Friday, February 4, 2011

Del Valle for Mayor | For All Chicago For Every Neighborhood: Mayoral Candidate Miguel del Valle, in Wake of Army and Lou’s Closure after 65 Years of Service, Pledges to Fight for Black-Owned Businesses

Del Valle for Mayor | For All Chicago For Every Neighborhood: Mayoral Candidate Miguel del Valle, in Wake of Army and Lou’s Closure after 65 Years of Service, Pledges to Fight for Black-Owned Businesses

Mayoral Candidate Miguel del Valle, in Wake of Army and Lou’s Closure after 65 Years of Service, Pledges to Fight for Black-Owned Businesses

Del Valle urges reform in spirit of frequent diner Harold Washington

February 4, 2011 (CHICAGO)--
City Clerk and mayoral candidate Miguel del Valle visited today a frequent dining destination of the public servant who inspired him to seek political office 25 years ago.

After 65 years of service to South Side residents, local politicians like the late Harold Washington, and the City of Chicago, soul food restaurant Army and Lou’s closed its doors.

“This is a sad day for Chicago,” del Valle said, standing outside the closed restaurant. “This is just another example of why we need to make our neighborhoods more friendly to small business owners. As mayor, I will do everything I can to make sure vital Chicago businesses