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THREE CHARGED IN LARAMIE & LAKE BEAUTY SUPPLY ARMED ROBBERY AND POLICE SHOOT-OUT

Leevon Carter (left), Richie Cole (right), and Omar Young were arrested and charged with the March 14 armed robbery of a beauty supply store at Laramie & Lake, and for their assault on a police officer.

Three armed offenders were apprehended after a shoot-out with police responding to an armed robbery of a beauty supply store in the 5100 block of West Lake Street on Wednesday night, March 14.
    Leevon Carter, 21, of the 100 block of North Lockwood Avenue, is charged with one count of Armed Robbery with a Firearm. Omar Young, 23, of the 300 block of North Lockwood, is charged with one count of Armed Robbery with a Firearm, one count of Aggravated Assault of a Police Officer, and a Parole Violation. Richie Cole, 19, of the 100 block of North La Crosse Avenue, is charged with one count of Armed Robbery with a Firearm and a Parole Violation.

Celebrating 134 Years of Faith on Washington Boulevard PASTORS SAMS & HATCH MARK BIRTHDAY MILESTONES

Two outstanding and beloved West Side clergymen reached milestones recently and their friends and congregations saluted the happy occasions. Pastor Willie J. Sams of New Evangelical Bible Church, 4636 West Washington Boulevard, celebrated his 80th birthday at a formal banquet arranged by his congregation. Reverend Dr. Marshall E. Hatch celebrated his 54th birthday with a rollicking Gospel Jam at New Mt. Pilgrim M.B. Church, 4301 West Washington Boulevard, featuring the best vocal performers and more.

WINDY CITY DOLPHINS CELEBRATE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON WITH GALA AWARDS BANQUET

For 17 years, the Windy City Youth Football League, sponsors of multi-level competitive sports programs for boys and girls, have been capturing national attention for winning football and cheerleading championships and mentoring young people to be good citizens and scholars, as well as outstanding athletes. This year, the teams and cheerleaders went to the national championships in Tampa, Florida. On February 19, more than 400 young athletes and their parents joined their coaches for a festive awards banquet and celebration at Hanging Gardens Banquet Hall. For information on registration for the 2012-2013 season, call Coach Hoye at 773/370-7448.