, Tenisha Taylor Bell awards South Shore International College Preparatory Academy senior and student-athlete DeShawn Thomas with The Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship of $1,982, which represents the year Bell’s father died on the Southside of Chicago.
ETSF Awards Scholarships to Young Black Males By Christopher Shuttlesworth
Chicago native and former Quentis Bernard Garth (QBG) Foundation Scholarship recipient, Tenisha Taylor Bell is keeping her promise to send more black males to college and fewer to the coroner. The Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship Foundation (ETSF) partnered with South Shore International College Preparatory Academy, located on 1955 E 75th St., for the Ezekiel Taylor ‘Stop the Violence’ essay contest, where high school male seniors were encouraged to write about how Chicago’s violence has impacted their lives, and how they plan to make a difference in their communities. Bell traveled to her hometown to surprise the lucky winner of the essay contest, which was [student-athlete DeShawn Thomas], according to an (ETSF) press release. “I want to thank the Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship Foundation for choosing me as a 2017 recipient,” Thomas said. “When I found out that I was the scholarship awardee, I was very happy, grateful and proud.” Thomas, who is currently a South Shore International College Preparatory Academy senior, said it was a great honor to represent a foundation that has a distinct purpose of helping young African American males such as himself lead to better lives, make good choices, impact their communities and give opportunities to further their education. As he elaborated on his essay that he wrote for the Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship, Thomas fought back tears as he shared how Chicago’s violence has affected him and his family. “When I first heard about the scholarship, it [shocked] me because of where I grew up at,” Thomas
said. “I’ve lost family to tragic instances, but it was something that woke me up. In January 2015, I lost two of my best friends to a shooting. So, I know how much it can really impact a family,” he said. An excerpt from Thomas’ essay reads, “It is more than just going to school and playing on a few after school sport teams, socializing with my friends, eating lunch and dinner and then calling it a day. It has to be much more than that. It has to be much, much more than that, as I attempt to rebuild the structure of my community…that is by the way one of the oldest standing communities in the world, known as the South Shore community.” Bell said she was moved by Thomas and his essay and plans to be an instrumental figure in his college career. “Often times in this community, we don’t celebrate our young men,” Bell said. “Unfortunately tragedy hits and it hurts, but we want young people to know that we love and believe in them and that we want to invest in them.” The Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship Foundation was named after Bell’s father who was killed on the Southside of Chicago by three young men in 1982. The foundation strategically honors her father by awarding recipients with $1, 982 in scholarship funds, the same year her father passed away. Bell said the foundation will continue to identify young black male students who don’t qualify for the “A” or “B” scholarships. “This should be every young man in this city,” Bell said. “We’re going to too many funerals and we’re seeing too many shoot-outs, homicides. This is our future. This is who we should be investing in.”
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Local Designer Presents “Brave is Beautiful” fashion to support Domestic Violence Families The fashion show is LAKE COUNTY, IL – When a highlight of Wine the models of the “Brave is Women & Shoes. Beautiful” fashion show walk the runway at Wine Women & Shoes on May 6 at Ravinia Festival, they will not only be wearing the unique silk, denim, and lace creations of Lake Forest fashion designer, Ave Sanjuan, they will be helping to raise funds to support domestic violence victims and their children. Local designer Ave Sanjuan is no stranger to charity fashion events. Her first full collection was presented in 2010 at Lake Forest Sportscars to help raise money for the Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest, for which she won a Diamonds Designer Award. Since then, she has participated in shows for Susan G. Komen and Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation and will present her designs in the American Cancer Society Fashion Show fundraiser later this year. “It is a true gift to help A Safe Place, an organization that helps domestic violence victims feel safe again,” Sanjuan said. “Home is where the heart is and where you should feel at ease. No one should ever have to suffer and feel unsafe. I am honored to be able to help.” Sanjuan started designing when she was 11 years old. Her mom designed beautiful dresses for her and her sisters. “She was so talented, I remember trying on new dresses and how sweet for the “Brave is Beautiful” theme at Wine they were. I dedicate all my work to my Women & Shoes, an event to benefit A Safe Mother Celi,” she said. Place, northern Illinois’s sole provider of She was studying Art Therapy at Lake services exclusively focusing on domestic Forest College when her professor suggested violence victims and their children. All she pursue a degree in Fashion Design proceeds raised that evening help A Safe after seeing that her class project was two Place continue to provide lifesaving services sculptures, a gown made all of safety pins for survivors and children of domestic and another gown made of window mesh violence. Last year, A Safe Place served over and fishing line. She ended up with a degree 13,000 community members. in Fine Art Fashion Design from the Art Along with the glamorous fashion show, Institute of Chicago. Wine Women & Shoes includes unlimited “Designing clothes is a very innate part wine tastings and wine raffle, a “Key to of me, being creative is a state of being and the Closet” raffle where the winner takes I am completely in touch with the cloth,” all, live and silent auctions, a photo shoot Sanjuan said. “It all begins with a sketch area with a complimentary memento, Best and then becomes something you can in Shoe Awards, and the charismatic Shoe actually wrap around you.” Guys. Don’t miss Sanjuan’s unique designs Tickets are available at http://www.
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SILVER SPRING, Md.- PRNewswireUSNewswire/ -- The egg has been regarded as a symbol of new life and has been associated with springtime celebrations, such as Easter and Passover, for many centuries. But, even during festive occasions, eggs can cause food poisoning (also called foodborne illness). That’s why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds consumers to follow safe food handling practices when buying, storing, preparing, and serving eggs or foods that contain them during their springtime celebrations and throughout the year. Salmonella can be found on both the outside and inside of eggs that look perfectly normal. These bacteria can cause diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and fever. Symptoms usually last 4 to 7 days and most people get better without treatment. However, certain people, such as children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems (such as transplant patients and individuals with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and diabetes), are at greater risk for severe illness. In these individuals, a Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream and then to other parts of the body, and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics. Protect yourself and your family by following these food safety tips to prevent food poisoning: Clean Wash hands, utensils, dishes, and work surfaces (counter tops and cutting boards) with soap and hot water after contact with raw eggs and raw eggcontaining foods.
Eat eggs promptly after cooking. Do not keep eggs warm or at room temperature (between 40° to 140° F) for more than 2 hours. For recipes that call for raw or undercooked eggs (like Caesar salad dressing and homemade ice cream), consider using pasteurized shell eggs or pasteurized egg products.
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from Rev. Dr. Derrick B. Wells,
Senior Minister of Christ Universal Temple
Adversarial Awareness
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he prophet writer of Isaiah shared that just as the rain and snow fulfill the purpose for which each is sent, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing for which I sent it. Likewise, our words do not return to us void and these same words are filled with the power to accomplish what we speak. So whether we realize it or not, we never really outperform our conversation. If we want to change our lives, we have to change the way we think of ourselves and if we want to change the way we think of ourselves, we need to change the words we say to ourselves. Life is already full of issues and challenges. Why add to them by discouraging yourself every day with negative self-talk? Beneath the surface, each of us has an inner voice on a loud speaker trying to convince us of something about ourselves. What does your self-talk sound like and what is it saying to you? Is it a blessing to you? Do you encourage you? Alternatively, do you curse and criticize yourself? Become your own encourager, your own cheerleader. Every time you do a good job, do not just let it pass; give yourself a compliment. Every time you choose discipline over indulgence, encourage yourself; recognize how much you are helping you. When you make a mistake, learn from it and improve but do not beat yourself up and relive the mistake without getting the lesson. The help, boost, and acceptance you have been looking for might be found in the things you say to yourself! Speak life, especially to yourself! Address: 11901 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60643 Phone: (773) 568-2282 www.cutemple.org
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THE AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR TO PERFORM AT SHILOH SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
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he African Children’s Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances. The program features well-loved children’s songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Concerts are free and open to all. A free-will offering is taken at the performance to support African Children’s Choir programs, such as education, care and relief and development programs. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children’s Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. MFL has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. MFL purpose is to help create new leadership for tomorrow’s Africa, by
focusing on education. The African Children’s Choir has had the privilege to perform beore presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other inspirational performers! The African Children’s Choir is a nonprofit humanitarian and relieforganization dedicated to helping Africa’s most vulnerable children today so they can help Africa tomorrow. Event Details are as follows: When: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 7 p.m. Where: Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church located on 7000 S Michigan Ave. in Chicago Phone: (773) 224-7700 No tickets, donations welcome.
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Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].
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While the Obama Presidential Library promises to benefit the community, groups call for a written agreement By Christopher Shuttlesworth
A local community coalition is calling for a community benefits agreement for the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Library Community Benefits Agreement Coalition said they feel a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) is necessary due to Black residents being displaced by changes in communities such as the transformation plan of the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and the fall out of school closings, according to an Obama Library Community Benefits Agreement Coalition press release. Attorney Allegra Cira Fischer of The Law Project, who’s working on behalf of the coalition to create an agreement said, attorneys view the CBA as a binding agreement between the developer and community members within the neighborhood. Dominic Surya, who is an organizer of the Obama Library Community Benefits Agreement Coalition added, “We want to make sure that during the CBA meetings, we’re not affirming language about community benefits, but bringing community benefits to the Southside of Chicago and to the people who made former President Barack Obama who he is.” Jawanza Brian Malone, a community leader who favors the agreement and who is also the Executive Director of the Kenwood-Oakland Community Organization, said every business in the world is bound by a contract and believes that this should be no different. Malone added, “Communities around the world have been able to hold developers accountable to the communities where they seek to build. For us, this isn’t about whether we trust the first Black president to do the right thing. This is simply about business.” “President and Mrs. Obama chose to develop the Obama
Eugene Taylor has been golfing since 1973. Taylor says he can’t believe that he is still alive to witness the beginning stages of the first Black presidential library on the south side of Chicago in Jackson Park. Photo by Christopher Shuttlesworth
Presidential Center in the heart of Chicago’s South Side because it is the neighborhood they call home and the place they believed they could have the most impact,” The Barack
Obama Foundation Vice President of Civic Engagement Michael Strautmanis said. “The Obama Presidential Center will strengthen the economic climate in our community by bringing thousands of visitors to the South Side every year, creating new jobs, and revitalizing historic Jackson Park, he said, adding, “the foundation maintains the position that a community benefit agreement is not the tool that will have the most lasting economic impact on the South Side,” Strautmanis said. “The Foundation is encouraged by the energy and ideas that have come from hundreds of meetings with community organizations and residents, including those who are creating an economic development strategy that will engage the creativity, entrepreneurship, and work ethic that exists in the neighborhoods around the site of the Obama Presidential Center. We appreciate the efforts of everyone who is working hard to ensure the OPC becomes a catalyst for additional growth, and encourage everyone with an idea, expertise to offer, or additional resources to share to join the effort,” Strautmanis stated. The Obama library is estimated to cost $600 million and could potentially create 1,900 permanent jobs and help build thirty restaurants, eleven stores, and even a hotel, according to UChicagogate.com. “The permanent Obama Presidential Library will be constructed on Chicago’s South Side in Jackson Park. The Barack Obama Presidential Library will be the 14th presidential library administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), a federal agency. The Barack Obama Foundation has selected Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners (TWBTA) as the design team, with partners Interactive Design 3rd (IDEA),” according to obamalibrary.gov.
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Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios to Host Property Tax Appeal Seminar for Bremen Township Homeowners Bremen Township Reassessment Notices
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Chicago - Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios has announced his office will host an Assessment Appeal Workshop to help Bremen Township homeowners understand and appeal their properties’ proposed reassessment values. The Assessment Appeal Workshop will be held on Thursday, April 25th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Acorn Public Library located at 15624 Central Avenue in Oak Forest. Each year, the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) reassesses one-third of the nearly 1.8 million parcels of property located in Cook County. This year, the CCAO is reassessing properties located in Hyde Park Cook County. Bremen Township will be the sixth township to be mailed in the 2017 reassessment of Hyde Park Cook County; Reassessment notices for Bremen Township are scheduled to be mailed in mid-April. “Our outreach seminars are designed to provide homeowners with personal and local access to information regarding their new reassessment values,” Assessor Berrios said. “We want to ensure that taxpayers are provided with all the tools necessary to not only understand their assessments but also appeal them if they choose to do so.” The reassessment notices contain proposed Tax Year 2017 reassessment values which will be reflected on SecondInstallment Tax Bills to be mailed and due in Summer 2018. The time to file appeals is now, however, when the reassessment notices are received and reassessment values are not yet final. Final reassessment values are usually in place for three years. Representatives from CCAO will be at the seminar to answer questions and assist homeowners in filing assessment appeals. Taxpayers are encouraged to bring their reassessment notices; assessment information will also be distributed by Assessor Berrios’ office to attendees. CCAO web site also has a wealth of information on property assessments and assessment appeals. In addition to being able to download and file appeal forms, residential property owners may also utilize the site to search for comparable property assessment information to include in their appeals. The Assessor’s web site is located at www.cookcountyassessor.com
THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, CHICAGO ANNOUNCES ACTIVITIES FOR NATIONAL ROBOTICS WEEK WHAT: The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago is celebrating the exciting
SENIORS FIND THAT DOING GOOD IS GOOD FOR YOU Assessment Checklist that can help you evaluate the range of issues and activities that you - There are two things may find most interesting in a that older adults have in volunteer setting. spades these days: time and For example, are you knowledge. And both make interested in animals, politics, them the perfect match for or art? volunteering. Do you enjoy activities By giving back as little as such as gardening, tutoring, or two hours a week, or about 96 counseling? hours a year, older adults are The Checklist gives you discovering how to keep their dozens of options. lives active and healthy. One prospective volunteer Research shows that who completed a checklist of seniors who volunteer can his interests was a lifelong combat depression, stave off musician. He checked “arts and chronic pain, and boost brain culture” as a favorite and said power. In short, volunteering he loved teaching others. When can promote longevity. the local volunteer coordinator Still need another reason signed him up, she had no idea to get out and volunteer? that his instrument of choice With the number of was a ukulele. Two years later, volunteers age 65 and older his lessons have become so expected to double in a few popular, he’s teaching in two years, chances are you’ll senior centers to packed classes. reconnect with old friends The point is, there’s a and make new ones. volunteer opportunity for “Volunteering gave me everyone, and it can be found a reason to get up in the Research shows that seniors who volunteer can combat depression, stave off chronic pain, and boost brain power. with the simple click of a morning and stimulated my mouse. brain as I learned about topics public education campaign to raise awareness For more information on volunteering, and and issues that were completely unfamiliar to me,” of the issue and to prompt older adults to take to download your free copy of the brochure and says one volunteer. action. The centerpiece of the campaign is a other resources, visit www.n4a.org and find To help educate older adults about the publication, “Doing Good Is Good for You: the “Volunteer Resource Center” under n4a benefits of volunteering, the National Association Volunteer!” Initiatives. of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) launched a This brochure provides you with a Self(NewsUSA)
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SAVE LIVES THIS SPRING Eligible blood donors of all blood types are encouraged to give blood through the American Red Cross this spring to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients. Donated blood is perishable and must constantly be replenished to keep up with hospital patient need. Red blood cells are the blood component most frequently transfused by hospitals and must be used within 42 days of donation. Eligible donors can give red blood cells through either a regular whole blood donation or a Power Red donation, where available. Power Red donors give a concentrated dose of red blood cells during a single donation, allowing them to maximize their impact. During this type of donation, red blood cells are separated from other blood components, and the plasma and platelets are safely and comfortably returned to the donor. While donors of all blood types are encouraged to give blood, type O, A negative and B negative donors are urged to give Power Reds if they meet the additional eligibility criteria. Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to patients of any blood type in an emergency. Similarly, type O positive can be transfused to Rhpositive patients of any blood type. Types A negative and B negative can be transfused to Rh-positive or negative patients. Power Red donations help ensure a stable supply of these critical blood types. Whole blood can be donated every 56 days, up to six times a year, and Power Red donations may be made every 112 days, up to
field of robotics during National Robotics Week. On April 14 and 15 at MSI, guests can interact with cutting-edge robots during a variety of activities and competitions. Guests can interact with a number of robots including PARO®, the furry baby seal therapy robot, and Sphero, the speedy robotic ball guests can control with an app. Demonstrations from university, after-school and hobbyist robotics teams will also take place in the Museum on these select dates during National Robotics Week. Robots designed by Chicago-area student and amateur teams will be on display, and guests can watch a live robotics competition. Other activities
three times per year. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Cook County Chicago 4/13/2017: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., 1KFulton, 1000 W. Fulton Market 4/18/2017: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Loyola University - Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson 4/21/2017: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., North Park University, 3225 W. Foster 4/24/2017: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rush University Medical Center, 1650 West Harrison Street 4/24/2017: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., North Star Lodge #1, 809 E. 42nd Place 4/25/2017: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Loyola University - Regis Hall, 6340 N. Winthrop Ave 4/27/2017: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Damen Student Center, 6511 N. Sheridan 5/2/2017: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rush University Medical Center, 1650 West Harrison Street Maywood 4/4/2017: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Loyola University Center for Fitness, 2160 S. First Ave, Loyola Center for Fitness 5/2/2017: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Loyola University Center for Fitness, 2160 S. First Ave, Loyola Center for Fitness Palos Heights 4/17/2017: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Ozinga Chapel, 6601 W. College Drive
include make-your-own robot antenna, discover your robot name, and more! Robots and times will vary. All activities are included in Museum Entry. For a full schedule, visit msichicago.org/ roboweek. COST: All robot demonstrations throughout the week are included in Museum Entry: $18 for adults and $11 for kids 3-11. WHEN: Times will vary for various robot displays and demonstrations: Friday, April 14 aturday, April 15 WHERE: Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive.
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ON THE GO JB PRITZKER ANNOUNCES RUN FOR GOV. OF IL.
Neal SalesGriffin introduced JB Pritzker at Grand Crossing Park.
JB Pritzker outlines his plans when elected Governor of Illinois.
SENIORS ENJOY 8TH WARD CASINO DAY AT THE AVALON PARK FACILITIES
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FILM REVIEW: T2 TRAINSPOTTING By Dwight Brown (NNPA Newswire Film Critic)
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Capacity crowd of supporters of JB Pritzker crowds the Grand Crossing Park located on 76 Ingleside in the hood for announcement
The media grills JB Pritzker on his goals as Governor Aldermen Michelle Harris, (8) Walter Burnett, of the State of IL. ((27) Pat Dowell, (3)l out supporting Pritzker.
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Supreme Court Justice Charles E. Freeman, swears in H.Yvonne Coleman, Firth Subcircuit.
“Trainspotting” was a breakthrough film back in 1996. An edgy, eccentric blend of debauchery and rebellion set to one of the best British rock soundtracks ever made. Twenty years later, the original director Danny Boyle (“Slumdog Millionaire,” “28 Days Later”) and screenwriter John Hodge assemble the same set of Scottish miscreants and make them deal with the aftermath of a betrayal that affected all their lives. In the ‘90s film, Mark (Ewan McGregor) and Simone, aka Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller), were best friends since childhood. In their midtwenties, they hung out with the tall skinny dullard Daniel “Spud” Murphy (Ewen Bremner) and the short, violent and temperamental Francis “Franco” Begbie (Robert Carlyle). The four of them, and other comrades, had one thing in common: heroin addiction. It united them. Broke them apart. Caused death and destruction. Their depraved indifference to life and traditional mores ended with a dope deal gone bad. Mark, who flirted with sobriety, ran off with £12,000 pounds. He left Spud £4,000, which went right into his arm. Simone got nothing. Franco got a jail sentence and a grudge against Mark that was eating him alive. In 2017, nearing middle age, Mark’s yuppyish job at a Dutch software company ends. He returns to the scene of the crime, Edinburg. These days, Simone, a cokehead, is in love with a prostitute named Veronika (Anjela Nedyalkova). The couple makes money by blackmailing clients, “Johns,” who are secretly videotaped as they bed Veronika, who dresses up as a dominatrix. Spud is a bit of a depressed loner. In fact, Mark is banging at the door of his flat just as his dejected friend is attempting suicide. Mark saves his life and Spud’s sour response is: “You ruined my life, and my death.” Meanwhile, the fiercely vindictive Franco is plotting an escape from jail. The reunion of these four is fraught with more anger, deceit, maleficence, apologies and ill will than a feud between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. It’s a hard task recapturing the dark humor and light spirits that made the original movie so shocking yet endearing. This script puts Mark and Simon on a mission to build a spa (brothel) that Veronika can operate. Mark, whose libido knows no bounds, flirts with Veronika, knowing that
(From left-right) Jonny Lee Miller, Ewan McGregor and Anjela Nedyalkova in “T2 Trainspotting.” (Sony)
Simon loves her. But that’s Mark’s M.O: he can’t be trusted with a friend’s girlfriend. The character that gets the best facelift is Spud, who dares to dream big and finds an ounce of courage, when he had none in the first film. Franco, who makes a junkyard dog look like a prince, is so mean and violent he alienates himself from his family and goes after Mark with a sheer vengeance. Boyle has a fun way with the footage. He will stop it cold; shoot scenes at odd angles (cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle, Slumdog Millionaire); Cut in flashbacks (editor Jon Harris, “Kingsman: The Secret Service”); and add colorful and textured dreamy images over scenes (production design Patrick Rolfe and Mark Tildesley; art direction Patrick Rolfe). It is a pleasure to watch him weave his artistic magic. And though the soundtrack doesn’t boast a song as catchy as the first movie’s hit tune “Lust for Life,” some of the kinetic music has a throbbing beat. Boyle’s innovation helps greatly as you realize that this script is not as fresh as the 1996 one, which was based on a novel by Irvine Welsh. That screenplay treaded new territory that audiences couldn’t fathom: Poor Scottish adolescents, living in and around wealth and middle-class amenities, unable to hold down a nine-to-five and relegated to a parallel world. Their degeneracy and irresponsibility had no limits, and they were so oblivious to reality that a baby died while in their
custody. That stream of decadence was a jolt to the senses. Nothing in this film is quite as shocking. But then
again, what could be? McGregor, Miller, Bremmer and Carlyle slip into their old characters,
friendships, jealousies and rivalries comfortably—like they were trying on a pair of old faded, torn jeans that still fit or dusting off old drug paraphernalia. At one point Veronika points out to Mark “You’re a tourist in your own youth.” That’s the way it feels watching these graying, saggy-eyed fortysomethings trying to get their mojo back. They can’t relive their lives, but they can die trying. In the end, there is something woefully nostalgic about watching McGregor, Miller, Bremner and Carlyle running down the cobblestone streets of Edinburg with an urgency and abandonment that is similar to the chaos they wreaked in “Trainspotting.” The guys are a few paces slower, and almost as reckless. Just like T2. Dwight Brown is a film critic and travel writer. As a film critic, he regularly attends international film festivals including Cannes, Sundance, Toronto and the American Black Film Festival. Read more movie reviews by Dwight Brown at DwightBrownInk.com.
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