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Home My WebLink About017-R-22 Designating that Portion of McDaniel Ave Between Nathaniel St and Greenleaf St with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “William Bill Logan Jr. Way”3/7/2022 17-R-22 A RESOLUTION Designating that Portion of McDaniel Ave Between Nathaniel St and Greenleaf St with the Honorary Street Name Sign, "William Bill Logan Jr. Way" WHEREAS, William Bill Logan Jr. has been a vital member of Evanston's community as a resident of Evanston for over 50 years, serving on Evanston's Police department for 30 years and co-founding both the Chessman Club of the North Shore and the Fellowship of African American Men; and WHEREAS, Mr. Logan joined the Evanston Police Department in 1957 and became Evanston's first Black Sergeant, first Black Lieutenant, first Black Captain, first Black Deputy Chief and First Black Chief of Police; and WHEREAS, during his time as Captain, Mr. Logan helped form the Black Police Officers Association and was instrumental in the fight against discrimination towards Black police officers and women in the areas of promotion, assignment and discipline; and WHEREAS, Mr. Logan has been granted numerous awards in his lifetime for his service to the Evanston community, including the Evanston Police Department's highest commendation Award for Valor and Outstanding Performance Above and Beyond the Call of Duty, and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives' awards for Outstanding Community Service and Dedicated Service; and WHEREAS, Mr. Logan has shown dedication to the youth of Evanston, serving as the Director of Safety at Evanston Township High School from 1987-2006 -1- Page 1 of 8 Doc ID: 74a04b7cfa2115bc12f866337bd3e8f370d140f6 17-R-22 and initiating motor patrol for safety staff, the instillation of crossing guards, and safety staff first aid certification; and WHEREAS, Mr. Logan has served the Evanston Community through his involvement as a board member with the Evanston Historical Society, the Evanston McGaw Y.M.C.A., the Levy Center, and the Evanston Chapter of the NAACP. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT: SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are hereby found as fact and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2: On behalf of the entire citizenry of the City of Evanston, the City Council hereby expresses appreciation for William Bill Logan Jr. by designating that portion of McDaniel Ave between Nathaniel Street and Greenleaf Street with the Honorary Street Name Sign, "William Bill Logan Jr. Way." SECTION 3: This Resolution 17-R-21 will be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. Attest: / Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk Adopted: March 28 , 2022 I&ALd, vdz�l j Daniel Biss, Mayor Approved as to form: Nicholas E. Cummings, Corporation Counsel —2— Page 2 of 8 Doc ID: 74a04b7cfa2115bc12f866337bd3e8f370d140f6 Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department b 2100 Ridge Avenue Evanston, Illinois 60201 y� T 847.448.4311 city ol' TTY 847.448.8064 Evanston, www.cityofevanston.org City of Evanston Honorary Street Name Sign Application Form PURPOSE OF PROGRAM: The Honorary Street Name Sign program was established to allow citizens the opportunity to honor people who have contributed greatly to the City of Evanston through cultural, historic, or humanitarian acts. Request for an honorary designation has to originate with an Alderman and each Alderman may have one honorary designation approved each year. Honorary street name signs are displayed for a period of ten -years and the portion of a street so designated is one block long. The program is administered by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Board through the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. Final approval is granted by the Evanston City Council. PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION BELOW: NAME OF HONOREE: William Bill Logan Jr. (as it would appear on the street sign) PROPER STREET NAME: McDaniel Ave. INTERSECTING STREETS AT EACH END OF THE ONE BLOCK AREA: McDaniel Avenue & Nathaniel St. / McDaniel Ave & Greenleaf St PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY, AND GIVE A BRIEF EXPLANATION FOR EACH OF THE APPLICABLE CRITERIA. A STREET CAN BE NAMED FOR AN INDIVIDUAL, OR GROUP/DESIGNATION. x CULTURAL IMPACT TO CITY: 1. Co-founder, 1958 - Chessmen Club of the North Shore- President Emeritus. It has given scholarships to E.T.H.S. graduates and food to the needy at Christmas time for over 40 years. Members serve as role models for our youth. 2. Co-founder, 1968. Fellowship of African American Men- FARM- Youth basketball program. Founding member 42 years ago. Coached for 15 years and presently serves as Vice President. 3. Evanston Community Foundation - Original board member X HISTORICAL IMPACT TO CITY: See "Distinguished Career _X_HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS: For more, see "Close Association with Evanston" Page 3 of 8 Doc ID: 74a04b7cfa2115bc12f866337bd3e8f370d140f6 1. He was the catalyst for a citywide Intergovernmental -Interagency Agreement to get city government, schools and youth serving agencies to work together to assist at risk youth and families. X CLOSE ASSOCIATION WITH EVANSTON: 1. ETHS: The first black homeroom president, first black senior class vice- president, first black football captain, and the first black football player to win the Myerson Award for Excellence In Football. 2. Past Boards Served On a. Evanston Historical Society b. Evanston McGaw Y.M.C.A. c. Parks and Recreation d. FAAM e. The Chessmen Club f. Rotary Club g. Levey Center h. NAACP - Evanston Chapter i. Received the NAACP African American Youth Achievement Living Legend Trailblazer Award j. State of Illinois Human Relations Commission - award from Governor Richard Ogilvie of the State of Illinois for serving on the State Human Relations Commission, the first police officer to serve on the commission and he was instrumental in establishing Human Relations courses in Illinois Police Winner of the William E. Harper Award for "Exceptional Leadership In Service To The Youth Of Evanston" k. Received "The distinguished Alumni Award" from ETHS in 2003. I. Presented a special "Key To The City" award from Mayor Joan Barr. X DISTINGUISED CAREER BROUGHT TO THE CITY: EVANSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 2. Bill joined the Evanston Police Department in 1957 and served for 30 years as a police officer. When hired as a police officer, he was also trained as a fireman and for three years assisted in fighting fires. On the police department Bill became the first modern day black Sergeant, first black Lieutenant, first captain, first black Deputy Chief and in 1984, he became Evanston's first black Police Chief. 3. He was an early proponent of many innovative programs including - Community Policing, The 1980's Foot Patrols, Out Post Sub Stations, Youth Bike Patrols, Police Citizen Research Advisory Committee, Gang Crimes Unit, the Victim Witness Bureau Page 4 of 8 Doc ID: 74a04b7cfa2115bc12f866337bd3e8f370d140f6 which became a state and national model, and Police Citizen Research Advisory Committee, a program featured in the Local Police Management book by the International City Managers Association (ICMA.). The department was one of the first in Illinois to have an Officer Friendly Program, Police School Liaison Officers, and as Captain he was given the assignment to develop the department's Victim Witness Bureau when the department was given a grant to start the program. The program became a state and national model. He was also assigned to develop a Youth Outreach program when the program was under another city agency and was given to the police department by the City Manager. 4. As a police caption, he helped form the Black Police Officers Association and led the fight against the city and police department for discrimination against black police officers and women in promotion, assignments, and discipline. They won their case in court leading to the promotion of other black officers and giving full status to female police officers. As Chief of Police, he promoted the first female officer to the rank of Sergeant. He also started the first foot patrol program and gang crimes unit. 5. As Chief of Police, he negotiated with Northwestern University to give their safety/security department full police power for them to develop their own police department. 6. Bill also received the police department's highest commendation award for Valor for Outstanding Performance Above and Beyond theCall of Duty by placing his life in jeopardy in a successful effort to free a hostage and disarm a felon. 7. Bill had the honor and pleasure of being selected and assigned as Dr. Martin Luther King's bodyguard when he came to Evanston in the 1960's. 8. He is a life member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), a member of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), FBI National Academy Associates, and is a founding and life member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) with over 4000 members. 9. Bill is the recipient of NOBLE's William J. Lawson Award for Outstanding Community Service, and NOBLE's Dedicated Service Award for his victim services commitment. In 2001, at NOBLE's Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., he was honored by President George Bush as a founding member of NOBLE. 10. He has served as a consultant for the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Police Executive Research Forum, and the Consortium of Governmental Consultants, and as a consultant for Resource Management Associates. He has participated in the selection of Chiefs of Police and other high-ranking police positions in over 70 cities throughout the country. He also served as a technical advisor for the Institute for Public Safety Partnership at the University of Illinois at Chicago -assisting cities in establishing community policing. He also participated in the National Gang Study conducted by the Page 5 of 8 Doc ID: 74a04b7cfa2115bc12f866337bd3e8f370d140f6 University of Chicago, resulting in their book being published titled "The Youth Gang Problem" - A Community Approach- (1995) by Dr. Irving A. Spergel. He received an Acknowledgement of Achievement Award from Cook County Superintendent of Schools Richard J. Martwick for Special Achievement in Educational Techniques, and for numerous hours and subjects he taught in several police academies in Cook County. EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 11. Bill became Director of Safety at ETHS in 1987 and retired in 2006. 12. Bill has initiated several programs for the Safety Department and the school including: Motor patrol for Safety staff, Crossing guards, Week Of in-service training every summer for staff, Safety staff certified in CPR/First Aid and defibrillator use, Telephone Hot Line, Played a major role in the 500 camera system, School staffed with Police Department Resource Officer, and Visitor sign in policy and procedures. He was lead person in developing school crisis plan, drills and coordination with police, fire and hospitals, City of Evanston, and represented the school on the City Emergency Management Committee. 13. Served as the Midwest Director for the National Association of School Safety and Law Enforcement Officers (NASSLEO). 14. He also receivedthe "Those Who Excel Award" from the State Board of Education. _X_GEOGRAPHICAL RELATIONSHIP OF STREET TO FOCUS OF INTEREST Bill and his family have resided on the street for over 50 years; one of the first African American families to integrate the neighborhood. x_ A LIVING INDIVIDUAL (EXCLUSIVE OF CITY OF EVANSTON STAFF) Signature of Applicant: (Alderperson) Applicant's Address: Phone Email: Signature of Applicant: MLL�awt Lo�av=)r. Date;2/7/2022 Applicant's Address: 1031 McDaniel Ave Phone 847 977 1141 Email: ChiefBillLogan(cbgmail .com Submit completed form to: City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 Fax: 847-448-8051 pbelcher(a)citvofevanston.orq Date: Page 6 of 8 Doc ID: 74a04b7cfa2115bc12f866337bd3e8f370d140f6 ArcGIS Web Map 1132 1135 1130 1128 1131 1126 1129 1129 1124 1124 1122 1125 1125 1120 1120 1118 1121 1121 1116 1116 1117 1114 1117 1112 1113 1112 1115 1110 1108 1111 11Cf8 1109 1104 1104 1107 1105 1102 2423 1100 2323 Harbert Park Greenleaf St 1044 1047 24162412 24r�624C�3��:41099 ifj4g2324 2320 2314 2312 1042 1043 1040 > Q 1039 1036 10371 Foil LL 1030 c 1031 r 24172413 21092407 1030 i �.2317 2313 1049°= `'`' 2301 1027 Nathaniel F'I 2300 1021 23242322 2318 2312 :air�aia 2412 24Gff 2�i41016 1011 1018 1017 1015 1012 1013 1010 1011 1007 1004 2417 241324G9 24052401 23292325 2321 23172312. 1 002 1001 l Lee St j _4944 945 a 2416 2412 22324232023162312 .4082404934 949 l 939 I OR 2/23/2022, 11:13:05 AM 1:2,000 0 0.01 0.03 0.06 mi City Boundary 0 0.03 0.06 0.11 km ArcGIS WebAppBuilder Page 7 of 8 Doc ID: 74a04b7cfa2115bc12f866337bd3e8f370d140f6 2/23/22, 11:06 AM CITY OF EVANSTON Mail - Fwd: Honary Street Name - William Bill Logan Jr. City of Evanston Lawrence C. Hemingway <Ihemingway@cityofevanston.org> Fwd: Honary Street Name - William Bill Logan Jr. 1 message Peter Braithwaite <pcbraithwaite@gmail.com> Tue, Feb 8, 2022 at 4:54 AM To: Lawrence Hemingway <Ihem ingway@cityofevanston.org> Cc: Gilo Kwesi Cornell Logan <dr.gkclogan@gmail.com> Director I would like to submit this application to honor one of our City of Evanston crown jewels Mr. Bill Logan. Please let me know the first opportunity to add it to Parks and Rec Board agenda Thank you Ald Braithwaite ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gilo Kwesi Cornell Logan <dr.gkclogan@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Feb 7, 2022, 11:13 PM Subject: Honary Street Name - William Bill Logan Jr. To: Peter Braithwaite <pcbraithwaite@gmail.com> PB See attached. Give thanks! G Dr. Gilo Kwesi Cornell Logan (he, him, his) President Logan Consulting Services, LLC (847) 977 - 1141 Our Site: https://www.drloganspeaks.com/ Our Blog: http://https:HDrLoganSpeaks.medium.com/ "Dr. Logan is one of the most interesting people I've ever had sitting on my couch. This is a man worth listening to and learning from. " * Jack Canfield, co-author of the bestselling series, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and author of, The Success Principles ra Honorary Street Name Sign Application.pdf 180K hftps:Hmail.google.com/mail/b/ALGkdOz8mMl Vp6TipHLUAr-T-HOQejOLrOo-iJbA_kMxNxUOW9BR/u/O/?ik=e45bd9671e&view=pt&search=all&permt... 1/2 Page 8 of 8 Doc ID: 74a04b7cfa2115bc12f866337bd3e8f370d140f6