Breaking News? What's going on?

Helicopters are flying around, what's going on? Heard that shots were fired at 111th/110th and Lawndale. Anyone have the scoop.

A Little ditty about the Olympics the "Chicago Way"

(I stole this off of Jim McMahon's site as I laugh my butt off)...Thanks Jim

Polka Party

If you go ...

What: Third annual Polka Party

When: 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday

Where: St. Christina football field, 111th Street and Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Admission: $5 per person for ages 18 and older, free for children

Highlights: Dinners, served starting at 3 p.m., are $12 per plate or five for $50; kolaczki contest winner announced at 7:30 p.m.; arts and craft show, 1 to 9 p.m; Mass at 5:30 p.m.; live polka band, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Open Post 7/16 through 7/22

2211 Beat Meeting

The beat meeting is tonight at Mt. Greenwood Park. 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Who: Chicago Fire Department Local 2 Bravest Baseball Club Hosts the U.S. Military All-Stars

What: Two nights of REAL Baseball

When: Friday, July 17th & Saturday, July 18th at 7:00 P.M.

Where: Standard Bank Stadium located at 14007 S. Kenton Avenue in Crestwood , IL . (Home of the Windy City Thunderbolts).

Why: For the benefit of raising funds and awareness for U.S.A. Cares. www.usacares.org

Tickets: Buy one, get one free for a limited time from any CFD Bravest team member by calling Dan Sheahan at (773) 255-4719 or e-mail him at ddjmlsheahan@juno.com

You can also contact Jim Rice at the W.C.Thunderbolts Box Office. (708) 489-2255 Ext #2011 www.wcthunderbolts.com

Frills: "Filler up Friday" - One dollar draft beer on Friday night only. Fun and games between innings. Fireworks following both games. Post game party at 115 Bourbon Street

Bear the Police Dog is Missing - Again

Okay, keep your eyes open for Bear the Canine Police Officer. He jumped his fence again on Saturday night. He is supposed to be friendly. If you find him or think you see him, call 911.

*** UPDATE:::: still missing...last seen near 87th and Cicero. Reward is being offered. ****