Chatham/Avalon Park Community Council

Chatham Monthly Meeting Reminder

2011-11-14T15:08:00.000-08:00

Monthly meeting reminder: Northern Trust Co. 7801 S. State Street Chicago IL. 60619
Mr. Hightower from Chicago Water Department is featured to talk about recent flooding in the community. Please plan to attend.
If there are any questions regarding the above, please feel free to contact us at 1-866-272-1572

Economic Development Event

2011-11-02T11:06:00.000-07:00

Don't you dare miss: "Get your money straight & get out of Debt" + a special presentation by ADT Wednesday, November 2,2011 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.ST.Mark
Methodist Church 8441 S.St. Lawrence Ave.Chicago IL. 60619. Refreshments will be served! For More information please contact our office 1-866-272-1215.

CAPCC monthly meeting

2011-10-07T19:01:00.000-07:00

Reminder
Chatham Avalon Park
Community Council Meeting
October 10, 2011
Chatham Avalon Church of Christ
8601 S. State
6:00 - 8:30pm
Please try to be there. :-)

"get your money straight”

2011-09-24T19:04:00.000-07:00

Don't you dare miss: session 2,3 or 4 of "get your money straight” with speaker Mr. Armand McCarroll: Wed. Oct 5, 2011, Wed. Oct 19, 2011 and Wed. Nov 2, 2011 from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm hosted by Chatham Avalon Park Community Council & St. Mark United Methodist Church, 8441 S St. Lawrence. For more information please call the CAPCC office at 1-866-272-1215. Food will be served!

33 Chicago Public Libraries may be closed !!!

2011-09-24T19:03:00.002-07:00

33 Chicago Public Libraries may be closed by Mayor Rahm Emmanuel to help reduce the City of Chicago budget deficit. We need our libraries they are an important resource in our community. A mind is a terrible thing to waste! Please call 311 & Alderman Roderick Sawyer’s office a t 773-635-0006 and let your voice be heard.

Community Banking Expo

2011-09-24T19:03:00.001-07:00

Chatham Avalon Park Community Council & Seaway Bank host a Community Banking Expo: Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 10 am until 12 noon, at Seaway bank, 645 East 87th. Great information, new products, refreshments & giveaways, please join us! For more information, please contact the CAPCC office at 1-866-272-1215

honary street sign dedicated Joseph Caldwell

2011-09-12T19:21:00.000-07:00

On Friday, September 23, 2011 : Chatham Businessman Mr. Joseph Caldwell, owner of tailorite cleaners established in 1956 with 3 locations 8459 Cottage Grove, 6507 S. King Drive & 8335 S. Racine on the southside of Chicago & vice president of the Chatham Buiness Association will be honored on Friday, September 23, 2011. (84th to 85th) Cottage Grove an honary street sign will be dedicated Joseph Caldwell avenue. Congratulations and best wishes from the CAPCC board of directors!

2011-09-11T11:00:00.000-07:00

American Family Insurance:Dwight McCombs,agent
8014 S Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60620-5936
office:773-925-8070 fax:773-925-8074
e-mail:dmmcombs@amfam.com/1-800-692-6326.

CAPCC meeting

2011-09-11T10:58:00.000-07:00

Reminder
Chatham Avalon Park Community Council Meeting
September 12, 2011 (Monday)
Northern Trust
7801 S. State
Representatives from CAPS and
the Police Department will be in attendance.

Block Club/Good Neighbor Forum

2011-09-06T21:07:00.000-07:00

The Chatham Avalon Park Community Council

hosts a

Block Club/Good Neighbor Forum.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

The Whitney Young Library

7901 S. King Dr.

For additional information contact the

CAPCC Office

at

866-272-1215

Help Build the Thomas Wortham IV Playground at Cole Park

2011-08-30T20:04:00.000-07:00

Help Build the Thomas Wortham IV Playground at Cole Park
Community volunteers are needed to help construct a new playground!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
9:00am to 12:00 noon
Nat King Cole Park
361 E. 85th Street
For more information or to volunteer
call Maria Stone 312-857-2757x17
Alderman Roderick Sawyer
6th Ward Alderman

We need our library, knowledge is power!

2011-08-29T20:33:00.000-07:00

The Whitney Young Library was built in Chatham in 1972 and is located on the corner of 79th & King Drive. Every day the Whitney Young Library is heavily used by Chatham community residents up to 75 to 80% of capacity! Protect our viable entity, go to: chicagobudget.org to make your comments! We need our library, knowledge is power!

“How to Write that Novel!” Class at CSU

2011-08-29T19:43:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wanted to write a novel and not quite sure how to get started?

Then be SURE to sign up for the class on

“How to Write that Novel!”

Conducted by nationally best-selling author of 11-novels, Barbara Keaton, this course will give you some tools to get you started on the tough, yet rewarding road to writing a novel!

Beginning
Thursdays, September 29 – November 17, 2011
6:30pm to 8:00pm

This class will be held through Chicago State University’s Option Program.
To sign up contact
Chicago State University, Options Program
at 773-995-4466, or register in person in the
Options Program office, Chicago State University,
9501 S. King Drive, Jacoby Dickens Athletic Center, Room 201, Chicago.

“Business of Writing” class!

2011-08-29T19:41:00.000-07:00

Do you wonder what it takes to publish a book?

Think you need an agent?

Do you know what it takes to self-publish?

These questions and more will be answered in the
“Business of Writing” class!
Conducted by nationally best-selling author, Barbara Keaton, this course is intended for aspiring writers who aren’t sure where/how to get started or the nuances of the business that writing actually is!

Tuesdays, September 27 – November 15, 2011
6:30pm to 8:00pm

This class will be held through Chicago State University’s Options Program. To sign up contact
Chicago State University, Options Program at 773-995-4466, or register in person in the Options Program office, Chicago State University, 9501 S. King Drive, Jacoby Dickens Athletic Center, Room 201.

'peace in the park'

2011-08-23T16:58:00.000-07:00

The 6th district police department hosts the 2nd annual 'peace in the park' over night camping event at Cole park 85th & king drive on Friday, august 26, 2011 5pm until 8am on Saturday, august 27, 2011. For more information, please contact the 6th district caps office at 1-312-745-3641 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-312-745-3641 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

Block Club/Good Neighbor Forum

2011-08-23T16:53:00.000-07:00

Chatham Avalon Park Community Council hosts a Block Club/Good Neighbor Forum! On Saturday, September 10, 2011: 11:00am until 1:00pm. At the Whitney Young Library, 7901 S King Drive! Your attendance & participation is imperative!
For additional information please contact the CAPCC office at 1-866-272-1215.

2011-08-18T17:20:00.000-07:00

2011-08-18T17:18:00.000-07:00

1st Annual Chatham Education Walk in memory of Officer Thomas Wortham

2011-08-14T19:57:00.000-07:00

To highlight the importance of the family unit and the education of their children: please join us for : 1st Annual Chatham Education Walk in memory of Officer Thomas Wortham on Saturday, August 20, 2011 @ 10am until 11:00am (75th to 85th & King Drive) Cole Park. We are seeking for parents & their children to walk together!

For Peace Sake Pictures (march against crime) St Dorothy

2011-08-14T19:44:00.001-07:00

For Peace Sake Pictures (march against crime) St Dorothy

2011-08-14T19:39:00.000-07:00

For Peace Sake Pictures (march against crime) St Dorothy

2011-08-14T19:13:00.000-07:00

Chatham/Park Manor/Chesterfield alert!

2011-08-13T21:24:00.000-07:00

Chatham/Park Manor/Chesterfield alert! Residents beware!
Armed robberies are being committed from 75th to 89th street, State Street to Prairie.
Please report any suspicious activity to the police 911 or 1-312-745-3641.

A preferred child care provider

2011-08-13T11:22:00.000-07:00

A preferred child care provider: AAA+ care in a clean christian environment! Ages : newborn to 4 years of age. 6am until 6pm
$100.00 dollars a week!
Please contact Mrs. Marva Howard at 773-487-7820

Chatham Fields Lutheran Church Back to School Picnic

2011-08-13T11:19:00.000-07:00

Chatham Fields Lutheran Church Back to School Picnic
Sunday, August 14, 2011. 12 noon until!
8050 S St. Lawrence, Chicago

CAPCC for Peace Sake Violence Intervention/Back to School Picnic

2011-08-11T19:58:00.000-07:00

CAPCC for Peace Sake Violence Intervention/Back to School Picnic
Saturday, September 3, 2011/Chatham Fields Lutheran Church 8050 S St. Lawrence (11am until 4pm), for more information please contact the CAPCC office at 1-866-272-1215; ask for Rev. Dr. Robertson or Ms. Drake or Rev. Gee

Peace in the Park After Dark (PPAD)

2011-08-10T19:29:00.000-07:00

Peace in the Park After Dark (PPAD)
Hosted by the 6th District, this overnight camping event is for youth ages 11-17.
Located at Nat King Cole Park, 361 East 85th street, August 26, 2011,
Friday 5:00 pm through Saturday 8:00 am.
Participating in the event with our CAPS office are community volunteers, elected officials, park district staff and local businesses.
**Please note: In order to be completely registered for PPAD, contact the 6th District CAPS office at 312-745-3641.
This will be a fantastic camping night out!

Attention 6th Ward Seniors!

2011-08-10T19:14:00.000-07:00

Attention 6th Ward Seniors!
Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer is starting a Senior Organization! The 1st meeting will be this Thursday August 11, 2011 at St. Marks AME Church, 7358 South Cottage Grove Ave.
Come out and be a part of the rebirth of the 6th Ward!!
For more information please contact Denise M. Fuller – Senior Coordinator
773-635-0006 Monday – Thursday 10:00 am till 2:00 pm;
or e-mail DeniseFuller@6thWardChicago.com

Lyle for Kids Cole Park Classic

2011-08-10T19:13:00.001-07:00

You got game? Think you can coach? Just like to watch players at the top of their game? This is the place for you! Lyle for Kids host the city’s best summer basketball tournament for girls 7 boys ages 5-18. Join us for this end of summer, back to school, 6th Ward Village event.
Skills Camp 8/8 – 8/12/11 7 Tournament 8/15 – 8/28/11.
Located at Nat King Cole Park, 8500 S. King Drive.
Sponsored by: Lyle for Kids, The Chicago Park District, Loop Capital Markets, & 6th Ward Committeeman Freddrenna M. Lyle.
Please come out to support our youth at the 12th annual “Lyle for Kids Cole Park Classic”!

Chatham Avalon Park Community Council Meeting

2011-08-07T20:58:00.000-07:00

Reminder
Chatham Avalon Park Community Council Meeting
August 8, 2011
Northern Trust
7801 S. State 2nd Fl.
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Money Management Workshop

2011-08-03T18:35:00.000-07:00

Money Management Workshop

Don’t Have a Checking Account?
Tired of Using Check Cashing Services and Money Orders?
Looking to Re-enter the Banking System?
Thursday,
August 25, 2011
5:30 – 7:30
WHERE:
Centers for New Horizons
“The James Pitts Center”
226 E. 43rd St., Chicago, IL 60653
Call: (773) 994-6670 or Visit Our Website: www.genesishdc.org
Gain Better Control of Your Finances NOW!!!
THIS IS A FREE CREDIT & MONEY MANAGEMENT
WORKSHOP AND COUNSELING PROGRAM
Seats Are Limited So Act Now!!!
Register Online at www.genesishdc.org or call: (773) 994-6670
Sponsored By: PNC Bank

“Health & Housing Fair”

2011-08-03T18:32:00.000-07:00

Homebuyer Education Training (HUD Certified/Certificate Training Program)

4th Ward Annual Community
“Health & Housing Fair”
Saturday, August 20, 2011 (10am-3pm)
King High School - 4445 S. Drexel Blvd. Chicago, IL
TOPICS
FINANCIAL PLANNING/MONEY MANAGEMENT
KNOWING & UNDERSTANDING CREDIT
STEPS IN BECOMING A HOMEOWNER
MORTGAGE OPTIONS and POST PURCHASE CARE
——————————————————————————————————
SEATS ARE LIMITED FOR THIS FREE TRAINING SO ACT NOW…
Register On-line by August 18, 2011 at www.genesishdc.org
Print and present your registration to enter “NO WAITING IN LINE”
Doors open at 10:00 am
“IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BUY”!
Genesis is "funded in part by a grant from the
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Foreclosure Prevention and Options Training “Get the Facts”

2011-08-03T18:25:00.000-07:00

GENESIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program and
National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program
7735 S. Vernon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60619
773-994-6670
Genesis Housing Development Corporation (GHDC) announces the expansion of its
HUD/FHA certified home ownership and foreclosure prevention programs.
GHDC is a not-for-profit housing counseling agency with 13
years of community development experience. We are
assisting homeowners by helping them get loan
modifications, get a court mediation session and understand
the foreclosure process.
There is no charge for HUD certified housing counseling.
Call us for more information about the Circuit Court of Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure
Mediation Program and NeighborWorks America National Foreclosure Mitigation
Counseling Program to schedule a counseling appointment usually within one week or less.
We also offer FREE informational bi-weekly workshops: Please RSVP
Foreclosure Prevention and Options Training “Get the Facts”
August 4, 2011 (6:00 – 7:30pm)
August 18, 2011 (6:00 – 7:30pm)
All workshops are held at:
7735 S. Vernon Avenue, Chicago Illinois 60619
Please call (773) 994-6670 or Register On-line at www.genesishdc.org today!
Genesis is funded in part by a Grant from “THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST”; “ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORTY”
and “THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT”

Chatham Bicycle Club!

2011-07-31T18:33:00.000-07:00

The next bike ride will take place Thursday Aug. 4; 6:30 pm at Cole Park next to the smaller basketball court(if weather permits). Thanks!

CTA red line extension meeting

2011-07-26T21:33:00.000-07:00

CTA red line extension meeting
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
6:00pm until 8:30pm
St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 211 East 115th Street, Chicago, IL 60628.

1st Annual Chatham Education Walk

2011-07-26T21:27:00.000-07:00

Meet Insurance Guru

2011-07-12T19:20:00.000-07:00

Don't miss this opportunity to meet insurance guru: Armand Mccarroll & banking officer Michelle Wright on Friday, July 29, 201 @ the Northern Trust Company's, Estate Planning Seminar:7801 S State Street, Chicago, Illinois 60619 at 10 am! Please plan to attend!!

Sub-area 5 meeting

2011-07-11T20:06:00.000-07:00

Chatham Avalon Park Community Council hosts a: Sub-area 5 meeting on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Chatham Avalon Church of Christ, 8601 S State, 6:30pm until 8:00 pm!
We are seeking your participation & attendance!!
**The Renovation project for the Shell Gas Station located on 87th & State will be discussed. If you live in Sub-Area 5, or you’re concerned about this project, please plan to attend. Let’s discuss all issues now so we can’t complain later. I hope to see you there! :-)

Meet Insurance Guru: Armand Mccarroll

2011-07-11T20:03:00.000-07:00

Don't miss this opportunity to meet insurance guru: Armand Mccarroll on Friday, July 29, 2011 @ the Northern Trust Company, 7801 S State Street, Chicago, Illinois 60619 at 10 am! Please plan to attend!!

The Taste of WVON 1690 AM-Midway Broadcasting-Community Networking

2011-07-07T21:21:00.000-07:00

Saturday, July 16 · 10:00am - 8:00pm
87th DAUPHIN....Chicago South Side...near Cottage Grove
A day of Fun Activities and Celebration...fun for the whole FAMILY! Free Admission...lots of VENDORS to patronize! for more information call 773-247-6200 and tell them Terry Bishop sent you!

Sub-area 5 meeting

2011-07-01T10:29:00.000-07:00

"Revitalize & Rebuild Chatham 2"

2011-06-28T17:39:00.000-07:00

"Revitalize & rebuild chatham 2"
forum: Saturday, July 9, 2011
Crerar Presbyterian Church (parish hall)
8100 S Calumet Ave. Chicago 60619
11:00 am until 1:30 pm.

Revitalize & Rebuild Chatham" - block club workshop

2011-06-20T17:40:00.000-07:00

Chatham Avalon Park Community Council hosts: Revitalize & Rebuild Chatham" a call to action block club workshop: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, St. Mark United Methodist Church, 8441 S St. Lawrence, Chicago, IL 60619. 6:30 pm until 8 pm
We Hope to See You :-)

2011-06-16T16:38:00.000-07:00

South Central Community Services, Inc. (SCCS)
& Chatham/ Avalon Park Homecoming Committee
INVITE YOU TO
1st Annual
Homecoming Reunion Dinner Dance Fundraiser
to
Save South Central’s Community Center Pool (Formerly Chatham YMCA)

Special Guest: George Willborn
Mistress of Ceremonies: Cheryl Burton

SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2011 6:00 P.M. – 2:00 A.M.
SABRE ROOM – LOWER LEVEL
THE FLAME ROOM
8900 W. 95TH STREET
HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457
Must be 21 or older; tickets $125.00,
Early bird special $100.00 (June 8th – June 29th)
R.S.V.P by Fri., July 1, 2011 Contact: Darryl Shelton 773-483-0900 ext.228
homecoming@accsinc.org www.sccsinc.org facebook twitter

All Proceeds Benefit South Central’s “Pool Renovation Campaign”

Revitalize & Rebuild Chatham !!!

2011-05-17T17:12:00.000-07:00

Revitalize & Rebuild Chatham
If You Care About Your Community Please Join Us!

Host: Chatham Avalon Park Community Council

When: Monday May 23, 2011 at 5:30 pm

Where: Northern Trust Company, 7801 S. State St., Chi. IL 60619

Homebuyer Education Training

2011-05-11T17:19:00.000-07:00

Saturday, May 21, 2011
Genesis Housing Development Corporation
Lecture Hall
7735 S. Vernon Street, Chicago 60619
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
TOPICS
FINANCIAL PLANNING/MONEY MANAGEMENT
KNOWING & UNDERSTANDING CREDIT
STEPS IN BECOMING A HOMEOWNER
MORTGAGE OPTIONS and POST PURCHASE CARE
——————————————————————————————————-
SEATS ARE LIMITED FOR THIS FREE TRAINING SO ACT NOW…
Register On-line by May 20, 2011 at www.genesishdc.org
“IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BUY”!
Genesis is "funded in part by a grant from the
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

"Saving & Investing & Budgeting"

2011-04-27T17:21:00.000-07:00

The Chatham Avalon Economic Development Task Force: hosts "saving & investing & budgeting", Saturday, May 21, 2011 , 12 noon til 2:00pm. We hope you can attend. :-)

Block Clubs: Creating Unity, Building Community

2011-04-11T20:17:00.000-07:00

9th Annual Block Club Convention
Host: Chicago Police Department 6th District CAPS
When: Saturday April 30th, 2011
Where: Simeon High School 8147 South Vincennes Chi, IL 60620
8:15 – 9:30 a.m. : Seminars
10:00 – Noon: Programs
Free lunch served immediately following program

Info. on Top 2011 Scholarships for Black Students

2011-04-11T20:11:00.000-07:00

Visit
http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/

SHARE YOUR VOICE: TAKE ACTION

2011-04-11T20:07:00.000-07:00

Illinois legislators in Springfield may soon introduce a bill cutting pension benefits for active employees.
CTPF (Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund) does not support any attempt to balance the state budget by eroding guaranteed pension benefits. We need help sending this message to Illinois legislators.
SHARE YOUR VOICE: TAKE ACTION
1.) Register your current e-mail with CTPF at www.ctpf.org. Subscribers receive timely updates about pension legislation. Changes can happen quickly and staying informed is important.
2.) Write, e-mail, call, or visit your Illinois legislators and share your voice. Find additional information and link to legislators at www.ctpf.org.

Reminder - CAPCC monthly meeting 2morrow

2011-04-10T17:53:00.000-07:00

Chatham Avalon Park Community Council will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 11, 2011 at The Nothern Trust Company 7801 South State street. 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Please plan to attend. :-)

Prayer Vigil/Rally for Peace

2011-04-07T18:59:00.000-07:00

Sunday, May 1, 2011 Chatham Avalon Park Community Council & Community Church congregations are hosting a prayer vigil rally for PEACE SAKE at Nat King Cole Park, 8500 S. King Dr. @ 3:00pm.
Please plan to attend :-)

Banking Expo Task Force

2011-04-07T18:46:00.000-07:00

Economic Development Task Force presents “Banking Resource Expo”
Learn about product and services that meet your needs!
Come out and meet banking staff from branches in your community.

WHERE: St. Mark United Methodist Church / 8441 S. St. Lawrence Ave. / 60619
WHEN: April 16, 2011 10:00 to 2:00
Contact: CAPCC 1-866-272-1215
Sponsored by: CHATHAM AVALON PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL, BUSINESS ECONOMIC REVITILIZATION ASSOCIATION, PARK MANOR NEIGHBORS, ROSELAND HEIGHTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL, CHESTERFIELD COMMUNITY COUNCIL.

CAPCC Economic Development Task Force

2011-03-08T20:12:00.000-08:00

CAPCC Economic Development Task Force
“The State of the African American Economy”
Thursday; March 24, 2011 @ Urban Partnership Bank
7936 S. Cottage Grove
6pm – 8pm

6th Ward Monthly Meeting

2011-03-08T19:46:00.000-08:00

6th Ward Alderman Freddrenna M. Lyle's Monthly Ward Meeting
Thursday, March 10, 2011,6:30 p.m.
Chatham Fields Evangelical Lutheran
8050 S. St. Lawrence Ave
Invited Guests:
Representative, 6th District Police
Office of Commissioner Larry Rogers, Jr.,
Property Tax Appeal Forum
(PLEASE BRING YOUR TAX BILL.)

Do you vote early????

2011-02-06T17:55:00.000-08:00

Early Voting Began Dec. 31st, and will continue until Feb. 17th (Tuesday). Many people encourage early voting for convenience; then there are some that discourage it. :-/
Do you vote early? WHY or WHY NOT?

FYI - 6th Ward Early voting info. - Whitney Young Library, 7901 S. M. L. King Jr. Drive, Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm

6th Ward Monthly Ward Meeting

2011-02-06T17:39:00.000-08:00

February 10, 2011 (Thursday) 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Wesley United Methodist Church
201 E. 95th Street

Mayoral Candidates Forum

2011-01-14T22:16:00.000-08:00

A Chicago Mayoral candidates forum will be held at Carter Temple CME Church 7841 south Wabash on Saturday January 15th at 11:00 p.m. The Governor of talk radio Cliff Kelley will moderate this event. All are invited, please plan to attend.

Chatham Monthly Meeting Reminder

2011-01-05T13:30:00.000-08:00

Chatham Avalon Park Community Council will hold its monthly meeting on Monday January 10, 2011 at The Nothern Trust Company 7801 South State street. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Please plan to attend.

Merry Christmas Happy New Year !

2010-12-23T11:01:00.000-08:00

On behalf of Chatham Avalon Park Community Council its Board of Directors wish all a safe and Happy Holiday Season. May all of your request for health, wealth, happiness and love be granted. We thank the Lord for all of the blessings he has bestowed upon us, and continue to be thankful for the blessings that are to come. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Sub-Area 3 Meeting December 9th 2010

2010-12-09T16:08:00.000-08:00

Candice Calhoun-Watkins Sub area III vice President will hold a sub area meeting at Urban Partnership Bank 7936 S. Cottage Grove Ave. tonight at 6:30 p.m. If you live from 79th to 83rd Cottage Grove to King Drive, please plan to attend.

REMINDER: CAPCC DECEMBER MONTHLY MEETING AND CHRISTMAS PARTY MONDAY, DECEMBER 13th 2010!

2010-12-07T11:55:00.000-08:00

Remember the last meeting of the year will be held at the Northern Trust Company 7801 South State Street 6:30 p.m. Come and greet your neighbors, Mr. Cornell, United States Postal Service Manager as he retires but brings the Postal Inspector to address our concerns. Pastor Miller new Pastor Crerar. Detective area 2 burglary and others. Help us celebrate the holidays as we will have our normal festive foods.Happy Holidays!!!

Sub Area 6 Meeting November 22, 2010

2010-11-19T13:39:00.001-08:00

Rev. Dr. Marc A. Robertson will hold a Sub Area 6 meeting on November 22, 2010 at the Northern Trust Company 7801 South State Street Chicago, IL. 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
If you reside between 83rd to 87th street King Dr. to Langley, please plan to attend.
For more information, please call 1866-272-1215

Educate or Die

2010-11-16T14:53:00.000-08:00

St. Mark United Methodist Church 8441 South St. Lawrence Ave Chicago IL. 60619 on Saturday November 20, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. will hold a conversation across generations to share lessons about race, racism, white priviledge and white supremacy that we learned the hard way. Panel discussions, Youth Symposium, spoken word and musical performances will occur. Featured speakers are as follows: Rev. Charles Woolery, Pastor First Wesley Academy and Phillip Jackson The Black Star Project. This free event is sponsored by St. Mark's UMC Ministry on Race and Religion, Hartzell's Society Committee. First Wesley Academy UMC, The Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers program (CAHMCP), Afriware books, Hip-Hop Dextoxx, and The Black Star Project. For more information or to RSVP, call 773-285-9600

Washington Burney Arrangements

2010-11-09T19:47:00.000-08:00

Arrangements for Mr. Washington Burney are as follows: Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Park Manor Congregational 7000 S. Martin Luther King Dr. 9:30 a.m. pre-pass, 10:30 a.m. Wake
11:30 a.m. Funeral, Oakwood Cemetery 1:00 p.m. Interment

Chatham Monthly Meeting Reminder and change

2010-11-08T12:35:00.000-08:00

The monthly Chatham Avalon Park Community Council meeting will be held at the Urban Partnership Bank, formerly Shore Bank 7936 S. Cottage Grove Ave Chicago IL. 60619. The President of the Bank will be in attendance. Additionally, Mr. Cornell Manger, United States Post Office 78th Cottage Grove will be in attendance. Please plan to attend 6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

Condolences to the Family of Washington Burney

2010-11-07T13:23:00.000-08:00

Condolences are extended to the Family of Washington Burney, President Emeritus Chatham Avalon Park Community Council. In addition to being one of the founding members Mr. Burney was a staunch fighter for the Chatham Community and the community at-large. Even at 94 years young Mr. Burney enjoyed playing golf, telling jokes and sharing his years of wisdom . We can not begin to say all that he meant to our organization and our community. He will be dearly missed. Additional information will be forth coming.

Condolences to the Family and Church of John Warner, Pastor Crerar Presbyterian Church

2010-11-04T21:24:00.000-07:00

Condolences to the family of Pastor John Warner the longtime Pastor of Crerar Presbyterian Church 8100 S. Calumet.Pastor Warner was an active Pastor at a progressive Church, Crerar. When ever the pastor would say " The doors of the church are open" it was truly meant. Numerous block clubs, community organization, accepted his hospitality, beyond that, Pastor Warner was a quite storm that provided both inspiration and direction to his church and our community, he will be greatly missed.

Condolences to the Family of Mrs. Rose Wheaton

2010-11-01T13:23:00.000-07:00

Condolences to the family of Mrs. Rose Wheaton longtime member of Chatham Avalon, and former President of the 79th and St. Lawrence Ave. block club. Mrs. Wheaton was an avid member and volunteer for years. We pray with and for the family on their loss, she will be missed but never forgotten.

"Making Your Dollars Work For You"

2010-10-26T21:56:00.000-07:00

Chatham Avalon Park Community Council will hold a Banking Expo on Saturday, October 30, 2010 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. at St. Mark United Methodist Church 8441 S. St. Lawrence Ave. Chicago, Il. 60619. With the Economy continuing to be the hot topic in the news. Come out and hear about the products and services to "Make Your Dollars Work For You". Ask the question everyone wants to know, are our banks investing and loaning money in our community?
Participants are: Seaway National Bank, Urban Partnership, Chase, TCF, Illinois Service Federal and PNC Banks. Refreshments provided. For additional information, please call 1-866-272-1215.

Chicago Fire Department to Give and Check Fire Detectors

2010-10-26T12:46:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, October 30, 2010 The Chicago Fire Department will be despensing and checking Fire Detectors in the Chatham Community. Fire personnel will be in the area of King Dr. to State Street from 83rd to 87th Street from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please inform all of your neighbors within the area and take advantage of this benefit.

Historic Chicago Bungalow Association Seminar Series

2010-10-14T12:44:00.000-07:00

The HCBA's popular Seminar Series "Keeping Warm with Energy Efficiency" will be held at three different sites during October. On Thursday, October 14th 6:30- 7:45 p.m. Beverly Branch Library 1962 W.95th street, Thursday, October 21 6:30-7:45 p.m. West Belmont Branch Library 3104 N. Narragansett Ave. Monday, October 27 6:30-7:45 p.m. Avalon Branch Library 8148 S. Stony Island Ave. If possible please plan to attend one of these informative seminars.
To make reservations call (312)822-0505. All are free of charge.

City of Chicago Water Department Attends CAPCC Meeting

2010-10-14T10:11:00.001-07:00

Tom Laporte, from the City of Chicago Water Management Department, attended the Chatham Avalon Park meeting and answered questions and concerns regarding the flooding that occured within our community. Tom indicated he would like to partner with any block clubs to futher address specific issuses and provide effective solutions by bringing out teams to identify cause of flooding and possible solutions. If a block can provide over 50% participation he would be happy to come with his team to that block to assist. Tom Laport can be reached at 1-312-742-1029

Chatham Monthly Meeting Reminder and change

2010-10-10T17:44:00.000-07:00

Because of the holiday on Monday, Northern Trust Bank will be closed. The Regular Chatham meeting will be held at Chatham Feilds Lutheran Church 8050 S.St. Lawrence Ave. 6:30 p.m. Mr. Tom Laport, City of Chicago Department of Water will be in attendance. If you have concerns re: the recent flooding, please plan to attend.

Blog Question

2010-10-06T09:24:00.000-07:00

With the coming of the new Whitney Young library, the Walmart Superstore and Aldi Superstore in the Chatham Market, what other types of development would you like to see going up in Chatham? Will this create enough new jobs in Chatham? Leave your comments on the comment line.

Blog Question

2010-10-06T09:22:00.000-07:00

Which blog best serves the interests of Chatham, the Sixth Ward blog or the CAPCC blog, and why? Leave your comments on the comment line.

Midway Document Destruction

2010-10-05T11:07:00.001-07:00

On Saturday the 6th ward had an overwhelming success with the Shred-A-Thon. The truck was full to the brim, and they will return on Thursday, October 7, 2010 for anyone that was unable to get their shredding done. The truck will be parked at the J & J Restaurant on 75th & King Drive from 9am to 12noon.

BREAKING NEWS: Rahm Emanuel to Make Mayor's Run at Izola's in Chatham Today

2010-10-04T08:05:00.000-07:00

Rahm Emanuel to make his official announcement for his run for Mayor of Chicago at Izola's Restaurant this morning. He begins his citywide 'Tell It Like It Is' listening tour in Chatham with a stop near 79th and Rhodes Avenue.

20-Year-Old Man Shot in Chatham

2010-10-02T08:03:00.000-07:00

Around 10 p.m. in the Chatham neighborhood, a 20-year-old man was shot in the left thigh during an attempted robbery in the 8400 block of South Rhodes Avenue, police said. The 20-year-old man was shot and badly wounded yesterday evening in the Chatham community. The victim suffered multiple wounds to his chest and one to his leg, Chicago police said. The man went to Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center, where he was treated and released.

No one was in custody in the shooting.

2nd brother shot dead this month within blocks of home

2010-10-02T07:59:00.000-07:00

Street violence struck a Chatham family for a second time this month when an 18-year-old man was fatally shot, just weeks after his younger brother was gunned down in the same area, police said.

Jajuan Brooks had gone out for pizza when he was shot in the chest and leg around 6:35 p.m. at East 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue, police and family said. He was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he died.

Brooks was shot not far from where his brother was gunned down earlier this month, said Gresham District Capt. Ruth Wedster.

Jeremy Brooks, 17, was shot several times by one of two people who confronted him about 2:15 p.m. on Sept. 2, police said. He stumbled behind a church near 78th and Cottage Grove and collapsed.

"They're not the kids who hung out on the street," their uncle, Michael Tribett, said in a telephone interview Thursday night. "They spent all their time together. They waited on their mother because she's a senior citizen."

The brothers' mother, Sheree Tribett, could be heard crying, grieving over the family's latest tragedy. Michael Tribett said another of her son's had just arrived home from work and was being told of the slaying.

Tribett said a turf war has taken hold of the neighborhood, but his nephew stayed in the house all the time unless he was running errands for his mother. The brothers were the third and fourth of eight siblings.

When the 17-year-old was killed, police said the shooting may have been gang-related and that he might have been the younger relative of a top gang member. Police said then they feared a retaliation shooting could take place.

Whitney Young Branch Library Environmental Remediation and Construction

2010-10-02T07:48:00.000-07:00

There will be a public meeting on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at the Whitney Young Branch Library, 7901 South Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60619 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This meeting will address cleanup of parcels adjacent to the existing library to enable future construction of a new "state of the art" library. It is the intent of the Public Building Commission of Chicago to apply for a U.S. EPA Brownfields grant on each of three parcels of land as an aid in cleaning up the affected parcels. A copy to the grant proposal is available for public review and comment at the Public Building Commission of Chicago, 50 W. Washington Street, Room 200, Chicago, Illinois 60602. A description of the planned cleanup, and tentative will be presented at the meeting. Interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Man shot in head, neck in Chatham dies

2010-09-30T12:06:00.000-07:00

A 22-year-old man who was shot in the head and neck Wednesday night on the in the Chatham neighborhood has died from his injuries.

Marlon Dubose of the 7700 block of South Champlain Avenue, was pronounced dead at 8:50 p.m. at Stroger Hospital, according to a spokesman for the Cook County medical examiner's office.

Officers and paramedics responded about 8 p.m. to the 600 block of East 79th Street and found Dubose with gunshot wounds to his neck and head, police said.

Preliminary reports said he was approached by two male suspects, one on foot and the other was riding a bicycle. The person riding the bicycle fired shots, striking Dubose multiple times. Both suspects fled northbound from the scene, police said.

Dubose was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

No one was in custody for the shooting. Calumet Area detectives were investigating.

CYLC

2010-09-30T12:02:00.001-07:00

CYLC

Congratulations, Gabrielle! You're enrolled in the Fall 2010 Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C... Your session information and current account balance are below. WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.

Wow, everyone the time has come for Gabrielle's fundraising period. I received confirmation that our initial down payment of $350.00 was credited to Gabrielle's conference tuition account four days ago. Trv remainder of the balance is to be paid through two remaining payments of $770.00 due August13, 2010 and the remaining balance due September 1, 2010. From now through October 28, 2010 there will bean opportunity for you to give toward her Junior National Young Leaders Conference, but in order for her to attend the tuition must be covered by August 13, 2010 $ 770.00 and September 1, 2010.remaining balance due.

The conference will consist of six days of leadership training:

Day One Voices of Leadership

The Leader Within: Insights into Leadership The Impact of Leadership Traits

Character

Communication

Goal Setting

Problem Solving

Respect

Teamwork

Day Two Voices of Freedom

Field Study Experience: Behind the Scenes of History and

News

The News Museum: The Interactive Museum of News on

America's Main Street

Around and About Capitol Hill: Walking Tour and Photo

Opportunity

Leadership Focus Groups

"Capturing the Experience" Reflection Activities

Freedom of Expression: Opinions and Decisions

Day Three Voices of Struggle

Travel to Harpers Ferry - Site of a Civil War Rebellion

Testing the Times: Would You Follow John Brown?

YOUR CONFERENCE COSTS Conference Tuition: $1,910.00 Travel (to and from conference): $772.90 (Gabrielle and her Mother (Debra) Lodging $88.20 per night (five nights for Debra) Incidentals (phone calls, souvenirs) & Lunches and Dinner: $164.00 (six days for Debra, 2 days lunches for Gabrielle) $100.00 for incidentals Pay Pal # alphab51@vahoo.com

Choices and Consequences: Loyalties and the American

Civil War

History One-on-One Discovery Experience

"Capturing the Experience" Reflection Activities

Facing the Music: The Impact of Freedom of Speech

Day Four Voices of Courage

Tributes of Valor and Sacrifice: Tour of Our Nation's

Memorials

Lincoln Memorial

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Field Study Experience: National Museum of American

History

The Residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

White House Photo Opportunity

"Capturing the Experience" Reflection Activities

The Process of Social Activism

Day Five Voices of Change

Leaders Take a Stand: Student Collaborative Projects

Leadership in Action: Closing Keynote Speaker

A Learning Adventure

Day Six Taking Leadership Home: The Road Ahead

Making a Difference at Home

We, the Future: Continuing the Voices of Leadership

AVAILABLE FUNDS

Your Savings: $5.55

Family Contributions: $500.00

Total Available Funds: $500

OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL $2,853.00

Conference Costs: $3,353.00

Available Funds: $500

Debra Banks

Citibank Savings Account for Deposits only # 58000334988 Gabrielle Banks

Make Checks Payable to South East Community Housing Association 8153 S. Rhodes Chgo. II. 60619

Chatham Avalon Park Community Council Hosts A Sub-Area IV Meeting

2010-09-30T12:00:00.000-07:00

Chatham Avalon Park Community Council
Hosts A
Sub-Area IV Meeting
It is imperative that you attend this meeting, your
Participation is critical and necessary for the survival and growth of our community. We are seeking your attendance and input. Numerous items which have a terrific impact on you and our total community will be addressed.
Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Place:The Northern Trust Company
( Community Room) 2^{nd floor}
Chicago, Illinois 60619
Time: 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm
(AGENDA)
I. Opening Keith Tate
II. Sub- Area Operations Overview Maryellen Drake
III. Sub-Area IV Update Elgie Sims
Area Block Presidents
Area concerns/ Hot spots
IV. Crime Prevention Earl Williams
6th District Police Dept.
V. Upcoming Community Events Keith Tate
VI. Adjournment
Keith Tate, Maryellen Drake, Elgie Sims
President CAPCC Executive Vice CAPCC Sub Area IV Vice
　

For more information, please contact the CAPCC office at 1-866-272-1215 visit our blog at

www.chathamavalonparkcommunitycouncil.blogspot.com^{. or our website at www.capcc.org.}

Friends & Neighbors of the 8100 Block of South Rhodes

2010-09-30T11:57:00.000-07:00

August 9, 2010

Friends & Neighbors of the 8100 Block of South Rhodes

Gabrielle Banks 8153 S. Rhodes has been selected by the Congressional Young Leaders Conference (CYLC) to attend the Junior National Leadership Conference

http://www.cylc.Org/ijrnylc in Washington D.C. This is a distinguished honor and we would like her to participate in October nominated by Ms. Smith, her seventh grade Language Arts teacher at Beasley School. Gabrielle was subsequently selected by CYLC and confirmed as attending one of the October sessions. We v acknowledge all students that have been awarded honors this year at our block club party on the 28

^{th of August. We've begun our fund raising campaign and are looking forward to you participating ii some capacity. We are suggesting donations of $25.00 to $100.00. There are three ways to donate:}

1. Take the opportunity to use the PayPal account we've set up through our e-mail account he
alphab51@vahoo.com.

Or make checks payable to South East Community Housing Association if at all possible so that donations might remain tax deductible and send them to 8153 S. Rhodes Chgo. II. 60619

Or deposit directly to Gabrielle’s saving account @ Citibank after Sept. 1 acct# 588000334988

For full details of the accounting and itinerary.see the attached document. We are looking forward to Gabrielle's journey to Washington D.C. and will keep you posted through various means of correspondence. For those who like pictures we'll be sure to take plenty.

Once again we thank you so very much for your donations. Truly, it takes a community.

Debra, Joseph, and Gabrielle Banks 8153 S. Rhodes

Chgo. II. 60619

Contact Mobile # 773-484=3390 773 651-0195

Chatham Avalon Park Community Council Hosts A Sub-Area IV Meeting

2010-09-30T11:56:00.000-07:00

For more information, please contact the CAPCC office at 1-866-272-1215 visit our blog at

www.chathamavalonparkcommunitycouncil.blogspot.com^{. or our website at www.capcc.org.}

SILAS PURNELL COLLEGE EXPO

2010-09-29T10:00:00.001-07:00

The Chesterfield Community Council

6th Annual

SILAS PURNELL
COLLEGE EXPO

Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Tuley Park Field house

90^{th & King Drive}

Admission: FREE

Come and meet representatives from Colleges and Universities throughout Illinois and Historically Black Colleges and Universities

•

Financial Aid/Scholarship Information will be available

•

Register to Vote at the expo

•

Seminars: Preparing for the ACT

By the Chicago Public Schools
College Loans (Loan Consolidation, Forbearance, etc.)
By Sallie Mae & the Illinois Student Assistance Comm.
State (Member) Scholarships
By State Rep. Marlow Colvin Office

For More Information: 773-651-3958 or visit us at www.chesterfieldcommunitycouncil.org

^{Sponsors: ICE Chatham 14 Movie Theater, State Rep. Constance Howard, State Senator
Donne Trotter, Chatham Food Market & Walgreen’s}

South Side churches offer prayers, HIV tests

2010-09-27T10:10:00.001-07:00

Isaetta "Marie" Walton (left) executive director of Recovery 2000, Inc., labels Jermaine Bell's HIV test today during testing at Southlawn United Methodist Church, part of the First Ladies Health Day in Chicago. Several black churches in Chicago and surrounding suburbs provided free screenings . (Heather Charles/ Chicago Tribune)

After services at Southlawn United Methodist Church let out Sunday, members not only exchanged hugs and handshakes and mingled over coffee. They waited to get their gums and cheeks swabbed.

Around 40 people at Southlawn in Chicago's Avalon Park community were tested Sunday for HIV during the First Ladies Health Day. More than two dozen predominantly black churches -- with a combined membership of around 35,000 -- offered free HIV screenings to strip away the stigma associated with the disease.

"That's really where the power of the church comes in is to say, `Hey, you belong. You're part of us,' " Southlawn senior pastor Robert Biekman said.

Following a national trend, African Americans in Chicago shoulder a large share of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, according to the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. Blacks represent around 37 percent of the city's population yet account for 56 percent of people living with HIV, according to the foundation.

Once known to have shied away from addressing the diseases plaguing their communities, many black churches have become advocates for awareness and education of HIV and AIDS.

Sunday's event, which also included blood-pressure and diabetes screenings, was brainstormed this summer at the First Ladies Luncheon. About 100 wives of pastors from mainly black churches in the Chicago area, as well as a few female pastors, attended and decided to champion HIV testing, said Jamell Meeks, chairwoman of the luncheon and wife of the Rev. James Meeks.

"We wanted to increase the awareness in other communities and in other churches," Jamell Meeks said, adding that 75 percent of the churches that participated Sunday never before offered HIV testing. "This seemed to be the best way to get started."

The First Ladies did just that. Several people tested positive for HIV, said Tracey Alston, a spokeswoman for the event Sunday.

Though he said he uses condoms and isn't promiscuous, Jermaine Bell patiently waited for his screening at Southlawn. He had just gotten out of a relationship.

"You never can be too sure," said Bell, a cigarette and a cup of coffee in hand.

Bell, 32, of the Chatham neighborhood, wasn't concerned about a stigma linked to HIV, and he called on anyone who might be at risk for having the disease, such as drug users and prostitutes, to get tested.

Carl White, 22, of the South Shore neighborhood, was one of several people sitting near a closed-door room waiting for his turn to be swabbed.

"I'm not real nervous," White said, adding that he was getting tested, "just to make sure that I'm being safe. That's all."

Damon Arnold, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, urged a handful of congregations Sunday to get tested and to seek treatment if needed.

"Your hand controls your destiny," Arnold said. "It opens the clinic door, or not."

Open Forum

2010-09-24T08:43:00.001-07:00

We, at the Chatham Avalon Park Community Council, invite our viewers to make suggestions on how you might think economic development in Chatham would best occur. Don't just think of how some project could be green, but, for example, help promote development and revitalization of 79Th Street, and how it would be profitable and lucrative for the community and at the same time create job opportunities and training for high-wage positions for our young people. Leave your comments on the comment line.

Commentary

2010-09-24T08:37:00.000-07:00

Open Letter to Mayor Richard M. Daley: Since you are retiring, you could prompt the next mayor to put in a bid for the Summer Olympic Games for Chicago (2020 is absolutely out of the question) for 2024 or 2028, and have built many luxury residences like the 90-story Trump Tower where the former site of the Sun-Times was--many IOC members, themselves the world's rich and famous are former sportsmen (not the highly paid professional athletes in the United States since the beginning of the big-money era of 1985 onward), many of them are billionaires who really don't need a bonus salary contract, who simply won't live in Chicago with all its harsh and brutal winters if there are no real luxurious places for them to live--like the jet-set in New York City. You got to have a place where Mick Jagger, Prince Albert of Monaco, and the high-end polo players of Argentina, would buy a multi-million dollar condo apartment, for example. And real places for them to seriously party year-round. Have the next mayor listen to Donald Trump, SERIOUSLY!

Condolences to the family of Rev. James L. Demus III

2010-09-23T12:50:00.000-07:00

Condolences go to the family and Park Manor Christian Church (600 E. 73rd Street) on the passing of their Senior Pastor, James L. Demus III. Rev. Demus pastor since 1985 was both inspirational and advisory in day to day conversations. Known not just as a preacher but as community organizer, consultant, growth activist and motivational speaker, his talent and conversation will be missed. We pray for and with the family.

Blog Question

2010-09-18T08:31:00.000-07:00

What type of economic development would you like to see in Chatham? Leave your comments on the comment line.

Summer is Not Yet Over...Still Time to Get Fresh Produce at the Chatham Food Market!!!

2010-09-17T08:17:00.000-07:00

Fight obesity and reach your target weight with a good serving of fresh produce. Make sure you stock up on fresh produce for the late-summertime season with great grocery shopping at Chatham Food Market, 327 East 79Th Street in the heart of the Chatham retail strip! http://www.chathamfoods.com/

Oh, Michelle, My Dear, My Darling...We Have a Note to Send You!

2010-09-17T08:16:00.001-07:00

In order for Chatham to produce the much need jobs, businesses and opportunities for our young people, the main industry in the neighborhood is must be high technology research and development. How about all the the residents and civic leaders of Chatham banding together and asking the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama to aid in gathering the financing for facility development in the creation of the Chatham Council on Infrastructure and Facility Development? Chatham really needs new infrastructure like a fitness center, ice-skating rink, athletic and aquatic center and the like Ms. Obama would be a great help in having Chatham band together and approach Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Bill Cosby, about being benefactors to facility development in Chatham with an all-new state-of-the-art athletic and aquatic center that is superbly well equipped with a fitness center, weight room, indoor tennis courts and with Olympic-size swimming and diving pools and NBA league-type basketball courts, at 79Th & Rhodes, an indoor ice-skating rink at 84Th & King Drive, a two-story "Bucktown-Wicker Park"-type public library at 79Th & King Drive, a YMCA and YWCA right next to each other at 76Th & South Chicago, a Boys and Girls Club at 75Th & South Chicago, and a Starbuck's at 79Th & St. Lawrence. Let's start by creating a letter-writing campaign to: The Honorable Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama, First Lady of the United States, ATTN: Private Secretary for Correspondence, The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20025.

Follow-Up Block Club Summit

2010-09-13T11:11:00.000-07:00

St. Dorothy's Church at 450 East 78Th Street will hold a Follow-Up Block Club Summit at the church at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2010.

CAPCC Monthly Meeting

2010-09-11T08:41:00.000-07:00

Reminder

Chatham Avalon Park

Community Council Meeting

September 13, 2010

Northern Trust

7801 S. State

2nd Fl.

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Guests will be:

Mr. Coleman - CTA

Mr. LaPart - Warter Department

Mr. Madarus - Dept. of Transportation

Evergreen Park police retire slain officer's badge

2010-09-10T08:27:00.001-07:00

Thomas E. Wortham IV was an Evergreen Park police officer for less than a year, but his service to the community will never be forgotten, officials said.

Wortham was honored at Tuesday night's Evergreen Park Village Board meeting during a ceremony that featured the retirement of his badge.

"He will never be forgotten, and his star will always shine brightly," Evergreen Park Police Chief Michael Saunders said. "Officer Wortham died doing a job that he loved."

Wortham, 30, was shot and killed May 19 during a robbery attempt outside his father's home in Chicago. A graduate of Brother Rice High School, Wortham was a Chicago Police officer for three years when he died. A member of the Wisconsin National Guard, he also served two tours of duty in Iraq.

But Wortham began his law enforcement career as a member of the Evergreen Park Police Department, where he served from September 2006 to May 2007.

"He will always be held in the highest regard," Mayor James Sexton said.

Saunders said: "Officer Wortham did not lose his life, he gave it. ... Officer Thomas E. Wortham IV will never be forgotten."

New planter installations

2010-09-10T08:18:00.000-07:00

View the planters installed on Cottage on September 6, 2010. Locations are: 8435, 8100 and 8006 S. Cottage. Cottage grove planters take on new look, thanks to Harlan, Park Manor, Tanner schools and Leiana J. Gary Cottage Grove Planters Society.

Daley: 'I want not love, I want respect'

2010-09-10T07:38:00.001-07:00

Mayor Richard Daley embarked on the start of what amounts to his farewell tour on Thursday, telling Chicago residents he wants respect, not love, as they remember his 21 years in office.

"You have to have passion. You really do. And you have to love the city and love its people. And sometimes people won't love you, but that's all part of life," Daley said at a morning Chicago Public Schools event. "I want not love, I want respect. No love, but only respect. That's what you want. You want respect."

By Thursday evening, Daley was getting a bit of both amid a torrent of complaints both great and small at the first public hearing as his administration crafts next year's city budget, his last as mayor.

More than 300 people packed a ballroom at the South Shore Cultural Center and applauded Daley before offering him input as he tries to close a record $655 million shortfall.

Lincoln Park resident Allan Mellis called on Daley to reconsider his decision not to seek re-election next year. "Mr. Mayor, I want to thank you for your vision for the city of Chicago and all that you have done to see that vision has become a reality," he said.

Mellis then asked the mayor to bring back the July 3 Grant Park fireworks and restore longer hours at public library branches, both casualties of budget cuts.

Police issues also were on people's minds after high-profile summer violence.

Park Manor resident Ted Seals reacted angrily to Daley's call for somebody to step forward to help solve the slaying of police Officer Michael Bailey. "How dare you?" Seals said, his voice rising as he stood at the microphone in front of the mayor. "For 11 years, we've begged you to do something about the rising violence in Park Manor."

When one man drew raucous applause after calling for police Supt. Jody Weis' immediate resignation, the mayor asked the crowd to calm down. "Come on now, be serious," said Daley, with Weis sitting immediately to his right.

Others came with more prosaic concerns, such as Christina Patterson of the Chatham neighborhood. She drew applause when she said the neighborhood wants people ticketed for not picking up after their dogs. She also called on the city to install catch basins and new curbs and sidewalks to prevent flooding.

The other two public hearings will be held -- Friday at Westinghouse College Preparatory High School, 3223 W. Franklin Blvd., and Sept. 16 at North-Grand High School, 4338 W. Wabansia Ave.

Daley will present a spending plan to the City Council in October. Aldermen must then approve a budget by December. All of it will play out against a political backdrop of Daley not seeking re-election in February and the alderman's job up in each of Chicago's 50 wards.

Earlier on Thursday, Daley again said he would not endorse anyone in the contest to succeed him. Before a crowd that included many Latinos, the mayor touched on the subject of ethnic and racial political rivalries, saying it was OK that people tend to back others like themselves.

"People are naturally proud, and there's nothing wrong with people saying I like to identify with that individual who they believe is well-qualified and can speak on behalf of not only the Latino community, but on behalf of the entire city," Daley said. "In the end result, what everybody wants is an individual that will be as passionate as anyone else, as committed and hardworking."

IMPORTANT! New Date for September 6th Ward Meeting

2010-09-08T10:11:00.002-07:00

The date and location of the September Ward meeting has been changed.

The Sept. 9th Ward Meeting has been cancelled.

The new date and location is:

Thursday, September 23, 2010

6:30 p.m.

Miracle House of Prayer

8638 S. Michigan Ave.

Please call 773-846-7006 if you have any questions and PLEASE pass the word.

Thank you,

Rosemary McDaniel

6th Ward Service Office

406 E. 75th Street

Chicago, IL 60619

773.846.7006

773.846.9104 (fax)