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Chicago Tribune HIS CHICAGO SCHEDULE
Shortly after Chinese President Hu Jintao ar- Chinese President Hu Jintao (pronounced
rives in Chicago on Thursday, Hong Liu plans hoo jin-tao—with “tao” rhyming with
to be standing with several hundred other “how”) will be in Chicago for two days in
Chinese-Americans outside the Hilton Chi- his only U.S. stop outside of Washington.
cago hotel to show support while the visiting TRIBUNE
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head of state attends a mayoral dinner in his
Hu arrives from Washington in the after-
honor.
noon. Mayor Daley and his wife, Maggie,
Near that crowd, Lobsang Wangdak will
host a dinner for Hu at the Hilton Chicago.
be with about 100 others, some arriving from FRIDAY
as far as Minneapolis, to call attention to hu- Hu and Mayor Daley visit Walter Payton
man rights issues that have long stained Chi- College Prep, home of the Confucius
na’s international image. Institute. Hu and Daley go to suburban
“We want to tell Mr. Hu that we don’t wel- Woodridge to visit an exhibit of Chinese
come him here,” said Wangdak, head of the companies with a presence in the
Midwest.
Tibetan Alliance of Chicago.
Said Liu: “Chicago residents should be
honored that Chicago is the only city out- their families left behind, increased inter-
side Washington, D.C., that he selected to est from what they regard as a more open
visit.” Chinese government offers a glimpse of
The mixed reception during Hu’s two- the economic opportunities they hope will
day visit reveals the complex stew of emo- allow their community a stronger voice in
tions among Chinese-Americans and other Chicago.
Asian-Americans in the region to what many “This will really increase Chicago’s status
see as the beginning of a powerful relation- internationally,” said Liu, president of the
ship between China and Chicago, bringing Chinese American Association of Greater
jobs to the Midwest and raising the city’s Chicago, an umbrella group of Chinese orga-
global profile as a center for commerce and Chinese President Hu Jintao stands with President Obama during a ceremony Wednesday at the nizations planning “welcoming street activi-
tourism. White House. Hu will arrive in Chicago on Thursday for a two-day tour of the city. GETTY IMAGES ties” outside the hotel.
Emphasizing the “strategic significance” Such sentiments were echoed inside Chi-
of better relations between China and the middle part of the U.S., versus the East and are flying in to join the president and look for nese restaurants and shops, though some-
U.S., Hu is scheduled to visit Walter Payton West coasts, where China has focused more more investment opportunities. “We want to times seasoned with reservations over get-
College Prep’s Confucius Institute on the efforts. be helpful here.” ting too close to a country with a long record
Near North Side and meet with operators “This is an opportunity for the Midwest, Among the latest Chinese investments an- of repression of human rights.
of several Chinese-owned businesses in the for Chicago, to show what we [China] can do nounced is a $19 billion contract with Chica- “When there are good relations [between
region. here, what we can offer here,” said Yang Guo- go-based Boeing Inc. for 200 planes. the U.S. and China], the whole world is better
The trip to Chicago signals a recognition qiang, the Chinese consul general in Chicago, For many Chinese-Americans, some with off,” said Shen Li, 55, wearing a Bears knit hat
by Chinese officials of the significance of the adding that several Chinese entrepreneurs dark memories of the communist China inside a Chinatown gift shop.
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ters’ practicing of the violin to shame.
But the more I read “Western” parents defending their parenting
methods and tearing into Chua’s with an anger usually reserved for
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lead-paint-filled toys made in, well, China, the more disturbed I got
Mark Bazer hosts
by them too. Since when does everyone—Chinese, Western or other-
“The Interview
Show” from wise—have to espouse or follow a parenting philosophy?
6:30-8 p.m. Can’t you just be kind and encouraging with your kid, discipline
Feb. 4 at The him when required and heat up the chicken nuggets at the appropri-
Hideout (1354 ate time?
W. Wabansia OK, being a parent requires more than that, particularly if your
Ave.). His guests child vomits a lot. And now I may be guilty too of wading into Im-
include musician
portant Thoughts on Parenting waters. But at least my thoughts are:
Archer Prewitt
STOP THINKING ABOUT IT.
and fashion
From the moment our children are born, we’re expected to own
blogger Tavi
several parenting guides, with similar websites bookmarked. And
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other than these books’ unfortunate habit of making you feel your
TALK TO US kid is the last one to roll over (as if rolling over is a skill that will ever
What’s your take come in handy for him at home, in the workplace, etc.), these guides
on things? We probably are a good thing.
want to know. Most of us are so removed from our instinctual animal selves that
» E-MAIL we don’t feel comfortable burping our baby without getting confirma-
ritaredeye tion from either a licensed pediatrician or some mom who burped her
@tribune.com kid in 2003 and felt the need to share it on a comment board.
But once you’re confident you can keep safe a tiny human being
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who requires only food, love and, currently, a Nintendo DS, it’s best to
Join the con-
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this column at or successful?” question-asking part of your brain and just ... be the
redeyechicago. best parent you can be.
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Join our only slightly overweight person, your kid will someday be one too.
ongoing That goes for Western parents and Chua’s version of Chinese ones.
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twitter.com/ grab a moderately healthy snack from the pantry, cuddle up with your
redeyechicago. kid and let Shaggy and Scooby help you impart some solid life lessons.
And then afterward ground him for getting crumbs on the couch.
OK, now I’ve got to rip this page out of every RedEye before the
visiting President Hu picks up a copy.
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fic aches and pains drivers here feel are real,
the Chicago region has shot up to No. 1 in
road congestion in the U.S., according to a Chicago Tribune
long-running study of mobility problems In 1982, a Cook County public defender
choking the nation. checking out a client’s story of police abuse
The increasing gridlock on major road- walked into Citizens Alert’s downtown offices
ways at almost any hour, any day of the looking for its files on cattle prods, said Mary
week was measured in 2009, when drivers D. Powers, who still works for the watchdog
in many other metropolitan areas caught a group.
slight breather from growing congestion, The lawyer had been told by accused cop
said the Urban Mobility Report, issued killer Anthony Wilson that detectives at
Thursday by the Texas Transportation In- the Calumet Area detective division, led by
stitute. Cmdr. Jon Burge, had used electrical shock to
Beyond the time it normally would take torture Wilson into a confession. While the
for an automobile trip in relatively free- lawyer found no similar Citizens Alert case
flowing traffic, commuters in the Chicago files on cattle prods, the question only hinted
area, including northwest Indiana, spent at a larger story looming.
an additional 70 hours behind the wheel in During the next three decades, Burge faced
2009, the study said. growing allegations of widespread torture and
The Chicago area shared the top spot abuse from dozens of criminal suspects. Now
for worst congestion with the Washington, his day of reckoning nears as a two-day sen-
D.C., region in regard to what the slow trips tencing hearing begins Thursday for Burge,
mean to individual drivers, the study’s rank- convicted in June by a federal jury of lying un-
ings showed. der oath about the abuse.
The national average was 34 hours, the During the trial, former convicts testified
study found. that Burge smothered one with a bag, played
In earlier studies the Chicago region Russian roulette with another and hit a third
ranked No. 2 or No. 3 in most measure- in the genitals.
ments of congestion and delay. For many who have been demanding all
The 70 hours of delay here in 2009 were along that Burge be held accountable, the
up from 64 hours of extra driving in 2008 in sentencing is long-awaited justice but incom-
the Chicago area, 55 hours of wasted time in plete because others alleged to have suffered
1999 and 18 hours in 1982, the report noted. at Burge’s hands remain in prison.
“In terms of the delay for each auto com- On the eve of his sentencing before U.S.
muter, Chicago now tips the scales at No. 1, District Judge Joan Lefkow, letters were sub-
where in the past Los Angeles was locked in mitted to the court on behalf of Burge, 63, evi-
that spot,” said David Schrank, an associate dence that he hasn’t been forgotten by friends
research scientist at the institute and a co- and former colleagues. They came from for-
author of the report. mer ranking police officers, attorneys, neigh-
The study also measured the impact of bors, a bartender from a pub he used to fre-
traffic congestion on personal finances. quent and jurors who convicted him.
Again, the Chicago area took sole pos- Many noted his military service and intense
session of No. 1 in the cost of congestion to dedication to taking on the toughest crimes.
each individual commuter—$1,738 on aver- A new national survey ranks Chicago at No. 1 in terms of road congestion in the U.S. A childhood friend recalled his “Beaver
age for each person for all of 2009. Drivers wasted 70 hours behind the wheel in gridlock in 2009. CHRIS SWEDA/TRIBUNE Cleaver” smiling personality and willingness
Congestion cost the nation $115 billion to help others.
in 2009 and caused commuters to travel 640 million more gallons of fuel. already starting to change as the economy The federal probation office has recom-
4.8 billion hours more and buy an extra A weak national economy and high gas strengthens and more people are working mended Burge be sentenced to 15 to 21 months
3.9 billion gallons of fuel, the report said. prices in 2008 and 2009 led to fewer ve- and commuting. in prison, but prosecutors have objected, argu-
The data collected from 439 urban areas hicles on the roads and a corresponding “Our national message is that if you are ing he deserves as many as 30 years for tainting
showed that without mass transit, com- decline in congestion in many other metro- a commuter, enjoy what is out there now law-abiding officers, compromising commu-
muters would have spent an additional politan areas other than the Chicago area, because it is probably going to get worse nity trust in law enforcement and costing the
785 million hours on the roads and burned officials said. Experts said that situation is again,” Schrank said. city close to $30 million in lawsuits.
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Englewood has seen two homicides in
were arrested this
Emanuel floats tax the past week, a RedEye analysis of pre
week and charged
with felony theft liminary police data found.
and other crimes for On Monday, a 42 year old man was
allegedly stealing on luxury services shot to death in the 1000 block of West
tuition fees, vendor 63rd Street, police said. A 39 year old
payments and PTA man was fatally shot in the 7000 block
funds for personal of South Morgan Street five days earlier,
use, police said. Chicago Tribune POLICE BACK CHICO officials said.
Mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday » Chicago’s police union endorsed Gery Chico Englewood has seen two homicides so
Ethics official called for adding services to the city’s sales tax in in the mayor’s race Wednesday, choosing the far this year, according to RedEye data.
resigns exchange for cutting the rate by a quarter-percent- former Mayor Daley administration official over The community area recorded 13 homi
An appointed Cook age point. Rahm Emanuel because officers believe they cides last year, down from 21 in 2008,
County ethics of The tax hike talk comes a week after Gov. Quinn would fare better with him on key issues, espe RedEye determined. Most of the victims
ficial resigned his and state lawmakers pushed through an unpopular cially changes to their pensions. were black men between the ages of 20
and 40 who were shot to death.
post one day after
major state income tax increase.
Meanwhile, gunshot homicides were
a news report re
vealed his politi At a news conference, Emanuel proposed recorded in Austin, North Lawndale,
cal ties to Assessor broadening the sales tax base to include luxury versy over the recent state income-tax increase, Riverdale, South Lawndale and
Joseph Berrios, who services such as pet grooming, private club mem- state lawmakers would be more willing to look at Woodlawn in the last week, RedEye deter
is under an ethics berships, tanning parlors and interior design. Such what he called “tax reform.” mined. The victims were men between
spotlight for hiring a move would require state legislative approval. “I’m making my proposal. The first step to- the ages of 15 and 33, according to offi
his son and sister As part of his plan, Emanuel also proposed roll- wards bringing change is you’ve got to propose an cials.
days after taking ing back the city portion of the sales tax from 1.25 idea so I’ve proposed an idea on how to do some- Eighteen homicides have been
his current post, percent to 1 percent. The total sales tax rate in thing, I think, different. I think ultimately, given recorded so far this month, RedEye data
officials confirmed shows. Twenty homicides were logged
Chicago is at 9.75 percent. the reaction over the days, that there’ll be an in-
Wednesday. TRIBUNE Emanuel called his sales-tax swap proposal a terest now in Springfield on how to bring some in January 2010, RedEye determined.
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“win-win” for the retail business community and tax reform and tax cuts and here I’ve made an idea
Homicides from Jan. 12 to 4 p.m.
consumers and indicated that because of contro- that I think I can advocate for,” Emanuel said.
Wednesday; all locations had one victim.
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Father held without bail in daughter’s murder case
Date: Jan. 12 Cause: Gunshot
2 7000 BLOCK OF S. MORGAN ST.
Chicago Tribune and “incised” wounds, most to her stomach, morial Hospital on Monday night. He kept Date: Jan. 12 Cause: Gunshot
Minutes after returning to her South Side one across her neck and one to her back; his hands clasped behind his back while Dil-
3 2600 BLOCK OF W. 15TH ST.
home with her brother late on a summer several skull fractures; bruises on her shoul- lon detailed the evidence against him.
Date: Jan. 13 Cause: Gunshot
night, 9-year-old Mya Lyons was savagely der, arm and back. Several relatives hissed when the judge
beaten with a lockbox, choked and then re- Lyons told police he found the girl’s body ordered Lyons held without bail, causing 4 5700 BLOCK OF W. CHICAGO AVE.
peatedly stabbed, prosecutors said Tuesday in a weed-choked alley behind his South Side deputies to yell, “Quiet!” Date: Jan. 15 Cause: Gunshot
as the girl’s father was ordered held without home and rushed her to Jackson Park Hos- After the hearing, tears streamed down 5 4200 BLOCK OF W. 26TH ST.
bail in her death. pital in his van. He was overheard by nurses the face of Mya’s mother, Ericka Barnes. Date: Jan. 16 Cause: Gunshot
As Richard Lyons shook his head, Cook saying the girl “may have been bitten by a “I’m glad that I finally got some closure,”
County Assistant State’s Attorney John Dil- dog,” Dillon said during Lyons’ bond hearing. she said. “Hearing it was terrible, but the 6 1000 BLOCK OF W. 63RD ST.
Date: Jan. 17 Cause: Gunshot
lon detailed the gruesome injuries Mya suf- Lyons, 42, appeared in court still dressed evidence spoke for itself. I believe there is
fered more than two years ago, allegedly at in the blue hospital scrubs he was wearing justice, and there was justice today in that 7 13100 BLOCK OF S. CORLISS AVE.
the hands of her father: More than 30 stab when arrested at work at Northwestern Me- courtroom.” Date: Jan. 18 Cause: Gunshot
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