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
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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Media mention 82nd Street and Ingleside Avenue
8 hours ago
Pangea Is Reviving Neighborhoods, Building by Building
Goldstein and I are standing at 82nd Street and Ingleside Avenue in Chicago’s Grand Crossing neighborhood. Pangea bought the apartment buildings on three of the...
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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
4 days ago
Updated 3 days ago
CDOT’s Gabe Klein announces viaduct repaving project
1130 E 79th St
This article has 13 other Chicago locations (Show)600 W Englewood Ave
3600 W 60th St
8125 S Elliott Ave
600 W 64th St
1530 S Loomis St
1530 S Racine Ave
7500 S Morgan St
7500 S Peoria St
4815 W Wilson Ave
2200 W 83rd St
730 E 71st St
400 W 29th St
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Thank Jesus, It was closed for at 6 months at one point 2 or 3 years ago and I never knew why. I go that way daily to avoid Jeffrey to go to west on 83rd.
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Steven Vance Urban plannerThis is great news for so many people. It reopens avoided connections, especially for those walking and biking.
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I can definitrly deal with it being closed for a month so it can be fixed.
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Real estate listing 8623 S Drexel Ave
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8623 S Drexel Ave for $44,000
Listed May 10, 2012 on Trulia
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Building permit 8155 S. Ingleside Ave.
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Permit issued for renovation/alteration
8155 S. Ingleside Ave. Comment SubscribeINTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING THREE STORY 18 DWELLING UNIT BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AS PER ARCHITECTURAL PLANS
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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.
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May 09
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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
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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 AdvocateToday 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.
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Neighbor message Ward 8
Apr 30
Updated May 06
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 AdvocateThanks 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.
Real estate listing 8453 S Drexel Ave
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8453 S Drexel Ave for $169,900
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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.
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Building permit 8200 S. Maryland Ave.
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Permit issued for easy permit process
8200 S. Maryland Ave. Comment SubscribeUPGRADE AND CORRECT EXISTING PORCHES AS PER VIOLATIONS
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Neighbor message Ward 8
May 02
Updated May 04
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Denise Denson Minister/Community AdvocateNext they will say because of the expansion they need more parking, come on...
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carl average voterThe 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
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 AdvocateWhy is it a good idea new neighbor?
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Ron Ham 7549 Saginaw, 1950-72It 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.
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Business license 8110 S. Cottage Grove Ave. 1st
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Neighbor message Ward 8
May 03
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
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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Property transfer 8457 S. Ingleside Ave.
May 02
Chicago property transfer data is updated twice a month. Here are the nearby records from the May 2 update:
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8457 S. Ingleside Ave. sold for $52,500
8457 S. Ingleside Ave.
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Building permit 8001 S. Ellis Ave.
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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.