tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54174000494921903582024-03-18T00:00:31.984-05:00Ninth Ward ChicagoUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger795125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-32759342568909109892024-03-18T00:00:00.001-05:002024-03-18T00:00:00.238-05:00Write-in for Ward 9 Democrat Committeeman<p> Actually it's "commiteeperson" but that just sounds awful like "alderperson," <i>yuck</i>!</p><p>Anything it's unusual to see two flyers for the volunteer, elected position of ward committeeperson, committeeman, or committeewoman which is up for election on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 (wait that's this coming Tuesday) in time for our state's presidential primary. On top of that both the incumbent Committeeman is one <a href="http://ward09.com">Ald. Anthony Beale</a> and his opponent ran against him last year for Alderman <a href="http://votecleopatra.com">Cleopatra Draper</a>. Both of these flyers show that both are seeking write-in votes.</p><p>Really?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZakhGnPNlGKIDUOOO9sgZiZCZZnYbtKtExa1UhJ53Rj-Ibl2X7bvGhMb7sXH-Y_Cj1ZgmGCNKnWJhgmmFmha8GJTf-BHWxN1TjaTPsPTuNfoLEGc3II1B58DKC4HG0qHCRHrzViqV26ppv_sVilmoIALGkuWholWvqnGL4kwY6xrJAxLY8tmLEfyZMNo/s758/2024BealeDemocratCommitteeman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="758" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZakhGnPNlGKIDUOOO9sgZiZCZZnYbtKtExa1UhJ53Rj-Ibl2X7bvGhMb7sXH-Y_Cj1ZgmGCNKnWJhgmmFmha8GJTf-BHWxN1TjaTPsPTuNfoLEGc3II1B58DKC4HG0qHCRHrzViqV26ppv_sVilmoIALGkuWholWvqnGL4kwY6xrJAxLY8tmLEfyZMNo/s320/2024BealeDemocratCommitteeman.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigE7PJEzsOiNHK7RAktwLuflPeqsrH2QueXO1vsjfCQULJSsoprczVQWamEdHJdmgg_z88RG9xFQD2Z_dNy0NxJVhVipQejWfEYn40CT8dbhgiv1bJC3ZwXDIC4lgOMjuq-9dtt9Mc8-c3fh4lJfWCa1M9uizWHGeVnKjG0ewMve92QyaV8h_Yc8hrBIY/s436/Draper2024Committeewoman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="301" data-original-width="436" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigE7PJEzsOiNHK7RAktwLuflPeqsrH2QueXO1vsjfCQULJSsoprczVQWamEdHJdmgg_z88RG9xFQD2Z_dNy0NxJVhVipQejWfEYn40CT8dbhgiv1bJC3ZwXDIC4lgOMjuq-9dtt9Mc8-c3fh4lJfWCa1M9uizWHGeVnKjG0ewMve92QyaV8h_Yc8hrBIY/s320/Draper2024Committeewoman.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Granted in the last few years, the committeeman err sorry committeeperson <i>ewww</i> spot doesn't have the importance it used to. Historically when Chicago had its strong political machine, the committeeman was a very important - and especially the Democrat committeeman - position for getting out the vote. And perhaps doling out political patronage, anyone is free to correct me if I'm not entirely correct on this.<div><br /></div><div>However, for both candidates to chase write-in votes this year? What happened?</div><div><br /></div><div>I can't believe an incumbent Alderman couldn't get enough votes to secure a spot on this ballot for this position. Ms. Draper, I think I understand her though she was on the ballot for Alderman err sorry Alderperson <i>yuck</i> last year. This year in 2024 what gives why are both candidates chasing write-in votes?</div><div><br /></div><div>2024 is already being set up as an usual election we know former President Donald Trump has <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-delegates-gop-nomination-biden-election-rcna142490">snapped up the GOP nomination</a>. So you may want to vote against him in this state if you pull a Republican ballot, it really doesn't matter. And never mind the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/04/politics/trump-supreme-court-colorado-14th-amendment/index.html">confusing attempt to use the 14th Amendment to keep him off the ballot</a> not just here but in Vermont and Colorado for example.</div><div><br /></div><div>As far as the incumbent President in Joe Biden unless something weird happens he'll probably be the Democrats choice in November and I'm not sure who's on the ballot against him in Illinois. I do wish it was a <a href="https://www.kennedy24.com/">Kennedy</a> though it seems he's choosing to <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/09/politics/kennedy-independent-campaign/index.html">run as an independent</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Regardless as we consider other offices beyond committeeperson or President this year. What we may see at the top of our ballots in November will be two former presidents in a rematch of the 2020 race.</div><div><br /></div><div>However, we have to get through the primary this coming Tuesday, March 19, 2024. If you haven't voted early go ahead and do that on Monday, March 18, 2024.</div><div><br /></div><div>I also hope you all had a safe and fun St. Patrick's Day 🍀<br /><p><br /></p></div>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-88873205716995172332024-03-09T23:09:00.005-06:002024-03-09T23:09:41.792-06:00Tonight is the Spring Time Change<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFOYp86_Nyx7BzX-ggKu1IDj-NOIvgjhIA_exmhXmf70IFh3sT3lElfry82Iof9EkwNcDGBu0J9vnLOcAjb_n-GFBhfMdlr2-403uV-I3oehujDaaaInk31kPw-3qiU8csQpzvVbmEahUi-Dc2gMn1QnKelS7jbzCTW8up_r5jtMlVA9L1vUhFi8qzds/s4743/AdobeStock_197637788.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3162" data-original-width="4743" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFOYp86_Nyx7BzX-ggKu1IDj-NOIvgjhIA_exmhXmf70IFh3sT3lElfry82Iof9EkwNcDGBu0J9vnLOcAjb_n-GFBhfMdlr2-403uV-I3oehujDaaaInk31kPw-3qiU8csQpzvVbmEahUi-Dc2gMn1QnKelS7jbzCTW8up_r5jtMlVA9L1vUhFi8qzds/w400-h267/AdobeStock_197637788.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Tomorrow March 10, 2024, we'll be gaining an hour and that also means Daylight Savings Time is here. More daylight and of course spring is near!<p></p><p>Don't forget to set your clocks forward one-hour before you go to bed. </p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-10539888953219925432024-02-29T10:37:00.001-06:002024-02-29T10:37:41.065-06:00Clean out your closets for Rosemoor Community Association<p>Collection days coming up for March 2, 23, and April 6 & 13, 2024. </p><p>Drop-off time 9 AM to 10:30 AM and on April 13 8 AM to 12:00 PM</p><p>Location St. John Parking Lot 10205 S. King Drive</p><p>Pickup available 10 bags or more upon request</p><p>Refer to flyer for more details</p><p>Questions? Contact Rosemoor Community Association office 773.264.0783</p><p>h/t <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=887024383428899&set=a.374113608053315">Concerned Citizens of Chatham</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir11nE8C2b95VbnghoBI6PmsnQs1tjCNT63SYbnDmtam7N2fFBL_QT8YaIbguPnvGZItEbphumO6haEq03UmUMJxN9PZvzzukmkiuxyuqCgKKjA3bbWGWSq-fFguN8JvC3Xf8YbM54MBGG2eikzz7kxXwY_1mGdNTYaZ38fRDoTxHp5RRXIcVFItuc3v4/s2000/429544156_887024380095566_2932436017979499657_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1546" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir11nE8C2b95VbnghoBI6PmsnQs1tjCNT63SYbnDmtam7N2fFBL_QT8YaIbguPnvGZItEbphumO6haEq03UmUMJxN9PZvzzukmkiuxyuqCgKKjA3bbWGWSq-fFguN8JvC3Xf8YbM54MBGG2eikzz7kxXwY_1mGdNTYaZ38fRDoTxHp5RRXIcVFItuc3v4/w495-h640/429544156_887024380095566_2932436017979499657_n.jpg" width="495" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-59048141946983829612024-02-29T00:32:00.007-06:002024-02-29T00:36:21.554-06:00Best wishes to WGN's Tom Skilling<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ubuzu3rJC_E?si=vBE6mQJQ2QBo2Izj" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> </p><p>[<a href="https://youtu.be/ubuzu3rJC_E?si=vBE6mQJQ2QBo2Izj">VIDEO</a>] I'm sorry I didn't tune in tonight for the longtime Channel 9 meterologist Tom Skilling. On Wednesday night he signed off for the last time on Channel 9 and soon we'll be seeing more of Demetrious Ivory giving us our nightly weather updates.</p><p>It's sad to see longtime personalities move on from their most familiar roles. I want to wish Skilling the best in his retirement. He will be missed.</p><p>Here on this blog you can check current temperatures and current conditions at the top of this blog just under the blog title.</p><p><b>EDIT: </b>This is about Tom Skilling if you're a fan find him at <a href="http://facebook.com/TomSkilling">facebook.com/TomSkilling</a></p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-73696885679307054472024-02-17T12:32:00.007-06:002024-02-17T12:32:51.426-06:00IL Channel - Cook County Dem State's Attorney candidates, a choice not an echo <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DVyw73XsAjw" width="320" youtube-src-id="DVyw73XsAjw"></iframe></div><p></p><p>[<a href="https://youtu.be/DVyw73XsAjw?si=wXzCAfCm2m5Ft66q">VIDEO</a>] We see Public Affairs host Jeff Berkowitz discuss the race for Cook County State's Attorney - Kim Foxx the sitting State's Attorney is not running for re-election. </p><p>Eilenn Burke and Clayton Harris are Democrats running to replace Kim Foxx. Former Alderman Bob Fioretti is running as a Republican. And Berkowitz points out that there is a Libertarian running also, Andrew Charles Kopinski.</p><p>Earlier this month there was a debate between the two Democrat candidates for State's Attorney. You can <a href="https://abc7chicago.com/cook-county-states-attorney-debate-democratic-primary-2024-election/14401534/">watch that here</a> if you didn't see it the first time.</p><p>The primary election is March 19, 2024. This year in addition to Cook County State's Attorney we're voting for President, so in March we vote in a presidential primary for the candidate to stand for election in November 2024. Of course we vote for a Republican or Democrat committeeman err committeeperson. In addition to voting our respective state legislators, county judges, etc.</p><p>Check out ChicagoElections.org to see who's on your ballot when you vote.</p><p>Also, <a href="https://chicagoelections.gov/news/early-voting-chicago-paused-due-court-order-remove-judicial-candidate">early voting is paused due to court order</a>. A judicial candidate is to be kicked off a ballot! </p><p>Early voting had started on February 15, 2024. However, as soon as it's open again that news will be shared here on this blog.</p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-41509917618253830762024-01-17T17:11:00.001-06:002024-01-17T17:11:37.092-06:00CapFax: (state senate president) Harmon still waiting for “clear direction” from mayor on elected school boardWhat's going on with that fully-elected schoolboard & what is that Chicago Teacher Union activist Mayor's position on this issue? Why won't he make a clear position on an elected schoolboard?
<p style="text-align: center;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Harmon still waiting for “clear direction” from mayor on elected school board <a href="https://t.co/cWftLG4IqJ">https://t.co/cWftLG4IqJ</a></p>— Capitol Fax (@capitolfax) <a href="https://twitter.com/capitolfax/status/1747667863702560840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-4486633629021523002024-01-11T17:37:00.003-06:002024-01-11T20:38:57.481-06:00#TBT Michigan Avenue in Roseland Long time no see. Allow me to wish you all a Happy New Year. Hopefully the past holiday season was a wonderful and joyous one.<div><br /></div><div>I found the three pics below in the Roseland History Group on Facebook and just though this was a great look back at Michigan Avenue in the past. And my hope is that one day it could go back to its former glory. Especially once that Red Line extension is finally built<br /><br />The first two pics shows the area surrounding the long demolished State Theater which is about one block north of 111th Street. It appears these two photographs below are shown on the Cinema Treasures site credited to Dr. Gene Ossello and was taken in 1967.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPwzXicLsw3xtgrAIEfdg3hOoonwJZ6YFZcoX3xGErOVMTbbDzOTg-ckmYP3JnFdQyOayx8ZB0bNOFxjRLfF6njhJ_LHFnWBua8sikq6yzXqPqhxxv2AiAcZvWKJ0YVBQnub5OpE6kAKIM2Z1cl7_crLplGilpUGS0-ko0tNGayaVcLnqVEqOEgofpmIo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="270" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7322981378576615026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPwzXicLsw3xtgrAIEfdg3hOoonwJZ6YFZcoX3xGErOVMTbbDzOTg-ckmYP3JnFdQyOayx8ZB0bNOFxjRLfF6njhJ_LHFnWBua8sikq6yzXqPqhxxv2AiAcZvWKJ0YVBQnub5OpE6kAKIM2Z1cl7_crLplGilpUGS0-ko0tNGayaVcLnqVEqOEgofpmIo=w400-h270" width="400" /></a><span><a name='more'></a></span></div>This next shot shows what movies where playing here at the time. According to <a href="https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/4257">Cinema Treasures</a> the State had a capacity of about 2,030 people. At this point this place was showing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casino_Royale_(1967_film)">Casino Royale</a> which starred <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000634/">Peter Sellers</a> - this movie was more of a comedy. You might know Sellers if you've been a longtime fan in his role as Inspector Closeau in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pink_Panther_(1963_film)">Pink Panther</a> movies.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As you see in both the above pics there is a Rexall pharmacy across the street and on both sides of Michigan there are furniture stores. One is going out of business at this point.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After being home to a church for many years this building was demolished in 1997 and is now used as a parking lot for the Post Office located near 111th & State on the same block.</div><p class="mobile-photo"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhnkyEeHr3GR-sjtHocH3nCjc0woMH85Wst3llrbGVe04Suc7AscblMdSwDZOyKk0pY5IGqhXsLvZRuQnee-pTUcXNxy3guBUonTUyNEltogQ2uq_vXuTT1wOHEcF8b4P4LhZpDEGTuoQsEFPynXhdzZZ7IvcI9YpDbAol6gnuV26TXgfV-8gQXppKO1c" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="270" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7322981386692886690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhnkyEeHr3GR-sjtHocH3nCjc0woMH85Wst3llrbGVe04Suc7AscblMdSwDZOyKk0pY5IGqhXsLvZRuQnee-pTUcXNxy3guBUonTUyNEltogQ2uq_vXuTT1wOHEcF8b4P4LhZpDEGTuoQsEFPynXhdzZZ7IvcI9YpDbAol6gnuV26TXgfV-8gQXppKO1c=w400-h270" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This last pic caught my eye because of the traffic heading south on Michigan Ave and two transit buses seen here. One is a New Look "fishbowl" GMC bus and I had to focus in on what the destination sign on it and could easily make out South Chicago. So this bus is headed to the south suburbs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'd be curious where this bus originated from. Most Pace buses that are headed south originate from <a href="https://www.chicago-l.org/stations/95th.html">95th Red Line stop</a>, however, if this is a mid to late 1960s photo that station isn't open yet. Also <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pace_(transit)">Pace</a> as we know it didn't exist yet, so this is likely a <a href="https://www.chicagorailfan.com/stgsss.html">South Suburban Safeway Lines</a> bus on it's way south. Right below the Fishbowl Bus is an old look bus though I can't fully make out the company that manufactured that bus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also I don't know who to credit the below photo to and nor do I exactly know the date. However this is a bone thrown for those transit geeks.</div><p class="mobile-photo"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzVVMa--dY-WyM1Vlkedtee8gkYuNZyna3Z0W8UOFeAlLzfi4hvNxQXakKvQyDj15OLN00xq-5HYIy_jXGPVcXkS17ibgu0w0vAk1pNIbqxq9Wi-F_5jZrhT_LCqbofdjfNsmcYUvI37lOyM5WXoH0BegBLTwLSIoR1W3iEec64WMnkLns4hAf4VIONUg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: right;"><img alt="" border="0" height="191" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7322981380713944690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzVVMa--dY-WyM1Vlkedtee8gkYuNZyna3Z0W8UOFeAlLzfi4hvNxQXakKvQyDj15OLN00xq-5HYIy_jXGPVcXkS17ibgu0w0vAk1pNIbqxq9Wi-F_5jZrhT_LCqbofdjfNsmcYUvI37lOyM5WXoH0BegBLTwLSIoR1W3iEec64WMnkLns4hAf4VIONUg=w400-h191" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You see how vibrant the main thoroughfare of Roseland used to be. Full of functioning businesses and the old Gately's store was still open at the time. What a different time and place to today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hopefully you enjoyed this look back! </div><p class="mobile-photo"></p><p></p></div>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-14830722059575012832023-11-22T00:55:00.005-06:002023-11-22T00:55:37.957-06:00CBS Chicago: Fire shutters iconic Calumet Fisheries smokehouse<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DCxOTO_7pRQ?si=Tav2JCL84cyMNRic" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> </p><p>[<a href="https://youtu.be/DCxOTO_7pRQ?si=bXRmbQrPhe-K5faP">VIDEO</a>] I don't recall ever visiting this place but I know this is a hot spot. </p><p><a href="https://www.calumetfisheries.com/index.html">Calumet Fisheries</a> was in the news already for <a href="https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/calumet-fisheries-closed-after-failing-inspections-dead-mice-hundreds-of-droppings-found/">failing a health inspection</a>, however, today there was a fire and that means it might be a while longer before they're back in business. CBS Chicago was on the scene to speak with a manager for this establishment. He says they will be back!</p><p>Amazing they've been in the same building since the 1920s and under the same ownership or at least the same family owners since the 1940s. Located on 95th just before crossing over the Calumet River bridge.</p><p>Has anyone ever been there? What do you think about the food they serve?</p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-25267567578174975462023-11-20T14:14:00.001-06:002023-11-20T14:14:16.028-06:00REVISIT: Where is Roseland Heights?<p><i>This was posted to <a href="https://www.sixthward.us/2012/03/where-is-roseland-heights.html#comment-form"><b>The Sixth Ward Blog</b></a> on March 5, 2012 not long after the ward remap at the time. The topic of Roseland Heights being recognized was a topic of discussion within the Roseland Heights Community Association then.</i></p><p>I attended the recent Roseland Heights Neighborhood Association meeting where they discussed a number of topics that affected that particular community. It could be about landscaping, street lighting, trash, fly dumping, parks, ect. But they devoted a lot of time to the recognition of Roseland Heights.</p><p>At their November meeting they devoted a lot of time to address the remap situation. One of the subjects that came up was the recognition of neighborhoods. Look at any current map of Chicago neighborhoods or even the community area maps and Roseland Heights (which is bounded by 95th on the north, Dan Ryan Expressway on the west, Bishop Ford/Calumet Expressway on the south, and King Drive on the east) is not to be found. The maps are made up by the city, the community area maps were created originally by the University of Chicago, and another map made up by the real estate businesses.</p><p>The maps change when the city recognizes a particular area. They may also change when real estate people decide to distinguish an area from the surrounding area. For example you build some new houses in Englewood, you may not like the general reputation of Englewood so you would elect to give your development a new name. One that is marketable!</p><p>That may well have been the case in Roseland Heights but then that neighborhood organization has been in existence since at least 1956. So why is it that particular neighborhood isn't recognized at all?</p><p>But then apparently there is another thread. It seems on a past map - according to association president Clevan Tucker - Roseland Heights did exist. He was looking up information regarding Abbott Park and he threw out the names of Olympia Park or Champion Park and I'll just assume those are the original designation for Abbott Park near 95th & Michigan.</p><p>However old that map was, what happened between now and then where Roseland Heights lost their recognition? Oh and I forgot to add that Roseland Heights according to a neighborhood map provided by the city is considered part of Rosemoor. I took a detail of that map and put an image here.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO9zrel4xItaFRmyqwIHR1m0XIbsrNRJcDzPtOcDC3POBe7m9rNs8Qsf6hNqb8pvVACny44nRjXp2IpzJkUCUiUBhJ7PAWjIf5s74WYALct_GR01MP_QhDQAX3eQczVMCuIBSaIaTi72FRlqx-IiyZoX_xQBcb7Y47bMK2qEdW7L4uq8fe5FL8w6UQ-Hw/s600/rosemoor%20copy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="287" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO9zrel4xItaFRmyqwIHR1m0XIbsrNRJcDzPtOcDC3POBe7m9rNs8Qsf6hNqb8pvVACny44nRjXp2IpzJkUCUiUBhJ7PAWjIf5s74WYALct_GR01MP_QhDQAX3eQczVMCuIBSaIaTi72FRlqx-IiyZoX_xQBcb7Y47bMK2qEdW7L4uq8fe5FL8w6UQ-Hw/s320/rosemoor%20copy.png" width="153" /></a></div><p>Also notice the thin Strip of Roseland in light green that comes on the west up to 95th Street. The western part appears to be State Street and the eastern part is Michigan Avenue and then it widens out by 107th Street. The purple shade is Roosemoor which does include most of Roseland Heights and Chicago State University.</p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-4064436206257016232023-11-04T23:03:00.014-05:002023-11-05T09:56:10.932-06:00Set your clocks back 1 hour<p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cP6JH2x_pQeKjvisS-6PTbQLibY8SVQcygXCinvwsNEmSYz6MNKuvWm4dovSNkZmB5KGpE8py2H4bi-JqnjupG1dlZBs1Pd5rPu_RU2SxExIKlEgExohbq-J677hbO8oSsmMZNuuO-QMi-nHVvHZDNmlRgKWBbyX9UImUnEx81IldRijG8tTtTwISlY/s615/clock.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="498" data-original-width="615" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cP6JH2x_pQeKjvisS-6PTbQLibY8SVQcygXCinvwsNEmSYz6MNKuvWm4dovSNkZmB5KGpE8py2H4bi-JqnjupG1dlZBs1Pd5rPu_RU2SxExIKlEgExohbq-J677hbO8oSsmMZNuuO-QMi-nHVvHZDNmlRgKWBbyX9UImUnEx81IldRijG8tTtTwISlY/s320/clock.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/view-image.php?image=497455&picture=old-alarm-clock-drawing"><b>PublicDomainPictures.net</b></a></td></tr></tbody></table>Hopefully I get a few of you who don't go to bed early. In the wee hours of this morning we're gaining an hour of sleep. You should set your clocks back by 1 hour before going to bed. Daylight Savings Time ends on November 5, 2023. <p>We'll do it all over again March 10, 2024 when we lose an hour of sleep and we have to set our clocks ahead by an hour. And of course we know what that means when that happens Spring & Summer is around the corner again!</p><p>Hopes this helps you all especially if you do have to go to work in the AM tomorrow!</p><p>Read more about it via <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/11/04/daylight-saving-time-2023/71382737007/">USA Today</a>.</p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-57681364431654748772023-11-01T21:00:00.003-05:002023-11-01T21:00:18.384-05:00Elected Chicago Board of Education district map<p> The Illinois State Senate Democrat Caucus puts out new map for an elected Chicago School Board. This is the map below</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZsXrlVr9zFhZmADAezw89jB5OR55C9C6FDo4GvYaWpY8NRkHa8wuXDb8qr6fJJ5Ax7RCX3tG9D1ekIXmYzE7IEE5niTlzgwW-v6XvZ1nALOVHC8Z_CJr7wBlk3BN4Z8B_E00FCHdkbTlOlGtpVUg-oFoqhlwlOD4A1XzaeBmba82Kok8-0oP3VxFv4M/s1239/boardofedmap.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1239" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZsXrlVr9zFhZmADAezw89jB5OR55C9C6FDo4GvYaWpY8NRkHa8wuXDb8qr6fJJ5Ax7RCX3tG9D1ekIXmYzE7IEE5niTlzgwW-v6XvZ1nALOVHC8Z_CJr7wBlk3BN4Z8B_E00FCHdkbTlOlGtpVUg-oFoqhlwlOD4A1XzaeBmba82Kok8-0oP3VxFv4M/w268-h400/boardofedmap.jpeg" width="268" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">You <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1Db4BN9WccvYBclkzZrCcI3yMaUP62UA&ll=41.870367864303155%2C-87.73462957519216&z=10">can also click here</a> for an interactive map</p><p style="text-align: left;">Over at <a href="https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/01/senate-dems-release-new-chicago-elected-school-board-map-proposal/">CapFax</a> there is a demographic background. According to this <a href="https://twitter.com/BenSzalinski/status/1719716332877300205/photo/1"><i>tweet</i> from Ben Szalinski</a> the breakdown is 7 latino, 6 Black, and 5 white districts throughout the city. A vote in Springfield could come as soon as next week.</p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-56515610130715805982023-10-28T14:31:00.002-05:002023-10-28T14:31:06.179-05:00Peter Santenello: South Side Chicago<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u6MkKgKi8rg?si=lZPEMc0ajg7eRAec" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> </p><p>[<a href="https://youtu.be/u6MkKgKi8rg?si=lZPEMc0ajg7eRAec">VIDEO</a>] If you are on social media you might be familiar with <a href="https://www.chicagomahogany.com/">Shermann Dilla Thomas</a> aka @6figga_dilla whom you may find on X/Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. He takes YouTuber Peter Santenenello <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PeterSantenello">@petersantenello on YouTube</a> on a tour of the South Side. Through the Bud Billiken Parade describing the history of the Bronzeville neighborhood into Auburn Gresham into Grand Crossing into Woodlawn and then Hyde Park/Kenwood.</p><p>He even looks at the Chicago home of Emmet Till and goes by President Obama's Chicago home in Kenwood. I like how he discusses sociology how homes are appraised. The idea that if a home is owned by an indentifiable Black owner that might get appraised less than a home owned by a white owner. Or how empty lots might help to lower the value of a home. Even the ethnic change of neighborhoods.</p><p>If you have some time to watch this one hour plus video, it's worth your time.</p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-11441319988146982352023-10-20T21:13:00.005-05:002023-10-20T21:13:45.430-05:00CapFax: Alderman attacked....<p> Ald. Julia Ramirez (Ward 12) was attacked by constituents who were "protesting" a proposed tent camp in the Brighton Park neighborhood.</p><p>I would say citizens have a right to be concerned about immigrants to be housed in their communities. There have been stories out there about crime involving these immigrants who have been bused from places such as Texas primarily. Something needs to be done and there needs to be a better plan than a tent camp or just allowing them to shelter at district police stations.</p><p>What we don't need is footage of an Alderman (or Alderwoman but never Alderperson <i>yuck</i>) being whisked away from their constituents because of a violent mob (verbal or physical abuse). I'm glad to see today that the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council denounces the actions of the crowd.</p><p>Here's raw footage from what happened on Thurday via WGN News [<a href="https://youtu.be/49oPhbr6sfk?si=DrJ7p8tZtseM2j5y">VIDEO</a>]<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/49oPhbr6sfk?si=DrJ7p8tZtseM2j5y" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Here are the relevant links via CapFax discussing this incident.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/49oPhbr6sfk?si=DrJ7p8tZtseM2j5y" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/49oPhbr6sfk?si=DrJ7p8tZtseM2j5y" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-44327781794962925192023-10-19T09:34:00.000-05:002023-10-19T09:34:00.165-05:00It's like looking into another world - 115th & Michigan 1965<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXslACrttjz5grgbrAGvB4RaiDlSxVBgNSAhHNRDyGz9wdM3eV_C1QSrV2L23dJInhYxNaFsJldn0kHM0GSo4bpEoCugoYu0ACQAJfTAf1caZAtemUt9ounqQdg_fa9X1CppmSKVIj0rMK4R4GTviCYj10aOdC2IJWulS8PiwwKNWS41EmvSZQymIeLt8/s826/321311171_512866583967207_4001266450579578462_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="826" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXslACrttjz5grgbrAGvB4RaiDlSxVBgNSAhHNRDyGz9wdM3eV_C1QSrV2L23dJInhYxNaFsJldn0kHM0GSo4bpEoCugoYu0ACQAJfTAf1caZAtemUt9ounqQdg_fa9X1CppmSKVIj0rMK4R4GTviCYj10aOdC2IJWulS8PiwwKNWS41EmvSZQymIeLt8/w400-h310/321311171_512866583967207_4001266450579578462_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> There has to be more photos of this shopping center that existed on the SW corner of 115th & Michigan. It had been torn down in the 2000s. There was a restaurant here known as The Coffee Pot. Once there was a Christian bookstore where the pharmacy was, well the pharmacy you see here in this 1965 photograph.<p></p><p>Back in the late 80s to early 90s it was a Perry Drug Store, what was it during the 1960s?</p><p>And that building compared to the strip mall that's there now - and seemingly vacant once home to a Hollywood Video store - well it's an improvement if it hadn't been torn down for that strip mall.</p><p>At least the lot where the former Roseland Plaza is located can be prime real estate once the Red Line extension is in service.</p><p>If you haven't had a chance join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1574824076117119/?multi_permalinks=3499915960274578%2C3498810240385150%2C3498812477051593%2C3498822810383893%2C3499155040350670&notif_id=1697336636697284&notif_t=group_highlights&ref=notif">Roseland History FB group</a>.</p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-26597060196864153992023-10-16T09:32:00.002-05:002023-10-16T09:32:29.532-05:00Peter Santenello: America's most CORRUPT city<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BFw0HNObAOA?si=cjxlutHvdJINchUQ" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> </p><p>[<a href="https://youtu.be/BFw0HNObAOA?si=cjxlutHvdJINchUQ">VIDEO</a>] For those of you who read this blog and are Chicago politics junkies this video by YouTuber Peter Santenello who speaks with Chicago first amendment attorney Benjamin Barr talks about all the scandals and issues that face Chicago. The main issue are pensions and where's the money going.</p><p>Remember that deal with the Chicago Skyway, the parking meters, remember 20 years ago when Mayor Richard M. Daley closed Meigs Field to turn it into a park, etc? </p><p>Also how is gov't structured in our city? Did you know Chicago officially doesn't have a city charter? What exactly is the idea of Aldermanic (or Alderpersonic, yuck) privilege?</p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-39806624981292955412023-09-11T09:02:00.002-05:002023-09-11T09:02:04.651-05:00Rich Miller: Davis Gates’ explanation doesn’t hold upFrom Rich Miller's syndicated column posted to the <a href="https://capitolfax.com/2023/09/11/davis-gates%e2%80%99-explanation-doesn%e2%80%99t-hold-up/">Capitol Fax</a> blog this morning. It's regarding the <a href="https://www.ninthward.blog/2023/09/capfax-ctu-president-wont-answer.html">controversy that she was sending her son</a> to a private school as opposed to her sending him to a public school.<div><blockquote>If Davis Gates had simply defended her family’s decision by saying something like her son really had his heart set on going to that school, then I don’t think anyone could really disagree with her choice.<br /><br />Instead, the union president initially stonewalled when faced with questions and then offered up an explanation to a local public radio station which threw the South and West sides under the bus and, more importantly, just wasn’t true.<br /><br />Davis Gates said basically three things last week to a WBEZ reporter: 1) Course offerings for high schools on the South Side and West Side “are very marginal and limited”; 2) Selective enrollment and magnet public high schools were just too far away and would’ve forced her son to, according to the article, “spend hours traveling”; 3) A public high school with a good soccer program (a sport played by her son) and strong extracurriculars are just not available close by, or are in Latino neighborhoods that were too far away.<br /><br />Look, there’s no doubt whatsoever that problems exist in public schools on the South and West sides. But that doesn’t mean the areas are completely bereft, no matter what internet trolls scream online.<br /><br />Just as a small sampling, Davis Gates lives only three miles from Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep, a high quality selective enrollment high school which has a soccer team and extracurricular activities.<br /><br />Lindblom Math and Science Academy in the West Englewood neighborhood has a pretty darned good soccer team and is 6 miles from the union president’s home.<br /><br />The Catholic school her son is attending, on the other hand, is almost 9 miles from Davis Gates’ home.<br /><br />Not to mention the area’s charter schools, which are taxpayer-funded and privately operated.</blockquote><div>She hadn't <a href="https://twitter.com/stacydavisgates/status/1563577146949320704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1563577146949320704%7Ctwgr%5E908bc1761a0212ec1b4a67d73073d64e68fe21a0%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcapitolfax.com%2F">deleted this tweet yet</a> in case she does it's screencapped.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6S-J8wcrVJdz9emiFpGcNk3Ic9gyIaPOEelzJhr72yBqkPxx65UcRuaTbl92sDHPQBR4JWu08rZUiYWqLhtJDQQ5Tj4kOtvlqjs5kIYWYbA0lD_36dWn0mFdXIgwgJzXbX7sJfSpQYmq2tXqNlmlC1KgHf_xxMr1w0rH0NWiPTL4GcwvyDjOsoXN5GMcY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7277567017112757426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6S-J8wcrVJdz9emiFpGcNk3Ic9gyIaPOEelzJhr72yBqkPxx65UcRuaTbl92sDHPQBR4JWu08rZUiYWqLhtJDQQ5Tj4kOtvlqjs5kIYWYbA0lD_36dWn0mFdXIgwgJzXbX7sJfSpQYmq2tXqNlmlC1KgHf_xxMr1w0rH0NWiPTL4GcwvyDjOsoXN5GMcY=w384-h400" width="384" /></a></div><p class="mobile-photo"></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-36692764782260518892023-09-09T18:59:00.003-05:002023-09-09T18:59:36.441-05:00Red Line extension gets $2 billion, one step closer to reality<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj34iCoyiGQBQBLE2YPwwi1-Pl0fmFOwlzq0uCcEOF9e88JJa5XCpgOrQzc_ljCJ1FF2gJHIKSZ5O6csx2CsMmnyZt9IwtxkRu-q76pUW1aF0nxKX6h_Ic6jqBUECr5NoHWl-S483Af-ZghUzOpuoRWZwpeM1iP0FLR_XYyTSmWzvARzASgFakg2Js9ps4/s516/Screenshot-2018-2-12%20CTA%20Red%20Line%20Extension%20-%20Preferred%20Alternative.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="516" data-original-width="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj34iCoyiGQBQBLE2YPwwi1-Pl0fmFOwlzq0uCcEOF9e88JJa5XCpgOrQzc_ljCJ1FF2gJHIKSZ5O6csx2CsMmnyZt9IwtxkRu-q76pUW1aF0nxKX6h_Ic6jqBUECr5NoHWl-S483Af-ZghUzOpuoRWZwpeM1iP0FLR_XYyTSmWzvARzASgFakg2Js9ps4/s16000/Screenshot-2018-2-12%20CTA%20Red%20Line%20Extension%20-%20Preferred%20Alternative.png" /></a></div></div><p>Well this is what the <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/9/8/23864662/chicago-cta-red-line-extension-federal-money">Sun-Times</a> says that $2 billion is pledged towards.</p><p></p><blockquote>The $3.7 billion Red Line extension has “advanced to the final phase” of the painstaking, federal funding process. The feds are making a $2 billion commitment to cover half the cost and authorizing CTA to advance to the engineering stage, which CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. called the “final step ... in order to begin construction.”<br /><br />The CTA hopes to award an engineering and construction contract and begin preliminary work before the end of this year, then reach the final step — a full-funding grant agreement with the feds. That would pave the way for construction of the extension and four stations to begin in 2025.<br /><br />“You have heard us talk about this project for decades, but I’m here to tell you the project is now happening,” Carter told a news conference at the Red Line Extension Community Outreach Center, 401 W. 111th St.<br /><br /><a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/emanuels-office-announces-planned-path-for-cta-red-lines-south-extension/">The Red Line extension</a> includes new stations at 103rd; 111th Street near Eggleston Avenue; along Michigan Avenue near 116th Street; and the new terminus at 130th Street near Altgeld Gardens.</blockquote><span style="text-align: left;">Here's a WGN story about this which aired on the news yesterday. It features comments from Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Mayor Brandon Johnson, CTA Pres. Dorval Carter, and Ald. Anthony Beale as he will benefit from this new L branch. [</span><a href="https://youtu.be/M4xX2P3KpQA?si=fPBpYpynq0Qc2hNf" style="text-align: left;">VIDEO</a><span style="text-align: left;">] <span><a name='more'></a></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M4xX2P3KpQA?si=fPBpYpynq0Qc2hNf" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">If all goes to plan construction should start by 2025 and the new line should be ready for service in 2029. Perhaps this is something I should plan to ride on Day 1.</p><p style="text-align: left;">For more information visit the CTAs <a href="https://www.transitchicago.com/rle/">Red Line extension page</a>.</p><div class="Enhancement" data-align-center="" style="background-color: white; background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; width: 800px;"><div class="Enhancement-item" style="background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box;"><figure class="Figure" style="background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><picture style="background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box;"><source data-srcset="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0271888/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6589x4393+0+0/resize/840x560!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vox-cdn.com%2Fthumbor%2FfbQS0dW6QoFKElD7TDvMA7MZGVk%3D%2F0x0%3A6589x4393%2F6589x4393%2Ffilters%3Afocal%283295x2197%3A3296x2198%29%2Fcdn.vox-cdn.com%2Fuploads%2Fchorus_asset%2Ffile%2F24906639%2Fmerlin_115678794.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cdf4117/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6589x4393+0+0/resize/1680x1120!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vox-cdn.com%2Fthumbor%2FfbQS0dW6QoFKElD7TDvMA7MZGVk%3D%2F0x0%3A6589x4393%2F6589x4393%2Ffilters%3Afocal%283295x2197%3A3296x2198%29%2Fcdn.vox-cdn.com%2Fuploads%2Fchorus_asset%2Ffile%2F24906639%2Fmerlin_115678794.jpg 2x" height="560" srcset="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0271888/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6589x4393+0+0/resize/840x560!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vox-cdn.com%2Fthumbor%2FfbQS0dW6QoFKElD7TDvMA7MZGVk%3D%2F0x0%3A6589x4393%2F6589x4393%2Ffilters%3Afocal%283295x2197%3A3296x2198%29%2Fcdn.vox-cdn.com%2Fuploads%2Fchorus_asset%2Ffile%2F24906639%2Fmerlin_115678794.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cdf4117/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6589x4393+0+0/resize/1680x1120!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vox-cdn.com%2Fthumbor%2FfbQS0dW6QoFKElD7TDvMA7MZGVk%3D%2F0x0%3A6589x4393%2F6589x4393%2Ffilters%3Afocal%283295x2197%3A3296x2198%29%2Fcdn.vox-cdn.com%2Fuploads%2Fchorus_asset%2Ffile%2F24906639%2Fmerlin_115678794.jpg 2x" style="background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box; height: 1px; pointer-events: none; position: absolute; width: 1386px;" type="image/webp" width="840"></source><source data-srcset="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b8c946b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6589x4393+0+0/resize/840x560!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vox-cdn.com%2Fthumbor%2FfbQS0dW6QoFKElD7TDvMA7MZGVk%3D%2F0x0%3A6589x4393%2F6589x4393%2Ffilters%3Afocal%283295x2197%3A3296x2198%29%2Fcdn.vox-cdn.com%2Fuploads%2Fchorus_asset%2Ffile%2F24906639%2Fmerlin_115678794.jpg" height="560" srcset="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b8c946b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6589x4393+0+0/resize/840x560!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.vox-cdn.com%2Fthumbor%2FfbQS0dW6QoFKElD7TDvMA7MZGVk%3D%2F0x0%3A6589x4393%2F6589x4393%2Ffilters%3Afocal%283295x2197%3A3296x2198%29%2Fcdn.vox-cdn.com%2Fuploads%2Fchorus_asset%2Ffile%2F24906639%2Fmerlin_115678794.jpg" style="background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box; height: 1px; pointer-events: none; position: absolute; width: 1386px;" width="840"></source></picture></figure></div></div>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-25671799922812182262023-09-07T13:29:00.003-05:002023-09-07T13:29:08.500-05:00Michael Madigan gives up his ward committeeman position<p> <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/9/6/23861389/michael-madigan-committeeperson-not-running-indictment-trial">Not exactly huge news, but worth sharing I suppose</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG7eRq-a_yOoKMyjlc9JZtt_F1aLiF2ZOnj81Hs_y9Duwh3AdKxU3jsfDJoFRPbp3XSnUGuxIdeh4elxPkMNpoe5xjYzR5dq4hJc5PQCPjcbvqoHhHutfe9jxyQ37svtivOxi6eiEJoB3lElBHovRq0aIvTM0cB-aY3rwIcHNrdi2KLjs0lZw7mS1XhcY/s3000/madigan.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG7eRq-a_yOoKMyjlc9JZtt_F1aLiF2ZOnj81Hs_y9Duwh3AdKxU3jsfDJoFRPbp3XSnUGuxIdeh4elxPkMNpoe5xjYzR5dq4hJc5PQCPjcbvqoHhHutfe9jxyQ37svtivOxi6eiEJoB3lElBHovRq0aIvTM0cB-aY3rwIcHNrdi2KLjs0lZw7mS1XhcY/s320/madigan.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The base of Michael Madigan's power as Speaker of the House and Chairman of the Illinois Democratic Party is being the committeeman for the 13th Ward. There was a reason that he had been the longest serving speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives since about 1983 until he resigned in early 2021.</p><p>Well he resigned from his seat in the Illinois General Assembly, he dropped out of the running for his Speakership as his continued leadership was said to be toxic in Democrat races around the state. It came out that there was a <a href="https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/alaina-hampton-mike-madigan-kevin-quinn-harassment/165682/">sexual harassment scandal</a> involving people on his staff.</p><p>And then of course there is this <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/comed-four-bribery-trial-verdict/">ComEd bribery business</a>. People connected with his organization have faced trial and he will have <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1/9/23546920/michael-madigan-trial-date-public-corruption-trial">his federal trial next year on April 1, 2024</a> - sorry to note this it's April Fool's Day '24.</p><p>However for a man who had been so powerful and I respect some aspects of his cunning and political acumen it's amazing how far he has fallen from power. He gave up his seat in the Illinois House of Representatives, his speakership, the chairmanship of the state party, and now his Democratic ward committeeman spot.</p><p>Times have truly changed.</p><p>Now petitions are circulating for next year. We vote for among other offices for President. In next years party primary one of those offices up for election is ward committeperson.</p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-3165383289295162422023-09-06T17:39:00.002-05:002023-09-06T17:39:12.888-05:00CapFax: CTU president won’t answer questions about enrolling her son in private prep school<p> Let me enter a quote before we link to <a href="https://capitolfax.com/">Capitol Fax</a></p><blockquote>To me, the <a href="https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/may-2022/stacy-davis-gates-wont-back-down/">Chicago Magazine quote</a>, “I can’t advocate on behalf of public education and the children of this city and educators in this city without it taking root in my own household” really leaves her open to this.<span><a name='more'></a></span></blockquote><p>Do you all believe teacher's union official should practice what they preach and also send their children to a public school instead of a private school? In attempting to advocate for public education they should be willing to put their money where their mouth is.</p><p>Also over at Capitol Fax a few tweets from CTU Pres. Stacey Davis-Gates which includes a belief that school choice as the "<a href="https://twitter.com/stacydavisgates/status/1563577146949320704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1563577146949320704%7Ctwgr%5E908bc1761a0212ec1b4a67d73073d64e68fe21a0%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcapitolfax.com%2F">choice of racists</a>". I better screen cap these....</p><p>Also just so that you know Rich Miller generally calls it down the middle and was trying to address this as a journalist before he put a post out on this. He said so himself. </p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">CTU president won’t answer questions about enrolling her son in private prep school <a href="https://t.co/Vpqk490EOA">https://t.co/Vpqk490EOA</a></p>— Capitol Fax (@capitolfax) <a href="https://twitter.com/capitolfax/status/1699489149932474606?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-5983957749621114452023-09-02T09:33:00.003-05:002023-09-02T09:33:22.417-05:00Silas Purnell College Expo - Sat. Sept. 16, 2023The <a href="https://www.ninthward.blog/2023/09/i-forgot-about-chicago-football-classic.html">Chicago Football Classic</a> game between Central State University & Mississippi Valley State University is today along with a HBCU college fair to take place at Soldier Field at 12 Noon. However, here's another local college fair operated by a local community association which was blasted out by state <a href="https://www.repsmith34.com/">Representative Nicholas Smith</a>.<div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Chesterfield Community Council Presents</b><br /></li><b>The 17th Annual Silas Purnell College Expo</b><br />Saturday, September 16, 2023<br />11:00 AM to 2:00 PM<br /><b>Chicago State University</b><br /><b>Jones Convocation Center</b><br />9501 S. King Drive<br />Chicago, ILL</ul></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>College, university, & trade school representatives</b></li></ul></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Seminars</b></li><ul><li>Scholarships</li><li>HBCU Life</li><li>Apprenticeships</li></ul></ul></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Giveaways</b></li><ul><li>Free Admission</li><li><b>For more information: <a href="http://chesterfieldcommunitycouncil.org">chesterfieldcommunitycouncil.org</a> or</b></li><li><b>(773) 651-3958</b></li></ul></ul><div>Refer to flyer below</div><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1MGNRCvtWX3WfYrQDDrjBqjoB3I5D7RL9EQv2JeSvrw_NVRVWHtviV-FY5sfp8YvzoeuCi7rS-0bW-6EnidUPkKt4Iy-42oZInJmum_BRgfYc99Uswb1zKmyvnI82T4FSiukCA4UC7bo31h06deiUD3K1_J9zs2KQ7wLwKnrM06pDA6wdcjEyNsERvwg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7274119231831454034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1MGNRCvtWX3WfYrQDDrjBqjoB3I5D7RL9EQv2JeSvrw_NVRVWHtviV-FY5sfp8YvzoeuCi7rS-0bW-6EnidUPkKt4Iy-42oZInJmum_BRgfYc99Uswb1zKmyvnI82T4FSiukCA4UC7bo31h06deiUD3K1_J9zs2KQ7wLwKnrM06pDA6wdcjEyNsERvwg=s16000" /></a></div><p class="mobile-photo"></p></div>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-35586167256952783142023-09-01T19:41:00.005-05:002023-09-01T19:42:57.678-05:00I forgot about the Chicago Football Classic...<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t7br748s-0I?si=rOxLvufsphGO70Su" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> </p><p>[<a href="https://youtu.be/t7br748s-0I?si=rOxLvufsphGO70Su">VIDEO</a>] Great to see <a href="https://www.chicagofootballclassic.org/">this football game</a> return to Soldier Field perhaps for the first time since the pandemic. This game features two football teams from Historically Black Colleges this year the game will be between <a href="https://www.centralstate.edu/">Central State</a> out of Wilberforce, Ohio vs. <a href="https://www.mvsu.edu/">Mississippi Valley State</a> out of Itta Bena, Mississippi which will start tomorrow on Saturday, Sept 2, 2023. Again sorry to be last minute on this.</p><p>Usually there are events surrounding this game which includes a college fair which will take place hours before the game at Soldier Field in the United Club at 1410 Special Olympics Dr (perhaps this is at Soldier Field) which will start at 12 Noon tomorrow Sept, 2, 2023.</p><p>There was at the end of last month an HBCU Day at Wrigley Field which if you at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/morehousechicago/">least follow the IG</a> for the Chicago-area Morehouse College Alumni organization this was also connect with the Chicago Football Classic.</p><p>Also as you see in the above clip there was a battle of the bands for both Central State & Mississippi Valley State in Daley Plaza earlier today.</p><p>Feel free to check the website <a href="http://chicagofootballclassic.org">chicagofootballclassic.org</a></p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-58151872586938369372023-08-29T18:36:00.003-05:002023-08-29T18:36:17.292-05:00Chicago Women in Trades Wednesday August 30, 2023Sorry to have posted this at the very last minute since this event is to take place tomorrow. There are other events taking place in September advertised in an email blast by state <a href="https://www.repsmith34.com/">Rep. Nick Smith</a> that I would like to share with you all.<div><br /></div><div>I also want to remind you of the Roseland Hospital hiring far to take place also on August 30, 2023 which I shared a flyer for that event recently as well.<br /><div><ul><li><b>Chicago Women in Trades</b></li>Interested in building a career in the trades?<br />Join us for an open house at Chicago Women in Trades<br /><b>Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 4:00 PM<br />2444 W. 16th Street, Suite 3E</b><br />Chicago, IL<li><b>Programs start soon!</b></li><ul><li>Pre-Apprenticeship training for construction trades</li><li>Hand-on Welding Programs</li></ul><li>Orientation registration</li><ul><li>Limited Seating</li><li><a href="http://bit.ly3qaSQPH ">http://bit.ly3qaSQPH </a></li></ul></ul>Or refer to the flyer below.</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsOUOT3l9cP39lIYqAiXnAgeu1UArKHWf-s5PpPWrzWIQpBu1cb9uFzC2hJK8Hq8r0YTh-Dyg4CqgAyhSFHbPioLkBXVFaKKFZYg_779-PwuyQaSjuN5GHLOQSQjX9gBjKnJLl6UsNGrHSux6eCQ22jPGBQTWL_eH8JEFQU9AaVgc0iUzud0SlZtgYdQA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7272797105880544674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsOUOT3l9cP39lIYqAiXnAgeu1UArKHWf-s5PpPWrzWIQpBu1cb9uFzC2hJK8Hq8r0YTh-Dyg4CqgAyhSFHbPioLkBXVFaKKFZYg_779-PwuyQaSjuN5GHLOQSQjX9gBjKnJLl6UsNGrHSux6eCQ22jPGBQTWL_eH8JEFQU9AaVgc0iUzud0SlZtgYdQA=w453-h640" width="453" /></a></div><p class="mobile-photo"></p></div>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-19238891391854238802023-08-24T12:06:00.008-05:002023-08-24T12:14:43.980-05:00How to beat the heat?<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_-PWDeq3JTw?si=JQOa3qZpeUVvWz6h" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> </p><p>[<a href="https://youtu.be/_-PWDeq3JTw?si=JQOa3qZpeUVvWz6h">VIDEO</a>] As I write this at 12:00 Noon the temperature is <b>97°F</b> here in Chicago - according to <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/chicago/60608/weather-forecast/348308">Accuweather</a> - and we're in a serious heatwave which actually started on Wednesday. This WGN-TV report shows cooling centers open around the Chicago area. </p><p>If you are in need of a cooling shelter <b>please call 311</b>. <a href="https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/serv/svcs/dfss_cooling_centers.html">Here's a link from the City of Chicago</a> for <i>six community service centers</i> utilized as <i>cooling areas</i>. Masks are currently <i>required</i> however. Dang you coronavirus! </p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-19616491420983877212023-08-22T21:20:00.001-05:002023-08-22T21:20:01.854-05:00CapFax: MAA grills the mayor on the CTU, CPD and Arwady<p> NBC Chicago's Mary Ann Ahern speaks with Mayor Johnson and when you click through to the <a href="http://www.capitolfax.com">Capitol Fax </a>blog be prepared for the evasive answers.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">MAA grills the mayor on the CTU, CPD and Arwady <a href="https://t.co/5Y493Eyegf">https://t.co/5Y493Eyegf</a></p>— Capitol Fax (@capitolfax) <a href="https://twitter.com/capitolfax/status/1694072204219269492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><br /><p></p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417400049492190358.post-39530202504108329282023-08-19T09:26:00.005-05:002023-08-23T10:38:54.579-05:00#Ward09 events<p>A portion of future events received through email blasts from Ald. Anthony A. Beale flyers are below each bulleted event.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>9th Ward Community Town Hall Meeting</b><br /><b>Tuesday, August 22, 2023</b><br />6:30 PM to 7:30 PM<br /><b>Pullman Presbyterian Church<br />550 E. 103rd </b><br />Chicago, IL<br /><b>For more information contact</b><br /><b>The 9th Ward Service Office<br />(773) 785-1100</b><br /></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrm5xYEm_aIjCDwGCQAtBhQPmsYKJWAW0Yx9lHrtjS_-KSvF0anpw8YxMxLhdvM398mNpplKiTgbU2QS8L8pO7NuQu3f7tPLxTqdEQSP_1nJW8iLteG_2qQ19uA_21gw24PJFo3r84rolD6-9hUAUbOmxCHk2z1wyadWjXpvw9qbJ9CL3BieuLu8eOnF4/s1553/ward9meeting.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1553" data-original-width="1200" height="614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrm5xYEm_aIjCDwGCQAtBhQPmsYKJWAW0Yx9lHrtjS_-KSvF0anpw8YxMxLhdvM398mNpplKiTgbU2QS8L8pO7NuQu3f7tPLxTqdEQSP_1nJW8iLteG_2qQ19uA_21gw24PJFo3r84rolD6-9hUAUbOmxCHk2z1wyadWjXpvw9qbJ9CL3BieuLu8eOnF4/w474-h614/ward9meeting.jpeg" width="474" /></a></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b style="font-weight: bold;"><i>The New</i> Roseland Community Hospital Job Fair</b><br />We're hiring<br />Join our team: on the spot interviews<br /><b>Clerical and non-clerical positions</b><br />Free parking - light refreshments<br /><b>Wednesday, August 30, 2023</b><br /><b>45 W. 111th Street</b><br />Chicago, Illinois<br />9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon<br />1:00 PM - 5:00 PM<br /><b>Please bring your current resume</b><br /></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2vPE7OpysxYH5t1N3fhIdGlrnvZKxOToQ0tz4JK_D8m2kFwv6R2xjjgK3zq6-oKgk0F3BDytVwcUlimutLDvJgU02ugYMKDqHY07thOmRalFXWiCPnQxDRfgg2MbJyEtq9Hd2cZ6lcqVRHiOG3Vtd_ZW1kToKfs5kwBGIhRvLkEpOjEDbiBvGRNxkNI/s650/roselandhospitaljobs.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2vPE7OpysxYH5t1N3fhIdGlrnvZKxOToQ0tz4JK_D8m2kFwv6R2xjjgK3zq6-oKgk0F3BDytVwcUlimutLDvJgU02ugYMKDqHY07thOmRalFXWiCPnQxDRfgg2MbJyEtq9Hd2cZ6lcqVRHiOG3Vtd_ZW1kToKfs5kwBGIhRvLkEpOjEDbiBvGRNxkNI/w400-h400/roselandhospitaljobs.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b style="font-weight: bold;">005th District Commander Pendarvis</b><br /><b>State of the District Address</b><br /><b>Wednesday, August 23, 2023</b><br />6:30 PM to 8:00 PM<br /><b>005th District Community Room<br />727 E. 111th St</b><br />Chicago, Illinois<br />Join us for a candid conversation to discuss year-to-date crime stats, community concerned and the district plan<br /><b>For more info</b>, contact the 005th district OCP office at <b>312-747-3100</b></li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBUOEB7ydnOgFvek8NNi6IGiccUdL5O-4i0992IdtHW0bi4gYIXCZFmrL41Edl8wMsUHJghkJGNLrlLVKQ30hQ3YN5yzC5mCOK6cCb_LyQAwLZFAFl0AX3RtfkQGHFk_tS3QSOUobwA5jP4bj65sNMVsM98DJMPTqLt1jaFvcaciz1_4nk-3Yq4oy2wko/s1554/5thdistrictevent.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1554" data-original-width="1200" height="592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBUOEB7ydnOgFvek8NNi6IGiccUdL5O-4i0992IdtHW0bi4gYIXCZFmrL41Edl8wMsUHJghkJGNLrlLVKQ30hQ3YN5yzC5mCOK6cCb_LyQAwLZFAFl0AX3RtfkQGHFk_tS3QSOUobwA5jP4bj65sNMVsM98DJMPTqLt1jaFvcaciz1_4nk-3Yq4oy2wko/w458-h592/5thdistrictevent.jpeg" width="458" /></a></div></div></div><p style="font-weight: bold;"></p>Levoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738239742618133212noreply@blogger.com0