Thank you for the Views!

Today, the views of my interview on North Town News Magazine with Avy Meyers has reached 302, and has stuck there. As far as I can tell, the number of views is permanently broken.

I'm not sure how this happened, but thank you.

- Bill

Elizabeth Vitell of the Rogers Park Community Council

Elizabeth Vitell
Executive Director, Rogers Park Community Council
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY6MiR0bC1Q&feature=player_embedded

Bill Morton
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP6-7K4Bk7E&feature=channel

Marty Levinson
Discusses the state of Barbers and much more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wlpS33MeDs&feature=channel


Watch it this week on TV

Chicago - Thursday, March 4th, 7:30 pm
Friday March 5th, 2:30 pm, CANTV Channel 19

Evanston - Thursday March 4th, 8:00 pm., Tuesday March 9th,10pm ECMC Channel 6

Suburban - Monday March 8th, 6 pm. Comcast Channels 19 or 35*

Go to http://www.ntnm.org/ for the link to watch any of our shows on Youtube and to see our upcoming schedule.

He wishes it was the jackpot

The Broken Heart of Rogers Park

Our tour of Rogers Park blogs would not be complete without this one included.

I remember a time before I started blogging. I was working very hard for nearly two years to renovate a beautiful 1920's vaudeville theater, The Adelphi. Back then, when I first learned of the threat of demolition, Craig Gernhardt supported the efforts of my non-profit organization Citizens for the Adelphi Theater and got the word out to the people of Rogers Park through his blog, The 'Broken Heart' of Rogers Park. With his support, and many others, we were able to get over 1,000 petition signatures in favor of saving the Adelphi Theater.

Later, I wrote my own blog. After 283,420 visitors and almost 1,700 articles later, here we are at Rogers Park in 1,000 Words!


The following are a few recent posts specifically about Rogers Park from The Broken Heart:

Dog Friendly Area in Rogers Park?
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2010/02/dog-friendly-area-in-rogers-park.html

Don't Forget to Vote
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2010/02/dont-forget-to-vote.html

Suspect in Isiah Stroud Murder Caught in New York
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2010/01/suspect-in-isiah-stroud-murder-caught.html

Fire on Sheridan (Update)
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2010/01/fire-on-sheridan.html

Pay-to-Play in the 49th Ward Never Stops
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2010/01/pay-to-play-in-49th-ward-never-stops.html

Where's The Urban Coaster?
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2009/12/wheres-urban-coaster.html

1 killed, 1 wounded in Rogers Park stabbing
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2009/12/1-killed-1-wounded-in-rogers-park.html

Car Chase Through Rogers Park
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2009/12/car-chase-though-rogers-park.html

Rogers Park Cell Phone Thief Caught
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2009/12/rogers-park-cell-phone-thief-caught.html

Morse Theatre Says "Watch This Space"
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2009/12/morse-theatre-says-watch-this-space.html

Shots Fired on Greenview
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2009/12/shots-fired-on-greenview.html

Rogers Park Crime Spree Continues
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2009/11/rogers-park-crime-spree-continues.html

North Howard Neighbors Association

With the heading GREETINGS FROM 'GERMANIA', may I introduce to you North Howard Neighbors Association. We continue on our tour of Rogers Park blogs with the perspective of Michael Luckenbach.


MORE ON THE 'WISDOM BRIDGE THEATRE SITE' PROPOSAL - http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/02/more-on-wisdom-bridge-theatre-site.html

OPEN LETTER TO ALDERMAN JOE MOORE - http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/02/open-letter-to-alderman-moore.html

LAST NIGHT'S MEETING - http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/02/last-nights-meeting.html

A ROGERS PARK RESIDENT HAS COMMENTS & QUESTIONS REGARDING THE POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT AT 1557-61 HOWARD STREET... - http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/02/rogers-park-resident-has-comments.html

BREAKING NEWS: CHICAGO TRIBUNE - http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/02/breaking-news-chicago-tribune.html

NHNA BULLETIN BOARD: BEAT 2422 CAPS MEETINGS - https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17109381&postID=114225914014665904

ROGERS PARK TREASURE - http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/01/rogers-park-treasure.html

REAL ESTATE AVAILABLE IN 'GERMANIA'/NOH - http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/01/real-estate-available-in-germanianoh.html

NORTHPOINT'S 'GOOD NEIGHBOR' POLICY?? - http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/01/northpoint-good-neighbor-policy.html


A question was asked in the past, "Does Rogers Park deserve it's bloggers?"


I feel we should have several sources of Rogers Park information and updates instead of only one or two.

24/7 North of Howard Watchers

Traffic Director of the day, Bill Morton here. Have you ever read 24/7 North of Howard Watchers?

It does need to be said again, that I feel we should have several sources of Rogers Park information and updates instead of only one or two.


Here is another perspective of Rogers Park via blogging:


Unveiling The Wisdom Bridge Theatre Plan - http://howardwatchers.blogspot.com/2010/02/unveiling-wisdom-theatre-plan.html

Coming Soon To NOH - http://howardwatchers.blogspot.com/2010/02/coming-soon-to-noh.html

Morning Snow Journey - http://howardwatchers.blogspot.com/2010/02/morning-snow-journey.html

The Snow Dance - http://howardwatchers.blogspot.com/2010/02/snow-dance.html

Machine Hacks vs The Human Connection - http://howardwatchers.blogspot.com/2010/02/machine-hacks-vs-human-connection.html

Our Own Piece of Ponzi - http://howardwatchers.blogspot.com/2010/01/our-own-piece-of-ponzi.html

Beat 2422 Calendar for 2010 - http://howardwatchers.blogspot.com/2010/01/beat-2422-calendar-for-2010.html

Help The US Census in Rogers Park - http://howardwatchers.blogspot.com/2009/12/help-us-census.html

Weekend Events In Rogers Park - http://howardwatchers.blogspot.com/2009/12/weekend-events-in-rogers-park.html

RP & Beyond

My name is Bill Morton and I'll be your Rogers Park traffic director for the day.

I have recently noticed some great posts at Rogers Park blog, RP & Beyond. Check it out!

I feel that we should have several sources of Rogers Park information and updates instead of only one or two.


Here is the link list:


New Bar & Restaurant Headed to Morse - http://rp-and-beyond.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-bar-restaurant-headed-to-morse.html

Beer? When did this happen?? - http://rp-and-beyond.blogspot.com/2010/02/beer-when-did-this-happen.html

ANOTHER Fire in RP - http://rp-and-beyond.blogspot.com/2010/02/another-fire-in-rp.html

Winter Olympics and the RP - http://rp-and-beyond.blogspot.com/2010/02/winter-olympics-and-rp.html

Ice Station Zebra, Again - http://rp-and-beyond.blogspot.com/2010/02/ice-station-zebra-again.html

Good News & Bad News - http://rp-and-beyond.blogspot.com/2010/02/good-news-bad-news.html


RP in the New York Times - http://rp-and-beyond.blogspot.com/2010/02/rp-in-new-york-times.html

Food Network Comes to the RP! - http://rp-and-beyond.blogspot.com/2010/02/food-network-comes-to-rp.html

Big Plans for Loyola - http://rp-and-beyond.blogspot.com/2010/01/big-plans-for-loyola.html

Take Me to the RP! - http://rp-and-beyond.blogspot.com/2010/01/take-me-to-rp.html

Alderman for a Day

This is a good one on RogersPark.com that you can comment on: http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/alderman_for_a_day


I wrote a nice comment on this article. Check it out, and let me know what you think.
- Bill

S&C Electric Company

S&C Electric Company 6601 N. Ridge Boulevard Chicago, IL 60626

773 338-1000

Jarvis Square

Alderman Joe Moore graffiti

Let's improve our community! We can do better!

- Bill Morton

Alpha Sigma Alpha to host fundraiser

Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - Sorority to host Special Olympics fundraiser.

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Jaws of Life on Clark Street

Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - Cabbie, passenger hurt in hit-and-run.

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More activity at the Lerner Hole

Bill you must have talked things up lol. This site had been silent for a few months, and yesterday after reading your blog the trucks came back. This morning I have seen more activity at this site than ever before. Pickup trucks, dump trucks, and tractors.Feb 26

We need to know if they are digging or dumping dirt on the contaminated land. - Bill

Dumping instead of digging?

Feb 25 RH - Well I really dont know any more than that lol. Thats what I was told by a few people including my landlord when I moved into the building. The only thing I have noticed is 2 or 3 dump trucks per day coming to dump dirt in the hole. They did it for a couple of months this past fall. Since the winter I have not seen the dump trucks, but this afternoon a flatbed cam and dropped off a bulldozer at the site. I can e-mail you a couple of pics I took today of the site if you want them. 3:47 pm

Does this seem like the devolopers are trying to cover up the contamination instead of removing it from the Lerner Hole?

Does the IEPA know about this?

Does the IEPA know about the possible land contamination of the Wisdom Bridge Theatre property directly next door?

I need some comments with your thoughts on this.

This needs further review

Unveiling The Wisdom Bridge Theatre Plan - 24/7 North of Howard Watchers

There are some interesting new comments following the article.


Related articles:

proposed new development at 1557-61 Howard - Fargo Observer

More on the 'Wisdom Bridge Theatre site" proposal - North Howard Neighbors Association

Man shot on Hamilton Avenue dies

Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - Man shot in Rogers Park dies from wounds.

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Physical Research of the Area

Feb 18 Bill Morton - Picasa - Public - Muted
http://picasaweb.google.com/BillMorton.RogersPark/RogersParkIn1000Words12
Rogers Park - Show map Lerner Hole.jpg

Bill Morton - This is a photo of the contaminated Lerner Hole in Rogers Park at Howard Street and Ashland. I wrote a story about it here: http://rp1000.blogspot.com/2010/02/its-time-to-revisit.html

Feb 18 RH - Thank you so much for this info. I live directly across the street from this hole. I was told that they would be building condos on this site.

Feb 25 Bill Morton - Tell me more! I am very interested in this.

Feb 25 RH - Well I really dont know any more than that lol. Thats what I was told by a few people including my landlord when I moved into the building. The only thing I have noticed is 2 or 3 dump trucks per day coming to dump dirt in the hole. They did it for a couple of months this past fall. Since the winter I have not seen the dump trucks, but this afternoon a flatbed cam and dropped off a bulldozer at the site. I can e-mail you a couple of pics I took today of the site if you want them. 3:47 pm

Bill Morton - I would love to check out your Lerner hole pics. 6:36 pm

RH - Here are the 2 photos I snapped this afternoon.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e267/ReganH22/DSC00544.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e267/ReganH22/DSC00545.jpg 11:09 pm

Stephanie Fitzgerald - RH, it says the photo has been removed. 11:11 pm

RH - It should be fixed now. Sorry. 11:11 pm

Stephanie Fitzgerald - Yes they are working, thanks for the photos! I think I can see Bill in the second one!! You gotta zoom in! 11:16 pm

Bill Morton - Very Awesome! Hopefully the one where you can see me, It was not when I slipped on the ice! I was seriously laughing at myself in this moment. 11:20 pm

Parked behind the former Dev Corp office

Wisdom Bridge Theatre 1557-61 W. Howard Street, Chicago, IL. 60626

Loyola University Chicago Chorus and Orchestra

Read about it at Loyola Student Dispatch - University Chorus and Orchestra plans concert.

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