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Albert D. Tyson, III

Linda Zabors

Reverend Albert D. Tyson, III was the former Pastor of St. Stephens African Methodist Episcopal Church in Chicago and the Presiding Elder of the 4th Episcopal District.

Reverend served on several civic, educational, and health boards in addition to his ecumenical leadership positions. He was a member of the NAACP and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Alumni:
Garrett Evangelical Seminary, Evanston, Illinois
Monrovia College, Liberia - Honorary Degree
Newark State College, New Jersey

Honorary Presiding Elder Albert D. Tyson, III. Way

North Albany Street at West Washington Boulevard

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 27
Alderman: Burnett
Neighborhood: East Garfield Park

St. Stephen AME Church
3042 W. Washington Boulevard


b. June 26, 1948
d. June 21, 2019. Age 70.

Source
https://www.thechristianrecorder.com/transition-of-rev-albert-d-tyson-iii-1948-2019/

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tags 2021, Clergy, Episcopal, Christianity, Methodist, blm, 27 Ward, Ward 27

James F. Graziano

Linda Zabors

Third generation Italian food wholesale and retailer. J.P Graziano Grocery Company was started in 1937 by his grandfather Vincenzo Graziano who emigrated from Sicily.

Honorary James F. Graziano Way

901 W. Randolph Street

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 27
Alderman: Burnett
Neighborhood:

J.P. Graziano
901 W. Randolph Street

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tags 2021, Food, Restaurant, Local Business, Ward 27

Janari Ricks Way

Linda Zabors

Janari Ricks was a 9-year old child who was the unintended victim of a shooting. The gunman fired into a group of adults and children in the Cabrini rowhouses.

Honorary Janari Ricks Way

Southwest corner of North Cleveland and West Division Streets

 

Approved: October 2020

Ward: 27
Alderman: Burnett
Neighborhood: Cabrini Green

d. July 31, 2020

Near
Cabrini Rowhouses

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tags 2020, Child, Violence, Ward 27

Betty Haynes

Linda Zabors

Honorary Betty Haynes Way

Southwest and Northwest corners of North Drake Avenue between West Augusta Boulevard and West Chicago Avenue

 

Approved: May 2018

Ward: 27
Alderman: Burnett
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

Source

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tags 2018, Women, Ward 27, ?