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Justice in Rusch case?
2008-01-25 17:59:00 More than a year and a half after Beverly teenager Ryan Rusch was nearly beaten to death by three attackers in Beverly Park, two of the attackers have begun their sentences (the third, a Corliss High School student, has been on the run for more than a year). In March, attacker Micah Eatman was found guilty of robbery and aggravated battery and sentenced to seven years in prison. read more More About: Justice , Case
Activists rally at CPS
2008-01-24 22:14:00 By Emerald Morrow Medill Reports - Chicago Anti-war opponents attended a Chicago Board of Education meeting Wednesday morning to denounce current military recruitment policy in the city's public high schools. Before the meeting, the American Friends Service Committee organized a rally that drew more than a dozen protesters carrying signs and pamphlets in the lobby of the board's downtown headquarters. They were decrying military recruiters' virtually unlimited access to Chicago Public School students. read more More About: Schools , Rally , Mount Greenwood , Beverly , School Board
MPHS recruits most polling judges in city
2008-01-23 16:03:00 By Jonathan Katz Medill Reports - Chicago They might be too young to vote, but they're old enough to supervise the polling sites. More than 1,800 Chicago high school juniors and seniors will be dispersed throughout the county to help preside over the polling stations Feb. 5, even though most are too young to cast a ballot. Despite a lack of experience with the voting process, teenagers are quickest to grasp the new voting technology, according to Chicago Board of Elections spokesman Jim Allen. read more More About: Politics , Schools , Polling , Judges , City
Folk legend passes message on
2008-01-23 02:01:00 By Mitchell Wu and Peter Holderness Medill Reports - Chicago Ella Jenkins, now 83, has practiced the folk tradition all her life. She's memorized countless songs from different cultures and has passed them along through decades of performance. "I don't plan out every song I sing," she confesses. "I do it on the basis of how I feel." read more More About: Folk , Message , Legend , Mess
Time to hit the gym
2008-01-16 19:41:00 By Patti Moon Medill Reports - Chicago Today is the last day to get a free workout and discounted membership at Chicago Park District fitness centers. The free workouts may be ending, but patrons say they don't plan to "slim down" their new fitness routines anytime soon. read more More About: Time , Activities , Beverly
Should we move to Mount Greenwood?
2008-01-16 16:35:00 As I noted in another discussion about the Mount Greenwood school, my wife, son, daughter and I might have to move to Chicago for my job, and we have friends in Mt. Greenwood so we might move there. But what do you think of it? Will it be welcoming to new "out of towners"? I already know about the schools, but what about the businesses? Are they good, do they meet your needs? What about restaurants and entertainment? What are some good web sites to use to found out about Mount Greenwood ? Any help you can give is very much appreciated. Thanks. More About: Move
Spirit of The King
2008-01-14 02:23:00 Telling someone you?re going to see an Elvis show is tricky. Thousands of hacks have tried to capture the essence of the man who ? more than anyone ? embodied popular American music for the second half of the 20th century. The best they could come up with has been a bloated, mumbling caricature of The King , an embarrassment to Presley?s legacy as a performer. read more More About: Entertainment , Spirit , Beverly
Two injured in chase
2008-01-14 00:28:00 A man has been arrested after a police chase that began as an attempted traffic stop ended in a chase and serious crash at the intersection of 111th Street and Kedzie Avenue at 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Merrionette Park police attempted to stop the vehicle in Merrionette Park, but a chase ensued and led to the crash that led to two injuries, according to police spokesmen. One victim was listed in critical condition at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. The other was treated for minor injuries and released. Police later arrested him. More About: Breaking News , Mount Greenwood , Chase , Hase
The Sky Cafe
2008-01-12 05:00:00 Does anyone have any info on the new cafe that opened above TaTa's pizza? More About: Cafe , Mount Greenwood
Walgreen's
2008-01-09 23:25:00 I just can't help myself. Any word on the New Walgreen's and the development on 111th and Kedzie? HAHAHAHAHHAHA More About: Mount Greenwood
Is anyone satisfied with Mt. Greenwood school?
2008-01-04 05:27:00 Are there any parents who truly feel the way Mt. Greenwood school operates is beneficial to our childrens future? read more More About: School , Mount Greenwood
Winter wondercamps!
2007-12-14 17:23:00 Once Santa has come and gone, and before school reopens, kids can enjoy the wonders of winter during winter break camps at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Each camp will be offered for two days from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for two different age groups (ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 12). The fee is $125. read more More About: Entertainment , Winter , Schools , Activities
Donations sought for Grant benefit
2007-12-14 17:03:00 Local businesses are encouraged to help support the Billy Grant Benefit , which will be held March 30 at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park. Grant, a decorated, second-generation Chicago firefighter, was killed last March in the line of duty. The benefit will support Grant's widow, Sharon, and three young children. Businesses are encouraged to participate in several ways: 1) Sponsor the general raffle and silent auction. The sponsorship will be recognized in the event program book as well as part of a list of sponsors on www.grantbenefit.com. read more More About: Neighbors , Beverly , Donations
Another crossroads for Chicago's gospel music
2007-12-06 21:00:00 Two blocks off bustling I-57, a sacred sound rises above the crunch of snow under latecomers' feet. Beth Eden Baptist, the "Mother Church of Morgan Park," is gearing up another Sunday service at the intersection of the newly named Robert E. Wooten Sr. Drive and 111th Street. read more More About: Music , Churches , Gospel , Gospel Music , Neighbors
Guilty plea in Rusch case
2007-12-03 13:02:00 A 16-year-old Morgan Park High School student has pleaded guilty to the two counts of battery in the beating of 14-year-old Beverly boy Ryan Rusch in July 2006. The plea was in exchange for dropped attempted murder charges. read more More About: Schools , Police , Case , Guilty
BAC annual awards
2007-12-01 16:27:00 Pictured (front from left): Kerry Winters and Nancy Plax; Patrick Thomas (back, from left), Robert Olszewski, State Rep. Monique Davis, Steven Schwartzman, State Rep. Kevin Joyce, Jennifer Pfaff and State Sen. Ed Maloney. The Beverly Arts Center (BAC) presented its 2007 Annual Awards Nov. 29. Through the awards, the BAC recognizes people who have made significant contributions to the Center and the arts in the South and Southwest sides as well as suburban communities. read more More About: Photos , Neighbors
Holiday Event Calendar
2007-11-30 22:36:00 The Southwest Observer is commited to bringing neighbors the most comprehensive listing of local holiday events anywhere in the area, so click here to plan your holidays with us. If you've got an event that you want included in the calendar and you don't see it here, just let us know. Better yet, become a registered user. You'll have access throughout the site to promote your own event or to let your neighbors know how things are going. Hurry, though. We're holding a drawing for a Christmas turkey for all new users who register by Dec. 18. read more More About: Event , Holiday , Activities , Calendar
Good neighbor / bad neighbor
2007-11-30 16:00:00 As reported in the Daily Southtown, the Sisters of Mercy (who founded both Mother McAuley High School and Saint Xavier University) are hoping to develop a graduated care facility for sisters at 99th and Central. Yet it's already a busy place, with both McAuley and Br. Rice there, not to mention Southwest Elementary School. What do you think? Can the intersection handle more traffic? Does it matter who develops there, or is this a case of good neighbors gone too far? More About: Good
Oak Lawn officer charged with DUI
2007-11-29 05:39:00 Edward Tamborino, 26, of Hometown, was charged with drunken driving following an early-morning crash in Mount Greenwood Tuesday. Tamborino, who was appointed by the Oak Lawn Police Department in April as a probationary patrol officer, was off duty during the crash. Shortly after 4 a.m. Tuesday, Tambornino was driving a 2006 Chrysler Sebring north on Pulaski Road when he struck the back of a truck near 101st Street, in what seems to be a high-speed collision, according to police. read more More About: Officer
The Michael Vick effect
2007-11-29 04:51:00 By Gary Cohen Medill Reports - Chicago The signs are everywhere: Heavy logging chains. Gnawed bicycle tires hanging from trees. Specially rigged treadmills. Pit bulls with deep, bloody gouges on their faces, muzzles and forelegs and the damaged spirit reflective of a ritualistic pattern of neglect and abuse. read more More About: Police , Michael , Michael Vick , Effect , Vick
SXU to recognize William Daley
2007-11-27 21:47:00 Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce William M. Dale y will receive the Shield of Saint Xavier at the 23rd Annual President?s Scholarship Ball April 12, 2008, at the Hilton Chicago. read more More About: Schools , Mount Greenwood , Recognize
Pub crawl to support Grant benefit
2007-11-20 21:58:00 Join neighbors and friends in support of the Billy Grant Memorial Benefit on a pub crawl Wednesday evening. They'll be selling raffle tickets for just $1 each or book of six for $5 at more than a dozen bars throughout the area. Check out the map below for the list of locations. The benefit itself is scheduled to be held March 30 at Bourbon Street. Anyone interested in joining the pub crawl is invited to meet the group at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Quigley's, where a bus will meet the group. read more More About: Entertainment , Support , Crawl , Neighbors , Mount Greenwood
What's it worth to ya?
2007-11-20 18:49:00 An Internet search for area news turned up something completely unrelated from what I was searching for. But it got me thinking about what else might be out there in the ethersphere of commerce, what other items of local interest (historical and otherwise) might be up for sale ? and how much people are willing to pay for them. read more More About: Worth , Mount Greenwood , Wort
Into the pit: The terrifying trend of dogfighting
2007-11-20 05:04:00 By Gary Cohen Medill Reports - Chicago From birth fighting dogs are trained to do only one thing - attack and kill other animals. The American pit bull terrier, a strong, determined breed with a high prey drive, has become the animal of choice for dogfighters in recent years. Pit bulls are bred by dogfighters for aggression the same way racehorses are bred for speed, said Serrano. Only animals with unusual levels of hostility and consistent success in the ring are being bred. The practice is creating a race of pit bulls with elevated aggression levels toward other animals. read more More About: Police , Dogfighting , Trend
Catholic students top standardized test scores
2007-11-15 21:47:00 As the debate continues about the merits of public schools education vs. private school education, staff and administrators at area Catholic elementary schools are probably pleased with the latest news about their students' standardized test scores: Students in the Archdiocese of Chicago recorded scores higher than the national average this year. Read the whole story here. More About: Schools , Churches , Test
SXU awards autism program founder
2007-11-15 17:04:00 Saint Xavier University has announced that Sandra Burkhardt, Ph.D., ABPP, professor of psychology, will receive the 2008 Venerable Mary Potter Humanitarian Award at the Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Center?s Crystal Heart Ball Feb. 2 at the Field Museum. read more More About: Awards , Schools , Autism , Founder , Program
Fewer police this holiday season?
2007-11-13 17:09:00 Is it true that the 22nd District will have half a dozen fewer sergeants supervising the neighborhoods this holiday season? A neighbor tipped us off the other day that the Chicago Police Department may be transferring six sergeants from the 22nd District to two other districts. read more More About: Holiday , Season
SXU earns high marks nationwide
2007-11-12 22:42:00 Saint Xavier University has either met or exceeded national benchmarks in nearly every category of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). In a partnership with USA Today, the National Survey of Student Engagement this morning released its benchmark findings of 255 of the 610 schools that participated nationally in its annual study. The benchmarks measure student opinions of academic challenge, student-faculty interaction, active collaborative learning, supportive campus environment, and enriching educational experiences. read more More About: Schools , High , Mount Greenwood , Marks
What's wrong with MPHS?
2007-11-07 23:01:00 Mayor Daley and Arne Duncan, the CEO of Chicago Public Schools , recently met with members of the Morgan Park High School Community Initiative to discuss to discuss concerns about safety, among other pressing issues. Yet the school fared well last month when Chicago Magazine ranked the city's best public schools. Still, recent crime at the school has drawn attention to it, most recently in this Web log post. What do you think needs to be addressed the most at MPHS? More About: Wrong
Tour the "White City"
More articles from this author:2007-11-03 23:19:00 The Ridge Historical Society and Chicago folklorist and ghost hunter Richard Crowe are offering a “Devil in the White City ” bus tour from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17. The bus will make a round trip from RHS (10621 S. Seeley Ave.). Lunch at the historic Schaller’s Pump will be included in the price of the tour. read more More About: Tour , Beverly 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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