Several police cars are zooming North down Sheridan Road. Does anyone know what's going on this time? - Bill Morton
UPDATE:
It was a three car crash in front South of Howard Street on Sheridan Road. I'll post some videos tomorrow.
UPDATE II:
He did not have a gun and did not get away with any money or property when he jumped into a 1990 Toyota Camry and hit a parked car and then another moving vehicle in the 7500 block of North Sheridan Road as he fled the scene, police said. He was arrested at the car crash scene about 10:50 p.m., NBC-5 reports. Read more here: http://loyolastudentdispatch.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/holy-halloween-man-in-batman-mask-foiled-in-robbery/
Officials would not identify exact destinations for the packages. A U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said they were addressed to two Chicago locations — in the Rogers Park and Lakeview neighborhoods, Chicago Breaking News reports.
This will be our second Meet and Greet event with Blane Roberts in The Parlor of Quest Network Services. Anyone who would like to meet Blane Roberts for a conversation is invited to attend. - Bill Morton
Meet
BLANE ROBERTS For 49th Ward ALDERMAN
Friday, October 29th 2010 at 7:30pm
at Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626
Tonight is board game night in The Parlor of Quest Network Services. Quest has had over one hundred board game nights throughout the years. Check it out tonight.
Halloween has become one of America's favorite holidays and why not?
It is steeped in tradition, folklore, and mythology for starters. It's not just for children but their parents as well - bring the kids and the family dog along for a Halloween Walk.
We'll meet at Willye White Park at 1610 West Howard, Saturday October 30 at 8:30 PM. Bring your sage sticks, incense, candles, glow sticks, flashlights, tambourines, bells, drums for a walk through the three parks North of Howard and on to Rogers Beach. If you have a favorite Halloween tale or family tradition to share we'll take a minute or two for story time.
In some schools of thought, Halloween is the night when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is the thinnest - when those on the living side can communicate to their departed loved ones. It's a time to honor their memory and lives.
Its also a time for preparation for the long winter as we reap the bounty of summer. But most of us relate Halloween to pranks and costumes, parties and fun. So please join us and make the first real Halloween Walk a fun event to remember. Maybe we can frighten the evil spirits away!
Swanette Triem has workers on her property without a permit displayed again. Those who have been following the Swanette Triem/North Shore School story on Rogers Park in 1,000 Words may remember when Swanette Triem was inspected by the IEPA during the illegal and unsafe demolition of the North Shore School.
The facts:
Swanette Triem continuosly creates public safety and health hazards at her 1217 W. Chase Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626 property. Some of these issues are demolition and construction without a permit displayed, unsecure dangerous and contaminated property, Spreading of Asbestos and other poisons in our air and water.
Swanette Triem is a supporter of Alderman Joe Moore and contributed financially to the alderman before the demolition of the North Shore School.
An observation:
Swanette Triem must believe that her bank account trumps the public safety and health of our community.
From an earlier post concerning Swanette Triem's North Shore School demolition on the same property:
These photos are of the IEPA (Illinois Evironmental Protection Agency), inspecting the North Shore School demolition site for contaminants that could poison residents of Rogers Park.
The demolition was ordered to stop, but Swanette Triem, had it continued over the evenings and weekends when the IEPA would not be watching. this poisoned the air of thousands of nearby residents with Asbestos and other hazardous substances. Alderman Joe Moore approved the rezoning, then demolition after accepting campaign contributions. You can read more about this here: http://rp1000.blogspot.com/2010/02/its-time-to-revisit.html.
"Hi, Mr. Morton my name is Brandon Love and I am a journalism student at Columbia College Chicago. I am also a new resident to the Rogers park area. I was wondering if you could answer a few questions for me regarding blogging as a new form of media". - Brandon
Brandon,
Thank you for contacting me and welcome to the neighborhood!
What would you say sets blogging apart from other forms of news?
Blogging is set apart from other news sources because the medium often features hyper local reports from residents who know their neighborhood best. Reports can consist of anything from a few sentences about a happening to an entire essay about local crime, politics or culture. I always try to keep my Rogers Park blog relevant to Rogers Park and Chicago's 49th Ward.
How has the Rogers Park neighborhood influenced your blogs?
The state of Rogers Park is what influenced me to create my main blog, Rogers Park in 1,000 Words (www.RP1000.blogspot.com). I was a disappointed when I discovered corruption in the Alderman's office, which I had volunteered to campaign for several years earlier. I had never realized the relationship of politicians and condo developers in Rogers Park before. This realization disturbed me to the point where I had to vent it out. I created my first blog.
Reading through some of my blog posts, you will find other topics influenced by life in Rogers Park such as local businesses, culture, history, local events and photos of every aspect of our neighborhood.
What are some negative/positive aspects of blogging?
Blogs can be a double edged sword.
On one hand, blogs can be used to alert the community of public safety or health hazards in your neighborhood. Blogs can be utilized to promote local businesses and increase sales, so that they can stay open. They are a form of communication, an outlet for creativity and a medium to initiate change.
On the other hand, blogs can be used to cyber bully, spread propaganda and destroy a person’s reputation. Cyber bullying is an abusive act of some bloggers.
How many blogs do you have and also how many would you say that you follow?
I have created many blogs. A few are specifically about Rogers Park or the 49th Ward, others are about my other interests, such as helping small businesses, technology and even a blog to feature my resume to potential employers.
I follow over ten blogs that compliment my photography and writing. I want to stay informed about important information in my neighborhood including news, events, job openings and the latest computer technology updates.
I had the opportunity to chat online with George our Pumpkin Patch/Christmas Tree friend.
"Hey Bill, This is George. I'll be seeing you guys in November. Sorry to miss you guys for pumpkin season, but I've been busy. Take care of Aaron for me til I get back. I'll be here for a lil while, so hit me back..."
So, contrary to the assumptions and rumors, George is not sick and will be returning to his Christmas Tree duties in November.
In the meantime, be sure to check out these pumpkin videos and make a purchase from Aaron before Halloween!
The Pumpkin Patch 7315 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL. 60626 (next to Quest Network Services).
Welcome to the October newsletter of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce.
This newsletter will be distributed every two weeks to the board members, committees and business members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, this newsletter will posted right here on the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce website and emailed to those on our ever growing mailing list.
Next meeting of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, October 9th, 2010.
New member benefits:
- 15% discount from Leona's Rogers Park location for members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
- One free month of Search Engine Optimization from Bill Morton Promotions for members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
- One free month of Clear internet from Quest Network Services *(details available at the store) for members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
- Discount admission to the Annual Bishop's Dinner and Awards Ceremony with purchase of a table *(details available through Bishop James Alan Wilkowski)
- Bicycle accessory discount from Robert's Cycle *(details available at the store) for members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
Today I donated roughly two thousand books to local bookstore The Armadillo's Pillow. The books that I donated were the ones that I saved from the North Shore School demolition a few years ago.
The Armadillo's Pillow is going through a financial issue right now, and hopefully these books can assist in saving the business.
So, if you attended The North Shore School or care about our current Rogers Park businesses, please stop by The Armadillo's Pillow and purchase some books that were from the North Shore School library.
A guitar duo that not only celebrate the tradition of guitar performance of the old and the current rapport but also as composers they are a part of a movement in the states who’s aim is to build the new repertoire for the next generation of guitar players. Steel string ten finger tapping guitar prodigy Andreas Kapsalis, and nylon string classical guitarist Goran Ivanovic have fused their musical roots with modern, classical, world, jazz and beyond in this experimental duo. As they continue to create "buzz" throughout global music circles, these masterful musicians are also creating genres & musical styles that have yet to be named.
Wine Tasting at Taste Food & Wine
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What is Taste?*
While philosophers and socialites have long pondered this question, there
is a simple answer:
T...
Monopoly Houses in Evanston
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I don't usually write about the suburbs. Which is odd, since I find myself
there so frequently. Anyway, this row of houses is near the two major
institut...
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Do you want to get involve with a Grassroot organization fighting for the
human right to housing?
Join the Chicago Anti Eviction Campaign tonight!
What:Ch...
Taste of Rogers Park
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The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first annual Taste of
Rogers Park!
We are here to introduce to you our next project in the form of thi...
Barbara Moore withdraws from WRD race
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*Press Release:*
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*Chicago - It* *is with no small amount of regret that I am formally
withdrawing my candidacy for Commissioner of the Water Reclamation...
Brunch at The Growling Rabbit
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[image: photo]Cafe Society
Join us this Sunday November 27th 11:00am-1:00pm at the Growling Rabbit,
6981 N.Sheridan Road. For Brunch, Bloodies & Bubbl...
Shooting on Bosworth
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Many of us heard the very loud gunshot. Many of us called. According to
police at the scene, it was a domestic related shooting rather than a
gang-related ...
Rogers Park Chamber 2012 event in The Parlor
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The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce is initiating Rogers Park's preparation
for 2012 at their next event, which is accurately titled "*Preparing for
2012*"...
September 2011 Monthly Meeting
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Community members, please join us to discuss our group initiatives.
The meeting will be held at
7:00 pm Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011
7716 N. Paulins #1N
The f...
The Tomato Plant that was Left for Us
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I’ve begun to appreciate the little things. However all that I am left to
nurture, for now, is a small tomato plant. It was a gift from him for
Mother's ...
Alleged Police Misconduct on Greenleaf
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This story is truly odd. Some chick on Greenleaf has sex with a police officer in the police SUV on the way home from Wrigleyville. Then the officers alleged...
I'm trying, I swear.
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I promise, I'm really trying to update this more frequently. I do have some
interesting developments in my life which I will write about very soon! I
will ...
April in Chicago
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Letter from the Editor by Kathryn Jackson Student Employment/Federal Work
Study Coordinator It’s April in Chicago. Sometimes that feels like Spring,
some d...
Today’s shoot
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The weather this afternoon was amazing, especially after six long months of
winter. We wrapped up filming for the thank you video I am producing for
Loyola...
A new year with old problems
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I woke up this morning with the intentions of setting the year right. I
would tackle a mountain of laundry in preparation of my maiden voyage back
to the g...
Rogers Park can be defined by it’s character. It is what we know and love about Rogers Park. It is the personality and spirit of where we live. Examples could be the residents, the beaches or even the cobblestone street on Glenwood Avenue.
I am a long-time resident and member of many community organizations in Rogers Park. I have dedicated ten years to improving our neighborhood in any way that I can.
I love living in Rogers Park and enjoy the business, culture and history of our neighborhood. Living along the lakefront with my neighbors and my dog, Rock N Roll has been a rewarding experience in itself.
Even though there is much room for improvement in Rogers Park and the 49th Ward of Chicago, I have never regretted my decision to live here. I am a registered voter who, in the best interest of our community will not be voting for the incumbent Alderman in upcoming elections.
