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Sabenih Manong: Klien Saya Menyerahkan Tanah dan Pemohon juga Menyerahkan Girik
CAKRATARA.com – Eksekusi lahan seluas 210 meter persegi di Jalan Al- Hidayah, kampung Basmol RT 08 RW 06, Kelurahan Kembangan Utara, Kecamatan Kembangan, Jakarta Barat, Selasa (09/05/23) tertunda. Terkait penundaan itu, Sabenih Manong selaku kuasa hukum termohon eksekusi bernama Dasuki angkat bicara.
Big Week: September 18-25
Home / Community / Blogs / Big Week: September 18-25 Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 10:09 AM By Staff Outdoor Yoga at The Grove Forest Park Public Library invites yoga enthusiasts of all abilities to participate in a special session of Outdoor Yoga at The Grove, 7824 Madison St. in Forest Park on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at The Grove for this class, which is great for beginners. Wear clothes you can move in and bring your own yoga mat or towel.
Poke Burrito coming to Lake Street
Poke Burrito owner Jimmy Chen plans to open his new restaurant at 1025 Lake St. sometime in May or June. | Photo provided Poke Burrito owner Jimmy Chen plans to open his new restaurant at 1025 Lake St. sometime in May or June. | Photo provided Poke Burrito owner Jimmy Chen plans to open his new restaurant at 1025 Lake St. sometime in May or June. | Photo provided Poke Burrito owner Jimmy Chen plans to open his new restaurant at 1025 Lake St. sometime in May or June.
Liz Abunaw, fresh food entrepreneur
Liz Abunaw, originally from upstate New York, worked in produce sales for General Mills and came to study business and social entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago in 2012. She wanted to see businesses bringing real solutions to social problems — not do-gooding as a public relations act. Taking severance pay after a layoff at Microsoft, she decided to act on her vision to sell healthy food at reasonable prices, and started her own LLC called Forty Acres. On Sunday Feb.
After Parkland shooting, a peace tourney
BALL OVER BULLETS: During the Feb. 24 MLK Peace Basketball Tournament at Christ The King, at least 60 participants battled it out for braggin rights and the top trophy. The event emphasized anti-violence and gun control. | Facebook Two weeks after the Feb. 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., the Leaders Network, a faith-based social justice group based on the West Side, hosted the MLK Peace Basketball Tournament. The Feb.
In Austin, Black History takes many shapes
The auditorium inside of Austin Town Hall 5610 W. Lake St., was alive with the sounds of music, dancing and poetry on the evening of Feb. 21. Pass the Peace: Black History Affair served two purposes — to celebrate the accomplishments of the black community and to show off the cultural programs the park facility offers. According to Dionne Hawkins, a theater teacher at the fieldhouse and the person who organized the event, the program has been held in some form or another for more than 20 years.
Black Panther is a movie worth seeing
I finally got to see the movie Black Panther this past weekend. I, too, give it two thumbs up. Especially because it was the first movie I've seen in a long time that didn't have the obligatory sex scene and the spewing of profanity. In fact, there wasn't any nudity at all. (Note: Spoiler alert from this point forward). I went out to the southwest suburbs with my group to see the movie. I think there were less than 20 black people in the entire show.
Davis to propose bill to increase taxes on guns, ammo
" T here's no reason to have the ability for individual citizens to walk around with assault weapons." Congressman Danny K. Davis (7th) appeared alongside Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy during a Feb. 25 press conference held outside of Mount Sinai Hospital, 1500 S. Fairfield Ave. in North Lawndale, to announce that he would introduce legislation this week to increase federal taxes on the purchase of guns and ammunitions — something that hasn't been done in decades.
Big Week: February 28 - March 7
On Saturday, March 3, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Austin Branch Library, 5615 W. Race Ave., Ladder Up will provide free tax assistance for individuals that make less than $30,000 per year and families making $55,000 per year. Assistance is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Ladder Up notes: All sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Many sites will stop taking new clients well before the official closing time, so please arrive early.
Providence St. Mel's founder opens up on life mission
STILL FIGHTING: Paul Joseph Adams III, the founder of Providence St. Mel in Garfield Park, says he wants to increase opportunities for area youths. | WENDELL HUTSON/Contributor The Garfield Park neighborhood is home not only to Providence St. Mel School but also to its founder, Paul Joseph Adams III, a community activist fighting to improve opportunities for youth on the West Side.
Big Week: February 21 - 28
On Tuesday, Feb. 27, 6 p.m., the TRY Center, Inc., will sponsor a community discussion of the movie, "Black Panther," at Nandos Peri Peri, 1138 Lake St., in Oak Park. Reservations are not required. For additional information, visit: citychatusa.com or call (708) 660-9820. On Saturday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Malcolm X College Auditorium, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd., state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (8th) and the Dearborn Realtist Board will host the State of Black Homeownership Town Hall.
Developer chosen for former Sears site
Movement: The development process for the corner of Harlem and North avenues has taken a step forward. | File The shuttered Sears department store at the corner of Harlem and North avenues could be headed toward redevelopment with the selection of a lead developer for the site. Judith Alexander, chair of the community group The North Avenue District (T-NAD), reports in her monthly North Avenue newsletter that Highland Park-based Tucker Development Corp.
Forest Park science test scores show racial gap
Although the majority of Forest Park students met state science standards in 2017, fifth-, eighth- and high-school students' results continued to reveal a gap in black, brown, low-income and special education students' understanding of science. The state-mandated Illinois Science Assessment is administered in the spring to all fifth-grade, eighth-grade and high school students taking their first biology course.
A focus on equity
It has taken a long while, but school districts and other local government entities neighboring Forest Park have turned their focus to matters of equity in the services they offer residents. And now, with a contract signed with the National Equity Project, our District 91 schools are on that worthy path. What's the difference between equity in education and equality? Equity is the recognition that in the past, that in the present not all students were afforded the same opportunity to succeed.
Oak Park artist holds his first exhibit in Forest Park church
By day, he's a security officer who tells you to take your shoes off at the airport. By night, an artist. Michael Thomas, 57, of Oak Park, has spent the past five months painting and preparing for his debut exhibit, "Psalm 30 Illustrated: Watercolors by Michael Thomas," which opens on Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Forest Park Baptist Church, 133 Harlem Ave.
Skrine Chops, Hardwood exit Forest Park
Hardwood, a gay bar located at 7414 Madison St., will rebrand to an Irish bar on Feb. 24 with a "Murphy's is BACK" party. Hardwood opened in July 2017 and is the only gay bar in Forest Park. "I've been wanting to open a gay bar forever," Owner David Lipka said upon the bar's open. "My whole position is to ignite some spark, some change on Madison Street…Let's get everybody moving and shaking again.
W. Side restaurant shines during Black Restaurant Week
AT THE TABLE: Joe Black, right, and his wife, Tonya, who serves as LiFE's head chef, inside of LiFE restaurant as customers stop by during Chicago Black Restaurant Week. | IGOR STUDENKOV/Contributor AT THE TABLE: Joe Black, right, and his wife, Tonya, who serves as LiFE's head chef, inside of LiFE restaurant as customers stop by during Chicago Black Restaurant Week.
After School Matters taking applications now
Trayvon Smith, 19, of West Garfield Park, rehearses with fellow members of the M.A.D.D. Rhythms program before a performance during the After School Matters Annual Gala, held Sept. 21, 2015, at Navy Pier. | Michelle Kanaar/ Contributor After School Matters is now accepting teen applications for its spring 2018 program session.
Rest in peace, Bill Hampton
GIANT LOSS: Bill Hampton, the brother of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton, in their childhood home in Maywood, flanked by photos of their mother Iberia's grandparents, Edmond and Christine White. Hampton died on Feb. 8, at the age of 71. | File photo One of the hardest things to do is to learn of someone's death and it is too late to adjust your schedule so that you can attend the service. That is what happened to me last week. I got home a little after 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb.
Lawyers weigh in on video gaming referendum
Pro- and anti-video gaming lawyers argued at the Cook County Circuit Court on Feb. 15, debating whether a binding referendum question related to video gaming should be included on an upcoming election ballot. Debate centered on whether Associate Judge James Carroll should appeal the ruling of the village's electoral board. On Jan.
Man with gun robs Dollar Tree of candy, cash
Police arrived at 7709 Roosevelt Rd. about 11:41 a.m. on a call that a man wielding a gun had just taken cash and candy from the store, according to a police report. A Dollar Tree cashier told police that a man dressed in a brown puffy coat and yellow surgical mask approached the register, and slammed down a package of 24-piece Mamba fruit chews. As the cashier picked up the fruit chews, the offender told him, "Open your register.
A journey down memory lane via I-80
This is my last year with a son in Forest Park Cub Scouts. While some of my neighbors might miss having our boys sell them popcorn, the past nine years have been the most wonderful journey I never expected to take.
How a Proviso East substitute runs the world
One day last March, the 50-year-old Maywood police officer, who subs at Proviso East High School, woke up one morning in Dallas, Tex., to run a half-marathon, took a shower, and hopped on a plane to Mexico City, Mexico for another race that night. Some months later, Peppers was in Shenzhen, China. "I ran my race, finished, took a shower, got on a plane and 16 hours later was in Los Angeles to run a half-marathon there," he said during a recent phone interview.
CPS sells Key to private school
Some local residents are complaining that CPS kept them out of the loop about the recent sale of former Francis Scott Key Elementary to a private, Christian school. It has been vacant since CPS shuttered it and three other Austin schools in 2013. The Chicago Board of Education approved the $175,000 sale Jan. 24th to The Field School, now operating at 931 Lake St. in Oak Park. The Field School plans to use the space at 517 N.
D91 schools hire national group to improve equity
Forest Park District 91 Board of Education officials unanimously approved a $40,000 contract with the National Equity Project at a school board meeting on Feb. 8, in an effort to build equity between minority and majority racial groups. The National Equity Project is an Oakland-based organization that offers leadership development training for schools to help them identify opportunity gaps "to improve learning and education outcomes for all students," according to its website.
As election nears, middle schoolers learn fact from online fiction
As the run-up to the March 20 primary election nears, Forest Park Middle School students have been using a program created by the FBI to help them distinguish between real and fake internet news. Richard Hearn, library media specialist, said sixth, seventh and eighth grade students are very tech savvy, but they often don't get the distinction between credible news sources and news that is biased or made up.
Forest Park parties for Puerto Rico
Forest Parkers have an extraordinary capacity for compassion, even when the victims are 3,000 miles away in Puerto Rico. Their teamwork in raising funds for these victims is also impressive. A crew of volunteers is hosting the "Forest Park 4 Puerto Rico" fundraiser on Feb. 28, at McGaffer's, 7737 Roosevelt Road. The event will feature complimentary pizza, pop and free live music, courtesy of The Redmonds.
A one-man movement to help the homeless
'HELLO, MY NAME IS JOHN': John Netherly said he establishes trust with those experiencing homelessness by listening to their stories. | ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer 'HELLO, MY NAME IS JOHN': John Netherly said he establishes trust with those experiencing homelessness by listening to their stories. | ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer They found Miss Bernice dead in a doorway. Forest Park resident John Netherly said he knew that would happen.
2018 Greg Foster Indoor Invitational photo gallery
2018 Greg Foster Indoor Invitational photo galleryTuesday, February 20th, 2018 1:02 PMFreshman Camilo Medina turning a corner at the Greg Foster Invitational. | Photo by Jill WagnerMoses Ikechuwo Biosah makes his way around the track. | Photo by Jill WagnerCorey Mason passes the baton to Troy Blaylock in the 4 x 200 meter relay. | Photo by Jill WagnerDonte Love competes in the 4x400 varsity relay.
Big Week Feb. 21 - 28
Award-winning storyteller Shanta has graced the stage of ethnic arts festivals, performing arts series, museums, churches and more with her stories and songs of African people. Now Shanta will be presenting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd. The village is sponsoring a fundraiser for Puerto Rico, following the devastation Hurrican Maria wracked on the island.
Shrubtown October 25, 2017
Shrubtown October 25, 2017Opinion: ShrubtownTuesday, October 24th, 2017 4:04 PMShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEmailPrintBy Marc StopeckEditorial Cartoonist / Weekly Sales RepresentativeContact: Email: marc@oakpark.com
Instead of punishing, teach
Question: If a teacher posts a photo of a lynched black man on social media as an illustration of the history of racism (Teacher, you mean that really happened?!), does that "interfere with or disrupt the educational or working environment, or the delivery of educational support services"? Shouldn't he get a commendation for trying to illustrate (the roots of) today's persistent problems?
'Those Things That Are Best'
I am a retired former employee of OPRF High School. The motto of the school is "Those Things That Are Best". Lately, activities at the school make you very unproud. The kneeling on the football field by the team, the kneeling by two school board members — what an example to our young folks you are! Recently I read in the Sun Times about a bomb scare. What is next? I was proud to be a retired person, but many ask me to explain what is going on at OPRF, and I don't know what to say.
Trump's budget fuels the seven deadly sins
Executive orders must be signed and numbered by the President of the United States. President Barack Obama signed 277 during his eight years as President — the fewest in decades. Donald J. Trump signed 32 during his first 100 days in office. This projects to be 275 over one term, half the time Obama was in office. As a candidate, DJT castigated President Obama for subverting democracy by what he called "executive over-reach." Why the flip-flop? DJT blames a dysfunctional Congress.
Offensive? Yes, but still free speech
The First Amendment is, in my opinion, the "sacred" cornerstone of our Republic. The problem with the First Amendment, however, is that it can be so uncomfortably inconvenient. It's easy when we all agree with what everyone else has to say. But it becomes a stickler when we don't. Take the recent case of the 17-year-old high school student posting on his own private Snapchat account an image depicting himself in "blackface." Offensive?
Ivy is not enough
Ivy is not enoughOpinion: Letters To The EditorTuesday, October 24th, 2017 4:09 PMShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEmailPrintCan growing ivy on stepped walls mask the incongruity of encapsulating Austin Gardens between glass and steel high-rise buildings? The photo illustrating the report of the park board's astonishing acceptance of the Albion redesign does not support this [Late Albion changes will benefit Austin Gardens, Viewpoints, Oct. 11].
North Avenue gets noticed
Every neighborhood needs a champion. And North Avenue, from Austin to Harlem, the Oak Park side and the Chicago side both, has its champion in The North Avenue District (T-NAD). This is a small but determined community group, neighbors from both Oak Park and Galewood, business people, who want to see a street that has been long ignored and abused get some long overdue attention.
Halloween hours | Blogs | Community | OakPark.com
Halloween trick-or-treat hours run from 3 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31 in Oak Park and River Forest, according to press releases from both villages. The village of Oak Park also notes that parents are encouraged to accompany young children and inspect all candy and treats before consumption.
The need to regulate guns is growing
Twenty-three firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition, all legally purchased by someone who passed background checks — that is what was used in the massacre in Las Vegas. At least 11 of the guns were semiautomatic, all fitted with legally available so-called "bump fire stocks," turning them into fully automatic weapons. And there were numerous large-capacity magazines, also legally available.
Making a plan | Articles | News | OakPark.com
The narrow vote last week in Oak Park to approve the rolling five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was a bit of political drama. The three newly elected trustees voted nay, everyone else was in support. Wasn't long ago that Oak Park was so far behind on understanding and funding infrastructure that it didn't even have a CIP. Didn't have any dedicated source of funding for aging infrastructure. So maintaining the planning process is important to us.
College band celebrity marches into town
Trojans touch down on West Side: The Trojan Marching Band practices at Hanson Field, 5501 W. Fullerton, on Friday, Oct. 20. River Forest native Jacob Schaider, who graduated from Oak Park and River Forest High School, is a drummer in the band. | ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer The University of Southern California's Trojan Marching Band enjoys celebrity status in its own right. Just consider their 2016 itinerary, featured in this year's band press pack.
Rain date for the dearly departed
For the first time in a quarter century, the annual Historical Society cemetery walk was rained out, thanks to Sunday's deluge. "I guess after 25 straight years without a washout, the law of averages caught up to us," said Frank Lipo, executive director of the Historical Society of Oak Park & River Forest. Undaunted, they will try again this Sunday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. inside the gates of Forest Home Cemetery on Desplaines Avenue in Forest Park.
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