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Business owner Yasmin Curtis fears that a Cook County sales tax increase will negatively affect business at her sports bar in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.

Business owner Yasmin Curtis fears that a Cook County sales tax increase will negatively affect business at her sports bar in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.

Published on July 22, 2015

Chatham residents Dalandis Neely (left) and Marcel Bright (right) listen intently to speakers during a recent community meeting in protest of a proposed opening of a medical marijuana dispensary in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood.

Chatham residents Dalandis Neely (left) and Marcel Bright (right) listen intently to speakers during a recent community meeting in protest of a proposed opening of …

Published on July 22, 2015

Melinda Kelly, Exec. Dir., Chatham Business Association speaks during an Eight Ward Accountability Coalition meeting about medical marijuana.

Melinda Kelly, Exec. Dir., Chatham Business Association speaks during an Eight Ward Accountability Coalition meeting about medical marijuana.

Published on July 22, 2015

Dedra Delaney (center) steps in to calm tensions between an unidentified  impassioned resident (left) and Jerry Brown (right), an official with the Eight Ward Accountability Coalition, during a community meeting about a proposed opening of a medical marijuana dispensary slated to open in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood.

Dedra Delaney (center) steps in to calm tensions between an unidentified impassioned resident (left) and Jerry Brown (right), an official with the Eight Ward Accountability …

Published on July 22, 2015

Andea Zopp

Andea Zopp

Published on July 22, 2015

Elshabazz has fun on a skydiving trip.

Elshabazz has fun on a skydiving trip.

Published on July 22, 2015

Elshabazz cuts Ricky Sylvers of the Sylvers singing group of the 1970s.

Elshabazz cuts Ricky Sylvers of the Sylvers singing group of the 1970s.

Published on July 22, 2015

Elshabazz poses with the late Gus Savage and Savage's daughter, Emma.

Elshabazz poses with the late Gus Savage and Savage's daughter, Emma.

Published on July 22, 2015

Elshabazz cuts actor William Marshal's hair at his shop.

Elshabazz cuts actor William Marshal's hair at his shop.

Published on July 22, 2015

Elshabazz has fun with Sammy Davis Jr. and Davis' guns at night club.

Elshabazz has fun with Sammy Davis Jr. and Davis' guns at night club.

Published on July 22, 2015

Elshabazz poses with Nat King Cole at Chicago area night club.

Elshabazz poses with Nat King Cole at Chicago area night club.

Published on July 22, 2015

Elshabazz appears on Jesse Owens' radio show promoting his barbershop.

Elshabazz appears on Jesse Owens' radio show promoting his barbershop.

Published on July 22, 2015

El-Hajj poses with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Chicago.

El-Hajj poses with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Chicago.

Published on July 22, 2015

El-Hajj Elshabazz, who is being honored as a long-time barber, cuts his son, Damon Williams' hair. Williams also is a barbar at Truth and Soul Black Stars shop, 1740 E. 87th Street.

El-Hajj Elshabazz, who is being honored as a long-time barber, cuts his son, Damon Williams' hair. Williams also is a barbar at Truth and Soul …

Published on July 22, 2015

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