Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas presented an award of excellence in her Chicago office to jazz singer/writer/pianist and Andersonville resident Patricia Barber, who has led her own band and released a series of highly acclaimed jazz albums. (Pappas presented the award in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month.) Barber’s newest CD, The Cole Porter Mix, is available in stores and on her website, www.patriciabarber.com. She is performing Monday nights in May with her band at the Green Mill Lounge, 4802 N. Broadway. Photo of Barber (left) and Pappas by Teresa J. Potasiak