The Heart & Soul€¦ · 01/07/2017 · have a wellness plan, be politically savvy and have a community focus. “Have people around you that are going to be truthful and honest

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The Heart & Soulof Chicago TM

Celebrating20 Years of Service to the Community

David Northern, Sr.HostsBlack Tie Housing Gala

Dr. WilliamGriffinWins StateAward

Vance WyattNamed to theLake CountyBoard

Dr. Constance Collins, & Dr. Shelia Harrison-Williams,

Hosts Summer Institute

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Vance Wyatt andMother,

Angela Jones

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by Elroy Reed

e HWC Executive Leadership Institute held their7th Annual Aspiring Superintendents Summer Instituteat the Marriott Hotel in Downers Grove on June 25-27,2017.

About 36 Aspiring Superintendents from aroundthe country attended the national symposium. ethree-day summer institute presented renown speakerswho provided insight directed at principals and schooladministrators looking to expand their roles.

Founded by Dr. Constance Collins, and Dr. She-lia Harrison-Williams, the Leadership Institute providestraining and professional development for aspiringschool administrators like principals who desire to be ele-vated to the position of superintendent.

e apparent goal of the Leadership Institute isto address the need for a shortage of highly qualified ed-ucational leaders ready to become superintendents. Duringthe conference, several presenters discussed critical issuesthat relate to the successful acquisition of a Superintendent’sposition as well has how to be successful in that capacity.Key presenters were noted educators like Gloria J. Davis, Superintendentof Schools for the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, Dre. SharonJohnson-Shirley, Superintendent of the Lake Ridge Schools of Northwest

Indiana, Dr. Percy A. Mack, Retired Superintendent, Dr. Valorie Moore,Superintendent of Brookwood School District 167, Dr. Fred Primm,CEO of Primm Consulting and a former Superintendent, Dr. Barbara

Pulliam-Davis, an Educational Consultant and a former Superintend-ent, Dr. Andre D. Spencer, Superintendent of the Harrison SchoolDistrict Two in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Dr. Creg E.Williams, Superintendent of School District 215 situated in Lansing,Illinois.

Superintendent Gloria Davis shared with the aspiring superin-tendents that there are three things of which new superintendentsshould consider as they step into a new role. She said that they shouldhave a wellness plan, be politically savvy and have a community focus.

“Have people around you that are going to be truthful and honestwith you as part of your wellness plan,” says Gloria J. Davis, Superin-tendent of Schools for the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice.Davis discussed the concept of eating right, and getting sufficient exer-cise as an important thing to remember as a new Superintendent. Shealso said being political savvy and having a community focus wouldalso be key to their success.

According Dr. Percy A. Mack, superintendents should be practi-cal and visionary.

“Look ahead at the storms on the horizon and make the necessaryadjustments, that is part of visionary leadership,” says Dr. Mack.

Leadership Institute Encourages Aspiring School Superintendents

Dr. Constance Collins seen here addressing the HWC Executive Leadership Institute.

Chief Learning OfficerDestiny Achievers

Academy of Excellence

One of the aspiring superin-tendents, Dr. Kelvin Griffin at-tended the event from the AtlantaGeorgia area. He is the principalof a unique charter school that tar-gets at-risk youth, one of the onlysuch schools in the nation. Griffinhas achieved significant success byretaining and graduating studentswho would normally be at risk fordropping out.

Dr. Kelvin Griffin


A Peoples Voice Special Report

June 13,2017 Vance Dane Wyattwas sworn in after a unanimous vote ofthe Lake County Board to replace the35 year veteran commissioner AudreyNixon who recently died.

Wyatt says that his main prioritieswill be “increasing youth opportuni-ties, reducing homelessness, recidi-vism, unemployment andunderemployment, and promotingeconomic development and livingwage”.

Vance was the former Chairpersonfor the Foss Park District of NorthChicago. He resigned from this postafter accepting the County Commis-sioner position.

"In his interview, I witnessed first-hand Vance's commitment to District

14 when he shared the story of how hewas one of only two in his graduatingclass who came back after college," saysLake County Board Chairman AaronLawlor.

"I know Vance shares my deeplyheld belief that North Chicago is acommunity worth coming back to andworth fighting for, and Vance will bethat champion."

As a member of the County Board,Vance doubles as a member of the LakeCounty Forest Perserve Board as well.

He currently works as a FinancialAnalyst at CVS Health. He will serveon a number of committees as aCounty Board member. ese com-mittees include Ethics and Oversight,Diversity and Inclusion, Law and Ju-dicial.

Vance D. Wyatt, 29, is a life-longresident of North Chicago, Illinois.

VanceWyatt

NamedLake County

Board Commissioner

Vance D. Wyatt with Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor, Commissioner MaryRoss-Cunningham and Wyatt’s Mother, Angela Jones.


A Peoples Voice Special Report

e Lake County Housing Authority held their 4th Annual Black TieGala at the Double Tree by Hilton in Mundelein, on Friday, June 16,2017. e keynote speaker was Michael Blair, founder and President ofNinety10 Sports. Blair, a gifted educator and motivational speaker, is aformer NFL player.

“Proceeds from the Gala will help fund educational and enrichmentscholarships for the families enrolled in LCHA’s Family Self-Sufficiencyprogram. It is our goal to not on support but to empower, prepare, andstrengthen residents to become community leaders,” says Lake CountyHousing Authority CEO David Northern, Sr.

e Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program emphasizes employmentas well as educational and vocational training that lead to full-time con-sistent employment.

Dr. Constance R. Collins received the Distinguished LeadershipAward. John Spoden received the Outstanding Achievement Award.Pastor Todd Fletcher received the Lifetime Achievement Award. AaronBroeski received the Employee of the year Award. Additional Awardsthat were presented included the Unsung Hero Award and the UnsungAdvocate of the Year Award as well as the Youth Advocate of the YearAward. e Agents of Change Award went to the Mano A Mano Fam-ily Resource Center. e Youth Advocate Award went to the YouthConservation Corp. e Unsung Hero was presented to the LakeZurich Compassionate Community organization.

is year’s sponsors included the Benoit Group, Wintrust Commu-nity Banks, Diver, Grach, Quade & Masini, the Waukegan HousingAuthority, Evergreen Real Estate Group, Debbie’s Floral, Inc., CindiHerrera and Associates and the Lake County Building & ConstructionTrades Council.

Members of the Lake County Housing Authority Board of Com-missioners include Dr. H. Lee Jordan, Jr., Chairman, Sylvia Valadez,

Dawn Abernathy, Kevin Considine, Scott Helton, and Curtis Robinson.e AIM North Development Corporation a not for profit organizationassociated with the Housing Authority. Its board members are R. DelacyPeters, Ellen Rumoro, and Felicia Lewis.

Lake County Housing Authority Hosts 4th Annual Black Tie Gala

Pictured are Lake County Housing Authority Board Members with Award Recipients (L to R) Pastor H Lee Jordan, David A. Northern , Sr., Lourdes Ircania Shanjani, Megan McKenna, Pastor Todd Fletcher, John Spoden, Dr. Constance Collins, Kevin Considine, and Scott Helton



In 2011 the movie “Courageous” came out, it was directed byAlex Kendrick. e movie was about four police officers begin-ning to question their faith and their abilities as fathers. In onescene another father named Martinez, was struggling to keep adecent job. He would get a job but for whatever reason it wouldnot last and he would find himself un-employed again. Martinezhad a wife and two children who were depending on him. Fi-nally, one day, Martinez got a job, a good job, and he was de-termined to keep it. Soon while on this new job he was calledinto the Managers office.

To Martinez’s surprise the Manager asked if he would be will-ing to falsify information on the number of crates he would re-ceive each day. Martinez was so desperate to keep this job andyet he knew his Manager was asking him to lie.

Martinez was faced with a difficult decision should he lie tokeep this job? Refuse to lie and lose his job? What differencewould a little lie make and who would know? e thought ofbeing un-employed again was more than he could bear. eManager gave him until the next morning to make his decision.

at night at home, discussing the matter with his wife wasvery difficult. e wife cried and begged Martinez to see thatwhat the Manager was asking was really a form of obedience andthat he should do what he has been told to do. She kept saying“I don’t want to go back to our financial struggle again”. Mar-tinez repeated over and over to his wife “but the Manager is ask-ing me to lie”. To those reading this article what would you do given these cir-cumstances?

e following morning Martinez walked into the Manager’soffice, and the Manager asked for his decision. Martinez held hishead down and said “I am grateful for this job, but it would bewrong for me as a Christian to lie about the number of crates”.“It would be wrong to God, and to my own conscience”. eManager said, “so, is that your answer”? Martinez, with his headeven lower said “yes”.

e Manager stood up and said “may I shake your hand youngman, you just gave me the right answer”. Martinez looked upstartled, the Manager went on to say, “I need somebody I cantrust, will you take the job”? “We will even adjust your pay”.Martinez said “I would be honored”. e Manage said “the jobis yours”. As Martinez left the office the manager said “anksfor your integrity, its rare”.

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Identity Crisisby Delores J. Sanan

Geraldine Dunklin was an awesome woman of God. She walked into mylife by virtue of teaching our women’s bible study group, but exited my life as“Ma” and “Grandma Geri.” We often marveled about the way our relationship

blossomed over the years. I recall telling her my reason for initially distancingmyself from her was because I thought she had that “God-eye,” and I was afraidshe could see the inner me that I didn’t want anyone to see. She laughed thatGeraldine Dunklin laugh and said, “But Dee that inner you is beautiful andneeds to be shared.” us began the journey of her teaching and nurturing meto be the woman of God I was designed to be.I was not the easiest to nurture. By the time she came into my life, I was angryand bitter with very low self-esteem. Whenever she would suggest I do some-

thing, I would rattle off a list of reasons why I couldnot. Most often, she would listen quietly or just say“okay.” I suspect those were the days she would askGod, “What have I gotten into?” en there werethose moments when she let loose on me with bothbarrels. No sugar coating, no poor wounded soul.One of those moments came when I shared my iden-tity crisis. I remembered saying, I don’t know who Iam. My mother died when I was young, and I didn’treally know my dad. I did not provoke the sympathyone might expect to follow such a statement. Instead,she pushed to the edge of seat, looked me in the eyesand said, you might not know who you are, but doyou know who’s you are?” For me, that was a defin-ing moment, as she walked me through the word ofGod, ending my identity crisis.It all starts with knowing that God created each oneof us in His image (Genesis 1:27), with a plan and apurpose for our lives (Jeremiah 29:11). In the processof learning “Who’s I am,” we are not only created inHis image, we must also remember, “For we are hisworkmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto goodworks, which God hath before ordained that weshould walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10). As such, thetime comes when we must let go of the identity crisisissues, understanding that in Jesus Christ, we are newcreatures (2 Corinthian 5:17).


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With Special Guest MC Gospel Recording Artist

Malcolm Williams &

Special Guest Evangelist Tongela Freeman

Conributing Writer, Donna Dallas

Glenn Johnson and e Voices of Innerpeacewere privileged to be one of the featured artists atthis year's 32nd Annual Chicago Gospel Festivalheld at Millennium Park on June 2nd. Attended bythousands, the Gospel Festival celebrates the best ofChicago's deep roots with traditional choirs andcontemporary urban gospel music in the city wherethis genre was born.

Glenn Johnson and VIP, an aggregation offriends from area churches united to form what iscurrently known as the longest-standing communitychoir in Lake County is the proud recipient of sev-eral awards and nominations this year including:Zeta Gospel Music and Radio Awards Top Groupfor 2016 and e Kingdom Image Awards (5 nominations). e group willbe traveling to Florida June 22nd through 24th to attend the Rhythm ofGospel Awards for which they have received 7 nominations!

Blessed with a sound that is unmistakingly unique, VIP is enjoying muchsuccess with their sophomore project is entitled "Greatness" which continuesto bless audiences with its versatility in the presentation of urban, contempo-

rary, traditional, praise & worship, and inspirational music.“Greatness” can be purchased at digital at all stores including cd Baby,

iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Rhapsody, Spoitfy, 24-7, and from any Voices ofInnerpeace member.

For more information/bookings, please contact Michael Russell, 847-217-1807.

Glenn Johnson and The Voices of Innerpeace Performs At Gospel Fest

Tongela Freeman is one of the leading vocalist with the

Voices of Innerpeace.


Area Businessman Lamarr Lark opened up Gurnee’s firstChick-fil-A restaurant on June 22, bringing more than 100 newjobs, a chance for 100 adults to win free Chick-fil-A meals for ayear and the opportunity for the community to donate children’sbooks to a local youth organization. e grand opening includedthe give-a-way of 100 free Chick-fil-a meals for a year for individ-uals who lived near and around the Gurnee area.

About Franchise Operator Lamarr Lark

Growing up in South Bend, Ind., Lark developed his love ofChick-fil-Aeating at his local restaurant in the nearby mall. As anadult living in Chicago, Lark would make the trek a few times amonth to Racine, Wisc., to get his “Chick-fil-A fix.” When Larkfound out Chick-fil-A would be expanding into the Chicago mar-ket, he immediately began to pursue the franchise owner oppor-tunity, drawn by the company’s reputation for freshly preparedfood, award-winning customer service, and commitment to hav-ing a positive impact in the communities it serves.

Becoming a Chick-fil-A franchise owner is no small feat as the

company receives some 24,000 applications yearly for approxi-mately 100 franchise opportunities. With the opening of the newGurnee restaurant, Lark’s Chick-fil-A dream is becoming reality.

Prior to Chick-fil-A, Lark worked for Abbott Healthcare for24 years, most recently serving as the divisional vice president.He also served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 10 years. Lark willbe joined in business by his wife, Brenda, and their three adultchildren.

“My team members and I can’t wait to continue to serve theGurnee community,” said Lark. “We’re not just in the chickenbusiness — we’re in the people business. Our goal is to grow ouremployees in leadership and purpose, that they will provide ourcustomers with a remarkable experience every time they visit.”

e new restaurant becomes the 26th location within 50miles of Chicago. Chick-fil-A opened Chicago’s first location atFox Valley Center in Aurora in 2010. e Gurnee location isamong 102 new Chick-fil-A locations opening this year acrossthe country, creating nearly 9,000 new jobs. More informationabout the new restaurant can be found at https://www.face-book.com/cfagurnee

New Chick-fil-A Restaurant Opens In Gurnee

Lamarr and Brenda Lark opening day, at their new Chick-fil-a Restaurant in Gurnee.


Queens Braids andBeauty Salon

1131 Shiloh BoulevardZion, IL 60099

Proprietor - Corina RobersonSalon Number 847-731-7222

Cellular: 847-975-7310

Regional Office of EducationRoycealee J. WoodRegional Superintendent of Schools

800 Lancer Lane Suite E-128Grayslake, Illinois 60030-2656Phone 847-543-7833 Direct Line 847-543-7491Fax 847-543-7832E-mail [email protected]

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Jean-Paul Anyansi, a native of NorthChicago has been accepted to the UnitedStates Naval Academy, Jean Paul grew upin North Chicago, and attended NealMath and Science Academy and NorthChicago Community High School.

Jean- Paul was one of 1,200 selected forthe incoming freshman class of the NavalAcademy out of over 17,000 applicants.

North Chicago NativeAccepted into Presti-gious Naval Academy

PIECES OF THE PAST INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT

e Waukegan Historical Society is excited to announce a new self-guided,interactive exhibit titled "Pieces of the Past." e exhibit celebrates the 100thanniversary of the Waukegan Park District. 50 large puzzle pieces have beenscattered throughout all of the Waukegan Park District parks. Each puzzlepiece tells a unique story about the history of our parks. e exhibit will runfrom July 2, 2017 through October 15, 2017. e exhibit was presented to theWaukegan Park District Board of Commissioners on June 27, 2017. e ex-hibit is a “100th birthday” gift from the Waukegan Historical Society to theWaukegan Park District.

Find the puzzle pieces to play the interactive game for rewards. Each puzzlepiece contains a secret code. Once the secret code is found, it can be recordedin the official "Pieces of the Past" brochure. Brochures can be found at theWaukegan History Museum, 1911 N. Sheridan Road in Bowen Park, and otherparticipating Waukegan Park District facilities as well as online atwww.waukeganhistorical.org. ; e brochure can then be brought to theWaukegan History Museum to redeem for prizes.

e Waukegan History Museum is open Tuesdays and ursdays from10:00am-4:00pm and Saturday afternoons from 1:00-4:00pm. Museum ad-mission is free.

For more information please contact the Waukegan Historical Society at847-336-1859, email [email protected], or visitwww.waukeganhistorical.org.

“Resolve to be tender with the young, compassion-ate with the aged, sympathetic with the strivingand tolerant with the weak and wrong. Sometime inyour life, you will have been all of these.”

-Walter Sco


EldersBro. Allan MalloryBro. Clemmie Hall

DeaconsBro. Brian IsomBro. Marvin McBrideBro. Daniel McNeal

Bro. Terry V. AtwaterMinister~Departments of Service~

Spiritual Education Department – All AgesDirector: Bro. Clemmie Hall Secretary – Sis. Kaamilya Rashid

Evangelism Department – Bible Correspondence Course AvailableDirector: Bro. Lenell Clay Secretary – Sis. Elizabeth A. Lynom

Youth Department – Training Thursday 7:00 PMDirector: Bro. Marvin McBride Asst. & Secretary – Sis Janina Hall

Administration Department – Director: Bro. Allan MalloryChurch Office: - Sis. Doris McNeal & Sis. Sandra Atwater

Monday – Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PMLadies Bible Class & Men’s Leadership Training

2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday – 4:45 PM

~Worship Services~Sunday Bible Study (All Ages) 9:30 AM

Sunday AM Worship 10:45 AMSunday Evening Worship 6:00 PM

Mid-Week Bible StudyWednesday – 7:00 PM Thursday – 9:15 AM

Friday 7:00 PM~Community Services~

Substance Abuse ProgramsSunday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday – 7:00 PMFood for Body & Soul – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Every Saturday

Life is not a race, but indeed a journey. Be honest. Work Hard.Be choosy. Say “thank you”, “I love you”, and “great job” to someoneeach day. Go to church, take time for prayer. The Lord giveth andthe Lord taketh. Let your handshake mean more than pen andpaper.

It allows you to become that which you aspire to be. Laughoften. Appreciate the little things in life and enjoy them. Some of thebest things realy are free.

Do not worry, less wrinkles are more becoming. Forgive, itfrees the soul. Take time for yourself – plan for longevity. Recognizethe special people you’ve been blessed to know. Live for today, enjoythe moment.

Bonnie L. Mohr


Soulful SundaysBible Study / Sunday School

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Hour of Power Worship

From 10:30 am - Noon

Meeting at Hampton Inn550 Grand Avenue, Gurnee

PO Box 1802Gurnee, IL 60031

847-770-5157Find us on Facebook

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North ShoreFAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH

Rev. Rosemarie Green, Senior Pastor

Mt. Zion Missionary BaptistChurch of Waukegan

409 Wainlow Avenue• Waukegan, IL 60085

847-244-5503Sunday:

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday:Mid-week Worship Study 7:00 p.m.

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man beborn again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. -John 3:3

Pastor: Rev. Arthur J. Gass Sr.

Church ScheduleChristian Education 10:00 a.m.Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.4th Sunday, Women's Ministry 11:00 p.m.

Tuesday Fast & Prayer 7:00 p.m. • Thurs.Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Phone • 1-847-689-1955 : Fax: 1-847-689-2917

Living Waters Apostolic Pentecostal Church

2001 Seymour AvenueNorth Chicago, Illinois 60064-0559

Min. Clarence A. WrightPastor

Dr. William M. Griffin, a member of the Col-lege of Lake County Board of Trustees, has receivedthe 2017 ICCTA Gary W. Davis Ethical LeadershipAward from the Illinois Community CollegeTrustees Association.

“I am extremely grateful for receiving thisaward,” said Dr. Griffin. “It is truly an honor to berecognized at the state level, and I’m proud to servea college that has worked so diligently to imple-ment ethical standards.” Richard A. Anderson, CLC board chair who nomi-nated Dr. Griffin for the award, said, “Dr. Griffin’sdedication, commitment and accomplishments asan ethical leader have contributed to the college’sobligation to ensuring student success, creating acampus recognized at the state and national levelsfor our diversity initiatives and establishing a stronginstitutional culture built on ethical leadership andstandards.” Officials from ICCTA announced theawards at the organization’s annual banquet June 3in Normal, Ill.

Under Dr. Griffin’s leadership as CLC board

chair, the board approved and implemented manypolicies and initiatives, Anderson wrote. ese ini-tiatives re-established the annual appointment ofan ethics officer and transitioned Freedom of In-formation Act and Open Meetings Act requests di-rectly to the President’s Office. e board alsoendorsed a new college accountability report thatmeasures how well CLC has advanced student suc-cess, served as a steward of resources, engaged thecommunity and fostered innovation.

“As a CLC board member and alumnus, Dr.Griffin has helped to ensure that CLC remains apremier community college, with state-of-the-artlearning facilities,” Anderson wrote.

“He has provided guidance and leadership indeveloping a nearly $100 million operating budgetand set policies for strategic direction and fiscal ac-countability.”

Founded in 1970, the ICCTA is an organiza-tion whose constituents are the individual mem-bers of the local boards of trustees of each ofIllinois’ community college districts.

CLC trustee William M. Griffin wins state award

Dr. William M. Griffin



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