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Friday, March 28, 2025
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Saturday, March 22, 2025
Chicago Transit Tours: 103rd Street/Rosemoor Station Tour
[VIDEO] This video from Chicago Transit Tours is only one day old of the newly refurbished 103rd Street Metra Electric station. Officially the station is 103rd St./Rosemoor and the entrance is at the east corner of 103rd & Dauphin.
I like the more inviting entrance which is right off of Dauphin, as opposed to having the reach the platform under the viaduct as was the case for most of the Metra Electic stations on the south side. A platform where you can wait for a train in inclement weather, though you can also wait in an enclosed space on the platform or wait at street-level where you can either take an elevator or stairs to the platform.
Per another video about these Metra Electric station improvements shared on this blog earlier this month, these same improvements are coming to 95th and 87th. The necessary work at 79th Street had already been completed.
I have some other comments which I would share at a later date. However, these improvements might be great for those who prefer to take the Metra Electric for their commutes to and from downtown Chicago.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Clean out your closets for Rosemoor Community Association, Inc
We're almost at the end of February and Saturday is the first day of March. Time to start thinking about Spring Cleaning. Here's a flyer below for more information on the Rosemoor Community Association fundraiser.
Feel free to call them for more info at 773-264-0783
E-mail them at connect@rosemoorchicago.org
Visit their website at www.rosemoorchicago.org
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Clean out your closets for Rosemoor Community Association
Collection days coming up for March 2, 23, and April 6 & 13, 2024.
Drop-off time 9 AM to 10:30 AM and on April 13 8 AM to 12:00 PM
Location St. John Parking Lot 10205 S. King Drive
Pickup available 10 bags or more upon request
Refer to flyer for more details
Questions? Contact Rosemoor Community Association office 773.264.0783
h/t Concerned Citizens of Chatham
Friday, February 26, 2021
CBS Chicago: 22-Year-Old Woman Shot While Sitting In Car In Rosemoor
[VIDEO] Sorry to have missed this it was from overnight Thursday into Friday a 22-year-old woman was found shot in her head near 102nd & King Drive reported on WBBM-TV. She survived but due to her injuries was't able to give a good description of the shooters.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Frank I Bennett elementary gets a new electronic sign
Also this on the front fence of Bennett School near the main entrance. It reflects Bennett's new identity Bennett Pride. Hand made letters which is certainly a nice touch.
However, I'm old school and will continue to consider myself a badger. 😛
Thursday, August 8, 2019
#tbt Riding Amtrak through the south side
I had uploaded these videos to my YouTube channel and granted it's not the most exciting footage, however, how many people have seen the Roseland and Rosemoor area from this perspective. As we head into the heat of the summer, perhaps some winter scenery will help cool you down.
Here's footage of the train rolling through Roseland starting at 115th Street. [VIDEO]
Here's another shot from going through Rosemoor going past 103rd Street and we see the campus of Chicago State University [VIDEO]
Oh yeah we talked about Amtrak earlier this month!
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Woman shot dead in Roseland alley ‘was loved by so many’ #Ward09
About 2:35 a.m., officers responding to a call of shots fired found Ambriana Collins suffering from several gunshot wounds to her chest in an alley in the 10700 block of South Eberhart on the Far South Side, according to Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office.An update to the incident reported by ABC 7 Chicago last Friday. Would like to share this video of the scene from the Sun-Times. You would find it in the article. [VIDEO]
Investigators were told a white truck was seen speeding from the scene of the shooting, police said.
Collins was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:51 a.m., authorities said. She lived in the neighboring West Pullman neighborhood.
Collins left behind a 4-year-old son named Angelo, according to her relative Shiela House, who said the boy’s father died from cancer last October.
“Everybody’s just so lost about it,” House said.
Another relative, Devin Williams, said Angelo might be staying with his grandmother for now.
House said Collins was a hardworking mother, noting that she was employed at both a Popeyes restaurant and a McDonald’s location at 103rd Street and Kedzie Avenue.
“We’re just so stunned,” House said. “Everybody called her Ambrii. She was loved by so many.”
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Family of Thana Muhammad seeks her murderer #Ward09
Be careful out there everyone!
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
How did two officers miss seeing a train that hit them #Ward09 #PrayforCPD
Also this was posted to Ald. Beale's fb page yesterday showing the image of the two officers from the Calumet - 5th District who lost their lives chasing the suspect on the railroad embankment at 103rd & Cottage Grove.
May officers Gary & Marmolejo R.I.P.
Friday, June 29, 2018
Future Ald. Beale town halls #Ward09 #BuildingwithBeale
Unlike former 6th Ward Ald. Fredrenna Lyle his office doesn't seem to announce who'll be speaking before hand. However he does have various officials with city government and some people from the community talking about what they're doing for their neighborhoods. It's worthwhile to come pay a visit. Of course he'll have his ward superintendent which was formerly Nicholas Smith who's now a state representative give updates from the streets and sanitation side.
The two times I attended a former police officer talked about utilizing local high school students to help paint murals. Another time representatives from the Chicago Transit Authority gave us an update on the future red line extension. Like I said these are worthwhile meetings to attend.
All of Ald. Beale's town halls or community meetings are held every 4th Tuesday starting at 6:30 PM at the Pullman Presbyterian Church 550 E. 103rd Street. Call his office at (773) 785-1100
BTW, I have to admit that I liked the branding the office seemed to have started "town halls" as opposed to "community meetings". Perhaps I'm being a tad nit-picky, but as far as an event discussing ward issues I just like town hall better than a community meeting. Anyway just my two cents that no one asked for... :P
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Monday, December 11, 2017
Suspect charged in shooting of officer during foot chase in Roseland Heights
Suspect charged in shooting of officer during foot chase https://t.co/ZtAKECrCOl pic.twitter.com/JhBkhGQRg5— ABC 7 Chicago (@ABC7Chicago) December 8, 2017
The wounded officer will thankfully be OK!Anthony Woodridge, 25, was charged with two felony counts of attempted first degree murder, one felony count of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and one felony count of aggravated battery by discharge of a firearm.
The Chicago police officer was shot late Wednesday night while trying to catch up with the suspect, who was on the run on the city's South Side.
Plainclothes officers from the Calumet District were conducting a street stop just before 11:30 p.m. near East 95th Street and South Martin Luther King Drive in Chicago's Rosemoor neighborhood, police said. That led to a foot chase.
During the pursuit, Woodridge allegedly turned in the direction of the officers and fired, hitting one of the officers in the hand. Officials say Woodridge continued firing while the officer was on the ground. The injured officer and partner returned fire, and Woodridge was unhurt.
Police were able to catch the suspect, and a gun was found at the scene.
Thursday, December 7, 2017
CBS Chicago: Chicago Cop Shot In The Hand During Chase In Rosemoor
Officer was said to be fine after being shot in hand and one suspect in custody. Another piece of trivia is that the incident actually took place in Roseland Heights. Rosemoor is the neighborhood across the Bishop Ford Expressway to the south.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Harlan Community Education Advisory Committee. #harlanfalcons
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development, and I'm hoping the surround community would be willing to be involved with Harlan Community Academy High School:
- Hello Everyone,As you may be aware, Harlan High School has a new prinicipal. She has asked for community support to lead the school to good standing status.
I have spoken with many of you about the importance of the schools in our community. The challenge facing Harlan requires a concerted effort and our support to reach the level of performance that is evident in a school, parents and community working together.
You are being invited to be a member of the Community Education Advisory Committee. Communities invited to attend represent Chesterfield, Roseland Heights, Rosemoor, Vernon Park and West Chesterfield.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 4:30pm at the West Chesterfield Community Center, 9351 S. Michigan.
If you are Community Association President receiving this email and you have an association member who is serving as the education liaison for your organization, please feel free to extend this invitation to them also. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at 312-972-8239.
I look forward to our meeting. Thank you in advance for your anticipated participation and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Sharon Banks-Pincham
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
9th Ward: Bulletin newspaper photo page of Rosemoor forum
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Friday, January 16, 2015
VIDEO: Aldertrack interview of candidate for 9th ward Alderman
LaFargue notes that he's very active in the community having memberships in different organizations throughout the community. He's especially a member and President of the West Chesterfield Community Association. He also noted that he's involved with a Developing Communities Project committee for the CTA Red Line extension.
In addition to discussing his background he also discusses his plans as Alderman of the 9th Ward in addition to his plans for the rest of the city. The duration of this video is about 10 minutes.
BTW, I do hope to discuss a lot more of the red line extension as I have discussed this a lot in the past over at The Sixth Ward. I think the communities south of 95th could benefit when ever this rail line is finally built.
ALSO, you should check out Aldertrack and sign up for their e-mail list to get regular updates on news in the 2015 city elections. In addition to purchasing the racing form to keep track of who's running where in Chicago.
Would anything Mr. LaFargue has stated in this video persuade you to cast a ballot for him next month?
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
DNA Info: Metropolitan Family Services To Host A Jazzy Fundraiser in Roseland
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The nonprofit Metropolitan Family Services, which provides social services to needy families, is hosting an annual Jazz at the Met fundraiser featuring live jazz from local performers at its far South Side office.This event takes place no more than one block away from Bennett School!
Music will be provided by local DJ Mike Burns and jazz artists The Beverly All-Stars featuring Liane Williams and Margaret Murphy, Jamiah On Fire and The Red Machine, and Russoul.
The event runs from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, June 21 at 235 E. 103rd St. Tickets, which are available online, are $50.