I saw a few people perform this experiment during our recent cold snap. Boil some water and throw it up into the air once the temps fall to a certain level. See what happens in this ig video from Whitney Young High School.
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Showing posts with label instagram. Show all posts
Showing posts with label instagram. Show all posts
Friday, February 1, 2019
Friday, October 5, 2018
#fbf 95/Dan Ryan - 1971
Wanted to share this ig post from CTA earlier this week. It shows trains departing and arriving at the 95th terminal in 1971 which was back when the line was brand new. I wrote a lot about the history of operations at 95th since the Dan Ryan branch of the CTA Red Line has been in operation over at The Sixth Ward.
Friday, August 17, 2018
#Ward09 Public notice
Who knew that Chicago did indeed have bats flying around in the city. And I never considered that they would fly south as this bat authorities have found. Check out this notice from Ald. Beale's ig page.
Monday, July 30, 2018
Have any events to share with us?
As always if you have events that are worth sharing send them to us. It could be a community meeting, LSC, parent advisory council, PTA, park advisory council, political event, a new business, etc. Send them to us.
Feel free to post to our FB page, tweet us, or if you got a ig ready flyer tag us. As always feel free to send an e-mail to the address below.
Also bear in mind election season is upon us, we do expect more readership during this period from now to the November elections and through to next year's city elections. This would be a good time to get some exposure for your events, especially if you don't have a significant social media presence.
Feel free to post to our FB page, tweet us, or if you got a ig ready flyer tag us. As always feel free to send an e-mail to the address below.
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Friday, July 6, 2018
Flex-N-Gate Chicago Hiring Event on July 13th & 23rd, 2018 #ohc
Found this through Olive-Harvey College's IG page.
The jobs Flex-N-Gate are contractors with Ford Motor Company and are looking to hiring for that opportunity. Apply at www.flex-n-gate.com/chicago
First hiring event is on Friday, July 13th:
The jobs Flex-N-Gate are contractors with Ford Motor Company and are looking to hiring for that opportunity. Apply at www.flex-n-gate.com/chicago
First hiring event is on Friday, July 13th:
- Olive-Harvey College
10001 S. Woodlawn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60628
July 13, 2018
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- South Chicago Learning Center
3055 East 92nd Street
Chicago, IL 60617
July 23, 2018
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Friday, June 22, 2018
A streetcar named retire
According to an ig post from CTA the last streetcar ran in Chicago on June 21, 1958 - 60 years ago. The last streetcar route was the 22A which after that date was converted to buses and survives currently as the 24 Wentworth. The 22A was split from the 22 Clark in 1957 according to chicagorailfan.com - relevant page here. Note that many of the numbers for CTA bus routes are derived from the streetcars that formerly ran throughout the city.
While buses replaced streetcar service 60 years ago, evidence of streetcars exist throughout the city. Michigan Avenue was once host to a streetcar route. You may see former streetcar tracks near the intersection of 95th & Michigan which often surface once the pavement is worn down. I snapped this shot for The Sixth Ward over 10 years ago.
BTW, just think there's a current light rail - a more modern name for the streetcar - proposal on the north side. Question to ask is whether or not transit starved areas of the south side can get some action as far as light rail. Especially in those areas that doesn't have ready access to the L. Some of which are located in Chicago 8th, 9th, and 10th wards.
Pic from The Sixth Ward May 2008 |
Saturday, June 2, 2018
TODAY: 2nd chance adult & juvenile expungement summit
Also a job info rmation seminar for ex-offenders to take place at Kennedy-King College 6343 S. Halsted in building W on Saturday June 2, 2018. Registration at 8:30 AM doors close at 6:00 PM. Also this applies to non-federal crimes committed in the state of Illinois. For more info call 312.603.5200 or 4641. Also visit the webpage of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County at www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org
Here's an ig post from Kennedy-King College
Here's an ig post from Kennedy-King College
A post shared by Kennedy King (@kennedyking6301) on
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
FedEx hiring at Olive-Harvey College #ohc #ward09
Take place on Tuesday, May 2, 2018 (that's today) at Olive-Harvey College at 10001 S. Woodlawn in the Main Foyer. If you to apply or learn more about the positions available at FedEx visit watchasort.com. Refer to ig post below this event will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
A post shared by CCC-Olive-Harvey College (@cccoliveharveycollege) on
Friday, April 27, 2018
Lakeside Center Career & Training Fair at Olive-Harvey College #Ward09
This takes place on May 3, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Olive-Harvey (10001 S. Woodlawn Ave). Lakeside Alliance is involved with the future Obama Presidential Library. Refer to the ig post below:
Friday, April 13, 2018
Olive-Harvey College open house
Our IG account had just been tagged with this. Olive-Harvey College at 10001 S. Woodlawn Avenue is hosting an open house for their college. You can RSVP at the link you will see in post embed below: www.ccc.edu/ohcopenhouse. It will be held on tomorrow Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Got any questions call OHC at 773.291-6100 or email them at ohcadmissions @ ccc.edu
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Hiring event at Olive-Harvey College #Ward09 #6thWardChicago
Sorry for the late notice of this, however, you may have noticed this on our ig page. Whoever runs the ig for Olive-Harvey College tagged our ig Sunday night. I had reposted sometime on Monday, however you arrived across this information hopefully you're able to attend this event for PepsiCo. Especially if you're looking for a job.
Refer to the flyer above for more details any questions contact career cents at 773.291.6349. OHC is located at 10001 S Woodlawn Ave.
Refer to the flyer above for more details any questions contact career cents at 773.291.6349. OHC is located at 10001 S Woodlawn Ave.
Saturday, April 7, 2018
The new 95th street is coming along
Snapped this shot of the new south of 95th terminal on Friday. And snapped other shots around the station Friday morning and evening. They took some of the fencing away and perhaps it won't be too long before this new station is open. Of course the original north of 95th station remains open and there is some construction there as well.
Here's a post from ig that includes the above pic and additional shots with some video.
Here's a post from ig that includes the above pic and additional shots with some video.
Thursday, April 5, 2018
#Ward09 News
Earlier this week I shared this portion of Ald. Anthony Beale's recent email sharing news for his Ward 9 constituents on The Sixth Ward's ig. This news is for the planned sports facility near 104th & Woodlawn or according to DNA Info 2016 article - 10355 S. Woodlawn Ave (I erroneously referred to the nearby address of 103rd & Doty). When you turn off 103rd street south onto Woodlawn you will go past the facility construction and will lead you to the Pullman Walmart.
All the same I saved this pictures and the portion of the email that talks about the coming sports facility and wanted to share this with you all on this blog. As always click on pic for larger resolution.
Here's the ig post shared at The Sixth WardAll the same I saved this pictures and the portion of the email that talks about the coming sports facility and wanted to share this with you all on this blog. As always click on pic for larger resolution.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Pullman gets a 2nd Gotham Greens facility
Via Reana / Flickr |
The new $12.5 million, 105,000-square-foot greenhouse will be on South Doty Avenue on the former Ryerson industrial site in Pullman, according to Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office, near the company’s first Pullman greenhouse on top of the Method soap factory. The expansion reflects both the company’s success in the Chicago market — through selling its products in chains including Jewel-Osco and Whole Foods Market — as well as the continued redevelopment of the Pullman area. While Gotham’s first Pullman greenhouse was a rooftop structure, the second one will be free-standing.Here's the aforementioned ig post by Ian Lantz below!
“We’re thrilled to be building a second, larger, state-of-the-art greenhouse facility in Pullman,” Gotham Greens CEO Viraj Puri said in an email. “Retailers, institutional food service operators are increasingly attracted to consistency and reliability of our year-round, local produce supply. Further, consumer interest in locally produced food continues to grow.”
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The project could receive up to $3.35 million in tax increment financing assistance for site work on 6.2 acres, though that’s still subject to City Council approval, according to the mayor’s office. The existing zoning of the planned development would also need to be amended to allow for light manufacturing, according to the mayor’s office.
The land — situated just north of Planet Fitness along the Bishop Ford Expressway — is part of the former Ryerson industrial site owned by U.S. Bank and Pullman-based nonprofit developer Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives.
David Doig, president of CNI, said the nonprofit would improve the site before selling it to Gotham Greens for up to $800,000.
The new Gotham Greens greenhouse will employ about 60 workers.
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Whole Foods Market distribution facility open in Pullman
This all occurred yesterday including the bread breaking which is what they do when they open new stores. For example they did the same thing upon opening the Whole Foods store at 63rd/Halsted. This is from the Mayor's ig page.
And also Elgie Sims - state representative of the 34th District for Illinois - was also in on the action and also posted a college of pics on his ig page also.
Here are some related tweets to this event from some local media sources
And also Elgie Sims - state representative of the 34th District for Illinois - was also in on the action and also posted a college of pics on his ig page also.
A post shared by Elgie Sims (@elgie_sims) on
Here are some related tweets to this event from some local media sources
. @WholeFoods has made a big investment on Chicago's South Side. https://t.co/SGOjr89MCz— CBS Chicago (@cbschicago) January 9, 2018
Whole Foods distribution center opens in Chicago https://t.co/d318g0GYi7 pic.twitter.com/fG1tgpuqMO— NBC Chicago (@nbcchicago) January 9, 2018
Chicago Mayor breaks bread at the opening ceremony for Whole Foods distribution center in the Pullman neighborhood https://t.co/eC5FJrMPvt pic.twitter.com/zHUcxjcuAS— Curbed Chicago (@curbedchicago) January 8, 2018
A new @WholeFoods distribution center has opened in the historic Pullman neighborhood.https://t.co/3wbfbVaEJP— WCIU, The U (@wciu) January 8, 2018
Friday, October 13, 2017
#NEXTGEN Youth Summit at Simeon Career Academy
Just got this in via e-mail today.
- 21st Ward Alderman Howard B. Brookins, Jr. to Host 2017 #NEXTGEN Youth Summit in the South Side of Chicago
2017 Youth Summit at Simeon Career Academy
Chicago – On October 14, Alderman Howard B. Brookins, Jr. teams up with various organizations, schools, and community leaders to host the 2017 #NEXTGEN Youth Summit. The Youth Summit will take place at Simeon Career Academy located at 8147 S. Vincennes starting at 9:00am and ending at 4:00pm.
This is the first year that Alderman Brookins will be hosting a Youth Summit in the 21st Ward. “I think it is extremely important that we as leaders and adults develop opportunities for young people to learn and get inspired to become positive productive citizens of our ward and the city,” stated 21st Ward Alderman Howard B. Brookins, Jr., Chairman of the Committee on Education and Child Development.
The Youth Summit will be filled with keynote speakers, live entertainment, and workshops on career development, college readiness, health and nutrition, STEM, entrepreneurship, public speaking and art. In addition, the Youth Summit will have two panel discussions – one will focus on Government and Politics and its Effect on Young People and the other will focus on Violence in Chicago. Lastly, there will be an area where various organizations will disseminate information to all of the participants.
For additional information please contact the 21st Ward Office at 773-881-9300.
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Applying for a CPS school
There is a streamlined process for parents & students to apply for Chicago Public Schools and programs. Whether for elementary or high school students or non-selective enrollment programs or selective enrollment programs.
Furthermore here's an ig post via CPSParentsU to get out the word for this new application process. If you're a parent utilizing this system lets us know how this works for you. Years ago when it was time to move on to high school, my parents didn't have such a system just the expectation that I would get a decent education from any school. Now the tools are available for parents to do research on any school in the city.
- Visit go.cps.edu
- Also watch the video below regarding usage of this site [VIDEO]
Furthermore here's an ig post via CPSParentsU to get out the word for this new application process. If you're a parent utilizing this system lets us know how this works for you. Years ago when it was time to move on to high school, my parents didn't have such a system just the expectation that I would get a decent education from any school. Now the tools are available for parents to do research on any school in the city.
Friday, September 29, 2017
CTA celebrates 70 years
On Sunday in downtown Chicago there will be activities and will include rides on vintage CTA vehicles, especially buses and trains. You can see more details here. Posters marking CTA's 70th anniversary will be handed out at a "Community Connection" bus and at select CTA stations you will find a commemorative Ventra paper ticket. The ig post below from CTA shows an example of the poster.
Many of us take CTA for granted and yes even complains about the service or even the projects that slow down our commutes. At the same time it's a vital part of getting around our city, as easily as the streets and expressways and especially more recently our bicycles.
Many of us take CTA for granted and yes even complains about the service or even the projects that slow down our commutes. At the same time it's a vital part of getting around our city, as easily as the streets and expressways and especially more recently our bicycles.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
A new sidewalk near the coming Whole Foods Market disribution center in Pullman
Last year I took a walk along 111th Street towards the Pullman Walmart store and noted the lack of a sidewalk. This was not long after the announced Whole Foods Distribution Center was unveiled. If you have plenty of workers - who may be taking public transportation - at a facility that is presumably 24/7 this spot isn't very accessible.
Now with other amenities coming and plans for other warehouses to come to the former site of a steel mill near the site of the Walmart anchored shopping center near 111th/Doty we now get a sidewalk. No more stepping on mud or stepping into the street! I'm sorry that these pics were taken at dusk and that you get an east and west shot here.
From this particular evening there are more photos to come which hopefully will be see on @thesixthward instagram account.
Photo taken in April 2016 |
Photos taken Sept. 2017 |
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Seaway Bank Farmer's Market Aug. 2nd to Sept. 20th, 2017
Seaway Bank as a division of Self-Help FCU is hosting a farmer's market every Wednesday from Aug. 2 to Sept. 20, 2017 from 9 AM to 2 PM. at the main branch located at 645 E. 87th Street. Refer to flyer below for more details or click this link for a printable flyer.
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