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Dennis Hood, CHA activist and construction business owner Passes

Dennis Michael Hood was born December 8, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to Isaac and Corrine Hood. He was the 2^nd of 6 children born to this union. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Michael.

Dennis was known by many as Hood and was raised in the ABLA community on the westside of Chicago. Dennis received his primary education at John M. Smith Elementary and graduated from Crane High School and furthered his education at Malcolm X College. Later in life he enlisted in the United States Army where he received an Honorable Discharge.

Dennis worked for the Post Office, Streets of Sanitation, Sheriff Department and for the Chicago Housing Authority. For thirty years plus Dennis has been under the pinions of his mentor, U S Representative, State of Illinois, Danny K Davis. He has always been a headstrong person breaking barriers to achieve his lot in life. His biggest achievement was in 2011, and became a proud Resident Own Businessman of Hood Construction Inc.

After a short term of illness; Dennis unexpectedly felled asleep in death on Monday, February 24, 2020.

In 1978 Dennis met and married Ramona Graham, from this union three children was born, Terry, Mandy, and Tee.

Dennis loved people, he opened his heart and doors to those of need. He was a jokester, his favorite saying was “Move around Clown.” He also possessed many talents one of which was singing, playing the piano, playwriting and acting. His favorite group he himself would mimic is the Whispers and Ron Isley. He had the privilege of singing with the legendary Stillers who wrote and sang a song during the inauguration of Congressman Danny K. Davis.

Dennis Hood (in trench coat) along with his construction crew and the General contractors at the worksite

He leaves to cherish his memory: one son; Terrance Hood; two daughters, Ramanda Matthews and Tawanda Hood; three brothers Alan Hood; Isaac Hood; David (Robin) Hood; one sister, Delores Hood-Falkner (Melvin); nine grandchildren; Delontae, Brian, Tierra, Jamal, Traon, John, Keith Jr, Terrance Jr, and Keyshawn; one uncle, Robert Ivens; extended family members Beatrice Jones (mom); brothers, Dennis and Glenn Howell and sister; Rita Howell- Gill and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Of

Dennis Michael Hood was born December 8, 1953 and passed away on February 24, 2020. Visitation is Wednesday March 4 from 6:00 pm to 9:00pm at Leak and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral will be on Thursday 10:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church in St. Ignatius High School at 1080 W Roosevelt Rd. Burial will conclude at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421

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Attorney Deidre Baumann holds a Social Justice Forum at Oak Park Library

Former Aldermen Isaac Carothers (far left), Attorney Deidre Baumann (middle right), Entrepreneur & Educator Michelle Helen-Clark (top middle), Miss Carothers (right), and Educator Donna Moss (far right).

Attorney Deidre Baumann held a Social Justice Forum at the Oak Park Library to discuss laws concerning discrimination at the workplace, marijuana, and community policing.
Attorney Baumann announced during the forum that she is also running for Cook County judge in the upcoming election. Baumann has 20 years of law practice and is a lead attorney on the Burr Oak Cementary causing a receiver to take over the cementary and to improve and maintain its integrity.

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Westside NAACP Mayoral Forum Address City and Westside Issues

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The Chicago Westside Branch of the NAACP, whose mission is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination held a forum to question all 14 candidates who want to become the new mayor of the City of Chicago. It was held at Malcolm X College auditorium on Saturday. Eight of the 14 candidates showed up which were Dr. Willie Wilson, LaShawn Ford, Lori Lightfoot, Paul Vallas, Toni Preckwinkle, Amari Enyia, John Kozlar, and Bob Fioretti.

Westside NAACP president Karl Brinson opened the forum and introduced the Political Action Chair and 2nd Vice-President Remel Terry who spearheaded the logistics of the forum. The Westside Branch NAACP has been conducting these political forums for over 20 years stated President Brinson. Vice president Terry has been spearheading them for over 11 years.

The candidates were given the chance to introduce themselves and state why they should be elected mayor before questions began. Then candidates were asked questions from a panel of four community partner representatives, which were Rebecca Raines, chair of the Westside NAACP’s Environmental and Criminal Justice committees, Dr. Phalese Binion, President of Westside Ministers Coalition, Casandra Norman of the South Austin Neighborhood Association, and Isaac Lewis Jr., Publisher of the North Lawndale Community News (the North Lawndale Community News).

The audience was given index cards to write their questions down for the candidates to respond after it was read by the moderator and Westside Branch 1st Vice President Phyllis Logan. Each candidate was given a chance to answer the same questions. One minute responses were allowed by each candidate because of the number of candidates in this election.

LaShawn Ford was selected to introduce himself first then the question answered by the candidate to his left which was Lori Lightfoot, then to her left. Ford stated how he was born in Cabrini, to a mother of 15, not ever knowing his father and was blessed to be adopted and raised by his grandmother to attend private schools graduating from Loyola University becoming a teacher and owning a business and becoming the State Rep of the 8th District. He is now looking to become the mayor of Chicago backed by the Westside Black Elected officials.

The first question was asked by Dr. Binion. She stated “Chicago is one of the most corrupt cities in the US, full cronyism. What structural reforms will you implement to change this bad behavior?” Paul Vallas was the first candidate designated to answer this question. “He stated, “there’s no substitution for term limits. That means term limits for the mayor, that means term limits for the aldermen, No. 1….

To listen or see video of the forum and hear how the candidates responded to questions, go to www.nlcn.org select video for the Westside NAACP Mayoral Forum. Some parts of the forum are also facetimed on the Westside NAACP’s facebook page.