FREE Buying and Selling a Home Workshop – March 13th

March 1st, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Education | View Comments

Law at the Library

As part of Chicago Public Library’s Law at the Library series, this FREE workshop will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 13th at Woodson Regional Library located at 9525 S. Halsted Street.  Contact (312) 747-6921 for more information.

Art Exhibit from Englewood – 2/28 – 3/7

February 28th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Culture | View Comments

Check this video out — Dr. Bu…

February 26th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Special Reports | View Comments

Check this video out — Dr. Burroughs Thanks Guests at Opening of Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs Gallery http://youtu.be/n090LoqJM8Y

Family Food Giveaway – February 27th

February 26th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Health | View Comments

Moody Bible Institute and Kids Off the Block will be giving away food to 50 families on Saturday, February 27th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. If you or anyone you know is in need, contact Kids Off the Block at 773-995-9077.

Will Political Candidates Have Time For You Now??

February 26th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Shorty's Views | View Comments

Here’s a thought.

Everyone who received a telephone call about any political candidate during the primary elections should contact all of the candidates to schedule a meeting and discuss nothing in particular.  Unless, of course, you have a legitimate topic of conversation.
Why would you do this?
Because they made the time to contact you during their election, Read More →

Special Report: Watch Your Stuff at Toyota on Western

February 25th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Special Reports | View Comments

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 Read More →

Check out upcoming events for …

February 24th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Special Reports | View Comments

Check 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 Shorty | Posted in Special Reports | View Comments

Check out my photos and video from the Margaret Burroughs Gallery dedication at http://htxt.it/wZFa

Shorty’s Views on Diversity & Segregation in Chicago

February 24th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Shorty's Views | View Comments

Mayor Daley said that diversity is one of Chicago’s greatest assets, which I totally agree.  However, one has to wonder, how does a city that prides itself on diversity ranks as the most segregated city?
According to a report by the Chicago 77, a Chicago real estate blog, Chicago is the most segregated city.

While this information Read More →

Get 15 % Off in Chinatown – Expires April 16, 2010

February 24th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Culture | View Comments

To celebrate the Year of the Tiger, several businesses in Chinatown banded together to offer 15% off at their respective establishments.
For more details and a clearer view of the businesses where you can receive discounts, visit Chicago Chinatown.