Miguel 'Nene' Padilla, Jr.

Miguel “Nene” Padilla, Jr. was the victim of gun violence and a car jacking in Chicago. He had been born with Cerebral Palsy, he graduated from college and worked as an IT analyst.

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Honorary Miguel “Nene” Padilla, Jr. WAY

Southeast Corner of West Fullerton Avenue at North Keystone Avenue to North Keystone Avenue

 

Approved: January 2024

Ward: 35
Alderman: Carlos Ramirez-Rosa
Neighborhood: Logan Square

b. January 10, 1980
d. October 21, 2021. Age 41 in Chicago

near
where he died

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Source

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https://www.alvarezfd.com/obituaries/Miguel-A-Padilla?obId=22771356

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/deadly-logan-square-shootings-connected-wisconsin-shootout/

Elise Malary

Elise Malary was a transgender rights advocate who worked with and supported the Chicago Therapy Collective, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Equality Illinois, and the Civil Rights Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. She identified as a black trans woman.

A vigil was held for her in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago.

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Honorary Elise Malary WAY

1500 Block of West Catalpa Avenue from North Clark Street to North Ashland Avenue
* Amended to Elise Malary Plaza located at Catalpa and Clark

 

Approved: January 2024

Ward: 40
Alderman: Andre Vasquez, Jr.
Neighborhood: Andersonville

d. Age 31

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Source

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2022679
20221182
20249621

https://chicago.suntimes.com/lgbtq/2024/03/29/trans-activist-elise-malary-street-naming-andersonville

https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/04/01/andersonville-street-named-for-late-trans-activist-elise-malary/

https://youtu.be/7WYWq079V1Y?si=hUnjVHUJKphuW6Zc

https://youtu.be/6n7yvYx31uk?si=FJpo212EO4GZ5vQY

https://40thward.org/2024/05/introducing-elise-malary-plaza/

Robert & Eugenie Brandt

Robert Brandt was the Alderman of the 33rd Ward for 8 years (1963-1971). They owned the Brandt Funeral home in the Logan Square neighborhood., where Robert was the Funeral Director for 56 years.

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Honorary Alderman Robert & Eugenie Brandt WAY

Southwest corner of West Fullerton Avenue at North Kimball Avenue to North Kedzie Boulevard

 

Approved: January 2024

Ward: 35
Alderman: Carlos Ramirez-Rosa
Neighborhood: Logan Square

d. 1996. Age 74 Robert ;2009 Eugenie

near former location of
Brandt Funeral Home
3421 W. Fullerton Avenue

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Source

20236053

https://www.chicagotribune.com/1996/01/16/ald-robert-brandt-74-also-was-funeral-director/

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2009/04/23/death-notice-eugenie-j-brandt/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/brandt-funeral-home-chicago

Rose Fay Thomas

Rose Fay Thomas, in 1899, established the Anti-Cruelty Society for the protection and care of animals. It was instrumental in providing services and education, and forwarding legislation against the abuse and maltreatment of stray, domestic, and work animals.

The original Small Animal Shelter was established at 1898 North Clark Street in 1904. It ran an animal rescue, ambulance service, and an animal adoption service. This was the first animal care charity in the country. The Anti-Cruelty Society has been at its current location at Grand Avenue and LaSalle Street since 1907. Rose Fay Thomas was also responsible for having water troughs installed across the city for horses.

She also established the National Federation of Music Clubs. Her husband was Theodore Thomas, the Founder, Musical Director, and Conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Together they produced musical programs for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago.

Her honorary sign was dedicated for the 125th anniversary of the Anti-Cruelty Society.

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Honorary Rose Fay Thomas WAY

West Grand Avenue from North LaSalle Drive to North Clark Street

 

Approved: January 2024

Ward: 42
Alderman: Brendan Reilly
Neighborhood: West Town

b. September 4, 1952 in Vermont
d. April 19, 1929. Age 76 in Massachusetts

near
Anti-Cruelty Society
510 N. LaSalle

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Source

20236444

https://classicchicagomagazine.com/the-woman-who-saved-millions-of-animals/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_Fay_Thomas

https://cso.org/experience/article/16552/celebrating-the-anti-cruelty-society-at-125

https://youtu.be/ABqXaO6SOu8?si=2NYShWrRl20mdmVQ

Yolanda Travis Mack

Yolanda Travis Mack was a McDonald’s franchise owner on the South Side of Chicago. In 2007 she acquired the first black owned and operated McDonald’s, originally opened by Herman Petty in 1968. She commissioned a mural on site to honor the original owner.

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, she turned her locations in COVID service sites, she also donated masks to a local hospital.

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Honorary Yolanda Travis Mack WAY

South Lake Park Avenue, between East 52nd Street and East 53rd Street

 

Approved: January 2024

Ward: 04
Alderman: Lamont Robinson
Neighborhood: Kenwood

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Source

20236364

https://news.yahoo.com/meet-yolanda-travis-owner-operator-145305341.html

https://afrotech.com/first-black-owned-mcdonalds-restaurant

https://youtu.be/FB61h7fc4lw?si=Ny8xumaaf4ORTzqZ

https://patch.com/illinois/chicagoheights/local-business-owner-engineers-mask-donation-franciscan-health

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=yolanda+travis+mack

Police Officer Andres M. Vasquez Lasso

Andres Vasquez Lasso was a police officer who served on the Chicago Police Department for 5 years when he died in the line of duty while responding to a domestic incident.

He was born in Colombia and came to the US with his family at age 18.

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Honorary Police Officer Andres M. Vasquez Lasso Road

West Marquette Road between South Central Park Avenue and South Hamlin Avenue

 

Approved: January 2024

Ward: 23
Alderman: Silvana Tabares
Neighborhood: West Lawn

b. Colombia
d. March 1, 2023. Age 32, in Chicago

near
His home

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Source

20235871

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26629-police-officer-andres-m-vasquez-lasso

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/andres-vasquez-lasso-chicago-police-officer-funeral-service/3090052/

https://www.instagram.com/chicagopolicedepartment/reel/Cq3ViD4g6ix/

https://youtu.be/2Sifjy79MYo?si=WvlXYM-TXXlcqHnc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yr_9V2LS04

Leah Herrera

Leah Herrera was 8-years old when she succumbed to Anaplastic Astrocytoma, a rare form of cancer which produced brain tumors.

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Honorary Leah Herrera WAY

South Lamon from West 49th Street to West 50th Street

 

Approved: December 2023

Ward: 22
Alderman: Michael Rodriguez
Neighborhood: Stickney

b. October 2, 2012
d. August 31, 2021. Age 8

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Source

20235974

https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/il/chicago/leah-k-herrera-13272644

https://www.gofundme.com/f/b5kz6-leah-strong

Munir Muhammad

Munir Muhammad was the producer of television programs for CROE, the Coalition for the Remembrance of the Honorable Elijiah Muhammad. He joined the Nation of Islam in 1972, co-founded CROE in 1987, and CROE-TV in 1994. For 21 years Munir interviewed political and social figures including: President Barak Obama, Senator Dick Durbin, Chicago Mayors, Illinois Governors, broadcasters, artists, celebrities, and Louis Farrakhan.

He moved to Chicago from Birmingham in 1968 after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Alum
Wenonah High School, Birmingham, Alabama

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Honorary Munir Muhammad WAY

West 71st Street between South Artesian Street and South Campbell Street

 

Approved: December 2023

Ward: 17
Alderman: David Moore
Neighborhood: Chicago Lawn

b. March 27, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama
d. July 9, 2019. Age 69

near
CROE
2345 71st Street

Sign Dedication: April 2024 at 71st and Artesian

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Source

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https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/12/20692201/munir-muhammad-dead-croe-obituary-elijah-cable-tv-islam-obama

https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/munir-muhammad

https://new.finalcall.com/2024/04/01/street-naming-ceremony-honors-life-work-of-munir-muhammad/

https://chicagocrusader.com/activist-munir-muhammad-dead-at-69/

https://croetv.net/

Titus Allen, Sr.

Titus Allen, Sr.

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Honorary Titus Allen, Sr. WAY

South Vincennes Avenue between West 82nd Street and West 84th Street

 

Approved: December 2023

Ward: 06
Alderman: William Hall
Neighborhood: Auburn Gresham

b. January 2, 1944
d. September 4, 2022. Age 78

Time Out Lounge
8216 S. Vincennes Avenue

Sign Dedication: April 13, 2024

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Source

20235640

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/243802321/titus-j-allen

Time Out Lounge

Maime Till-Mobley

Maime Till-Mobley was the mother of Emmitt Till. In 1955 she held an open casket visitation during her son’s funeral. Emmitt was a 14-year old from Chicago, when he was lynched, disfigured, and brutally murdered in Mississippi while visiting relatives. His murderers, who were white, were quickly acquitted. These events drew public outrage and put racism and acts of violence against black people on the world stage when gruesome photos of Emmitt’s body were published in Jet Magazine. Maime became a public figure in the civil rights movement and dedicated her life to justice.

“Let the people see what they did to my boy.”

Maime came to Chicago with her parents as a young child during the Great Migration of African-Americans from the segregated southern states. She was an excellent student, she made the “honor roll” at her high school which was predominantly white. She went on to teach in the Chicago Public schools for 23 years.

She died shortly before the publication of her autobiography, Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime that Changed America. Maime and Emmitt are both buried in Burr Oaks Cemetery, southwest of Chicago. Their house at 6427 S. Lawrence Street was dedicated as a landmark in 2020, and is now the Emmitt Till and Maime Till-Mobley House Museum. They were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2022.

Alum
Loyola University (there is a Maime Till Scholarship named in her honor at Loyola)
Chicago Teachers College (Chicago State University)
Argo Community High School

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Honorary Maime Till-Mobley WAY

South Wabash Avenue between East 83rd Street and East 85th Street

 

Approved: December 2023

Ward: 06
Alderman: William Hall
Neighborhood: Avalon Park

b. November 23, 1921 in Mississippi
d. January 6, 2003

Maime Till-Mobley Day in Chicago 2021

Maime Till-Mobley Park in Chicago. 6404 S. Ellis Street

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Source

20235643

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamie_Till

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/zlup/Historic_Preservation/Publications/Emmett_Till_and_Mamie_Till-Mobley_House_report.pdf

https://www.luc.edu/features/stories/academics/thestoryofemmetttill/#:~:text=When%20Mamie%20Till%20Bradley%20saw,%2C'%20she%20famously%20said.%E2%80%9D

https://www.luc.edu/education/about/alumni/mtm/

https://www.blacksingreen.org/till-house-museum

https://abcnews.go.com/US/emmett-till-mamie-till-mobley-awarded-congressional-gold/story?id=95711344

https://youtu.be/H0gQygAwhkw?si=it-3BcZEb2WaWctY

“Till” Movie Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7INlp2fkZto

https://youtu.be/PuPlRvfEjj4?si=G4Q_DkavpJEJOd8v

https://youtu.be/sGWnPaa9qFY?si=TlLkmNaOTXSyESZN

Lula Mae Watson-Williams

Mother Lula Mae Watson-Williams established the Williams Inn pizzaria and bar in 1969 after having worked at famous Chicago pizza establishments such as Pizzaria Due, Lou Malnati’s, and Gino’s. She was the mother of seven children. Her business offered good food and employment opportunities to the Englewood neighborhood. She also expanded it to include a full-service restaurant and a pool hall.

The original location at 5701 S. Ashland ran for 30 years in the Englewood neighborhood before it burned down. In 2021 a new location opened at 2210 South Michigan Avenue. It is still family owned and operated today.

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Honorary Lula Mae Williams WAY *

South Ashland Avenue between 57th Street and 58th Street

 

Approved: November 2023 *

Ward: 16
Alderman: Stephanie Coleman
Neighborhood: West Englewood

near
Williams Inn Pizza & Sports Bar
5701 S. Ashland Ave (original location)

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Source

20234791

https://www.williamsinnpizza.com/about-us

https://wgntv.com/news/chicagos-very-own/owner-of-iconic-black-owned-gay-bar-opening-inclusive-pizza-restaurant/

* May 2024 Amended - to “Lula Mae Williams Way” from “Mother Lula May Watson-Williams Way”

W. Scott Biszewski

Scott Biszewski worked for the Department of Water Management for the City of Chicago, and belonged to Local #150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers.

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Honorary W. Scott Biszewski Road

South Pulaski Road between West 83th Street and West 84th Street

 

Approved: October 2023

Ward: 18
Alderman: Derrick Curtis
Neighborhood: Ashburn/Scotsdale

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Source

20233850

https://legacy.suntimes.com/us/obituaries/chicagosuntimes/name/walter-biszewski-obituary?id=17623113

Clifford E. Turner

Chief Apostle Dr. Clifford E. Turner, PhD. founded Liberty Temple Full Gospel Church in 1982, and Liberty International Network: 8 Liberty Churches, a Christian TV in 2002, and film production - HolyWood Studios. Outreach includes GED support to residents of public housing and citizens returning from incarceration.

Veteran: Army

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Honorary Chief Apostle Dr. Clifford E. Turner

South Oakley Avenue between West 79th Street and West 79th Place

 

Approved: October 2023

Ward: 18
Alderman: Derrick Curtis
Neighborhood: Auburn Gresham / Beverly View

b. October 13, 1950 in Chicago
d. January 16, 2018. Age 67

near
Liberty Temple Church
2233 W. 79th Street

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Source

20233907

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=4296004533762318

https://libertytemple.org/locations/chicago/

https://libertytemple.org/product-category/cet/

https://www.goldengate-funeralhome.com/obituary/4539971

Charles Green

Sergeant Charles Green retired from the Chicago Police department after 42 years of service. He followed a long-standing family tradition of becoming a Chicago Police Officer and serving in the military.

Veteran 1957

Alum
St. Rita High School

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Honorary Sgt. Green WAY

South Merrimac Avenue from 5500 to 5600

 

Approved: October 2023

Ward: 13
Alderman: Marty Quinn
Neighborhood: Clearing

b. June 10, 1935
d. March 22, 2022. Age 86

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Source

20234020

https://www.parksidechapels.com/obituary/Charles-Green

Shirley J. Newsome

Shirley J. Newsome led the North Kenwood-Oakland Community Conservation Council and in 1981 was a founding member of the Lake Park-Berkeley-Ellis-Drexel Block Club Association. She moved to prevent redevelopment of the area and into landmark district status. She also served briefly as Alderman of the 4th Ward, after which she was appointed to the Chicago Community Development Commission. In 2006 she retired from 40 years of service in the Federal Courts system.

She moved to the neighborhood in 1978, and was a member of the West Side New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church.

Alum
Chicago Teachers College (Chicago State University College of Education)
Marshall High School

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Honorary Shirley J. Newsome WAY

South Lake Park Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Place

 

Approved: October 2023

Ward: 04
Alderman: Lamont Robinson
Neighborhood: North Kenwood - Oakland

b. August 15, 1945
d. December 25, 2022. Age 77

Sign Dedication: November 11, 2023

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Source

20233819

https://www.hpherald.com/news/shirley-newsome-north-kenwood-oakland-community-leader-caretaker-and-alderman-dies-at-77/article_44a8ae8e-8aed-11ed-9ebe-234783c56845.html

https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/11/13/former-kenwood-leader-shirley-newsome-honored-in-street-dedication-ceremony/

https://secc-chicago.org/4th-ward-celebrates-honorary-shirley-j-newsome-way/

Jeannine Janulis

Jeannine Janulis was a 65 year resident and active member of the Clearing community. She and her husband, Lem were among the first to build a house in the neighborhood. they raised their 4 children in the house and were volunteers at their schools. Jeannine was also part of the Clearing Civic League and was a member of the Midway Community Choir. in 2005 she was recognized as Senior of the Year by the Chicago Park District.

Jeannine worked as an airline hostess with Trans World Airlines (TWA) out of Midway Airport and was on initial flights to O’Hare Airport when it opened in 1954. After marrying Lem in 1955 she joined him at work at the Continental Can Company. After raising children she returned to the workforce and held administrative support roles in the Chicago Public School until she retired in 1993, after 18 years of service.

Alum
Ste Genevive High School, St. Louis, MO

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Honorary Jeannine Janulis WAY

5900 to 6000 West 63rd Place

 

Approved: September 2023

Ward: 13
Alderman: Marty Quinn
Neighborhood: Clearing

d. Age 93

Dedication ceremony: October 22, 2023
Sign at 63rd and Austin

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Source

20232923

https://www.stegenherald.com/2019/12/31/ste-genevieve-native-jeannine-janulis-marks-90th-birthday/

United Baptist

United Baptist Church secured it’s fist building in 1966 and moved to the current location in 1999. It is affiliated with the Union District Baptist Association of Chicago. Reverend Wilson Daniels led the congregation for 44 years.

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Honorary United Baptist WAY

South Kildare Street between West Roosevelt Road to West Grenshaw Street

 

Approved: September 2023

Ward: 24
Alderman: Monique Scott
Neighborhood:

near
United Baptist Chuch
4242 W. Roosevelt Road

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Source

20232922

https://unitedchi.org/

Chrys Carvajal

Private First Class Chrys Carvajal was a member of the National Guard and an aspiring Police Officer. His live was cut short at the age of 19 as a result of gun violence.

Veteran: National Guard

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Honorary PFC Chrys Carvajal WAY

West Grace Street between North Meade Street and North Melvina Street

 

Approved: September 2023

Ward: 38
Alderman: Nicholas Sposato
Neighborhood: Belmont Cragin

d. July 3, 2021. Age 19

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Source

20232791

https://news.wttw.com/2022/07/03/family-still-searching-answers-death-19-year-old-national-guardsman

https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/07/07/family-of-slain-portage-park-man-raising-money-to-bury-national-guardsman-chrys-will-be-remembered-as-a-hero/

Alberto Onofre Guzman

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Honorary Alberto Onofre Guzman WAY

3725-3759 West 71st Street

 

Approved: September 2023

Ward: 23
Alderman: Silvana Tabares
Neighborhood: Chicago Lawn

b. April 8, 1973 in Acapetlahuaya, Guerrero, Mexico

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Source

20232788

Beth Murphy

Beth Murphy was the owner of Murphy’s Bleachers sports bar at the corner of Sheffield and Wavelend, across the street from right field at Chicago’s famous Wrigley Field baseball stadium. The bar has a rooftop view of Cubs Baseball is popular among, fans, athletes, and musicians who all play at Wrigley.

Beth was active in the Lakeview community among rooftop owners and local businesses; she defended their interests amid the development in and around the iconic baseball stadium. She was the former president of East Lakeview Neighbors, and she led the annual Oktoberfest fundraiser.

The bar was originally Ernie’s Bleachers in the 1930s, In 1965 it became Ray’s Bleachers under new ownership. Beth’s husband, Jim Murphy, bought the bar in 1980 and ran it until his death in 2003. The bar is now owned by the next generation of the family, Brian Murphy.

Her honorary sign was dedicated at the Oktoberfest event in 2023.

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Honorary Beth Murphy WAY

Southeast Corner of North Sheffield Avenue and West Waveland Avenue

 

Approved: September 2023

Ward: 44
Alderman: Bennett Larson
Neighborhood: Lakeview/Wrigleyville

b. 1955
d. 2023. Age 67

near
Murphy’s Bleachers
3655 N. Sheffield

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Source

20232741

https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/09/14/beth-murphy-murphys-bleachers-late-owner-will-be-honored-with-wrigleyville-street-sign/

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2023/04/24/beth-murphy-the-murphys-bleachers-owner-who-battled-the-chicago-cubs-over-the-wrigleyville-rooftops-dies-at-68/

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/beth-murphy-owner-murphys-bleachers-dies/

https://abc7chicago.com/beth-murphy-chicago-obituary-cubs-news/13186851/