NO SHOW:
Here are the stats on how many registered voters voted and how many did not vote
in the eight Chicago Latino wards in the Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Democratic
Primary Election.
Registered
Votes
Votes
Voters
Cast
NOT Cast
WARD 1:
26,893
3,661
23,232
WARD 12:
13,134
2,195
10,939
WARD 22:
14, 961
2,582
12,379
WARD 25:
21,023
3,285
17,738
WARD 26:
22,029
2,697
19,332
WARD 30:
19,794
2,184
17,610
WARD 31:
20,085
2,912
17,173
WARD 35:
21,860
3,603
18,257
IF WE are to have
a strong voice in government, we must get out the VOTE!
Alexandra Lopez |
F.A.C.E.: Alexandra Lopez is the CPS Family And Community Engagement
(FACE) Manager for the West Side High School Network. She works with 26 high
schools located in the Pilsen, Little Village, Humboldt Park, Austin, Garfield
and North Lawndale areas. "Most of my schools are predominantly Latino and
African American with most students are from low-income families," Lopez
said.
LOPEZ's
passion is for school, family and community engagement and making sure all
three have long-lasting partnerships. FACE is a new initiative designed to
promote these partnerships. "The most important thing is communication and
working as a collaborative. My approach is to reach parents on a very
constructive level in order for them to stay up-to-speed with what is going on
in the school and to be involved with the children on a day-to-day activities,"
said Lopez.
LOPEZ wanted to join the Chicago Public Schools
Office of Family and Community Engagement to help empower parents so that they
are actively involved in their children's lives and become engaged community
leaders. Her role as FACE manager is to bring parents resources that they may
not have by collaborating with Principals, Community Stakeholders (Aldermen,
Community Organizations etc.) and CPS.
ACCORDING
to Lopez it is a proven fact that extensive communication, along with
family and community engagement, student achievement increases. Lopez said, "High school students need a
lot of guidance and we have to start by reaching their parents. We want to
ensure that every child has access to a world class education and graduates
college and career ready." To learn more about FACE, call Alexandra
Lopez at 773/534-9773.
HAIRCUTS: Students from America's Career Institute,
in Berwyn, gave haircuts and manicures to more than fifty residents in Little
Village Sat., April 7, 2012. The event was a "win-win" for the
community and ACI students. "Students enjoy coming to the Little
Village Community Council, they gain experience and credit hours; the
residents save on haircuts and manicures," said Patty Caraballo, owner of the Institute. Their next
scheduled visit to the LV Council will be July 7, 2012.
BUSINESS OF THE WEEK: The Chinese Restaurant, El Dragon, 3331 W. 26th St. opened its doors one
week ago. The manager, Jenny Hsu, said
they have been in the restaurant business 10 years. The restaurant has been
upgraded and remodeled in Chinese decor. It is comfortable and
clean. El Dragon serves Chinese [not Mandarin] food improved and
with a Mexican flare. Jenny said, "Our chicken wings are very popular."
Meals are served with sweet, spicy or sour sauce and El Dragons' servers are
attentive and bilingual. "We like it here [Little Village] because it
is a family orientated community and a perfect location for our viable business
venture," said Jenny.
Jenny Hsu |
EL DRAGON is open for business Tuesday through
Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m.
to 10:00 p.m. Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Closed
Mondays. Prices are competitive. No delivery available yet, but carry-outs
are welcome. Phone: 773/823-1830 and FAX 773/833-1835 and website: www.eldragonchinese.com Go to El Dragon and enjoy a
delicious Chinese meal!
IN REMEMBRANCE: Mike Wallace, 93, died Saturday, April 7, 2012. He was
the "best television interviewer ever" said one of his colleagues.
Several years ago, I met Mike Wallace when he came to City Hall
[Chicago] to visit Mayor Richard M. Daley. I was working in the Information Booth in City Hall; and as
Mike Wallace was passing the booth I asked him if I can take a picture with
him. "Yes, if you have a camera," said Wallace. In this brief moment,
I told Mike Wallace "60 Minutes" was one of my favorite shows and I
enjoyed his style of interviewing. Wallace thanked me for my comment. I will
always remember Mike Wallace as being an icon giant in
journalism. He was candid and straightforward in interviewing his guests. In
his lifetime, Wallace interviewed seven presidents, plus the infamous Ayatollah Khomeini, China's Deng Xiapoing, Dictator Manuel Noriega, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi. Wallace was a Communications Officer in
the U.S. Navy during World War II, than worked in Chicago as a reporter for
WMAQ, WGN and WBBM. Wallace said, "I have a special feeling about this
town [Chicago]”. He was highly respected by his peers and I admired
Wallace as a reporter, he was a class act. Watch "60
Minutes" Sunday, April 15 at 6 p.m., on Channel 2 for a
special program dedicated to Mike Wallace.
August Sallas and Mike Wallace |
Alijah Shell |
IN MEMORY: The wake of young Alijah DeAnna Shell [10/11/05-3/17/12], 6, killed Sat., March 17, 2012 in Little
Village was held at Lawn Funeral Home in Burbank and Mass at Good Shepherd
Church in Little Village. There were only two public officials who attended the
wake to pay their respects, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Superintendent Gary McCarthy.
Anyone wishing to make a donation to help pay for funeral expenses can do so by
sending checks to Alijah Shell Fund, Chase Bank, Acct. #982308355, Routing
#071000013. May young Alijah rest in peace.
PUBLIC MEETING: Irene R. Acosta,
Uprising Prevention Specialist, announced that the next HEAL meeting is Monday, April 30, 2012 at 7 p.m. at
Universidad Popular, 2801 S. Hamlin Ave. The meeting will be open to any member
of the Little Village community in the following categories: business within the
community, resident/volunteer in the community, civic or volunteer
organizations, college/university or other schools, Faith based organizations,
Healthcare professionals, Law enforcement agencies, local state courts, media,
mental and behavioral health agencies and youth serving organizations. For more
info call Irene R. Acosta at 773/733-5055.