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Special Election Coverage Part 3 - Candidates ForumSee Page 6

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On Wed Feb 20th,2013, a forum was held at OLG at which congressional candidates Larry

Pickens, Robin Kelly, Joyce Washington, Debbie Halvorson, Anthony Beale, John Blyth, Victor Jonathan, Clifford Eagleton and Leland Jones fielded questions from community members. Each question was presented by an

individual local resident who gave a testimonial stressing the personal importance of the issue at hand. The candidates were given a minute to respond to each topic raised. Candidates gave some issues in-depth responses, while others

gave short replies, and some topic questions were dodged all together by some candidates. What follows is a chart which summarizes candidate responses for those who could not make the event.

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Lions Bridging the GapBy Christa [email protected]

On Tuesday, February 5, 2103, representatives of the Girl Scouts, Boy scouts and Cub scouts of the East side were invited to attend a meeting of the East Side Lions and present their achievements of the past year. The Lions members heard first hand of the scouts good deeds

in the neighborhood that included coats, mittens, and toy drives, serving as color guards, raising money for the American Cancer Society, along with cleaning up the neighborhood. The scouts displayed woodworking projects they made and showed off the numerous patches they have earned for all of their hard work. The East Side Lions presented each group with a donation the scouts can use to continue their

efforts in the neighborhood.

The East side Lions also took the time to explain to the youth the service the Lions members have provided to the community, including those who are blind and those with disabilities. The Lions host many fundraisers so that they can provide winter coats to area children, sponsor ill children at a summer camp, and provide wheelchairs to

those in need. Currently they are sponsoring a poster contest for area 6, 7, and 8th graders for drug awareness.

Next up for the Lions is there annual Pancake Breakfast held on Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 8:00am-1:00pm at the St.Francis Desales Parish Bingo Hall 10201 s. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL

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Alderman Pope...

VOTETuesday, February 26, 2013

ROBIN KELLY is the best person to serve as our Congressperson for the 2nd District.Her personal life as a single mother, her extensive and professional career as a public servant, and her deep understanding of the issues that affect us in the 10th Ward make her the choice.

Join me in supporting Robin Kelly for Congress.

John A. Pope John A. PopeAlderman, 10th Ward

ROBIN KELLY is the best person to serve as our Congressperson for the 2nd District.

Her personal life as a single mother, her extensive and professional career as a public servant, and her deep understanding of the issues

that affect us in the 10th Ward make her the choice.

VOTE Tuesday,February 26, 2013

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February 26, 2013Candidates Forum

Dream Act E-Verify Min. Wage/

Protection Against Stolen Wages

Lakeside Develop. Benefits to Local

Residents

National Housing Trust Fund Women’s Rights Violence

Pickens Supports DREAM Act

and guest worker programs for

agricultural workers.

Opposes E-verify, believes worker rights

are a human rights issue.

Sees wage theft as a justice issue which

needs to be addressed.

Would seek a consensus with the community to

develop a plan that reflects mutual expectations.

Says he will work with state and local officials to move infrastructure

funds to provide for public housing.

Supports equal pay for women and VAW act. Says women should have access

to child care, health care and other services to help

them move beyond domestic abuse.

Says a strong support system is necessary

for escape from street violence.

Suggests business mentorships to guide

youth.

Kelly Supports DREAM Act to help stop deportation

from separating parents and children.

Opposes E-verify. Feels workers deserve humane and fair

treatment.

Says that as a state legislator, she voted to

increase min. wage. Suggests tax benefits to

encourage small businesses to increase

pay.

Sees development as economic development engine for the entire 2nd congressional district. Says the Robin Kelly

Diversity program would ensure hometown

talent gets the hometown project.

Suggests diverting federal defense funds into housing budget.

Supports equal pay regardless of gender. Says

she passed legislation regarding violence toward women while in the House.

Supports Obama’s legislation for gun control. Suggests

mentoring programs to provide hope for

youth.

Washington Supports DREAM act to keep families intact.

Says she has heard from the community that E-verify does not work,

and so opposes it.

Supports increase in federal min. wage.

Says people working on lakeside development should be people from

the community

Says she will fight hard for this issue.

Supports the Violence Against Women act

Says jobs need to be available. Mental health should be

monitored in schools.

Halvorson Voted for DREAM act while in congress and continues to support immigration reform.

Opposes E-verify because it does not work as intended.

Supports federal increase in min. wage. Says federal legislation

is needed to protect against wage theft.

Says she will consult the community on their

ideas to help get their voice heard on issues such as the lakeside

development.

Supports a bill to place $1 billion into the

housing fund. Suggests developers put 10% of units into low income housing if the bill does

not pass.

Previously sponsored equal pay bill.

Says kids need more education which will

lead to more employment.

Beale

Supports DREAM act. Suggests using money

which is currently dedicated to border

security for education and job creation

purposes instead.

Opposes programs like E-verify because it exploits workers.

Says he led efforts for community benefits

agreement w/ Walmart which he says dictated that Walmart will pay

workers in Chicago more than it does in

other cities.

Cited red line expansion development as an

example of his familiarity of

development projects. Calls for a community benefits agreement to ensure jobs created go

to local residents.

Says he would make use of the neighborhood stabilization fund to

assist with the housing crisis.

Supports the VAW act. Says more jobs would mean less

violence.

Passed gun ordinance in city council.

Building community center off Bishop Ford. Says after school programs

need more funding.

Jonathan Supports DREAM act.

Believes E-verify exploits workers and is un-

American. Says workers should be protected.

Says employers who steal wages deserve to be brought to justice.

Supports yearly increase in min. wage.

Says minority contracting will help

keep members of the community actively

employed.

Says funds such as this should be a budget

priority, and other less impactful programs

should be cut.

Says women deserve equal pay for equal work.

Says after school and summer programs

need priority funding when budgets are

allocated.

Blyth

Supports DREAM act and is in favor of 4th

district Congressman’s Luis Gutierrez

immigration plan.

Opposes programs such as E-verify

Supports an increase of min. wage to $9/hr.

Suggests community organizations can

organize the unemployed and take inventory of skills to

ensure qualified individuals find work during development.

Supports Obama’s program. Supports The VAW act.

Supports Obama’s gun control

measures. Says Cal Park and Rainbow

Beach are safe recreational places

for youth.

Eagleton Supports DREAM act

and believes immigrants have enriched this

country.

Says big banks and foreign interests should not be allowed to take control of this nation.

Says wage theft and low wages are a symptom of a broken economy and contribute to the disappearance of the

middle class.

Says a foreign policy needs to be

implemented to keep manufacturing jobs

stateside.

Suggests structural changes are made in the

economic system to combat unemployment.

Said the federal government spends $85 billion dollars a month to

assist banks and that these monies should be devoted to rebuilding the economy.

Government only provides opportunity

for elites, a public works program

should be created to make strong bodies

and minds in our youth.

Jones

Supports DREAM act. Also stated that the U.S.

should implement a policy of social

intervention similarly to how it did economically

w/ NAFTA.

Opposes E-verify and believes in upholding

labor standards.

Says wages need to be increased to keep up

with inflation.

Suggests consortiums should be formed by

small local businesses to generate the manpower necessary to keep local residents beneficially

employed during development.

Says that considering the federal deficit, it is

unlikely that the Housing trust will be

properly funding. Instead, suggests creating housing ownership in the

community.

Says the issue of violence against women can only be solved on the community

level.

Says he has children’s interest in his

policies.

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Debbie Halvorson is clear on her positions with regard to gun control.

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Former pro basketball player acquired to grow athletic program, enrollment and

visibility.

st. Francis de sales High school announced today that Greg M o d z e l e w s k i has been named the school’s new athletic director as part of the school’s c o n t i n u i n g strategy to take the athletic program -

and the school’s overall advancement efforts - to the next level. A Chic ago native and graduate of Loyola Academy, Modzelewski played basketball at North Park university and Plymouth state University while pursuing a degree in business. Recently, after a career that encompassed more than two decades of international experience as a professional basketball player, coach, and team owner, Greg returned to the Chicago area with a primary focus of making a difference in the community and having a positive impact on people’s lives. “Having worked with numerous schools and athletics programs abroad, Greg brings a number of core competencies and a level of enthusiasm

that is essential to the growth of our athletic program,” said Ray Nedohon, the school’s president. “Greg has made a career out of successfully reconstructing organizations within the performance sports segment, most often from the ground up. His background and passion are just what the Pioneers need right now.” Now entering his second year as school president, Ray Nedohon indicated that bringing Modzelewski on board was the latest in a series of initiatives to bolster the school’s enrollment and brand recognition within the community. In July, Nedohon hired Rodney Lopez to serve as the school’s Advancement Director, and in the past year, private support for the school has grown significantly. With current enrollment at approximately 200, the school expects a strong showing at the 2013 High school Entrance Exam on January 12th and its first enrollment increase in a number of years as early as this January. 10th Ward Alderman John Pope echoed his support for the school’s current progress and the latest addition to its administrative team. “I am pleased with the efforts the leadership at st. Francis de sales High school continues to demonstrate as it elevates this community anchor,” said Alderman Pope. “The addition of Mr. Greg Modzelewski to lead the athletic program speaks volumes about the school’s commitment to excellence. Greg’s successful

career both on and off the court will serve as an invaluable asset for the school and the entire community.” Most recently, Modzelewski was recruited to rebuild an underperforming basketball program at the University of Northumbria in Newcastle, England. There, he was responsible for identifying key areas for improvement and implementing comprehensive change strategies. As a result, the basketball team was promoted in its first season and advanced to the playoff finals over the next four consecutive seasons. Often seeded an underdog, the team successfully won the “Playoff Championships” twice and the “Cup” once. Becoming known as “the playoff specialist,” Greg attracted late-developing student-athletes and doubled the number of teams in intermural competitions. More importantly, in pursuit of their academic, personal, and athletic goals, more than 90% of the student-athletes graduated, and with his continuous mentoring have successfully positioned themselves in high level professional careers. As a result, his strategy was replicated across the university’s other sports programs. Modzelewski’s approach to sports management includes a community-based marketing strategy, devised to attract participation, sponsorship, and diverse audience support. While representing Great Britain Basketball and playing professionally

for the Newcastle Eagles in the 1990’s, in his spare time, Modzelewski designed and delivered marketing strategies and community outreach programs that generated interest from public and private investment through sponsorships and partnerships. He laid the foundation for the most successful basketball team and professional club in the United Kingdom over the past decade and his community outreach initiative evolved into a nationally recognized program that is presently being rolled out across the country. Coming to st. Francis de sales was a perfect fit for Modzelewski given the school’s exciting new trajectory and his personal and professional interests. “I was honored to be offered the opportunity to take over the athletic program and join the St. Francis de Sales family,” he commented. “I remember the school’s athletic reputation from my own high school days, and recent discussions with the administration about the school’s new vision made it an easy decision. All of the elements of a solid program are there, and the school is really heading in a positive direction. As I build out the program infrastructure, I look forward to interacting and collaborating with all of the school’s stakeholders, including student-athletes, coaches, faculty, staff, alumni and the entire community.”

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