The Sun-Times will tell the stories of more young achievers fromthe inner city in coming weeks. If you have someone you would liketo nominate, write to "Beating the Odds," Celeste Garrett, assistantmetropolitan editor, Chicago Sun-Times, 401 N. Wabash, , Chicago,60611
James C. Lacey knew it didn't look good.
He knew it from the age of 13.
"That's when I saw the odds were against me," he said. "Againstme and everybody else from the South Side.
"And I'll tell you how it hit me.
"I was playing with my cousin one day, just as happy as kidscould be. And then he leaves to go to his grandmother's house. I goback to playing.
"Next thing …
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