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4 days ago

Updated 9 hours ago
17 year Bridgeport resident

Help needed with costumes and stage sets

by Mary

The kids at the Valentine Boys & Girls Club are putting on a play, Alice In Wonderland, in early June. I'm looking for seven dress or longer length zippers for their costumes, artificial greenery and flowers and, if there is an angel out there, an teen-size Cheshire Cat costume (or something that comes close). Help with the sewing and designing/constructing costumes would also be very appreciated. Working with the kids is fun. If you can help, please either drop off the zippers, greenery and/or costume at the Club (3400 S. Emerald) between 11am and 6pm and/or leave a message here. Thank you.

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  • Wednesday
    Jenny

    Hi there. I am a designer/seamstress that lives in the neighborhood. I can't promise all the construction but I will gladly consult with you. Please email me brazenjudy@gmail.com
    I will do what I can:)

  • yesterday
    Gabrielle Souder

    Hi Mary,
    I am a stage manager and tech designer and I am interested in helping with the play. However, I am unable to help until June 2nd or so. Will you still need help then? Please email me at gabrielle@stagecraftplayers.com. When I get back in the city, I would love to work with you.

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42 hours ago

Updated 40 hours ago
Organizer of SouthTown 9.12 Project Chicago

Summer Supplies For Soldiers

by lweir

The SouthTown 9/12 Project Chicago will once again be collecting supplies for our men and women serving their country. The supply drive kicks off officially on Memorial Day and run until approximately the middle of July. We are looking for supplies such as sunscreen, lip balm,cleansing wipes, beef jerky etc. There will be a packing/shipping party at the VFW Post 5079 on Sunday, July 22nd. For more information post here.

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  • Saturday
    Mary 17 year Bridgeport resident

    I'll pass this along. Thank you for caring about our troops.

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3 days ago

LOST Pointer & Beagle Mix Female (Mckinley Park)

...good but you can get an idea. She went missing about a week ago around 35th & Damen. We have been checking the shelters daily and she has not showed up. She is...

Posted to Craigslist on May 17, 2012

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May 11

Updated 3 days ago
McKinley Parker since 2008, south sider since 1998

This is why we can't have nice things ...

by Justin K.

Just read http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/11/chicago-police-misconduct_n_1503355.html , an account of how Chicago's losing tens of millions of dollars due to the actions of "repeat offender" abusive police officers.
I think it's no secret that the CPD (including Internal Investigations and the Review Board) shelters abusive cops and doesn't do nearly enough to get them out of the force.
I think it's also disturbing that these bad officers are not outed sooner: Their co-workers and bosses must know at least a little bit about...

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Just read http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/11/chicago-police-misconduct_n_1503355.html , an account of how Chicago's losing tens of millions of dollars due to the actions of "repeat offender" abusive police officers.
I think it's no secret that the CPD (including Internal Investigations and the Review Board) shelters abusive cops and doesn't do nearly enough to get them out of the force.
I think it's also disturbing that these bad officers are not outed sooner: Their co-workers and bosses must know at least a little bit about what's been going on: Why aren't the bad cops reported? Are the remaining supposed good cops just accomplices in hiding this criminality within the force? Or do they not have an option for reporting this stuff? (e.g. they won't be promoted/ they won't receive protection from fellow officers in dangerous situations)
It's too bad that CPD seems to be more loyal to its own than the public it is supposed to serve. Chicago is a world-class city. We should have a world-class, professional police force, not a haven for abusive goons.

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  • May 13
    Justin K. McKinley Parker since 2008, south sider since 1998

    I would apply a higher standard to criminality within the police force than to society at large since I would expect this of a police force, and the undue power that criminal cops would wield.
    Maybe we need to pay our cops a lot more (Singapore-style) and hold them to...

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    I would apply a higher standard to criminality within the police force than to society at large since I would expect this of a police force, and the undue power that criminal cops would wield.
    Maybe we need to pay our cops a lot more (Singapore-style) and hold them to much higher degrees of professionalism.
    One of the issues I take is the lack of transparency in the process: Information about these repeat offender officers only came about after a long legal fight for these public records. The CPD and everyone else fought tooth and nail to keep this under wraps.
    BTW, just came across the following story about CPD officers allegedly getting ready to crack open some skulls at NATO. Caveat emptor ...
    http://chicagoist.com/2012/05/10/video_alleges_police_intimidation_o.php

  • Thursday
    Lola David bartender

    Justin K. Thank-you for speaking out honestly about the CPD it's what more people should be doing!

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5 days ago

Updated 4 days ago
McKinley Parker since 2008, south sider since 1998

Seeking info on CAPS Beat 912 Meeting for June

by Justin K.

Does anyone have information about when and where the June CAPS meeting for Beat 912 (McKinley Park) is scheduled to take place? I can't find anything online. Please post any information as a reply here. Thanks!

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  • Tuesday
    Joe Trutin Lifelong Southwest side resident

    Here is a map of all the CAPS beats in the 9th District. http://g.co/maps/mggzu Each part shows its meetings dates as well.

    Beat 924 includes the McKinley Park Lofts on Pershing and they meet with beat 931every 1st Wednesday of the Month 6:00 PM-7:00 PM at St. Michael's Hall located on 4756 S. Winchester.

  • Wednesday
    kara b.

    Justin, the site looks great!

5 days ago

  • Permit issued for renovation/alteration

    CONVERT EXISTING FIRST FLOOR TAVERN TO 1 DWELLING UNIT WITH 1 DWELLING UNIT ABOVE FOR A PROPOSED 2 DWELLING UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING FRONT AS PER PLANS. NO WORK TO REAR COACH HOUSE UNIT WITH GROUND FLOOR 2 CAR GARAGE. AND REMOVE EXISTING REAR DECK BUILD W/OUT A PERMIT AS PER ARCHITECTS PLANS

    3600 S. Winchester Ave. Issued May 14, 2012 Comment Subscribe

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Chicago property transfer data is updated twice a month. Here are the nearby records from the May 14 update:

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May 07

Updated May 11
curmudgeon

McKinley Park Advisory Council Initial Meeting

by Tony Adams

Please come and join us for our first
McKinley Park Advisory
Council Meeting. It is your
opportunity to help determine what
projects and improvements you
would like to see
accomplished. We need people who
are willing to commit to monthly
meetings.

Venga y acompanenos en
nuestra primera reunion del nuevo
Concilio de Consejo del Parque
McKinley. Es su
oportunidad para ayudar a
determiner cuales proyectos o
mejoramientos podemos
implementar. Necesitamos un
compromise de asistir reuniones
mensuales. Esperamos verlos el 8 de
Mayo. Asista la reunion y comparta
sus ideas.

The meeting will happen at the McKinley Park
Fieldhouse - Pershing Road at Western Blvd.

Tue, May 8, 2012
6:00-7:00pm

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  • May 10
    Justin K. McKinley Parker since 2008, south sider since 1998

    Actually, I see the date and time now: I'll get the update in place this weekend.

  • May 11
    Gene Sox Fan, McKinley/Brighton Park Resident

    Sorry i just found out about it now. Glad to see the alderman show up.

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May 06
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May 03
28th and Normal - Br. David Darst Center

Art for Understanding Saturday, May 5, 11am-1pm

by Joshua Grode

~ COME JOIN US!
~ Make stepping stones
~ PICNIC!

Art for Understanding is a free program for children ages 5-10.
It's a chance to learn about a new culture, do an art project, and have a snack.

Brought to you by the Br. David Darst Center
2834 S Normal 60616
darstcenter.org

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May 03
lgasperec posted 1 photo to Flickr:

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Chicago property transfer data is updated twice a month. Here are the nearby records from the May 2 update:

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Apr 11

Updated May 01
McKinley Park resident, real estate agent

Where can I sell junk metal near McKinley Park?

by Laurie Hellmer

Does anyone know where I can sell scrap household metal? I thought I could take the scrap metal to Acme Refining at 34th and Iron Street. However, they do not take metal from the public.

Over the years, I have put metal in the alley and the junkers take it away and they sell it for money.

Last year, I was cleaning my garage and I saw several of these junker guys get really excited about the small quantity of...

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Does anyone know where I can sell scrap household metal? I thought I could take the scrap metal to Acme Refining at 34th and Iron Street. However, they do not take metal from the public.

Over the years, I have put metal in the alley and the junkers take it away and they sell it for money.

Last year, I was cleaning my garage and I saw several of these junker guys get really excited about the small quantity of metal I was putting in the alley. It made me think that it might be worth my time to save the scrap metal and sell it myself.

I have now accumulated a few boxes of metal that I would like to sell.

Does anyone know of a place within a few miles of McKinley Park that buys scrap metal from the public?. Thanks!

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  • Apr 15
    Jim Bridgeporter

    There used to be a scrap yard on Canalport at 18th Street in Pilsen... I don't recall offhand the name of it, but I'm pretty sure it's still there. I know I've taken metal there for the place I used to work at back in th 90s, but it was open to the general public.

  • May 1
    Laurie Hellmer McKinley Park resident, real estate agent

    Thanks again for all of the comments.

    Today, I decided to go to Cozzi's at 40th and Ashland. They were very nice, helpful and fair. They separated the iron, aluminum, brass and copper for me.

    I saved metal around the house for six months. There were 28 pounds of metal...

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    Thanks again for all of the comments.

    Today, I decided to go to Cozzi's at 40th and Ashland. They were very nice, helpful and fair. They separated the iron, aluminum, brass and copper for me.

    I saved metal around the house for six months. There were 28 pounds of metal and I got a total of $4.68.

    This was a good experience, and I now know that it not worth my time to save up the metal, unless the piece is very heavy.

    I plan to go back to leaving the metal in the alley for the junkers.

    I hope you have a great day.

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Apr 30
17 year Bridgeport resident

Support your local Valentine Boys & Girls Club

by Mary

Calling all Sox & Cubs Fans! The Louis L. Valentine Club cordially invites you to attend our Sox vs. Cubs Fan Deck Party on Tuesday June 19th hosted by our very own Board Chairman, Patrick M. Huels! Tickets are $200 each and include premier fan deck seating, unlimited food (hot dog,
hamburger, chicken breast) and beverage (beer, wine, soft drinks).
Game time is 7:10pm, however fan deck - party begins at 5:30pm! $10
Split the Pot Raffle Tickets will also be available. Space is very limited.

Reserve your tickets today by
contacting Deanna at (773)927-4701
or via email dpeterson@bgcc.org.

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