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Governor J. B. Pritzker proclaimed Chicago "Sky Town during a massive celebration of the Chicago Sky's first WNBA Championship, with team owners, coaches, and elected officials present to congratulate the team. Mayor Lori Lightfoot, a season ticket owner and former basketball player in her youth, expressed how she was proud of the team's winning season. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recalled that during her high school and college days, girls sports teams were not available. Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton declared that the Chicago Sky team was an inspiration for girls who aspire to be professional athletes.
It was clearly all over for Phoenix in these last moments of game 3 of the WNBA Finals held at the Wintrust Arena Friday October 15, 2021, as the Chicago Sky scored with less than a minute left in the game, widening the gap by 36 points, setting a WNBA record for most points ahead and ending the game with a final score of 86-50.
CHICAGO - Joined by Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, team ownership, and GM and Head Coach James Wade, WNBA's Candace Parker held a virtual press conference Tuesday, February 2, 2021, to discuss her decision to leave the Los Angeles Sparks and return to her Chicago home to sign a blockbuster multi-year deal with the Chicago Sky.
"We had a good chemistry but I just felt like there was a missing piece," said Coach Wade. "You want someone with you that has that experience. We as a staff felt like Candace checked all those boxes. Now, my job is to try to put everything all together." Candace Parker is a 12-year WNBA veteran. In 2016, along with other stars such as Alana Beard and Nneka Ogwumike, Parker helped the Sparks to win their first WNBA Finals since 2002.
"You can look at the different teams that have won in the past and the type of style they play, being able to play fast, being able to command space," Parker noted. "I don't think everyone on this team has to have their hands on the ball to be effective. I've talked to Coach Wade, I'm eager to learn the system, learn my teammates and have my teammates learn me." She observed that the WNBA is a diverse group, which helps to level the playing field in professional sports. "Within the WNBA we understand our responsibility to give a voice to the voiceless. It's so important for us to emphasize the importance of girls playing sports and developing leadership skills."
Photo by John L. Alexander
Governor J. B. Pritzker proclaimed Chicago "Sky Town during a massive celebration of the Chicago Sky's first WNBA Championship, with team owners, coaches, and elected officials present to congratulate the team. Mayor Lori Lightfoot, a season ticket owner and former basketball player in her youth, expressed how she was proud of the team's winning season. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recalled that during her high school and college days, girls sports teams were not available. Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton declared that the Chicago Sky team was an inspiration for girls who aspire to be professional athletes.
It was clearly all over for Phoenix in these last moments of game 3 of the WNBA Finals held at the Wintrust Arena Friday October 15, 2021, as the Chicago Sky scored with less than a minute left in the game, widening the gap by 36 points, setting a WNBA record for most points ahead and ending the game with a final score of 86-50.
CHICAGO - The Baltimore Ravens emerged victorious and the Chicago Bears lost their fifth game in a row Sunday November 21,2021, despite valiant fourth quarter efforts to outscore Baltimore. The Ravens took the lead in the second quarter, scoring a touchdown, but missing the extra point. The Bears came back in the third quarter with a touchdown and extra point, leading the Raven's 7-6. In the fourth quarter the Bears scored another touchdown but Ravens scored a touchdown, the extra point and a field goal, clinching the win 16-13. Above, Bears Quarterback Andy Dalton (14) hands off the ball to Bears Runninng Back David Montgomery (32). Photo by John L. Alexander
Lions Quarterback Jared Goff (16) hands off the ball to Lions Running Back Jamaal Williams (30). Detroit scored in the first quarter, leading the Bears 7-0. Photo by John L. Alexander
Bears running back David Montgomery (32) pulls away from Green Bay Packers line backer De'Vondre Campbell (59).Photo by John L. Alexander
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers (12) looks for an open receiver as the Bears defense rushes in. Photo by John L. Alexander
Wide receiver Jakeem Grant, Sr. (17) prepares to catch the ball for a punt return. Photo by John L. Alexander
Green Bay Packers tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) leaps over Bears linebacker Bilal Nichols (98). Photo by John L. Alexander
Bears Tight End Cole Kmet (85) leaps into the air for a catch. Photo by John L. Alexander
Bears Running Back Khalil Herbert (24) makes his way down the field, but despite all efforts, the Vikings came out victorious. Photo by John L. Alexander
The Bears needed a win against Minnesota in order to get a shot at the playoffs, but unfortunately, it was not to be. Minnesota left Chicago with a17-9 victory. In another frustrating night for Bears fans, they watched as their team had three turnovers, and four personal fouls which Minnesota capitalized on each time. The Vikings grabbed an early lead with a first quarter touchdown when Kirk Cousins connected a pass to Justin Jefferson in the corner of the end zone for a 12 yard touchdown. A Bears fumble lead to a turnover which Minnesota turned into a field gold, extending the lead to 10-0 in the second quarter. A Cairo Santos field goal helped the Bears to tighten the score to 10-3. In the third quarter, the Vikings scored another touchdown, widening the gap to 17-3. The Bears turned the ball over on three straight possessions and the fourth quarter touchdown and missed extra point was too little too late for the Bears. Final score, Minnesota 17, Chicago 9.
Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) looks for an open receiver down field. Photo by John L. Alexander
The Bears' defense takes down Giant's wide receiver Pharoh Cooper (83).Photo by John L. Alexander
Bears defensive back Eddie Jackson (4) celebrates as the Bears lead the Giants Photo by John L. Alexander
Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) strides past the Vikings' defense to pick up yards. Photo by John L. Alexander.
This round goes to the bull Buckeye Bill as Professional Bull Rider Derek Kolbaba is thrown off before the mandatory 8 seconds needed to score points at the Professional Bull Riders competition at Allstate Arena.
Another win for the bull, Smoke On The Water, who threw off Professional Bull Rider Jess Lockwood before the mandatory 8 seconds needed to score points in this PBR first day of competition at the Allstate Arena.
It's Rider vs. Bull in every contest, and many times the triumphant bull casts the rider off and then seems to take a victory lap around the yard. Photo by john L. Alexander
Cowboy and Horse are on standby to rope bulls and lead them back to the stall, when the bulls get beside themselves showing off to the crowd. Photo by John L. Alexander
Families come out and enjoy this lively event, some cheering for their favorite bull riders and some cheering for their favorite bulls. Photo by John L. Alexander
On this first day of African American History Month 2020, we need to reflect on the lesson learned from our struggle. We learned not to treat each other as badly as we have been treated!
Attorney Robert McLaughlin, (center), who will be working with Attorney Crump on the case, noted that a number of State Farm employees have complained of receiving race and ethnic based insults on the job by State Farm employees. Attorney McLaughlin is with Hart McLaughlin & Eldridge, LLC , a firm of trial lawyers specializing in civil litigation. The attorneys at HME practice on a nationwide basis in both federal and state courts and are actively involved in some of the largest and most significant cases in the country. HME lawyers have particular expertise in civil rights and complex civil litigation Photo by John L. Alexander
Linda Foster, NAACP Bloomington-Normal President, (red dress) pledged that the NAACP will stand with Dr. Carla Campbell-Jackson in demanding an end to racism in the workplace in the form of name calling, ridicule, and threats of retaliation if reported. Others speaking in support of Dr Campbell-Jackson are Attorney Steven Hart,Teresa Haley, NAACP State President, Bradley Ross Jackson, NAACP Bloomington-Normal Youth Council, and President Michael Childress, NAACP DuPage County, Illinois. Attorney Crump urged others to come forward and say "We, too, have faced racism and threats of retaliation." Photo by John L. Alexander
Attorney Rev. Janette Wilson, Senior Advisor to Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. introduces Attorney Benjamin Crump, who represents over 50 current and former State Farm employees in racial discrimination claims. State Farm, like many other insurance companies, has been guilty of redlining by zip codes, thereby negatively affecting African American communities, and State Farm has had few African Americans on their Boards of Directors, Rev. Wilson noted.
Chicago, IL—Nationally renowned personal injury and civil rights attorney Ben Crump (at right) and Chicago Trial lawyers from Hart Mclaughlin & Eldridge announced at a news conference at Thursday, December 16th, at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, 930 E. 50th St., the filing of a lawsuit against State Farm on behalf of Dr. Carla Campbell-Jackson, (at left), a former State Farm employee of 28 years. Because Dr. Campbell-Jackson spoke out against extreme racism and discriminatory behavior at State Farm, she was retaliated against by State Farm.
Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump has spearheaded a legal movement to better protect the rights of marginalized citizens. He has led landscape-changing civil rights cases and represented clients in a wide range of areas including civil rights, personal injury, labor and employment, class actions, and more. Ben Crump Law is dedicated to holding the powerful accountable. Photo by John L. Alexander
CHICAGO - A coalition of social justice activists and families whose loved ones were slain by police held a protest rally and march at the Federal Plaza, 230 S. Dearborn, Saturday April 3, 2021. Caroline Ruff, head of Black Lives Matter Women of Faith and organizer of the rally, said the shootings of two Hispanic youth appear to be racially motivate, following a pattern of polilce killings of black and brown people. Rally speakers called for an end to police violence.
Normal, IL - Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. and his son, Jonathan Jackson, met with scores of Illinois State University (ISU) students at the Bone Student Center, 100 N. University St. In Normal IL Thursday evening, November 4th, asking them to join a march today to demand answers on why and how 25-year-old ISU graduate student Jelani Day was murdered. “We are asking what happened to Jelani Day and demanding justice,” Rev. Jackson told the diverse group of students.
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., his son, Jonathan Jackson and the family of Jelani Day are gathering at 12 noon Friday, November 5th, at the Bloomington Police Station, 305 S. East St., Bloomington IL with a 12:30 p.m. press conference followed by a 1 p.m. march to the Illinois State University’s (ISU) Bone Student Center. Photo by John L. Alexander
Fearing a cover-up in the death of her son, Carmen Bolden Day is joining Rev. Jackson, Rev. Cameron Barnes, national youth director for the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, and supporters in demanding answers from the Bloomington police about her son’s missing report and the medical examiners conclusion that her son allegedly committed suicide—conclusions she firmly rejects."We are marching to raise the consciousness of the Jelani Day Case,” said Rev. Jackson. “We want a thorough criminal investigation into the matter.” His son, Jonathan Jackson, is asking for the FBI and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s intervention.
“It smells like a hate crime to me, not a suicide, but a homicide,” Rev. Courtney Carson, one of the organizers of this event, said. “Why else would someone murder another human being in such a wicked way?” “It is disheartening that some would like to conclude this case as a suicide when the evidence, or lack thereof, just does not suggest that in any real logical way. Why have Jelani's so-called friends not spoken up, but got lawyered up? That's extremely strange. When a mother is looking for answers about her missing and deceased child, best friends don't go radio silent, they help,” Rev. Carson stated. That is why Rev. Jackson and Mrs. Day are calling on the FBI and Illinois Attorney Kwame Raoul to intervene and launch a thorough investigation. Rev. Jackson and Mrs. Day say there are far too many inaccuracies for the FBI not to get involved and too many inaccuracies for supporters not to stay involved in this “mysterious” case. ‘In terms of Black and Brown people, there are far too many missing children, far too many miss-handled cases, and far too many not willing to stand up and say something. We will continue to demand Justice for Jelani, and we hare marching and praying until something happens,” Rev. Carson said. Photo by John L.Alexander y
The National Headquarters of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition at 930 E. 50th Street in Chicago continues to respond to the COVID crisis with critical assistance to the community, distributing free diapers for parents of small children during December 2020. The distribution site was set up in front of the building and hundreds received help in this ongoing effort to supplement necessities while families cope with loss of income. Photo by John L. Alexander
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