tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post7478173242296137698..comments2024-03-03T23:02:21.937-06:00Comments on In and Around 60655: Open Post 10/12 through 10/18inandaround60655http://www.blogger.com/profile/14193333006106286371noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-37873718311325217342009-10-25T11:04:06.539-05:002009-10-25T11:04:06.539-05:00Out of control brawls at the ag? Pappy, you are ou...Out of control brawls at the ag? Pappy, you are out of your mind. I know you're nuts, but I wouldn't want new people here to think there is any truth to what you say. That is a safe, well run school. They take no BS from any kid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-12636276751935627802009-10-22T10:59:34.063-05:002009-10-22T10:59:34.063-05:00Anon-Thanks for the info, I am not looking to tras...Anon-Thanks for the info, I am not looking to trash talk anyone only looking to support the coppers that take a lot of crap for stuff that isn't their fault. And, this is not the only district or beat running with one PO per car during the day. The 3rd and 4th are also doing it (that is the area I transferred out of) and it is much worse over there. I agree, we deserve to have the police we pay for as taxpayers. But, thats part of the problem. We are taxpayers and mostly city workers and her highness knows we can't go anywhere so why appease us? I mean, c'mon, we had to pay for our own frickin park! If this was Englewood Jesse, Al, and Farakhan would have staged a god damn revolt! I do know cops get overtime somehow because it is paid in comp time to them (maybe court or paperwork or something, I don't know). And, I still stand behind my earlier statement that they are out here because I see them, 2211, when I am at work myself. I work on the very edge of their beat. And, I know the 22nd district is very large, but the actual 2211 is not, comparatively speaking, unless their beat has been realigned or expanded since the last time I looked in to it, admittedly, about 4 yrs ago. The bottom line is that the city does not have enough resources to serve its ever growing population-period. That goes for EMS, cops, snowplows, etc. And, unfortunately, you are right-we will continue to be penalized for being civilized. We don't use EMS like a free taxi ride, we don't call the cops cause Shamequa stole my forty and then punched me in the eye, there aren't mass drive buys on Homan, and there aren't out of control brawls at the Ag. So what do we do? What's the solution? Personally, I own 2 well trained, large dogs and my own personal protective device and know how to use it safely and properly. Is it the optimal solution to the problem? No. But, at least I know I am secure in my home if I have to wait 45 mins for the police to show up or if they get 'trained' on 111th. And, I have no problem detaining someone while waiting and I make sure to tell them that on the phone (it gets em here pretty quick when you tell them you are detaining someone who has committed a crime against you). Yes, I have done it. They were here in under 10 mins. Could be a coincidence, or not.Pappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488021694246180889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-22115303423035123872009-10-22T10:32:21.515-05:002009-10-22T10:32:21.515-05:00I know for a FACT that the ONE beat cop we have wa...I know for a FACT that the ONE beat cop we have walking through Mount Greenwood is out on medical leave. He is having hip replacement surgery. Most of the businesses HOPE he will be back by the time the Christmas shopping season comes around. In the meantime we DO NOT have a regular beat cop in the area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-45816533641470366352009-10-22T09:03:24.292-05:002009-10-22T09:03:24.292-05:00Pappy, 1.The CPD doesn't do rehires. 2.The Sg...Pappy, 1.The CPD doesn't do rehires. 2.The Sgt is 2210. 3.There are 5 per day on 2211. Days only has one person on the Beat. 4.Beat 2211 is one of the largest Beats in the city. 5.These are concerned citizens worried about their neighborhood. They are afraid to lose what they have worked hard for. I understand that and agree with them. We need to keep our neighborhood safe and whole. I am a Policeman and think you are wrong. I think you are the one who should get your facts straight before talking "trash."<br /> 2211 tries, but is constantly pulled East (not their fault). They need to stay in our area for a few reasons. First, the train tracks can kill response times when something actually does happen here. Second, we are carrying the tax burden of this District and deserve at least one car per shift dedicated to our neighborhood. We should not be punished for being civilized.<br /><br />RightIsRightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-71893614362353882332009-10-21T20:31:11.959-05:002009-10-21T20:31:11.959-05:00St. Christina is not just the problem in sports. ...St. Christina is not just the problem in sports. The 4th grade girls southwest conference basketball is ridiculous. The coaches from both Christina and Cajetan scream and yell from tip off and don't stop. I don't even think the girls can undertand what these middle-aged men reliving their youths are saying because they actually yell over each other. Did any of them actually play a sport? What message are they trying to send to these 9 year old girls? The Christina coach even said, "If I see you doing nothing out there again, I'm taking you out." I should say he screamed it in the angriest voice imaginable. Sure those girls are going to want to play basketball again you idiot. I actually wondered why the parents even let their kids play for these asses. How about teaching them the skills they need rather than screaming at them. Hey, arent's sports supposed to be fun? Oh wait, that's right. These middle aged fools have to win at any cost -- that's the message they're sending.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-64496180655092803172009-10-21T11:47:41.975-05:002009-10-21T11:47:41.975-05:00To the Cassell Parent,
Please call Fr. Sullivan an...To the Cassell Parent,<br />Please call Fr. Sullivan and report the incident about the over-aggressive parent. We dont want him to be involved, but if there isnt a report about him, we cant exclude him from parrish activities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-11100259010189398142009-10-19T23:41:53.898-05:002009-10-19T23:41:53.898-05:00You know, I am not a big supporter of the city or ...You know, I am not a big supporter of the city or Rugai, but to the anon poster spreading this crap that 'there is no beat cop for mt. greenwood'...Let's clarify-first of all, you're right, there is no single beat cop for MTG-there is 6! 2 per shift! Plus a sgt for the bigger area, 2240 I believe is the beat.This aint frickin Mayberry with Don Knotts and his one bullett! (Even though it may seem like that sometimes! HaHa) Just because one is out sick, supposedly, he would be replaced by a rehire (overtime for those who don't speak the lingo). I work on an ambo in the area and believe me, 2211 is out there, doing there job as best they can. They go where they are told to go by the OEMC-they don't have a choice. If you attended the CAPS meetings, you could meet all of the 2211 P.O.'s and the Sgt. They will tell you straight up, if there is no call volume (ie MTG), the car will be sent east to assist in the higher crime areas. Stop spreading fear and gossipy crap that isn't true. I know some of the coppers on this site will back me up. If you're worried, exercise your 2nd amendment right and buy a gun to defend yourself if need be (screw Commrade Daley and his unconstitutinal ban that will not hold up in the Supreme Court challenge). Keep in mind our patches say "City of Chicago", not "Mount Greenwood", or "Beverly Police Service". 2211 beat is relatively small so they do get pulled A LOT! Get some facts before talking sh*t. I know you probably don't blame them personally, but let's not start unneccessary panic. My family and I liver here too. Do we deserve police protection? Absolutely. Do they need to sit here every minute of every day? No, that would be silly. Then some would be whining that they get paid to do nothing (just like the firemen around here). And when a copper does cruise thru on his way to or from work with his city car, people bitch and moan about "why is he here? This isn't his beat" blah blah.Pappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488021694246180889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-19869877332981602102009-10-19T20:29:01.161-05:002009-10-19T20:29:01.161-05:00Thanks InandAround for opening up the comments aga...Thanks InandAround for opening up the comments again. I never got an identity because 1) it's another doggone password I have to remember and 2) an identity is still anonymous so it makes no sense.60s St Denis Graduatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-45816504874210642162009-10-19T20:26:52.370-05:002009-10-19T20:26:52.370-05:00Folks, there will never be enough police in this c...Folks, there will never be enough police in this city. Daley will not hire any more and too many of those wearing the uniform are there because of clout or minority hiring practices. Both groups have too many bodies in uniform that are completely useless. There are some GREAT cops in this city but unfortunately, not enough.<br /><br />I can sympathize with those of you who have been victimized in the park or the haunted house, but I caution you. These situations will only get worse unless citizens take matters into their own hands.<br /><br />Buy a nice 4 oz can of pepper spray. It is good on dogs, fat naked children with bats, and teenage thugs of all races. Also, it will not leave them with any permanent physical damage. It can be used on one, two, or a group of thugs. Believe me, it works.<br /><br />Use it, then leave the area. Do not wait for the police, because that will only complicate your life. You will instantly disable the offenders, and if you wish, when they are writhing in pain you can inflict any amount of permanent damage you wish.<br /><br />P.S. Get the "gel" pepper spray that also marks them with a long-lasting dye. Great stuff!60's St. Denis Graduatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-34582300920577515842009-10-19T17:01:30.586-05:002009-10-19T17:01:30.586-05:00Michael Fielding, thank you for the introduction. ...Michael Fielding, thank you for the introduction. While I admire your pluck and courage to put your name out there, I am not going to criticize those who are not as willing to give real names, many have sound reasons for not doing so. I am grateful for the useful info I get here and understand some folks need for anonymity. Can't we move on already?MaryCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154090411152727443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-76631624293561830182009-10-19T15:11:37.354-05:002009-10-19T15:11:37.354-05:00Umm, ok. Let's try this again for those of you...Umm, ok. Let's try this again for those of you who need things spelled out in a really simple manner. Here we bgo: I am Michael Fielding, and I am the editor of the Southwest Observer. See? Easy!<br /><br />The only reason I post under that name rather than my own is obvious ... well, I thought it was. See, I'm a business guy, and it's sort of Marketing 101. You see the Southwest Observer name, you may be curious about it, so you visit the Web site. It's that simple. It's called branding. That's why I have a Facebook page and Twitter account. That's why our Web site has sponsored local events and covered everything from the South Side Irish Parade to high school sports to breaking news such as the Mt. Hope Cemetery investigation.<br /><br />I'm proud of my contributions to the neighborhood (if you're unsure of what they are but are curious, please visit the Web site at www.southwestobserver.com).<br /><br />If you're not curious, then go ahead and take your own advice by skipping over my post. That way you can return to anonymous name-calling and rumor-mongering ... the same kind of unproductive trash that had the Rainbow Cone force this very blog to no longer accept anonymous comments just a month or so ago.<br /><br />That didn't last long, though, did it?Michael Fieldinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10816208304775592990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-31239044355026509252009-10-19T07:29:20.530-05:002009-10-19T07:29:20.530-05:00hey if anyone is looking for their beatcops from t...hey if anyone is looking for their beatcops from the overnight shift on beat 2211--drive to 116th and church street--they're usually sleeping there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-26012442212081278432009-10-19T07:25:32.513-05:002009-10-19T07:25:32.513-05:00I just want to thank the officers who physically e...I just want to thank the officers who physically escorted me from Mt. Greenwood park monday night. <br /><br />I was doing my usual laps around the park after work and had an interaction with 4 african american youths. I politely asked them to pick up after themselves after I observed one breaking a bottle on the walking path. I was replied with "F*ck you, you aint my daddy, we know our rights, hope you fall on that glass and get cut up"<br /><br />Unfortunately I forgot to bring my cell phone with me so I just continued my laps. Then 2 squad cars pulled up. I thought how wonderful, someone else called the police on these thugs. WRONG. They had called one of there uncles who works here in 022. So I was asked by these 2 african american officers why I was using racial slurs to juveniles and how he could have me locked up. I was actually accused of breaking the beer bottle!<br /><br />I was kicked out of my own park that I PAY TAXES ON. I am a 47 year old man. Im a mere 507, 175 pounds and I was looked at as the offender. I'm sorry for the rant but had to get this off my chest and wanted everyone to be aware.<br /><br />October 15, 2009 8:47 PM<br /><br />---------------------------<br />call and get a complaint on these officerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-14850600735447511482009-10-18T21:33:23.153-05:002009-10-18T21:33:23.153-05:00In response to Cupcake Mom.....after two weeks of ...In response to Cupcake Mom.....after two weeks of observing dried human spew, all over the cash machine, I assume it was human anyway, I had to call Private Banks downtown office, the person who answered seemed put out, but transferred me to an equally putout co-woker. A couple of days later the spew was cleaned off. I also told them that the location was not very well lit, and that the cash station itself is out of maoey way to often. If those problems are fixed it will be good, if not its a sign of how little respect this neighborhood garners.<br /><br />By the way, really, if you think TIF money is going to be used for the imagenary corner, forget it, not gonna happen, stick a fork in it its done. I live in Morgan park, 60655 goes all the way to Western ave, and all the way the same dispespect is shown. Does anyone remember what buisness was in the bank building before it was Mt. Greenwod bank? Good luck and love to all....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-20188818227364689622009-10-18T20:57:47.502-05:002009-10-18T20:57:47.502-05:00When I don't feel like reading the baseball po...When I don't feel like reading the baseball posts, I do just scroll by. I have no issue with doing that. As for race playing into things, you and I (as a city worker myself) both know that race plays a big part in what is happening here. As for walking the park, I could use more exercise, why not? Get a chance to meet other neighbors,get exercise, keep tabs on goings on in the park, I think it is a win win idea~MaryCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154090411152727443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-51914938217642248562009-10-18T15:25:46.906-05:002009-10-18T15:25:46.906-05:00Mary Carol I am so suprised at you ... The reason ...Mary Carol I am so suprised at you ... The reason I say not to focus on race is because we should rise above that ... I agree I do like the idea of issues of importance being posted on the blog ... when they are accurate and informative, which many are not they are based on rumor ... I am a Chicago Police Officer and When I check out my information I go to the source, so it leaves the rumor part out ... Like the non factual information given out about the haunted house ... I checked it out at the source, funny knowbody could confirm the happenings ... I plan on walking the park in the evening to check out those rumors ... why because it is our park, our neighborhood ... How about this ... Why don't all parents start walking the park on Friday and Saturday nights between 7-10 ... strength in numbers, the teenagers would know they are being checked up on ... as for the beat car dileama, you have to go the caps meeting for that answer and not just the 10-15 seniors that show up at every meeting. And I offer you the same advice ... don't like my baseball posts ... don't read them ... just scroll on by ...Life's Too Shortnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-27943786430571177672009-10-18T14:21:17.366-05:002009-10-18T14:21:17.366-05:00Has anyone had any problems with The Private bank ...Has anyone had any problems with The Private bank since it took over Founders???cupcakemom1111https://www.blogger.com/profile/00651327028033152110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-26850411821603119492009-10-18T12:24:43.416-05:002009-10-18T12:24:43.416-05:00I agree that using other people's Identities w...I agree that using other people's Identities when posting is wrong and immature. However, I feel more people are willing to come forward with info if they can do it anonymously. While during the sign in phase, we heard about Sweet Escapes, the purse place and taste of Mt. greenwood, all interesting and useful info I admit. But I also want to hear about nonsense happening at the park and within the neighborhood. The police blotter leaves that sort of info out, the ward office doesn't bother to inform the people, I bet most are clueless about the meth clinic, I know I was until I read it hear. I want to know when OUR beat car is pulled elsewhere, CPD officers posting here anonymously give us that info. <br />Life's too short: we know you don't care for this format and you don't want race brought into comments. I say move past those comments then. Not everyone enjoys your long baseball posts, most of us just skip past them and move on. You can do the same thing when you see posts that you don't care for. Or better yet you can start at Chicago Baseball history blog in which posters must sign in.MaryCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154090411152727443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-14167359386003147482009-10-18T09:38:13.637-05:002009-10-18T09:38:13.637-05:00Thanks Mimi ... maybe we could do a sign in poll ....Thanks Mimi ... maybe we could do a sign in poll ... keep the baseball stuff ... dump the baseball stuff ... if you make it a sign in poll, then the detractor's will not vote over and over ... <br /><br />For you Mimi ...<br /><br />Ed Farmer was born on Tuesday, October 18, 1949, in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Farmer was 21 years old when he broke into the big leagues on June 9, 1971, with the Cleveland Indians. Farmer had 30 saves for the 1980 White Sox, by far his best year in the Majors. Now the White Sox radio voice.<br /> <br />Happy Birthday Farm-eo <br /><br />169 Days to Opening DayLife's Too Shortnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-25254380794753448572009-10-18T09:23:58.962-05:002009-10-18T09:23:58.962-05:00life's too short...i really like reading your ...life's too short...i really like reading your posts about opening day. i feel like you are giving a mini history lesson every time you post...just my opinion! :)Mimi Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08999211241243968252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-85265919490678859022009-10-18T06:45:12.957-05:002009-10-18T06:45:12.957-05:00Did you have their beat tag? They cannot lock you ...Did you have their beat tag? They cannot lock you up for using a racial slur. They can if you use a slur with a threat however. They are like any teenager, pushing the limits. Take pictures/video and post it. Let the video speak for itself like a video did with the beating death and fight that made Chicago infamous two weeks ago. Their actions will speak louder than your words, so show the world what they are saying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-87729229350687212622009-10-17T21:02:13.497-05:002009-10-17T21:02:13.497-05:00Sure no problem ... I started doing the baseball s...Sure no problem ... I started doing the baseball stuff last year and lot of people liked it ... The other reason is that it is a reminder that we are one day closer to spring ... It is also kinda fun looking new stuff up and learning things that I did not know like the white sox being the first team ever to play the National Anthem before the game which as everybody knows is done before every professional and amateur sporting event ... but I say go back to the sign in format ... I can already see the haters getting on here ... It just puzzles the hell out of me why people want to spread hate ... we all know that we have bad in all races ... I wish we did not ... I grew up in a racially changing neighborhood and witness it first hand. I went to a predominately black high school and I am white. I now how it feels to have the shoe on the other foot. I know we will never get to the point where we all sing Kumbaya together and I do not want these goofs hanging in the neighborhood commiting crimes. But what I can say is when I see a wrong I take action, I do something about it and do not say oh oh, I do not want to get involved ... they may find out where I live ... That my friends is how neighborhoods are lost.The Real Life's Too Shortnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-69867436252590917182009-10-17T17:12:17.387-05:002009-10-17T17:12:17.387-05:00Reclaim the park. Don't let it go to anyone w...Reclaim the park. Don't let it go to anyone who doesn't respect it and those who use it. Organize. Go in pairs at times when you know nonsense occurs. Take a cell phone and call 911. Take a camera phone or a camera. Get the cops involved and everyone else who just wants to complain but doesn't want to make it the haven it was intended to be. Its a great park. Teens shouldn't drink there. Vagrants shouldn't congregate there and use offensive language, gestures or actions. Why don't we focus on that.......?Concernedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12544689169657809584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-11962556428038561632009-10-17T17:01:00.964-05:002009-10-17T17:01:00.964-05:00Come on people. Are we starting with this bullcrap...Come on people. Are we starting with this bullcrap again...one week into it. Stealing identities and making up BS stories. Get a life already. People like you are the reason humanity is going down the shitter. If you need to spread lies, start your own blog.<br /><br />Life's too short, sorry about that. However, you could hold off on the Sox comments until closer to opening day? I'll give you your own post again, but heck, the regular season hasn't even ended yet.inandaround60655https://www.blogger.com/profile/14193333006106286371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637815564696693043.post-8558255825289098662009-10-17T15:39:43.765-05:002009-10-17T15:39:43.765-05:00I apologize to my fellow bloggers. I know my White...I apologize to my fellow bloggers. I know my White Sox rants are annoying people. I have joined a Chicago White Sox blog and will post all my information there.<br />I have this baseball fetish ever since my youth days. All though I never made the baseball team in high school I still volunteered as the batboy. My father has past away and me and him used to go to games all the time.<br /><br />So here is my last White Sox comment...GO SOX!<br /><br />As for neighborhood news my kid was knocked to the ground by a bunch of bullies at the park yesterday. It started over my son's lack of baseball skill's (like his old man)I was there and came to the rescue just in time. I yelled at the boy who then spit a large hocker at me but missed. I left with my kid. I wish my father had been around when I was bullied.<br /><br />October 17, 2009 1:26 PM<br /><br />To whoever the ass is that posted this get your own name ... I will continue to post my White Sox stuff but only for 170 more days ... if do not like the baseball stuff do not read it ... and if you want to talk about my family, pick a time and place and we can discuss it man to man ... I say go back to the sign in format ... it looks like the asshats have returned ... as for the problems at the park if it is not reported the police can not do anything about, ergo it never happened ... if you our park to be safe ... report it and when they are caught prosecute ... but do not bury your head in the sand an dthen complain about it... otherwise you are part of the problemThe Real Life's Too Shortnoreply@blogger.com