Our Urban Times
Congressman Daniel Rostenkowski: his legacy, like the man, is big
By:
Jennifer Bisbing
Date:
Friday, August 13th, 2010
Former Illinois Democratic Congressman, Dan Rostenkowski, died in his summer home in Lake Benedict, WI, on Aug. 11. He served in the U.S. House for more than thirty-five years
Health Alert: Excessive Heat Warning thru Friday plus orange rated air quality
By:
Elaine Coorens
Date:
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
With the heat index expected to be 100 degrees plus, an excessive heat warning is in effect according to the National Weather Service thru 7 p.m. Friday for Chicago. The air quality is rated orange by AIRNow, based on data from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Part of the family that politically ruled the 32nd Ward for decades, Dan Rostenkowski dies
Date:
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
Dan Rostenkowski, Noble St. resident, dies in his Lake Benedict, WI, home today at the age of 82. He was the son of Joseph who served as the 32nd Ward Alderman from 1931 to 1955 and as Ward Committeeman from 1936 to 1961.
Update: disposition of heroin dens at 2719 and 2723 W. Haddon
By:
Elaine Coorens
Date:
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
Anna Shoykhet of Northbrook, owner of two heroin ridden buildings at 2719 and 2723 W. Haddon, appeared in court on Aug. 10 with a new attorney to face the possible demolition of both buildings.
3 Quick Minutes, with… Brad Meyers
Chicago Police Districts 13 and 14 are perfect examples of National Night Out events
By:
Elaine Coorens
Date:
Monday, August 9th, 2010
National Night Out Celebrations vary in size and complexity not only in Chicago but across the country and in Canada. Chicago's 13th and 14th Districts are perfect examples of this twenty-seven year old event.
Mayor Daley and others are impassioned about crime and safety during National Night Out in Chicago's 14th Police District
By:
Elaine Coorens
Date:
Sunday, August 8th, 2010
"Why is it that Americans kill more Americans every year in the USA? How many young people are injured with spinal cord and head injuries that they have to live with for the rest of their lives? We need to face reality, " stated Chicago's Mayor Richard M. Daley
Helicopters, military vehicles and vintage cars were all part of National Night Out in Chicago Police Districts 13 and 14
By:
Elaine Coorens
Date:
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
Seeing a Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter in the middle of a grassy field in Humboldt Park is not what one expects
Shoppers get ready: State Sales Tax takes a ten day holiday
Date:
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
Shoppers, prepare your shopping bags, get your running shoes on. Purchases of certain items under $100, such as clothing, footwear and school supplies, will have 5% less Illinois state sales tax charged between Aug. 6 thru Aug. 15. School supplies are not subject to the $100 rule. Instead of paying 9.75% on purchases in Chicago, shoppers will pay 4.75%.
Join the Police at National Night Out in Humboldt and Smith Park Tuesday
Date:
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
Both the 13th and 14th Police Districts are throwing parties for their communities in local parks, Smith and Humboldt, Aug. 3 starting at 5 p.m.
Commander Judith Martin, 13th District, invites you to join in the festivities to give a going away party to neighborhood crime and drugs at Smith Park, 2526 W. Grand Ave. between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Mobile food facilities ordinance introduced by Waguespack and Daley
Date:
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
A new ordinance authorizing the operation of Mobile Food Facilities (MFFs) was introduced to Chicago City Council yesterday, July 28, by Aldermen Scott Waguespack, 32nd Ward, and Vi Daley, 43rd Ward.
A creative approach to increase economic opportunities, these facilities are already part of a mobile food experience in many other cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Portland and Austin.
Police Alert: Person of interest wanted regarding homicide of police officer
Additional changes recommended for intersection
By:
Elaine Coorens
Date:
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Improvements for the intersection of Milwaukee, Wood and Wolcott were the focus of the meeting at that site on Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Participants recommended additional changes.
Hardy Hibiscus - Rose Mallow
By:
Richard Tilley
Date:
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
Although these plants go under the name of Hardy Hibiscus they are not a true hibiscus but part of the mallow family although the flowers certainly look like hibiscus.
Urban Forest: Trees and bikes
By:
Jim Angrabright
Date:
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
We live in an urban forest and traversing a tree-lined street with its leafy canopy can be quite calming. But if one of those trees is dead, its bare branches bleached white as bone, it can be quite jarring.
Open Mic Night then Movie in the Park - July 28 in Wicker Park
Kathryn Kerrigan European Footwear opens in Bucktown
By:
Elaine Coorens
Date:
Sunday, July 25th, 2010
Kathryn Kerrigan European Footwear opened in Bucktown on Thursday evening in the midst of a high energy buzz
Positive loitering: residents and police work together
By:
Elaine Coorens
Date:
Sunday, July 25th, 2010
A crowd of residents, 1st Ward Alderman Proco "Joe" Moreno and 32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack gathered at Western, Armitage and Wilmot as police officers from Chicago District 14 took roll call