The Entire South Side is NOT the Englewood Community
February 2nd, 2010 by ShortyI like Explore Chicago. In fact, it’s one of my resources for things to do around Chicago. While researching information about the Englewood community, I ran across some information that pushed a wrong button.
“Other noteworthy community anchors in Englewood include the renovated 1927-vintage New Regal Theater, a new police station, branch library and the AIA award-winning Gary Comer Youth Center.”
While the Chicago news media would have viewers thinking that the Englewood community spans from 35th Street to 95th Street (North to South) and from King Drive to Damen (East to West). That is NOT right. While I do not know the actual boundaries of Englewood (orange), I know that those boundaries are wrong.
I also know that the New Regal Theater sits at 1645 East 79th Street in the South Shore Community (yellow). And the Gary Comer Youth Center is located at 7200 S. Ingleside in Avalon Park (blue-green). Check out the map below.
So, to my buddies at Explore Chicago. While I commend you for attempting to boost the Englewood community, at least report accurate information. Your audience will appreciate it.
On a sarcastic note:
If it were true that Englewood did have The Regal, library and Gary Youth Center along with the new Kennedy King College, and the powers-that-be were serious about the growth of the community and its residents, would there really be a need for the new police station? I’m just saying.
Credits: This map was retrieved from Wikipedia via Google.
Will Policiticians Be Available after Today?
February 2nd, 2010 by ShortyI am certain I am not the only Chicago resident bombarded with phone calls from politicians and supporters regarding the primary elections. (Y’all have 30 more minutes to make it to the polls.)
All I want to know is: Will these same politicians that have been calling me these past few weeks be available to answer my calls or even meet with me after today - whether they win or not?
There’s only one way to find out. I’m going to see how long it takes me to get on their schedules just to chat about what they are really going to do.
As a side note, if I didn’t think there was a possibility I could have won, I would have written my name in many of those categories. I know that probably sounds vain, but I really do feel I am more qualified than some of the candidates running and have very little knowledge about politics.
Men Motivating Men Speaking Tour - February 6, 2010
February 1st, 2010 by ShortyPay-As-You-Go at Curves Auburn Gresham
February 1st, 2010 by ShortyCurves Auburn Gresham now offers a pay-as-you go program. For $5.50 per workout (A minimum purchase of 10 is required), you can use your 10 workouts any time you want for up to a year. However, a once a week routine is suggested for general health conditioning.
To sign up for this program and for more information, call 773.651.3030 / fax: 773.651.3347. Curves Auburn Gresham is located at 8530 S. Racine.
Black History Film Series at I.C.E. Theaters
February 1st, 2010 by ShortyAll screenings of the Black History Film Series will be held at I.C.E. Theaters located at 210 W. 87th Street. Admission is $5 for all screenings and the show time is 7:00 p.m. A post-film discussion will follow each screening. This series is sponsored by Truth Be Told. Contact Venisha White Johnson if you have any questions at 773.892.3204 x 2.
Chinatown New Year Parade - February 14th
February 1st, 2010 by ShortyOn Wentworth from 24th St. to Cermak Rd.
The Chinatown New Year Parade celebrating the Lunar New Year, “Year of the TIGER 4708” will include marching bands, floats, lion teams, a100’ Mystical Dragon, and Miss Friendship Ambassador. Please join us to welcome the New Year as we convey “Gung Hay Fat Choi” to all in attendance.
Parade step-off time is 1:00PM though there are other activities starting as early as 11:30AM.
Credits: Story and photo copied from http://www.chicagochinatown.org.