I spent much of Memorial Day weekend away from Rogers Park to attend celebrations. I experienced BBQ, bonfires, a nature retreat, and time with my family. What is really on my mind though is, where I travelled to, over 100 miles away, I experienced a Memorial to the Veterans and those who did not make it back from wartime alive. There were veterans in uniforms, a 21 gun salute and Taps. Rogers Park did not have any memorial services, to my knowledge... and nothing as moving as what I experienced.
The more I travel away from Rogers Park and return, the more aware I become of how static and bland our neighborhood often is. Where are the street parades on Independence Day? Where are our live performances in the park of major recording artists and new touring acts? I haven't seen a 5k benefit run along the Lake for anything in Rogers Park. No large tree for the Holidays. No Day of the Dead Celebration.
Forget calling a street, "the Heart of Rogers Park", where is Rogers Park's Heart?
Monday, May 31, 2010
Rogers Bark - New All Natural Flea and Tick!
Rogers Bark Pet Salon
1447 W. Jarvis Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Tech Sunday at Flatts and Sharpe Music Company
Have a question about an old guitar you have laying around?
Wondering if it's worth fixing up?
Not sure about what, if any repairs are necessary?
Visit Flatts & Sharpe today and have your questions answered by our repair man, Ben Huenecke, who will be in the store every Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
If you have any technical questions about a guitar or a mandolin or a banjo or a cello or a bass or a ukulele or a kazoo, or you just need some advice about your love life, swing on by and ask Ben.
He's the Flatts & Sharpe tech guru, and now he can be yours too!
Flatts & Sharpe Music Company 6749 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL, 60626
Cafe Society July meetup
Cafe Society July meetup at Charmers Cafe
Saturday, July 31st 6-8pm
Enjoy great coffee and conversation at Charmers Cafe in Rogers Park.
It is $5 to RSVP online for this event, so please invite your friends to join our group and attend.
- Bill Morton
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Quest's Memorial Day Holiday schedule
Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626
Friday, May 28, 2010
Video Game Night in The Parlor tonight
Every Friday night Quest Network Services hosts Video Game Night in The Parlor.
Read The Parlor blog for more details: http://questparlor.blogspot.com/.
Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626
Michael Luckenbach photographs and reflects upon the Wisdom Bridge Theatre.
The Wisdom Bridge Theatre....R.I.P. - http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/05/wisdom-bridge-theatrerip.html
The Wisdom Bridge Theatre....R.I.P. - http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/05/wisdom-bridge-theatrerip.html
Chess Club at Willye B. White Recreation Center tonight
Chess Club at Willye B. White Park Recreation Center
Fridays from April 2nd - June 4th, 2010
6:30pm - 8:30pm / Ages 21 and Over
Willye B. White Park Recreation Center
1610 W. Howard Street
Chicago, IL. 60626
Adult Walking Club meets today
Adult Walking Club at Willye B. White Park
Fridays from March 29th - June 6th, 2010
10:00 - 11:00am / Ages 18 & Over / $5
Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
The Wisdom Bridge Incident
Many have told me that they suspect Rich Aronson was behind the Wisdom Bridge Theatre damage.
What do you think?
Relevant links:
Building Facade Collapses on Howard Street
http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/05/building-facade-collapse-on-howard.html
Wisdom Bridge Theater Roof Collapses; No One Hurt
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2010/05/wisdom-bridge-theater-roof-collapses-no.html
Building Collapse in Rogers Park, Chicago
http://rogersparkbench.blogspot.com/2010/05/building-collapse-in-rogers-park.html
Building partially collapses in Rogers Park
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/05/building-partially-collapses-in-rogers-park.html
What do you think?
Relevant links:
Building Facade Collapses on Howard Street
http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/05/building-facade-collapse-on-howard.html
Wisdom Bridge Theater Roof Collapses; No One Hurt
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2010/05/wisdom-bridge-theater-roof-collapses-no.html
Building Collapse in Rogers Park, Chicago
http://rogersparkbench.blogspot.com/2010/05/building-collapse-in-rogers-park.html
Building partially collapses in Rogers Park
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/05/building-partially-collapses-in-rogers-park.html
Willye B. White Park Advisory Council photo gallery
Check out the Willye B. White Park Advisory Council photo gallery.
You may find someone you know!
Willye B. White Park and Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626
Rogers Park in 1,000 Words
A lot of people have asked me the reason why I started writing Rogers Park in 1,000 Words.
Post a comment, and I will answer your questions.
Post a comment, and I will answer your questions.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Not the Safest
"A male victim was found shot this morning near the CTA Red Line Morse station in the Rogers Park neighborhood on the North Side, police said".
Read more here:
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/05/person-shot-near-morse-l-station.html
Volleyball at Willye B. White Recreation Center tonight
Volleyball at Willye B. White Park Recreation Center
Tuesdays from May 4th - June 15th, 2010
6:00pm - 7:00pm / Ages 21 & Over / $5
Willye B. White Park Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626
Monday, May 24, 2010
solely through blogs?
I need to know if any of my readers consume their news solely through blogs.
Please email me directly asap, if you do.
Thank you,
- Bill Morton
Rogers Park in 1,000 Words
http://www.rp1000.blogspot.com/
Please email me directly asap, if you do.
Thank you,
- Bill Morton
Rogers Park in 1,000 Words
http://www.rp1000.blogspot.com/
Rogers Bark - New Shampoo and Bottle Recycling Program
Rogers Bark Pet Salon
1447 W. Jarvis Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Tech Sunday at Flatts and Sharpe Music Company
Have a question about an old guitar you have laying around?
Wondering if it's worth fixing up?
Not sure about what, if any repairs are necessary?
Visit Flatts & Sharpe today and have your questions answered by our repair man, Ben Huenecke, who will be in the store every Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
If you have any technical questions about a guitar or a mandolin or a banjo or a cello or a bass or a ukulele or a kazoo, or you just need some advice about your love life, swing on by and ask Ben.
He's the Flatts & Sharpe tech guru, and now he can be yours too!
Flatts & Sharpe Music Company 6749 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL, 60626
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Jordan Elementary School rallies against violence
Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - Rogers Park school stages rally against violence.
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Friday, May 21, 2010
Man found dead in home on Marshfield
Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - Rogers Park man found dead in pool of blood.
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Loyola Student Dispatch and The Loyola Phoenix partner
Read about it at The Loyola Student Dispatch - Loyola Student Dispatch teams with The Phoenix.
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Video Game Night in The Parlor Tonight
Every Friday night Quest Network Services hosts Video Game Night in The Parlor.
Read The Parlor blog for more details: http://questparlor.blogspot.com.
Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626
Chess Club at Willye B. White Recreation Center
Chess Club at Willye B. White Park Recreation Center
Fridays from April 2nd - June 4th, 2010
6:30pm - 8:30pm / Ages 21 and Over
Willye B. White Park Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626
Adult Walking Club tonight
Adult Walking Club at Willye B. White Park
Fridays from March 29th - June 6th, 2010
10:00 - 11:00am / Ages 18 & Over / $5
Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626
Thursday, May 20, 2010
North of Howard neighborhood walk
The first North of Howard neighborhood walk of the year will be on Friday, May 21 at 7:00 PM.
The walk will start at the Willye B. White Park Recreation Center at 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626.
For more details visit 24/7 North of Howard Watchers - http://howardwatchers.blogspot.com/2010/05/noh-walks-and-neighborhood-nights.html.
The walk will start at the Willye B. White Park Recreation Center at 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626.
For more details visit 24/7 North of Howard Watchers - http://howardwatchers.blogspot.com/2010/05/noh-walks-and-neighborhood-nights.html.
Meditation in Everyday Life
Meditation in Everyday Life
with Marita McLaughlin
Thu May 20th: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Price: $75 Member ($85 Non Member) ($25 Student)
In Room: Meditation Hall
Meditation in Everyday Life presents peaceful abiding meditation, basic goodness, and ways that meditation practice can improve the quality of our daily life. By deepening our experience and understanding of ourselves through the practice of meditation, we more fully become who we already are.
This is the first course in our new core program, The Way of Shambhala, which provides a strong foundation in mindfulness-awareness meditation. This series is designed to be applied to the complexity of our daily lives, and to develop courage and sanity in these troubled times of uncertainty. The Way of Shambhala series offers a structured path of meditation and an introduction to all that Shambhala offers. It also offers a glimpse of the Shambhala vision of enlightened society by emphasizing the ways in which meditation can impact our daily lives, and from there how the sanity of meditation can expand to impact our whole society.
Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago 7331 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago IL. 60626
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Willye B. White Park Advisory Council photo gallery
Check out the Willye B. White Park Advisory Council photo gallery.
You may find someone you know!
Willye B. White Park and Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Volleyball at Willye B. White Recreation Center
Volleyball at Willye B. White Park Recreation Center
Tuesdays from May 4th - June 15th, 2010
6:00pm - 7:00pm / Ages 21 & Over / $5
Willye B. White Park Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626
Monday, May 17, 2010
Rogers Bark - Good Lake Practices for Long-Haired Dogs
Rogers Bark Pet Salon
1447 W. Jarvis Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Worthwhile
Some people in Rogers Park like to critique the actions of others while sitting behind their keyboards all day long.
I have been criticized as being a keyboard dweller as well. But the fact is, that I do as much as I can to make a positive change in our community. I could drop the names of the many organizations and causes I have supported in town, but I would like to highlight something that I was a part of today, outside of Rogers Park.
I have been criticized as being a keyboard dweller as well. But the fact is, that I do as much as I can to make a positive change in our community. I could drop the names of the many organizations and causes I have supported in town, but I would like to highlight something that I was a part of today, outside of Rogers Park.
I assisted in raising funds for Cancer research and awareness through the American Cancer Society Walk & Roll event in Grant Park. Participation in this event has become a family tradition in memory of my Uncle Mike who died of cancer.
I know many who devote most of their time to making Rogers Park a better place. What do you feel is worthwhile?
Organ recital at Madonna della Strada Chapel
Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - Sunday organ recital at Madonna della Strada Chapel.
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Tech Sunday at Flatts and Sharpe Music Company
Have a question about an old guitar you have laying around?
Wondering if it's worth fixing up?
Not sure about what, if any repairs are necessary?
Visit Flatts & Sharpe today and have your questions answered by our repair man, Ben Huenecke, who will be in the store every Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
If you have any technical questions about a guitar or a mandolin or a banjo or a cello or a bass or a ukulele or a kazoo, or you just need some advice about your love life, swing on by and ask Ben.
He's the Flatts & Sharpe tech guru, and now he can be yours too!
Flatts & Sharpe Music Company 6749 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL, 60626
Not the Prettiest
When I mention that Rogers Park is not the prettiest neighborhood in Chicago, the following is an example why:
"The man found Friday duct taped and wrapped in a bed sheet in the back of the car belonging to a missing Rogers Park man was shot to death".
Read more here: http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/metro/duct-taped-murder-20100515
"The man found Friday duct taped and wrapped in a bed sheet in the back of the car belonging to a missing Rogers Park man was shot to death".
Read more here: http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/metro/duct-taped-murder-20100515
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Safety concerns in Rogers Park
"Make the 'Hood Safer, Please"
Read more at The RP & Beyond:
http://rp-and-beyond.blogspot.com/2010/05/make-hood-safer-please.html
Read more at The RP & Beyond:
http://rp-and-beyond.blogspot.com/2010/05/make-hood-safer-please.html
A dark theater
A dark theater is not a good sign. What happened to the good times, the old times? What happened to a time when people took pride in producing and supporting quality architecture and cinema?
Where are the advocates of historic preservation and cultural prominence?
The "developers" of this day are basing their floor plans on generica and forgetting the ornamentation that draws intelligent customers and anchors a community of people.
Dumb them down and fund an insurance policy on their early deaths is the unfortunate trend of the day.
I say, base your future, clients and buildings on longevity rather than the quick-buck alternative.
Have the balls to stick it out and do it right, or don't do anything at all.
- Bill Morton
Read more at The Parlor blog:
http://questparlor.blogspot.com/2010/05/theater-dark.html
Where are the advocates of historic preservation and cultural prominence?
The "developers" of this day are basing their floor plans on generica and forgetting the ornamentation that draws intelligent customers and anchors a community of people.
Dumb them down and fund an insurance policy on their early deaths is the unfortunate trend of the day.
I say, base your future, clients and buildings on longevity rather than the quick-buck alternative.
Have the balls to stick it out and do it right, or don't do anything at all.
- Bill Morton
Read more at The Parlor blog:
http://questparlor.blogspot.com/2010/05/theater-dark.html
Shot, duct taped and wrapped in a bed sheet
Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - Missing Rogers Park man may be shooting victim.
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Friday, May 14, 2010
NCAA academic honors for Ramblers
Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - Loyola athletic teams earn NCAA academic honors.
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Video Game Night in The Parlor
Every Friday night Quest Network Services hosts Video Game Night in The Parlor.
Read The Parlor blog for more details: http://questparlor.blogspot.com.
Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626
Chess Club at Willye B. White Recreation Center
Chess Club at Willye B. White Park Recreation Center
Fridays from April 2nd - June 4th, 2010
6:30pm - 8:30pm / Ages 21 and Over
Willye B. White Park Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626
Adult Walking Club
Adult Walking Club at Willye B. White Park
Fridays from March 29th - June 6th, 2010
10:00 - 11:00am / Ages 18 & Over / $5
Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Italian wines featured at Taste
Taste Food & Wine
Friday, May 14th
6:00-8:00pm
This Friday, May 14th our tasting will feature all Italian wines, including Albino Rocco Moscato d'Asti, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Docletto d'Alba, Brizio Rosso di Montepulciano, and a fabulous, inexpensive Brunello di Montalcino...yes it's a mouthful!
Taste Food & Wine 1506 W. Jarvis Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60626
Friday, May 14th
6:00-8:00pm
This Friday, May 14th our tasting will feature all Italian wines, including Albino Rocco Moscato d'Asti, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Docletto d'Alba, Brizio Rosso di Montepulciano, and a fabulous, inexpensive Brunello di Montalcino...yes it's a mouthful!
Taste Food & Wine 1506 W. Jarvis Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60626
Profile counter back on track
I'm not sure when I posted that my profile was stuck on 400,000, but I have noticed recently that it has started working again. Thank you for checking me out.
Beat 2422 CAPS meeting tonight
The CAPS Beat 2422 meeting is tonight at 7pm in the Community Room of the Gateway Senior Apartments.
Gateway Senior Apartments 7450 N. Rogers Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626
Gateway Senior Apartments 7450 N. Rogers Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626
Meditation in Everyday Life
Meditation in Everyday Life
with Marita McLaughlin
Thu May 13th: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Price: $75 Member ($85 Non Member) ($25 Student)
In Room: Meditation Hall
Meditation in Everyday Life presents peaceful abiding meditation, basic goodness, and ways that meditation practice can improve the quality of our daily life. By deepening our experience and understanding of ourselves through the practice of meditation, we more fully become who we already are.
This is the first course in our new core program, The Way of Shambhala, which provides a strong foundation in mindfulness-awareness meditation. This series is designed to be applied to the complexity of our daily lives, and to develop courage and sanity in these troubled times of uncertainty. The Way of Shambhala series offers a structured path of meditation and an introduction to all that Shambhala offers. It also offers a glimpse of the Shambhala vision of enlightened society by emphasizing the ways in which meditation can impact our daily lives, and from there how the sanity of meditation can expand to impact our whole society.
Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago 7331 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago IL. 60626
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Mayne Stage Update
"The Morse Theatre didn't last long. Thankfully, the Rogers Park music venue at 1328 W. Morse Ave. is re-opening in mid-June as Mayne Stage, and we now know some of the acts who will be performing there".
Read more here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chi-tunes/2010/05/rogers-parks-new-music-venue-mayne-stage-announces-opening-acts.html
The Mayne Stage 1328 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626
Read more here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chi-tunes/2010/05/rogers-parks-new-music-venue-mayne-stage-announces-opening-acts.html
The Mayne Stage 1328 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626
Willye B. White Park Advisory Council photo gallery
Check out the Willye B. White Park Advisory Council photo gallery.
You may find someone you know!
Willye B. White Park and Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626
Cup of Coffee
I'm having a nice cup of morning coffee at Charmers Cafe, as we speak. Support Charmers Cafe and have a cup with me.
Hope to meet you here!
A picture really is worth a thousand words!
Charmers Cafe 1500 W. Jarvis Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626
Hope to meet you here!
A picture really is worth a thousand words!
Charmers Cafe 1500 W. Jarvis Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Almost there
289,863 Visitors since June 22, 2007.
Thank you to everyone who cares about what is happening in Rogers Park. I organized this blog in 2007 as a resource to anyone interested in Rogers Park, to see it, as it truly is. Unlike many words across the internet these days, my un-photoshopped photos don't lie.
Visit Rogers Park in 1,000 Words again soon for more original content, local event updates, photography and videos of Rogers Park.
- Bill Morton
Thank you to everyone who cares about what is happening in Rogers Park. I organized this blog in 2007 as a resource to anyone interested in Rogers Park, to see it, as it truly is. Unlike many words across the internet these days, my un-photoshopped photos don't lie.
Visit Rogers Park in 1,000 Words again soon for more original content, local event updates, photography and videos of Rogers Park.
- Bill Morton
Tech Sunday
From Our Friends at Flatts and Sharpe Music Company:
Have a question about an old guitar you have laying around?
Wondering if it's worth fixing up?
Not sure about what, if any repairs are necessary?
Drop by on Sunday and have your questions answered by our repair man, Ben Huenecke, who will be in the store every Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
If you have any technical questions about a guitar or a mandolin or a banjo or a cello or a bass or a ukulele or a kazoo, or you just need some advice about your love life, swing on by and ask Ben.
He's our tech guru, and now he can be yours too!
Flatts & Sharpe Music Company 6749 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL, 60626
Have a question about an old guitar you have laying around?
Wondering if it's worth fixing up?
Not sure about what, if any repairs are necessary?
Drop by on Sunday and have your questions answered by our repair man, Ben Huenecke, who will be in the store every Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
If you have any technical questions about a guitar or a mandolin or a banjo or a cello or a bass or a ukulele or a kazoo, or you just need some advice about your love life, swing on by and ask Ben.
He's our tech guru, and now he can be yours too!
Flatts & Sharpe Music Company 6749 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL, 60626
Loyola University libraries receive $1 million donation
Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - Loyola libraries receive $1 million and rare Mark Twain books.
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Volleyball at Willye B. White Recreation Center
Volleyball at Willye B. White Park Recreation Center
Tuesdays from May 4th - June 15th, 2010
6:00pm - 7:00pm / Ages 21 & Over / $5
Willye B. White Park Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626
Monday, May 10, 2010
Shot in the back on Paulina Street
Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - Suspect questioned in Rogers Park shooting.
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Sunday, May 9, 2010
Rogers Bark - Your Dog’s Haircut Helps the Gulf Oil Spill!
Rogers Bark Pet Salon
1447 W. Jarvis Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Say it ain't so.
"Was this simply another ruse to lift Joe's political image to 49th Ward voters"?
Read more at The Rogers Park Inconsistent: http://fortysomething-politics.blogspot.com/2010/04/vote-say-it-aint-so-joe.html
Read more at The Rogers Park Inconsistent: http://fortysomething-politics.blogspot.com/2010/04/vote-say-it-aint-so-joe.html
Friday, May 7, 2010
Loyola Bike Club
Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - Loyola Bike Club takes students for a ride.
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Uptown Theater feature in The Parlor
This Saturday at 2pm, Quest will be showing in The Parlor, Portrait of a Palace, the Uptown Theater.
Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626
Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626
Cafe Society July meetup
Cafe Society July meetup at Charmers Cafe
Saturday, July 31st 6-8pm
Enjoy great coffee and conversation at Charmers Cafe in Rogers Park.
It is $5 to RSVP online for this event, so please invite your friends to join our group and attend.
- Bill Morton
Charmers Cafe 1500 W. Jarvis Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626
Video Game Night in The Parlor
Paper Mario on the Nintendo Wii at 7pm tonight! Every Friday night is Video Game Night in The Parlor at Quest Network Services.
Read The Parlor blog for more details: http://questparlor.blogspot.com/2010/05/video-game-night-tonight-7pm.html
Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626
Chess Club at Willye B. White Recreation Center
Chess Club at Willye B. White Park Recreation Center
Fridays from April 2nd - June 4th, 2010
6:30pm - 8:30pm / Ages 21 and Over
Willye B. White Park Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626
Adult Walking Club
Adult Walking Club at Willye B. White Park
Fridays from March 29th - June 6th, 2010
10:00 - 11:00am / Ages 18 & Over / $5
Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626
Thursday, May 6, 2010
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24th District Roll Call tonight
Hello everyone -
I apologize for the short notice - but there will be a roll call
tonight at 7PM at the Willye White Community Center at 1610 W. Howard Street.
As many of you know, there has been a rash of gunshots lately and a person was shot and wounded last night. The the roll call will be tonight- it was just confirmed by the 24th.
Please contact your friends and neighbors and make a show of support for our officers and for our neighbors. A little of your time to make a statement will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Toni
Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626
I apologize for the short notice - but there will be a roll call
tonight at 7PM at the Willye White Community Center at 1610 W. Howard Street.
As many of you know, there has been a rash of gunshots lately and a person was shot and wounded last night. The the roll call will be tonight- it was just confirmed by the 24th.
Please contact your friends and neighbors and make a show of support for our officers and for our neighbors. A little of your time to make a statement will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Toni
Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626
College graduates face employment difficulties
Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - College graduates anxious about job market.
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Meditation in Everyday Life
Meditation in Everyday Life
with Marita McLaughlin
Thu May 6th: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Price: $75 Member ($85 Non Member) ($25 Student)
In Room: Meditation Hall
Meditation in Everyday Life presents peaceful abiding meditation, basic goodness, and ways that meditation practice can improve the quality of our daily life. By deepening our experience and understanding of ourselves through the practice of meditation, we more fully become who we already are.
This is the first course in our new core program, The Way of Shambhala, which provides a strong foundation in mindfulness-awareness meditation. This series is designed to be applied to the complexity of our daily lives, and to develop courage and sanity in these troubled times of uncertainty. The Way of Shambhala series offers a structured path of meditation and an introduction to all that Shambhala offers. It also offers a glimpse of the Shambhala vision of enlightened society by emphasizing the ways in which meditation can impact our daily lives, and from there how the sanity of meditation can expand to impact our whole society.
Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago 7331 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago IL. 60626
Senior Citizens Club at Willye B. White Recreation Center
Senior Citizens Club at Willye B. White Park Recreation Center
Thursdays from April 1st - June 3rd, 2010
12:00pm - 2:00pm / Ages 55 and Over
Willye B. White Park Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Man shot after the Rich Aronson proposal meeting
This is not 'occasional violence'. Read more at 24/7 North of Howard Watchers: http://howardwatchers.blogspot.com/2010/05/male-shot-noh.html
The Quick on Rich Aronson's Proposal
Update from tonight's meeting with developer Rich Aronson
I asked Rich Aronson if he plans on working with the IEPA on the contaminated land issue. He answered, No.
Swanette Triem, infamous for the North Shore School teardown and IEPA stop work order, was looking a little pale when this was mentioned.
Michael Luckenbach asked Rich Aronson if he currently owns the Wisdom Bridge property. Rich Aronson answered evasively. The answer is No.
Another resident asked Rich Aronson if he had funding for this building. Rich Aronson answered, No.
Rich Aronson stated that he currently has no interested tenants.
Rich Aronson also stated that he may not be able to acquire a loan to fund the project.
Partner, Scott Sinar was not in attendance for this meeting.
In my opinion, the citizens of Rogers Park deserve better.
My final analysis is that this project will not go through. The three main reasons are:
1. The land contamination issue. The IEPA will make the demolition of the Wisdom Bridge Theatre cost prohibitive. If Rich Aronson hires a dubious demolition crew that demo's during nights and weekends, the land will be further contaminated. We learned this from Swanette Triem. It will remain an empty lot or dangerous hole in the ground for years to come.
2. The money issue. Rich Aronson always states that if the project becomes cost prohibitive, he will abandon it and move on. As stated earlier, He cannot fund the project independently, he has no tenants lined up, he even has doubts that the bank will give him a loan.
3. Community opposition. Rich Aronson also has a reputation for buckling under the pressure of community opposition. This was proven with the abandonment of his 7315 N. Sheridan Road project after our community strongly opposed it. If he has to fight at all, he considers his projects a waste of time and money.
RP1000 will continue to follow the progress or decay of this project closely.
I asked Rich Aronson if he plans on working with the IEPA on the contaminated land issue. He answered, No.
Swanette Triem, infamous for the North Shore School teardown and IEPA stop work order, was looking a little pale when this was mentioned.
Michael Luckenbach asked Rich Aronson if he currently owns the Wisdom Bridge property. Rich Aronson answered evasively. The answer is No.
Another resident asked Rich Aronson if he had funding for this building. Rich Aronson answered, No.
Rich Aronson stated that he currently has no interested tenants.
Rich Aronson also stated that he may not be able to acquire a loan to fund the project.
Partner, Scott Sinar was not in attendance for this meeting.
In my opinion, the citizens of Rogers Park deserve better.
My final analysis is that this project will not go through. The three main reasons are:
1. The land contamination issue. The IEPA will make the demolition of the Wisdom Bridge Theatre cost prohibitive. If Rich Aronson hires a dubious demolition crew that demo's during nights and weekends, the land will be further contaminated. We learned this from Swanette Triem. It will remain an empty lot or dangerous hole in the ground for years to come.
2. The money issue. Rich Aronson always states that if the project becomes cost prohibitive, he will abandon it and move on. As stated earlier, He cannot fund the project independently, he has no tenants lined up, he even has doubts that the bank will give him a loan.
3. Community opposition. Rich Aronson also has a reputation for buckling under the pressure of community opposition. This was proven with the abandonment of his 7315 N. Sheridan Road project after our community strongly opposed it. If he has to fight at all, he considers his projects a waste of time and money.
RP1000 will continue to follow the progress or decay of this project closely.
Oppose Rich Aronson Tonight
Developers: Richard Aronson and Scott Sinar
Email blast from Alderman Joe Moore: Yes, two.
Developer history of campaign contributions to Alderman Joe Moore: Yes
Attend this meeting to oppose the demolition of the Historic Wisdom Bridge Theatre. Rich Aronson is known as a lightweight developer who often buckles under pressure.
As with all 49th Ward developer meetings, Alderman Joe Moore has previously been paid-off and will be in support of the project.
Developers stick together, so many former pay-offs will be seeded in the meeting to show support. Although the deck is loaded, outstanding community opposition can sink this project.
Please attend the meeting at:
Willye B. White Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626, tonight at 7pm.
Email blast from Alderman Joe Moore: Yes, two.
Developer history of campaign contributions to Alderman Joe Moore: Yes
Attend this meeting to oppose the demolition of the Historic Wisdom Bridge Theatre. Rich Aronson is known as a lightweight developer who often buckles under pressure.
As with all 49th Ward developer meetings, Alderman Joe Moore has previously been paid-off and will be in support of the project.
Developers stick together, so many former pay-offs will be seeded in the meeting to show support. Although the deck is loaded, outstanding community opposition can sink this project.
Please attend the meeting at:
Willye B. White Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626, tonight at 7pm.
Willye B. White Park Advisory Council photo gallery
Check out the Willye B. White Park Advisory Council photo gallery.
You may find someone you know!
Willye B. White Park and Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626