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Pride of the South Side

By Scoop Jackson
Page 2

Friday, October 28, 2005

CHICAGO -- They rolled through the 'Hood like their names were all Robin. Ventura, to be exact. Through Bridgeport, Pilsen and Bronzville, they rolled. Caravan like the cousins of Isley. Singing "Sweep Home Chicago" and "Take Me Out To The Ball Game," screaming Ozzie's name, giving love to the poor, ignoring the rich. They rolled through an estimated million, seven-to-20 deep in some parts. All sides South. They rolled to the Mayor's house, not the one he shares with his wife, the one he sha ...

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