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New Demands Actually Included Raises for Favorite Management Employees CHICAGO, Feb. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Dorothy Brown's new cost-cutting plan will gut front-line workers and slash services, while simultaneously keeping all of Brown's handpicked managers employed and give them raises. Additionally, the proposal will end up costing the county millions in arbitrations and lawsuits because it blatantly violates legal-binding contractual provisions agreed to by the Clerk.
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Speaking at a West Side hotel and surrounded by several Black clergy, including the Rev. Clay Evans, U.S, Rep. .[Bobby Rush], D=. 1st, announced his support for Stroger, who is in a tight race against Aid. Toni Preckwinkle (4th) , Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Dorothy Brown and Water Reclamation District Commissioner Terrence O'Brien. I give my nod to [Todd Stroger]. And he is the only Black running a $3 billion government," Rush said at the news conference. "We do not need to split the Black vote and repeat what occurred in 1989 when too many Black candidates ran for office and allowed a white candidate to win. "This (endorsement) was a jolt that my campaign needed," Stroger told the Defender. "I am extremely grateful to have the support of Congressman Rush. He has a powe...
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They will trace the history of African Americans in film and television, going as far back as the silent-film era of the early 20s. It will highlight such industry pioneers as Oscar Micheaux, the first African American to produce and direct a film while also delving into the lives of modern day trend setters like George Tillman, writer and director of the film Soul Food; Floyd Norman, an animator whose long career includes his work on Disney's The Jungle Book as well as Pixar's Monsters, Inc.; and Julie Dash, director of the critically acclaimed Daughters of the Dust. Patricia Andrews-Keenan, vice president of communications and community affairs for The Nielsen Company; Kim Coles, co-host of in the Loop with ivillage; Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County; Kelly Will...
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Mardi Gras Magic takes over Union Station's Great Hall when Bethel New Life hosts its 22nd annual "Gumbo Gala" on Feb. 12, celebrating the organization's 29-year mission of "transforming Chicago's West Side into a Community of Choice. B'day Bash - Victor Love (of Victor's Valet fame) celebrates his birthday on Sunday during his semi-monthly Inspirational Soulful Jazz Brunch (every first and third Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.) at his mom's popular restaurant, Josephine's Capt.'s Hard Time Dining, 436 E. 79th St. On Mic - NBC 5's Leeann Trotter and Telemundo's Enrique Garcia Fuentes emcee Friday evening's sixth annual Exemplary Employees of the Year Awards Program hosted by Dorothy Brown, clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, at Plumbers Hall. More than 50 employees will receive awards in...
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Musical Mode-A newly commissioned work by Tania Leon, Cuban-American composer and conductor, will be presented by Chicago's A Capella at "Voces Latinas," the season finale on April 13 at Music Institute of Chicago in Evanston; April 18 at Gottlieb Hall at Merit School of Music; and April 19 at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Oak Park. Concerts will include colorful and rhythmic works from Mexico, South America, Cuba, Spain and Portugal. Call (773) 755-1628 or visit www.chicagoacapella.org ... American Idol finalist Melinda Doolittle sings at "Gala '08," Sinai Community Institute's yearly soiree on June 28 in Soldier Field's Cadillac Club hosted by NFL Alumni Chicago to benefit SCI/NFL's Bound for Glory Youth Mentorship Program. Call (773) 257-6060. Debra Wesley-Freeman is SCI's preside...
... Women in Sports hailed by Dorothy Brown, clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, at Chase Towe...
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The black-tie evening will begin with cocktails, a bountiful dinner buffet (by Melon Express) and a silent auction at 6 p.m., says Jackie Taylor, BET's founder and executive director. That will be followed by an exciting "sneak preview" sampling of the upcoming new Black Ensemble Theater production, Those Sensational Soulful Sixties, which features hit music by Nancy Wilson, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, the Supremes and other soulful R&B artists of the era. This is truly a historic occasion for Black Ensemble Theater," says Taylor. "We are celebrating reaching this significant milestone of 30 years by producing three productions-Dont Make Me Over (a tribute to Dionne Warwick), Don't Shed a Tear (The Billie Holiday Story) and Those Sensational Soulful Sixties. Happy B'day to Dorot...
...Happy B'day to Dorothy Brown, clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County and an announc...
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In addition to the keynote address, Cheryle R. Jackson, CUL's president and CEO, will launch the next phase of "projectNEXT," the organization's economic empowerment agenda for African Americans. Also, several new, groundbreaking programs and initiatives will be announced as the League continues its work to grow Chicago 's African American workforce and business community. Book Look - After you cast your all important vote on Tuesday - and I know you will, if you haven't already "early voted" - stop by Desiree Sanders' Afrocentric Book Store, 47th and King Drive, to meet and greet Essence magazine's Susan L. Taylor, 61, the longtime editor and driving force behind the magazine aimed at Black women. She'll be there to discuss and sign copies of her latest book, All About Love ($19.95). A...
... the government does business," said Brown, clerk of the circuit court of Cook County. "We have the ...
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As philanthropists, civic leaders and outspoken advo- cates of social justice, both are role models for women and girls who want to make an impact on their communi- ties and, more ambitiously, change the world," said Barbara Ransby, UIC associate professor of African American Studies and History and director of Gender and Women's Studies. [Deborah Harrington] has a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UIC; [Rebecca Sive], a master's in history. Newsy Names - Gently worn, recycled quality clothing from the closet of "best dressed" Dorothy Brown, clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, a.k.a. 'The Pearl of Illinois," go on sale to gar- ner dollars for her scholar- ship fund. Stop by Ollie's Thrift Store, 1730 E. 87th St., on Thursday. The Grand Opening reception starts at 5:30 p.m. ...
