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Friday, March 9, 2012
WEST SIDER CHARGED IN STABBING OF WICKER PARK FLOWER SHOP CLERK
Hampton is charged with entering a flower shop in the 1900 block of West North Avenue at approximately 11:20 AM on February 16. He handed an employee a note announcing a robbery. A struggle ensued at which time he picked up a cutting instrument and stabbed the female victim in the arm and head and fled with cash from the register and an iPod. The victim was transported to Stroger Hospital in stable condition.
Hampton was identified in a lineup and in interviews. He is charged with Violation of Sex Offender Registration and Armed Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.
Students from After School Matters programs at Michele Clark Magnet High School and Columbus Park, plus participants in Chicago West Community Music Center/Garfield Park had a one-in-a-lifetime experience of meeting Grammy-winning South African musical legend Hugh Masekela and his band as part of this year’s Chicago-Midwest ANC Centenary celebrations. Masekela’s meeting with the teens was courtesy of Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, with support from the NU Department of African American Studies, and The Black United Fund of Illinois who provided dinner for the group before they attended a jazz concert at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall on the Northwestern campus.
W. Side Story/AfriCaribbean Connections is a drumming and dance education program for teens to connect their cultural roots from the West Side of Chicago to Africa and the Diaspora, including the Caribbean. Led by teaching and performing artists VCasanova & JShine, the program is designed to build job skills, develop community and a voice for teens through the cultural arts, while helping youth discover the benefits of exploring the arts.
Based at Michele Clark High School and Columbus Park, these After School Matters students train in dance and music, research and document their historic heritage, and learn to perform and teach.
Guest speakers, performances, and collaborative events with area colleges are also a major part of the overall experience. This year, students are focusing on South Africa and the worldwide ANC 100th anniversary activities, so visiting Northwestern University, touring the Arts Circle on campus, and meeting the legendary South African musician and his band backstage was as relevant as it was exciting. Inviting a partner program – Chicago West Community Music Center/Garfield Park – to the Hugh Masekela concert expanded the impact.
Sharif Walker, After School Matters Area 3 Director, oversees programs at eleven campuses and over 20 community-based organizations serving thousands of Chicago teenagers.
FAMILY OFFERING REWARD IN 2011 AUSTIN MURDER OF LEVI STUBBLEFIELD
Stubblefield’s mother told THE VOICE that the family is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of her son’s killer. She says she has stayed in contact with Area 5 Detectives, but they apparently have been unable to gather sufficient information to identify the assailant or make an arrest.
Stubblefield was born and raised on Chicago’s West Side. At the time of his death, he was living in Cicero with his girlfriend and their two children. He was last seen with a friend outside the building where his body was found.
Persons with information regarding this crime are asked to call Area 5 Violent Crimes at 312/746-8262 and THE AUSTIN VOICE at 773/889-0880.
ACADEMY FOR URBAN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Donald Malone of Academy for Urban School Leadership explains why AUSL is so effective in building student academic achievement and why it will work for Piccolo School. (Photo by Brad) |
KEITH TALBERT CHARGED WITH MURDER IN GARFIELD PARK SHOOTING
Keith Talbert, 26, was arrested and charged in the Sept. 25 drive-by murder of a 15-year-old boy and wounding of his mother in the 700 block of N. Springfield Ave. |
ALD. DEBORAH GRAHAM
Ald. Deborah Graham meets with students during an inspection tour of Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School, Central Ave. & Washington Blvd. |
Ald. Deborah Graham reads to a class at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School. |
Ald. Deborah Graham with judicial candidates Arthur P. Wheatley and Tommy Brewer. (Photo by Walter Tidwell) |
MAYOR EMANUEL VISITS MABEL MANNING LIBRARY
A massive crowd of Chicago parents flocked to the New School EXPO on Saturday to learn more about charter schools and submit applications. |
In a show of demand for charter schools, hundreds of parents were in line before the New Schools EXPO opened to speak with school representatives and submit applications. |
“Libraries play an important role in keeping our children safe and helping our children learn, and at the same time provide residents with access to a variety of information and services,” said Mayor Emanuel. “I was happy to see so many children and adults at Mabel Manning this afternoon, taking advantage of the services and resources the library offers.”