Probably not but don't be suprised. They really want to be downtown and around McCormick Place where the Nato Summit is being hosted.What a mess to invite to your city!
Neighbor message Ward 8
7 hours ago
Updated 6 hours ago
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NATO Summit Chicago
8th Ward - what are you doing to prepare for NATO? I saw a sign today posted on a pole on Michigan Ave that said "Emergency Shelter" the sign was an arrow pointing to the Grant Park/Metra Station entrance. If protesters are going into Bridgeport, do you think they will come to the East side?
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As you are probably aware Michelle will be hosting a group at the Comer Center on Saturday so you might want to stay clear of South Chicago. I am still more concerned about the cops than the protestors.
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Neighbor message Ward 8
2 days ago
Updated 42 hours ago
Metra Changes for NATO Summit
South Shore Tells Riders To Avoid Travel During Summit, If Possible
by John Dodge
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A warning for Northwest Indiana commuters: Avoid traveling on the South Shore train line during the NATO Summit.
Riders can expect major delays, several cancellations and restrictions on what they can carry on board.
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) is canceling all westbound trains that arrive into Chicago, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday, the final day of the...
South Shore Tells Riders To Avoid Travel During Summit, If Possible
by John Dodge
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A warning for Northwest Indiana commuters: Avoid traveling on the South Shore train line during the NATO Summit.
Riders can expect major delays, several cancellations and restrictions on what they can carry on board.
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) is canceling all westbound trains that arrive into Chicago, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday, the final day of the summit at McCormick Place.
"NICTD advises passengers to postpone travel on NATO summit days if possible," the rail agency said in a statement.
READ: Full List Of Canceled Trains, Security Restrictions
In addition, four trains leaving Chicago on Monday are canceled, including the 5:32 p.m. rush hour train. The McCormick Place and Museum Campus stations will be closed May 19-21 as well.
Commuters can expect significant delays for security sweeps on Sunday and Monday. Each train will be screened by security officials with canine units at the station in Hegewisch.
"Due to the heightened security presence, any significant threat or onboard disruption will result in the train being rejected from the McCormick Place red zone and reversed to its origination with intermediate stops," NICTD said.
On May 20-21, riders will also be limited to a carry on bag no bigger than 15 inches by 15 inches and four inches thick. Riders are prohibited from carrying luggage, boxes or bicycles. No drinks of any kinds are allowed. There will be no alcohol allowed from May 18-21.
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Here's a link to Metra's "Updated: NATO Summit" page for additional details--the page includes a link to alternate transportation suggestions (including the Rock Island trains at 87th & Halsted/Vincennes):
http://metrarail.com/metra/en/home/service_updates/g8_nato_summit.html
For those who use flag stop stations, those stations may be closed at specific times on Monday, 21 May. Metra's...
Here's a link to Metra's "Updated: NATO Summit" page for additional details--the page includes a link to alternate transportation suggestions (including the Rock Island trains at 87th & Halsted/Vincennes):
http://metrarail.com/metra/en/home/service_updates/g8_nato_summit.html
For those who use flag stop stations, those stations may be closed at specific times on Monday, 21 May. Metra's web page includes this information (copied 11:30 p.m., 14 May 2012). Check the page for updates.
"Monday, May 21:
Inbound trains: Operate all trains (except Blue Island trains) scheduled to arrive downtown until noon, with the following stations closed:o On the main line, trains will not stop at 111th Street (Pullman), 107th Street, 103rd Street (Rosemoor), 95th Street (Chicago State University), 91st Street (Chesterfield), 87th Street (Woodruff), 83rd Street (Avalon Park), 79th Street (Chatham), 75th Street (Grand Crossing), 63rd Street, 47th Street (Kenwood), 27th Street, McCormick Place, 18th Street and Museum Campus/11th Street.
o On the South Chicago branch, trains will not stop at 87th Street, Cheltenham (79th Street), Windsor Park and Bryn Mawr.
o Trains will not operate on the Blue Island branch.Inbound main line trains scheduled to arrive at Millennium between 12:57 p.m. and 6:46 p.m. will not operate.
Outbound trains: Operate normal service all day, except at closed stations and on Blue Island branch."
Media mention Multiple locations
3 days ago
Updated 2 days ago
6 Dead, At Least 20 Wounded In Weekend Violence
A 16-year-old boy was shot about 9:20 p.m. after several suspects approached him in the 7900 block of South Avalon Avenue, police said. He was taken to Jackson Park Hospital with a gunshot wound to the shoulder, and was listed in “stable” condition.
This article has 20 other Chicago locations (Show)...Marek Kaczmarczyk, 43, of the 4500 block of Milwaukee Avenue, who was beaten to death after two men bound him and two women and ransacked...
• Joshua Gonzalez, who was in his 20s, who was found dead with a gunshot to the head about 12:15 a.m. Sunday in the 1600 block of North Mozart Street. Gonzalez, of the 2000 block of North Whipple Street, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the medical examiner’s office.
• Joshua Gonzalez, who was in his 20s, who was found dead with a gunshot to the head about 12:15 a.m. Sunday in the 1600 block of North Mozart Street. Gonzalez, of the 2000 block of North Whipple Street, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the medical examiner’s office.
...who was found dead with a gunshot to the head in her apartment in the 6400 block of South Maryland Avenue about 8 a.m. Saturday. Police said her front door had been kicked in and...
• Felix Lares, 24, was fatally shot while he was standing in a gangway in the 2700 block of South Homan Avenue in the Southwest Side Little Village neighborhood about 8:50 p.m. Friday. A gunman got out of a light-colored pickup truck and opened fire, police said.
Lares, of the 3000 block of South Trumbull Avenue, was shot in the head and chest and pronounced dead at the scene at 9:42 p.m.
...a shooting at 10:51 p.m. Friday while standing on a corner in the 7900 block of South Paulina Avenue in the Englewood neighborhood. Three males got out of a light-colored sedan and opened...
...a light-colored sedan and opened fire, striking the victims, police said. Reeves, of the 8200 block of South Marshfield Avenue, was shot in the back and taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn...
• An unidentified man believed to be in his 30s was found dead about 7:30 a.m. Saturday with a gunshot wound to the head in an alley on the 6200 block of South Rhodes Avenue in the Woodlawn neighborhood, police said.
The weekend violence began Friday afternoon on the West Side in the 4100 block of West Wilcox Street, where a 26-year-old man was shot in the abdomen at 4:08 p...
...a 15-year-old boy who was standing in a strip mall lot in the 5000 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue along with a 47-year-old woman when both were shot at 9:05 p...
About 11:30 p.m., an 18-year-old woman was walking with a group of friends in the 6400 block of South Talman Avenue when a shooter inside a light-colored sedan opened fire. She was shot in the left thigh and taken to Holy Cross Hospital in “stable” condition.
Twenty minutes later, and also on the Southwest Side, a male was critically wounded in the 3400 block of West 83rd Street police said. Authorities think he may also have been stabbed in the attack, which left him critically wounded at Christ Hospital.
About 12:10 a.m., three people were shot in the 6700 block of South Claremont Avenue, less than a mile from where the 18-year-old woman was shot, also in the Southwest Side Marquette Park neighborhood.
A 19-year-old man was shot at 12:18 a.m. in the 1400 block of North Maplewood, police said. He was shot in the leg during an apparent gang-related drive-by shooting, and taken to Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in “stable” condition.
...realized he was shot about 12:25 a.m. after he heard gunfire in the 3300 block of West Washington Boulevard, police said. A friend dropped him off a Rush University Medical Center with a gunshot...
Five minutes later, two men in a group of people were shot in the 8200 block of South Richmond Avenue, police said. One man, 21, was shot in the right calf while the other man...
About 1 a.m. on the West Side, a 26-year-old man was walking in the 3600 block of West Chicago Avenue when a shooter walked up and opened fire, police said. A friend took the man to Norwegian-American Hospital, where he was in “stable” condition with a gunshot wound to the leg.
Saturday night, a man was wounded when he was shot in the Englewood neighborhood. The 23-year-old man was shot in the 7800 block of South Hamilton Avenue about 6:55 p.m., police said. Paramedics took the man to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in serious condition.
...of the city in the Rogers Park area. He was on the sidewalk in the 1500 block of West Howard Street at 10 p.m. when he heard gunshots, police said. The 25-year-old later...
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Real estate listing 7942 S Anthony Ave
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7942 S Anthony Ave for $11,400
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Media mention Multiple locations
4 days ago
Updated 3 days ago
Police: 3 Killed, 18 Hurt In Shootings Since Friday Afternoon
A 16-year-old boy was shot about 9:20 p.m. after several suspects approached him in the 7900 block of South Avalon Avenue, police said. He was taken to Jackson Park Hospital with a gunshot wound to the shoulder, and was listed in “stable” condition.
This article has 15 other Chicago locations (Show)A 24-year-old man was fatally shot while he was standing in a gangway in the 2700 block of South Homan Avenue in the Southwest Side Little Village neighborhood about 8:50 p.m. Friday. A gunman got out of a light-colored pickup truck and opened fire, police said.
The victim, Felix Lares, of the 3000 block of South Trumbull Avenue, was shot in the head and chest and pronounced dead at the scene at 9:42 p.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.
...in a shooting at 10:51 p.m. while standing on a corner in the 7900 block of South Paulina Avenue in the South Side Englewood neighborhood. Three males got out of a light-colored sedan...
...fire, striking the victims, police said. A 21-year-old man, Christopher Reeves, of the 8200 block of South Marshfield Avenue, was shot in the back and taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn...
About 7:30 a.m. Saturday, an unidentified man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head in an alley on the 6200 block of South Rhodes Avenue in the Woodlawn neighborhood, police said. His age was not yet known but the victim was an adult male, police said.
The weekend violence began on the West Side in the 4100 block of West Wilcox Street, where a 26-year-old man was shot in the abdomen at 4:08 p.m., police said. He was taken to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County in serious condition, but the alleged shooter was taken into custody.
...a 15-year-old boy who was standing in a strip mall lot in the 5000 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue along with a 47-year-old woman when both were shot at 9:05 p...
About 11:30 p.m., an 18-year-old woman was walking with a group of friends in the 6400 block of South Talman Avenue when a shooter inside a light-colored sedan opened fire. She was shot in the left thigh and taken to Holy Cross Hospital in “stable” condition.
Twenty minutes later, and also on the Southwest Side, a male was critically wounded in the 3400 block of West 83rd Street police said. Authorities think he may also have been stabbed in the attack, which left him critically wounded at Christ Hospital.
About 12:10 a.m., three people were shot in the 6700 block of South Claremont Avenue, less than a mile from where the 18-year-old woman was shot, also in the Southwest Side Marquette Park neighborhood.
A 19-year-old man was shot at 12:18 a.m. in the 1400 block of North Maplewood, police said. He was shot in the leg during an apparent gang-related drive-by shooting, and taken to Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in “stable” condition.
...realized he was shot about 12:25 a.m. after he heard gunfire in the 3300 block of West Washington Boulevard, police said. A friend dropped him off a Rush University Medical Center with a gunshot...
Five minutes later, two men in a group of people were shot in the 8200 block of South Richmond Avenue, police said. One man, 21, was shot in the right calf while the other man...
About 1 a.m. on the West Side, a 26-year-old man was walking in the 3600 block of West Chicago Avenue when a shooter walked up and opened fire, police said. A friend took the man to Norwegian-American Hospital, where he was in “stable” condition with a gunshot wound to the leg.
In the West Side Austin neighborhood, a man in his 30s was shot in the 300 block of South Kilpatrick Avenue, police said. He was shot in the thigh, but his condition was not yet known.
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gpblight 15 Yr East Garfield Resident
Press WAKE UP! Citizens need protection! 11th District Police are NOT PROTECTING US. A sweep of 9 drug dealers is MEANINGLESS in the scale of 80,000 gang members on the streets of Chicago. WE NEED HELP. We need the DOJ to come and figure out why we pay so much...
Press WAKE UP! Citizens need protection! 11th District Police are NOT PROTECTING US. A sweep of 9 drug dealers is MEANINGLESS in the scale of 80,000 gang members on the streets of Chicago. WE NEED HELP. We need the DOJ to come and figure out why we pay so much (40.1%) of the city budget and still can be killed or shot ANYWHERE in Chicago.
COMSTAT figures are BOGTUS. Ask anyone living here.
Just a week ago or so...under camera 398...camera repair guys were working on the camera...and someone was shot 5 times exactly under where they were working.
That my friends...didn't even hit the news.
What a JOKE that is...shooting under a police camera with camera workers on top. They say the rotation was away from the shooting. It was more likely the camera was disconnected while they were working on it.
The area has several city workers living in it. Rumor says.....guess what????
There is a gangasta wrapper video glorifying rap music and gangster behavior on the intersection. Ther eis a facebook page with 577 friends. What does this mean??? FLASH MOBS show up regularly and NO POLICE COME when 911 is called.
DOJ come and save us! We need the Army, Navy, Airforce...National Guard....NATO representatives...ANYBODY to stop the senseless slaughter on the streets of Chicago.
We can't even get the grass cut on city lots this summer (some areas are 4-5' tall now...but we got $$ for plastic face guards for police horses.
YEP it is a looney bin here.
Media mention Multiple locations
4 days ago
Updated 4 days ago
Shootings leave 2 dead, 18 wounded
A 16-year-old boy walking with friends was shot on the 7900 block of South Avalon Avenue about 10:35 p.m., police said. He was shot in the arm and is in good condition at Jackson Park Hospital. His shooter approached on foot and opened fire, police said.
This article has 10 other Chicago locations (Show)...the head and chest after a male exited a light-colored pickup truck on the 2700 block of South Homan Avenue and opened fire, police said. The shooting appears gang related but police didn’t say...
One man died and three others were wounded by gunfire on the 7900 block of South Paulina Street about 10:50 p.m. in the Gresham neighborhood, police said. A man in his...
A 26-year-old man was shot in the leg about 1 a.m. while walking on the 3600 block of West Chicago Avenue in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, police said. A friend drove him to Norwegian American Hospital, where he's in stable condition, police said.
Three men were shot on the 6800 block of South Claremont Avenue in the West Englewood neighborhood about 12:30 a.m., police said. One may have...
A man, 21, was shot on the 3300 block of West Washington Boulevard in the East Garfield Park neighborhood about 12:25 a.m., police said. He was...
...old man was shot in the right calf, police said. The two were on the 8200 block of South Richmond Avenue when they were shot, and ended up at Little Company of Mary Hospital. It's...
A man was shot on the 3400 block of West 83rd Street about midnight, police said. His age wasn't available but he was taken in critical condition to Advocate Christ Medical Center, police said. He was in surgery as of about 2 a.m.
An 18-year-old woman was shot on the 6400 block of South Talman Avenue about 11:30 p.m. in the Marquette Park neighborhood, police said. She was walking...
About 9 p.m., two people standing in a strip mall in the 5000 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue were shot. A 47-year-old woman was grazed on the shin and treated by...
Friday afternoon, a 26-year-old man was shot in the abdomen on the 4100 block of West Wilcox Avenue after talking to another man's girlfriend, police said.
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R.i.p Felix he was a good friend his girlfriend passed away last year with his unborn baby .Felix was not a gang member they need to get their information right. I hope he's with his family in a better place.
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Business license 8100 S. Stony Island Ave. 1st H
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Crime 7900 block S. Kenwood Ave.
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Neighbor message Ward 8
May 01
Updated 6 days ago
City Vehicle Stockers
I heard that City vehicle stickers price has increased by as much as $20, has anybody else heard anything?
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This is a stick up w/o a gun!!!! The state of IL and the city of Chicago only care about money, not the residents! I am sooo ready to move!
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grethomory Resident of Jefferson ParkRaynese, I'm with you on this. It's ridiculous.
Neighbor message Ward 8
May 08
Get out your video camera
Federal Court Rejects Illinois Eavesdropping Law
by John Dodge
CHICAGO (AP) -- A federal court in Chicago has granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Illinois' controversial eavesdropping law.
The law makes it a felony to make an audio recording of a conversation unless all parties agree and sets out a maximum punishment of 15 years in prison.
With the NATO summit coming to Chicago this month, activists had feared protesters and bloggers could run afoul of the law if...
Federal Court Rejects Illinois Eavesdropping Law
by John Dodge
CHICAGO (AP) -- A federal court in Chicago has granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Illinois' controversial eavesdropping law.
The law makes it a felony to make an audio recording of a conversation unless all parties agree and sets out a maximum punishment of 15 years in prison.
With the NATO summit coming to Chicago this month, activists had feared protesters and bloggers could run afoul of the law if they used smartphones or video cameras to record police responding to protests.
Tuesday's ruling stemmed from a lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union.
In its opinion, the court says "the Illinois eavesdropping statute restricts far more speech than necessary to protect legitimate privacy interests." And the court says it "likely violates the First Amendment's free speech and free-press guarantees."
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Neighbor message Ward 8
May 07
Updated May 08
Minister/Community Advocate
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Thanks, B.K. Ray.
Playback Theatre could be another resource. The Bob Edwards Weekend radio show featured Memphis Playback Theatre last July. See the description under 30-31 July at this link: http://www.bobedwardsradio.com/bew-july-2011/
Edwards interviewed Jonathon Fox, who founded Playback Theatre, and featured Playback Memphis (http://www.playbackmemphis.com/). Unfortunately, Bob Edwards Weekend no longer...
Thanks, B.K. Ray.
Playback Theatre could be another resource. The Bob Edwards Weekend radio show featured Memphis Playback Theatre last July. See the description under 30-31 July at this link: http://www.bobedwardsradio.com/bew-july-2011/
Edwards interviewed Jonathon Fox, who founded Playback Theatre, and featured Playback Memphis (http://www.playbackmemphis.com/). Unfortunately, Bob Edwards Weekend no longer provides podcasts of the shows.
This article in the Memphis Daily News describes Playback Memphis, including their partnership with Victims to Victory--an organization that serves families of homicide victims: http://www.memphisdailynews.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=54183
Here's a review of Playback Memphis 2010 performance in collaboration with Victims to Victory: http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/mar/02/reliving-painful-scenes-for-relief/
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Denise Denson Minister/Community Advocate
Today my mother and I talked to the Dean of South Shore School of Leadership and he related information regarding the incident/shooting on 79th and Jeffery that involved South Shore Students. I am on the PAC at South Shore and will help our PAC plan workshops regarding how we will...
Today my mother and I talked to the Dean of South Shore School of Leadership and he related information regarding the incident/shooting on 79th and Jeffery that involved South Shore Students. I am on the PAC at South Shore and will help our PAC plan workshops regarding how we will move forward in the community to help keep our children safe, involve law enforcement to help minimize and eventually eridicate the gun violence in our area. We want to involve as many parents/cargivers and those that are concerned about gun violence to participate when you see the notices, please respond in a positive way. Anyone who has special information that will help in this instance please feel free to make it known so that we may pursue the avenues that are particular to this quest. And again, please sign the petition on Change.org. The petition is will be a measure of what type of respose we can expect from downtown and help us plan further.
Neighbor message Ward 8
Apr 30
Updated May 06
Chicago's Public Access network
Have a Question About a Local Issue? Ask Your Alderman- LIVE!
Do you have a question for Alderman Michelle Harris (8th Ward)? Leave it as a comment on this post, or tune in and get your answers LIVE when Ald. Harris appears on Political Forum this Wednesday (5/2) at 7 p.m. on CAN TV21 and online at http://www.cantv.org/live/. For information on upcoming programs and videos of past guests, visit http://www.cantv.org/politicalforum.htm.
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Denise Denson Minister/Community Advocate
Thanks ccc for the link.
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tammytamm Proud South-SiderI took time to watch it online this morning. The callers were not Ward residents. I can't recall the questions but I think the male caller asked about streets & infrastructure.
Neighbor message Ward 8
May 03
Updated May 05
It's Official - Meet Our New State Representive
In addition, I would like to inform you of an exciting leadership change within our community. On April 12, 2012 State Representative Marlow H. Colvin (33rd District) retired from his position after over 10 years of dedicated service to our community. He is now the V.P. of Government Affairs for ComEd, a position that will allow him to positively impact not only our community but the entire state of Illinois.
With the vacancy existing an appointment was necessary. On April...
In addition, I would like to inform you of an exciting leadership change within our community. On April 12, 2012 State Representative Marlow H. Colvin (33rd District) retired from his position after over 10 years of dedicated service to our community. He is now the V.P. of Government Affairs for ComEd, a position that will allow him to positively impact not only our community but the entire state of Illinois.
With the vacancy existing an appointment was necessary. On April 13, the 33rd District Democratic committee, including all of the committeemen of the 33rd District and I, selected a hard working replacement for Marlow H. Colvin. That individual is the Deputy of Chief of Staff of my 8th Ward Aldermanic office, Mr. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Marcus Evans
Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. worked for my 8th Ward office since 2006, is a cancer survivor, health care advocate, youth activities director sports official and 8th Ward resident.
He is dedicated to our community and has already hit the ground running in his short time in Springfield representing us.
Learn more about our new Representative by clicking the following links:
Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr - ILGA
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B. K. Ray Chatham Area ResidentThere's a link?
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Oops, here' s the link.
Neighbor message Ward 8
May 02
Updated May 04
Minister/Community Advocate
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Denise Denson Minister/Community Advocate
Next they will say because of the expansion they need more parking, come on...
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carl average voter
The hospital has never kicked anyone from their homes. They bought the homes, the city never made anyone move.
Neighbor message Ward 8
May 02
Updated May 04
Minister/Community Advocate
Property Dig
South Shore Hospital has been trying to buy land for parking lots for years now, guess the alderman is helping them take out homes now.
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Sounds like a good idea to Me.
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Denise Denson Minister/Community Advocate
Why is it a good idea new neighbor?
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Ron Ham 7549 Saginaw, 1950-72
It does sound like a great opportunity...Hospital services local and improved, new landscaping, will be maintained, new jobs .......
only downside.. sirens, if they have E.R.
Neighbor message Ward 8
May 03
Minister/Community Advocate
Parking lots
South Shore Hospital has a parking lot on 79th street that stays empty and cannot be used by the community unless they pay their own insurance. Parking lots also bring down property value so I wonder where you live Nigel. Then I have to say that this is one of the only times that we see the dear alderman when something in the community will have a negative impact on the community, that means it is a money maker for someone else she can get to keep on her list of friends of Michelle. I believe that Todd Stroger was on the board at one time, do not know if he still is.
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Neighbor message Ward 8
May 02
Updated May 02
Block Clubs Work
Did anyone listen to Ald. Harris on CAN-TV?
I missed it but assumed like everything else, it was scripted. Who listen and what are your thoughts?
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They should have a link up tomorrow for the recorded version
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Neighbor message Ward 8
Apr 24
Updated Apr 30
Block Clubs Work
Where's Todd(ler) Stroger??
Really, who does this? The guy's who brought the storage locker tried to get in touch with Todd(ler).
April 24, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- A storage unit filled with photos, awards, and mementos that belonged to late Cook County Board President John Stroger was sold to the highest bidder last week.
"We were amazed. We jumped around, gave each other a few hugs," Chris Amer said. He bought the items at auction last Wednesday at a South Side storage facility....
Really, who does this? The guy's who brought the storage locker tried to get in touch with Todd(ler).
April 24, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- A storage unit filled with photos, awards, and mementos that belonged to late Cook County Board President John Stroger was sold to the highest bidder last week.
"We were amazed. We jumped around, gave each other a few hugs," Chris Amer said. He bought the items at auction last Wednesday at a South Side storage facility. He and a handful of other collectors had only a minute at the locker to glance over the items before bidding.
"Even the auctioneer was like, can you imagine if that was really Stroger's locker? He said, 'Ahh it couldn't be,'" Amer said. Amer, who's from Michigan, had never heard of John Stroger, the former Cook County Board president who died in 2008. But his business partner, Warnell Dickson, knew the name.
"Somebody that didn't know who Stroger was might have bought this and threw it in the garbage can. Because they'd feel like they couldn't do nothing with it," Dickson said.
With a winning bid of $450, Amer and Dickson bought a treasure trove of memorabilia- autographed photos from sports stars, photos of Stroger as a young man in his native Arkansas, souvenirs that may have been gathered overseas, a gavel and other official-looking items, and commemorative fan rings from the Bulls Championships during the 90s. They've now hired a company to authenticate and auction off the items...
Amer and Dickson say for a week they've tried to contact Stroger's son, Todd, who lost his bid for re-election as Cook County Board president in 2010. The storage facility sits across from WVON-Radio, where the younger Stroger used to host a radio show.
"I feel bad because his son should have been able to protect this, you know what I mean. Something your father struggled for, and he was the first to do it. It should have been protected," Dickson said.
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Ron, you misunderstood. I do welcome you back but not if that means you are going to displace us because you or your women are afraid of our "hoodies and complacency".
You jumped into the middle of what I would almost call "family" discussion about John Stroger and his legacy....
Ron, you misunderstood. I do welcome you back but not if that means you are going to displace us because you or your women are afraid of our "hoodies and complacency".
You jumped into the middle of what I would almost call "family" discussion about John Stroger and his legacy. We do play nice on this forum and don't appreciate when anyone jumps in and tries to hijack the discussion. If you want to talk about what we need to change to get whites like you to move back into our neighborhood you should start a new topic. I assure you "they" will be willing to discuss your ideas.
Welcome to the forum... play nice.
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Ron Ham 7549 Saginaw, 1950-72
Don, you are correct. I got into the wrong discussion. Sorry.
I'm not qualified to comment on the Stroger discussion, but I'll remain concerned about the neighborhood. Good Luck.
Ron
Building permit 1142 E. 82nd St.
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Permit issued for renovation/alteration
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Apr 27
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Crime 8100 block S. Blackstone Ave.
Apr 25
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Crime 7900 block S. Avalon Ave.
Apr 24
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Robbery
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Robbery: Strongarm: no weapon / Parking lot / garage (non-residential)
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Crime 8100 block S. Woodlawn Ave.
Apr 24
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Motor vehicle theft
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Apr 22
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Theft
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Apr 18
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ComEd lobbyist Colvin's new charge: Kill bill he sponsored
(Crain's) — Commonwealth Edison Co.'s newly hired chief lobbyist in Springfield will have some explaining to do as he spins his former House of Representatives colleagues on the utility's top priority this legislative session: killing the bill authorizing construction of a new coal-fired power plant downstate.
After all, Marlow Colvin, who recently resigned his South Side House seat to take the job as ComEd's vice president of governmental affairs, was a co-sponsor of an old House-passed version of the controversial...
(Crain's) — Commonwealth Edison Co.'s newly hired chief lobbyist in Springfield will have some explaining to do as he spins his former House of Representatives colleagues on the utility's top priority this legislative session: killing the bill authorizing construction of a new coal-fired power plant downstate.
After all, Marlow Colvin, who recently resigned his South Side House seat to take the job as ComEd's vice president of governmental affairs, was a co-sponsor of an old House-passed version of the controversial bill to require ratepayers to finance the Taylorville “clean coal” plant proposed by Omaha, Neb.-based Tenaska Inc.
Now, Mr. Colvin will be the lead man urging House members to vote against a bill he's consistently supported.
In a statement, ComEd says Mr. Colvin's stance has changed because the Tenaska measure — and circumstances — have changed since he voted for it.
“Mr. Colvin will help us educate lawmakers, consumers, business owners and municipal leaders about the difference between the legislation he co-sponsored in 2010 and the current bill and how it would negatively impact Illinois,” the company said. “Also, since last fall, market circumstances have changed and the cost of Tenaska power today is substantially above market. Since this legislation requires that all customers pay this higher price, customers will not be able to take advantage of lower market prices for energy.”
The awkward situation highlights the recent unsuccessful effort to pass a state “revolving door” law restricting lawmakers from immediately taking positions as lobbyists. A state Senate subcommittee failed last month to approve a proposal requiring lawmakers to wait a year before lobbying their former colleagues after neither of the two Democrats on the three-member panel would second a motion to pass the bills.
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Lynn Block Clubs WorkAm I reading this right? Does this article from the Tribune say that former State Rep Marlow Colvin "had announced that he would not run for re-election". Who did he announce this to, certainly not the voters of the 8th Ward.
April 16, 2012|By Julie Wernau | Tribune reporter
State...
Am I reading this right? Does this article from the Tribune say that former State Rep Marlow Colvin "had announced that he would not run for re-election". Who did he announce this to, certainly not the voters of the 8th Ward.
April 16, 2012|By Julie Wernau | Tribune reporter
State Rep. Marlow Colvin, D-Chicago, on Monday joined the ranks of Commonwealth Edison Co., where he will lead the company's lobbying efforts in Springfield.
Colvin had announced he would not run for re-election. His appointment as vice president of governmental affairs for ComEd means he will be responsible for managing the company's legislative agenda in Springfield, a role that requires building and maintaining relationships with other legislators.
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Denise Denson Minister/Community Advocate
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Apr 21
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Criminal damage
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Apr 20
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Permit issued for electric wiring
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Apr 20
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Motor vehicle theft
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Apr 19
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Battery
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Apr 18
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Burglary
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From Is it only me? Confusion on NATO and staying home in the Loop during the Summit:
"We would appreciate anyone with some sound advice to please share what they might know as far as safely staying in condo at Madison & State. We were planning to stock up on food and stay in. Does this sound okay to do? Sarcasm & judgement not welcome please."
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Ron, I think it's too early to tell. We seem to have gone from one dictator to another in how he runs the council so I guess the question is will he be benevolent and magnanimous. I wonder if you have as many revenuers walking the streets in your neighborhood writing tickets as we do?
Ron you probably like his take charge attitude that the last few New York mayors had. He could easily be a republican. My problem is their solutions always are harder on the middle classs and poor. For the middle class and poor its a true change in the quality of life. The rich have made it clear they don't want to spend any more money on the rest of us. That's what I think is the new government role.