December 18, 2019
(from left) Shakira Luster, Trechelle Williams and Imani Hill, three eighth graders at St. Ethelreda School, 8734 S. Paulina Ave., proudly show off their state chess trophies they won at last month’s state chess championship. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson
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BLACK MCDONALD’S OWNER MAKING MOVES FOR STATE CHESS CHAMPIONS
Long before St. Ethelreda School in Auburn Gresham won first place in the state championship, one black McDonald’s owner was making space for chess players at his South Side restaurant. Lance Jones said he loves the game of chess even though he is an amateur player. And Jones said he loves to give back to the community and that is why five years ago, he began reserving tables at his restaurant, 9560 S. Halsted St., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays for chess games.