This was in the Southtown.
Calumet Area detectives are investigating an injury that left an off-duty Chicago police sergeant critically injured on New Year’s Day.
Police and fire officials said a man was found injured near the intersection of West 111th Street and South Springfield Avenue on Thursday night and was taken in critical condition to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.
Police News Affairs Director Monique Bond confirmed the man was an off-duty Chicago police sergeant.
The nature of the injuries and how they were obtained were not immediately known, police said.
Calumet Area detectives are investigating.
Please pray for the officer's speeding recovery. Comments are closed for this post.
I closed comments until I have further news regarding this incident and what actually happened.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Catholic School Entrance Exam
FYI:
Entrance exams for the Catholic high schools is next Saturday, January 10. $25 and two No. 2 pencils are required.
I couldn't find a date for the CPS high schools.
Entrance exams for the Catholic high schools is next Saturday, January 10. $25 and two No. 2 pencils are required.
I couldn't find a date for the CPS high schools.
Best Sit Down Restaurant
Wonderburger is the winner with 18% of the vote, followed by Franconello with 16%.
Fast food is next. I listed Burrito station simply because people wanted it listed. I did not list corporate franchises because this is the best of 60655 (or close to it). You can get McDonald's anywhere.
Fast food is next. I listed Burrito station simply because people wanted it listed. I did not list corporate franchises because this is the best of 60655 (or close to it). You can get McDonald's anywhere.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Reward Offered for Merrionette Park Robbery Suspect
Not to scare anyone, but this was close to home. We all shop over in that strip mall. This actually happened back in October, but it was in yesterday's paper.
From the SOUTHTOWN STAR
Reward offered for Merrionette Park robbery suspect
December 31, 2008
BY WILLIAM LEE, Staff Writer
A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of a career criminal wanted for robbing an elderly woman in October in Merrionette Park.
Authorities on Tuesday announced the reward being offered by Cook County Crimestoppers for the arrest of Juan E. Landa, 46, of Calumet City, who with an accomplice attacked the 70-year-old woman near 115th Street and Kedzie Avenue on Oct. 25.
Police said one of the men grabbed the woman by the throat from behind and threw her to the ground. She suffered two broken vertebrae in her neck and a broken ring finger when one of the men violently tried to remove her wedding ring, according to police.
The woman remains traumatized by the event, Merrionette Park police Sgt. Anthony Ferenzi said.
Landa's alleged accomplice, Charles Hughes, 52, of Harvey, is charged with felony robbery and aggravated battery on Dec. 7 and is being held on $300,000 bail.
Landa has a 21-year criminal history of both violent and non-violent offenses, according to court records. Authorities believe that he might be in Harvey, where he has family, or Dixmoor and warn that he should be considered dangerous.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Merrionette Park police at 708-396-3170. Tips can be anonymous.
Hopefully as these men are "career" criminals, they will go away for a long time.
From the SOUTHTOWN STAR
Reward offered for Merrionette Park robbery suspect
December 31, 2008
BY WILLIAM LEE, Staff Writer
A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of a career criminal wanted for robbing an elderly woman in October in Merrionette Park.
Authorities on Tuesday announced the reward being offered by Cook County Crimestoppers for the arrest of Juan E. Landa, 46, of Calumet City, who with an accomplice attacked the 70-year-old woman near 115th Street and Kedzie Avenue on Oct. 25.
Police said one of the men grabbed the woman by the throat from behind and threw her to the ground. She suffered two broken vertebrae in her neck and a broken ring finger when one of the men violently tried to remove her wedding ring, according to police.
The woman remains traumatized by the event, Merrionette Park police Sgt. Anthony Ferenzi said.
Landa's alleged accomplice, Charles Hughes, 52, of Harvey, is charged with felony robbery and aggravated battery on Dec. 7 and is being held on $300,000 bail.
Landa has a 21-year criminal history of both violent and non-violent offenses, according to court records. Authorities believe that he might be in Harvey, where he has family, or Dixmoor and warn that he should be considered dangerous.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Merrionette Park police at 708-396-3170. Tips can be anonymous.
Hopefully as these men are "career" criminals, they will go away for a long time.
Best fast food poll coming next
Best fast food coming next (tomorrow 1/2), these restaurants may have tables, but the majority of their business should be "to go." Give me your suggestions. Once a poll has received a vote, I cannot change or add to it. These restaurants should be in the 60655 zip..I know Beverly has some good ones, along with Alsip, Oak Lawn, etc. If you nominate one RIGHT ON THE BORDER, I will count it. Let's start the nominations!
2009 Predictions
Reader suggestion -
In and around" how about a predictions blog for Chicago as well as the ward and the area?
Home sales
foreclosures
crime
alder-changes
etc.
What's your prediction?
In and around" how about a predictions blog for Chicago as well as the ward and the area?
Home sales
foreclosures
crime
alder-changes
etc.
What's your prediction?
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Making a Connection.
This is what a neighborhood is all about. Janice sent this as a comment to an older post, but I felt that it should be listed up front as it is an awesome idea!
Hello,
I live in Mt. Greenwood and I have an 8 year old child with Autism. With the unfortunate prevalence of Autism, ADD and ADHD I thought that there is probably a desire for Mom's and Dad's to connect in this community. We know how difficult, and sometimes heartbreaking, everyday tasks can be on the whole family of a special needs child. I'm looking for a means to bring our children together to help them learn to socialize and create friendships that they can't create on their own. I also hope to establish the unique support of one another that only another special needs parent can understand and provide. This site is such a wonderful means for us to connect I thought this would be a great place to start.
If you live in Mt. Greenwood and have a school aged child with special needs and are interested in connecting I've established an email as a means to get the ball rolling.
Please contact me at awesomekids60655@gmail.com and hopefully parents and children alike can get the support and camaraderie we all need so very much.
Have a blessed and happy New Year!
Hello,
I live in Mt. Greenwood and I have an 8 year old child with Autism. With the unfortunate prevalence of Autism, ADD and ADHD I thought that there is probably a desire for Mom's and Dad's to connect in this community. We know how difficult, and sometimes heartbreaking, everyday tasks can be on the whole family of a special needs child. I'm looking for a means to bring our children together to help them learn to socialize and create friendships that they can't create on their own. I also hope to establish the unique support of one another that only another special needs parent can understand and provide. This site is such a wonderful means for us to connect I thought this would be a great place to start.
If you live in Mt. Greenwood and have a school aged child with special needs and are interested in connecting I've established an email as a means to get the ball rolling.
Please contact me at awesomekids60655@gmail.com and hopefully parents and children alike can get the support and camaraderie we all need so very much.
Have a blessed and happy New Year!
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