Save 20% on Travel in Illinois on Amtrak Thru April 27th
March 11th, 2010 by Shorty
Explore the Prairie State on any of the five Illinois Service routes and save 20% through April 27, 2010.
Connecting 30 cities from the big metropolis to the small town, you can watch the miles roll by in comfort on Illinois Service trains. Visiting Chicago? You’ll arrive far more rested than if you’d traveled by car. Enjoy a slice of deep-dish pizza or some live music. Or visit Quincy, with many year-round attractions such as the Quincy Museum. Springfield, former home of Abraham Lincoln, offers many reasons to visit, including a Frank Lloyd Wright “Prairie” House.
Visit Amtrak for more information.
Check this video out — Dr. Bu…
February 26th, 2010 by ShortyCheck this video out — Dr. Burroughs Thanks Guests at Opening of Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs Gallery http://youtu.be/n090LoqJM8Y
Special Report: Watch Your Stuff at Toyota on Western
February 25th, 2010 by Shorty
These rules apply every anyway, but it is particularly relevant to the following situation.
While waiting for service at Toyota on Western, I learned that a few thieves came into the establishment, snatched a woman’s Apple computer, and ran. There were four of them total.
Apparently, on person sat by the door as if he was waiting for service; the other three guys walked around suspiciously. They snatched the person computer while she was typing. There was another person sitting across from the Apple lady was working on a Dell laptop, but they did not bother her or her computer.
Check out upcoming events for …
February 24th, 2010 by ShortyCheck out upcoming events for young people on Shorty: Your Chicago South Side Resource at http://www.goshorty.net
Check out my photos and video …
February 24th, 2010 by ShortyCheck out my photos and video from the Margaret Burroughs Gallery dedication at http://htxt.it/wZFa
Special Report: A Scary HIV Fact about Youths in Chicago
February 7th, 2010 by ShortyAccording to a press release I received from NBC-5 producer Carol Ash, M.S., 50% of all new HIV diagnosis in Chicago are youths between the ages of 13 and 25.
Now that you have the information, how are you going to use it?
NBC-5 Chicago’s “Color of AIDS” Campaign
February 7th, 2010 by Shorty
Starting today, NBC-5 Chicago is presenting a special “Color of AIDS”campaign to highlight the effect of HIV/AIDS on communities of color.
From February 8 – 12, will air special “Color of AIDS” report every day at 5:00 a.m. and 5:00p.m. It will end on with a fundraiser on Friday, February 12th. The event will be held from 6:0 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the at the Parkway Ballroom, 4455 S. King Drive in Chicago. There will be music, food and cocktails. Tickets are $25.00. All proceeds will be donated to local organizations that focus on HIV/AIDS awareness, education, counseling, and services.
Contact Carol Ash at 312.836.5718 or carol.ash@nbcuni.com to make a donation or for more information.
New CTA Hours Effective Sunday, February 7th
February 5th, 2010 by Shorty
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