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Fighting it tooth and paw
2008-05-20 17:51:00 She's known for her steadfast support for sterilizing pit bulls, but now Ald. Virginia Rugai is taking her campaign against dangerous pets even further. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that Rugai and Ald. Ed Burke (14th) have teamed up to introduce an ordinance that would require all dog and cat owners living in Chicago to spay or neuter their pets within six months of taking responsibility for the animal. read more
Mosaic studio up & running
2008-04-30 19:40:00 The mosaics studio at Mt. Greenwood Park is up and running, and in fact we have finished our first totem! It looks fabulous. We have moved the studio from the first floor to the second floor of the Ceramics Building. This move allows us to have more volunteers working together and We are now able to work on two totems at the same time. In order to accomodate the schedules of more volunteers we are going to open the studio for longer hours on Wednesday nights and add in a few more weekends... in fact the studio will be open THIS Saturday at 10a.m. read more
Shake, rattle & roll
2008-04-18 17:07:00 I knew I wasn't dreaming when my house began to shake around 4:45 this morning, but my wife insisted that she felt nothing. I checked the house, looked out the windows and found everything as normal as always. It wasn't until later when I realized that a 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred just after 4:30 ... 265 miles south in West Salem, Ill. Did anyone else notice the quake this morning?
Help sought for Mosaic project
2008-04-11 16:41:00 This is just a reminder that on Monday, April 14th we will start working on the mosaics that will later be installed on the seven totems in the playlot. The designs are amazing. We know you all will be very impressed. We hope to have them on the website soon. We would like everyone to come out and help create these beautiful works of art. You may have some questions - so perhaps this will help: *** Where are the mosaic going to be worked on? read more
Give me 5
2008-04-09 17:09:00 By Nafis Ahmed Medill Reports - Chicago Retired police officer Gerald McLaughlin was vacationing in Mexico with his wife when he realized he couldn't feel his face. The 63-year-old Portage Park native was standing at a hotel bar the evening of March 12 when his beverage began to spill out of his mouth. "I took a sip, and it felt like my lips were totally full of Novocain," McLaughlin said. "The liquid went in and just came right back out." read more
SXU dining room closed
2008-04-02 20:20:00 City Health Department inspectors today shut down the main dining room at St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd Street, for failure to comply with previous orders to eliminate a rodent infestation. Today?s inspection found numerous mouse feces in multiple areas, including the food preparation area and food storage area. The dining facility, located in the university?s Warde Academic Center, will remain closed until the infestation has been eliminated and the facility passes re-inspection by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). read more
Playlot designs to be unveiled
2008-03-25 15:27:00 Come out at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mt. Greenwood Park Fieldhouse to see the designs that will become a major part of the new playlot. This will be your only chance to see the designs and have any final input on them before they are turned in to the beautiful mosaics. Elements of the designs came from residents of Mt. Greenwood. We have had many of the area schools get involved, as well as art clubs, a brownie troop, and the many individuals (young and old) that came to the design workshops at the park. We have been very impressed by the amount and quality of the submissions we received. read more
Playlot construction to begin
2008-03-17 19:50:00 Construction fencing is up at the Mount Greenwood Park playlot, and demolition began Thursday. Pictures of the construction process will be posted on the park's Web site at www.mountgreenwoodpark.com. A big thank you to all those who have donated and have helped make this a reality. We can't wait until the new playlot is finished. In other playlot project news, on March 26th the group will be unveiling the seven designs for the mosaic totems at a community meeting at the park. Come out to see if your design has been included, or to just see what all the excitement is about. read more
Real Men Wear Plaid
2008-03-11 00:16:00 The Bagpipes and Drums of the Chicago Police Department's Emerald Society - which participates annually at the South Side Irish Parade - stopped by TR's Pub in Mount Greenwood a few hours after the 30th annual parade concluded March 9. This is a clip of the group's moving performance for the hometown crowd.
Condition of Mt Greenwood
2008-03-10 03:41:00 Is anyone else completely disgusted with the overll condition of Mt Greenwood. 111th street looks like the ghetto. When is the Walgreens property going to be started. Ginger better het her you know what in gear. She does absolutely nothing for us. I work all over the city and our parks are a joke. Please give me your thoughts. And whats going on with the Brew Pub on Western? Come on people. Lets get these politicians to finally do something.
Scholarship awarded to local SXU student
2008-03-07 17:40:00 Shelby Stercic of Mount Greenwood is one of five Saint Xavier University students who have been awarded scholarships for excellence by SXU's School of Education. Stercic was awarded the Elaine Gallagher Scholarship, a $2,000 tuition grant funded by the estate of alumna Elaine Gallagher and donations made in her memory. Stercic is an undergraduate in the biology secondary education program who epitomizes the roles of leader, coordinator, team player and motivator. The scholarship committee recognizes her enthusiasm for teaching science, love of learning, and demonstration of service. read more
Homeowners get second chance at lower taxes
2008-03-07 17:29:00 By Shawna Ohm Medill Reports - Chicago Mayor Daley and the Cook County Board of Review announced Wednesday a special property re-assessment period that could result in lower taxes for homeowners - good news for residents of Mount Greenwood, Beverly and Morgan Park whose assessments likely skyrocketed in the last year after the housing boom. read more
Last chance
2008-03-07 16:18:00 Friday, March 7, is the last day to submit your designs / ideas for the mosaic project. If you, a family member, or your group created a design or drawing that you would like to be considered for the project, contact Kathleen Riordan (katydog_97@yahoo.com) to make arrangements to submit your work. We look forward to seeing all your wonderful works of art! Mount Greenwood Park Advisory Council
CHAS...the Ag School
2008-03-05 19:30:00 My 8th grade son did not get in, and I am very unhappy. Having four children, Catholic High School is just far too expensive, but we have no ohter option if we live in the city. A friend of ours teaches at Morgan Park, and said that he would never send his own kids there. He told us that they have kids roaming the halls that do not even go to school there, and he is trying to find another job, because he doesn't feel safe there. read more
McAuley honor roll released
2008-03-05 15:50:00 Congratulations to the following Mother McAuley High School second-quarter honor roll students: A Honor Roll ? Sara Arthurs, Colleen Frost, Molly Hodul, Emily Liston, Beth Magnavite, Mara Magnavite, Theresa Malanao, Meghan McCarthy, Sarah O?Rourke, Margaret Parilli, Tia Puetz, Stephanie Quinn, Emily Rohan, Caileen Seguin, Caitlin Taff and Lauren Tomasek. read more
Old Mount Greenwood
2008-03-04 17:07:00 This got me thinking. I stumbled upon this Web log post today and figured there are pelnty of other people around who have old photos of the neighborhood. If you've got some lying around, let us know. Or send them to us. Or log on and post them yourself. The former Mount Greenwood Branch of the Chicago Public Library wasn't the sexiest of buildings, but the photo of it does give us a look into the neighborhood's history.
Daley to receive SXU honors
2008-03-01 16:44:00 Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce William M. Daley will receive the Shield of Saint Xavier during the 23rd Annual Saint Xavier University President?s Scholarship Ball April 12 at the Hilton Chicago. read more
Local teens tackle gun violence
2008-02-28 20:17:00 In light of a host of violent incidents in recent months around Chicagoland, two plays about the impact of gun violence on families and friends of the victims - to be staged this weekend by a combined cast from Brother Rice and Mother McAuley high schools - are rather timely. For more information about the plays, check out this article in today's Daily Southtown.
Robberies shake neighbors
2008-02-26 00:33:00 Neighbors in Mount Greenwood and Beverly have been the victims of three robberies committed on Valentine's Day alone. The first occurred in Mount Greenwood, where a woman approached an 80-year-old woman from behind as she walked up the steps of her house at approximately 11:05 a.m. Feb. 14 in the 10800 block of South Albany Avenue. The robber snatched the woman's purse and fled with a man in a red two-door vehicle, according to police. The purse contained $500, the victim told police. read more
Recycling? What recycling?
2008-02-16 15:36:00 By Phil Taylor Medill Reports - Chicago Rows of trash dumpsters as long as city blocks line the alleys behind downtown restaurants, but recycling advocates and some restaurant owners say too much of the waste ends up in landfills. Environmental advocates have long complained that restaurant owners are flouting laws requiring them to recycle most of their waste, and they blame the city for not enforcing them. read more
Playlot moves ahead
2008-02-16 15:17:00 The Mount Greenwood Park playlot project is now officially out of the design phase and has moved on to the construction phase. In mid-January a recommendation for a contractor was accepted by the board at the Chicago Park District. Demolition and construction are expected to begin in mid-March. Additionally, the Mount Greenwood Park Advisory Council has announced that the Chicago Public Art Group (CPAG) will add two types of art to the project. The first is a series of musical sculptures, and the second is a community mosaic project that will read more
SXU grad recalls meeting with King
2008-02-08 03:26:00 Saint Xavier University graduate Mary Cray recalls traveling with a fellow student to Selma, Ala., where they marched with the Civil Rights movement in 1965. There they met Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as civil rights activists Ralph Abernathy, C. T. Vivian and James Bevel. ?King was great,? said Cray, class of ?66, now a Riverside resident. ?He was very interesting and a tremendous speaker. These were some of the greatest civil rights leaders in the country.? read more
Council secures CTA pension funds
2008-02-07 03:33:00 By Christina Zdanowicz Medill Reports - Chicago Transit riders and CTA employees breathed a joint sigh of relief Wednesday afternoon as the Chicago City Council approved a way to fund pensions and a retiree health care plan for CTA workers. A reluctant City Council voted to increase the city's real estate transfer tax from $7.50 per $1,000 to $10.50, as authorized by the mass-transit bailout bill passed on Jan. 17. If collection begins in April, the CTA is expected to generate $63 million from its share of the tax through the end of 2008. read more
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
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.
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.
The Sky Cafe
2008-01-12 05:00:00 Does anyone have any info on the new cafe that opened above TaTa's pizza?
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
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
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
SXU to recognize William Daley
2007-11-27 21:47:00 Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce William M. Daley will receive the Shield of Saint Xavier at the 23rd Annual President?s Scholarship Ball April 12, 2008, at the Hilton Chicago. read more
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
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
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.
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
Eight hours' sleep? Please...
2007-10-25 17:32:00 By Kelsey Blackwell Medill Reports - Chicago Though Michala Shaw has only had five hours of sleep, it doesn't appear to be hard for her to stay on her toes. The 33-year-old Wilmette mother keeps a close eye on her young children, ages 3 and 5, as they twirl and distractedly prance from exhibit to exhibit on an unusually warm October afternoon in Lincoln Park Zoo. "My body's just adjusted," she says. "It was hard. And if I can, I take naps. But it's been about six years." read more
Anyone missing a dozen parakeets?
2007-10-16 02:44:00 Seriously. We heard some rumors Saturday afternoon that about a dozen parakeets - most bigger than a squirrel - were in the area of Mount Greenwood Cemetery. Sure enough, when we headed over there, we found that they had made their way out of the graveyard and into the trees at nearby Annie Keller school. Within half an hour, though, they had headed south toward 111th Street. read more
Police log nearly 100 violations in one-day crackdown
2007-10-12 16:26:00 Police in the 22nd District logged 96 violations during a DUI Strike Force Patrol Sept. 29, the department reported. The purpose of the program is to continually monitor traffic for signs of impaired driving. Patrols also place emphasis on speeding, safety belt and alcohol-related violations. In addition, the Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) Mobile Unit may be deployed to allow officers to speed up the process of charging a person with Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Police cited the following violations: read more
Alzheimer's may be linked to dropout rate
2007-10-11 16:47:00 By Darren Swan Medill News Service - Chicago High school dropouts are at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease compared to their graduating counterparts -- regardless of income, physical activity and occupation, according to a Finnish study published Oct. 2 in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. If that correlation remains constant over time it could mean serious trouble for a large number of Chicago's youth who do not receive their high school diplomas. read more
Campaign delivers scoop on check scams
2007-10-10 22:28:00 By Valerie Dowdle and Anna-Louise Jackson Medill Reports - Chicago When Chicago Ridge resident Roy Knudson found a check for almost $3,000 in the mail, it was like money had fallen from the sky. Shortly before the windfall, Knudson, 51, suffered a brain hemorrhage. The medical bills were adding up, and his mother, Joan, said the check came at the right time. "We could've used [the money], no doubt about it," Joan, 71, said. "It seemed too good to be true." But it landed with a string attached: The winnings were from Canada, so there would be customs fees. read more
What happened to the new Walgreen's and Starbuck's on 111th and Kedzie?
2007-10-08 16:34:00 What's the hold up? It has been how long and they are promising when? Speaking of redevelopment, where's the new playground? All urban myths?
What is the most pressing issue in Mount Greenwood?
2007-09-28 22:11:00 Just a couple weeks ago neighbors throughout Mount Greenwood celebrated the 100th anniversary of its incorporation. Throughout the week leading up to the weekend bash, held Sept. 8 and 9 at Mount Greenwood Park, neighbors talked about how close-knit the community is and offered their own suggestions as to why it has remained a vibrant, family-oriented neighborhood for a century. But others raised concerns about the lack of commercial development - despite a still-healthy housing market. read more
Ridge Historial Society to hold Better Homes exhibit
2007-09-08 01:40:00 The Ridge Historical Society, 10621 S. Seeley Ave., will hold a grand opening event for its new exhibit on the Better Homes in America (BHinA) campaign on Sunday, September 30, 2007, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no charge for this event. The exhibit will run for several months and additional upcoming programs on this topic will be announced. read more
Sister Elizabeth Ann Linehan lectures on mercy and justice
2007-09-07 00:14:00 Sister Elizabeth Ann Linehan, R.S.M., kicks off Saint Xavier University?s 2007-08 Catholic Colloquium lecture series with a lecture on mercy and justice at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at Saint Xavier University?s Chicago campus at 3700 W. 103rd St. read more
Chicago Gaelic Park to provide Irish culture pieces to SXU
2007-09-06 17:02:00 Chicago Gaelic Park has pledged to help Saint Xavier University?s Byrne Memorial Library acquire published materials on the Irish culture of Chicago, Irish theater and literature, and Irish sports. ?We are deeply grateful to Chicago Gaelic Park for its support of Saint Xavier and, in particular, our new Irish studies certificate program,? said Leslie Petty, dean of the School for Continuing and Professional Studies. ?We are honored to help preserve one of the Chicago region?s most treasured resources: its Irish heritage.? read more
Are you ready to cook? Classes start in September
2007-09-06 16:57:00 Cool Kids Cook: Making lunch box treats including power bars and such style peanut butter and jelly, Sat., Sept. 15, 11 a.m., $20, Beverly’s Pantry, 1907 W. 103rd St., Chicago. Reservations and fees: 773-238-8550 or www.beverlyspantry.com. Soup’s On cooking class, including apple butternut squash soup and vegetarian black bean chili soup, Tues., Sept. 18, 7 p.m. Beverly’s Pantry, 1907 W. 103rd St., Chicago. Reservations and fees: 773-238-8550 or www.beverlyspantry.com. read more
Colin Powell to visit Mount Greenwood
2007-08-28 16:54:00 Tickets are on sale now to see General Colin L. Powell(Ret.) as the second speaker in the SXU Voices & Visions Speaker Series at Saint Xavier University. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Shannon Center on SXU's campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. Prior to Powell?s lecture, titled ?Diplomacy: Persuasion, Trust & Values,? SXU President Judith A. Dwyer, Ph.D., will present him with a Doctor of Public Service, honoris causa, in recognition of his long and distinguished career of public service. read more
U.S. News gives nod to SXU
2007-08-24 21:06:00 Saint Xavier University ranks in the top 25% in the "U.S. News & World Report" 2008 ranking of Best Colleges in the Midwest offering undergraduate and master?s degrees. SXU ranked 37th among 146 institutions in the Midwest. It is ranked fifth among all master?s comprehensive universities in Illinois. Furthermore, Saint Xavier ranked eighth in the ethnic diversity of its students. U.S. News bases its rankings on academic reputation, financial resources, graduation and retention, student selectivity, faculty resources, and alumni giving. read more |
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