What's your issue?

What's your issue, potholes? need a stop sign? crime? Put your issue in the comments section. Maybe something can be done if the right person reads this.

New poll

Kean won by a landslide. I love Kean. You may pay a few cents more a gallon, but when its -10 out there, I rather pay a little more and give the kid a tip then risk frostbite!

New poll - Olympics. I decided to make it multiple choice as it really is more than a yes and no answer.

Rest in Peace.

Today is the one year anniversary of the NIU shooting. 5 lives ended too soon.

Rest in Peace - Gayle Dubowski, 20; Catalina Garcia, 20; Julianna Gehant, 32; Ryanne Mace, 19; and Daniel Parmenter, 20.

Open Post 2/14 - 2/21

This week's open post. By the way, Happy Valentine's Day.

22nd District CAPS Meeting Schedule

Beat 2221: Christ the King School, 9225 S. Hamilton, (1st Tuesday of each month).
Beat 2212: 22nd District Police Station, 1900 W. Monterey Ave., (1st Thursday of the month).
Beat 2213: Ridge Park, 9601 S. Longwood Dr., (2nd Thursday of the month).
Beat 2211: Mount Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111th St., (3rd Thursday of each month).

Beverly Arts Center

Have you been? I drive by it everyday and always tell myself, I should check it out....So I did. The link is to the left and there are some great events coming...March 6-11 is the Irish Film Festival. March 18 they are playing Slumdog Millionaire (winner of Golden Globes) and plenty more. They are going to be putting on the play "Bye, Bye Birdie." Check out their calendar. Plus they offer classes.

Did you know?

Most of the Catholic Schools/Parishes in the area have MANNA/TRIP? For those reading with your own child(ren), grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends' kids, etc., (public or Catholic educated) you can help the parish of your choice AND get credit for current or future tuition in a Catholic ran school. (*PC disclaimer - if you choose to go Catholic)

How? Many merchants participate in the program by allowing you to purchase gift cards or gift certificates through the parish that are used like cash at merchants’ places of business, or through their catalog if applicable. The merchants give the parish a percentage of the cost of the gift cards or certificates. Buying Manna/Trip is the same as buying them from a merchant; it’s worth the amount you pay for it. You can purchase Manna/Trip in advance and use it at your convenience. When you buy the certificates, a percentage of the cost is given to the parish and a percentage is "banked" for tuition. Many schools allow "banked" money to pay for CCD classes also.

Imagine, if you just had a baby, plan on sending them to public grammar school and a Catholic high school, you can buy your certificates and bank your credit for 13 years....you may actually get a free years tuition (or two)... Get your family on board with you and have them buy certificates too, the more you buy, the more credit you get.

This is free money...you are already buying gas for your car, groceries, clothes, eat out at restaurants, etc...why not get credit for it?

Just food for thought...