The Sixth Ward

Walmart is on 83rd stewart and has two more stores...

2012-05-16T23:16:14.262-05:00

Walmart is on 83rd stewart and has two more stores planned at 111th doty road and 67th western. The developer has stated he is looing at a national restaurant franchise

i am from chicag south side i love that place mayb...

2012-05-16T19:39:27.808-05:00

i am from chicag south side i love that place maybe walmart is good for 87th

First, thanks to all the residents who ran. Congra...

2012-05-02T15:22:28.203-05:00

First, thanks to all the residents who ran. Congratulations JP and also to our readers and contributors Ms. Branch and Mr. Cole.

Sweety Pie's Maybe there is a African America...

2012-04-16T22:50:42.743-05:00

Sweety Pie's

Maybe there is a African American restaurant that needs to be given a chance. Seek those out and put one there.
We need more healthy food over this way.

No fast food or Chinese or anything of Asian/Arabic decent.

Lets support black owned business

How about a solar energy installation franchise,a ...

2012-04-16T20:36:37.743-05:00

How about a solar energy installation franchise,a building trades training center,a sea food or healthy eating franchise

Aw, that's a revelation. Again, CPD a part of...

2012-04-16T13:15:24.969-05:00

Aw, that's a revelation. Again, CPD a part of the problem. I agree, the proposed legislation is a great idea.

What can you do? Support a Concealed Carry measur...

2012-04-15T20:19:25.253-05:00

What can you do?

Support a Concealed Carry measure in Illinois for Honest Citizens and watch violent crime plummet.

This is not just something that is happening in th...

2012-04-15T20:13:17.668-05:00

This is not just something that is happening in the 6th Ward.

These thefts occur in all 50 wards, and needs addressing on a city wide basis.

My major issue is that this city has a economy based upon scrounging up anything from a garbage bin that could be sold for scrap value. I get tired of dodging the vast number of 'Junk Trucks' as the speed out of alleys in this city so overloaded it looks like they might tip over with a light breeze.

I think the proposed legislation is a good idea. ...

2012-04-15T20:09:31.505-05:00

I think the proposed legislation is a good idea.

One of the other problems is that the Larger scrap/junk buyers have CPD on staff as security. And the Cops only get paid their obscene 20-30 bucks per hour if the dealer is making money buying from everyone regardless of where the junk comes from.

This really is not a big surprise. The handwriting...

2012-04-14T11:42:11.446-05:00

This really is not a big surprise. The handwriting has been on the wall for a while. The level of of customer service has been going down hill for quite a while and they decided to stop the bleeding.

It's unfortunate because the original manager was very passionate about this store but was never given the tools to work with.

Goodbye Best Buy and hello HHGregg

Thank you Ald. Sawyer for addressing this crime an...

2012-04-12T13:53:05.613-05:00

Thank you Ald. Sawyer for addressing this crime and proposing a solution that will actually solve the problem.

Why aren't more people submitting comments? In...

2012-04-10T02:36:14.114-05:00

Why aren't more people submitting comments?
In all of the times I have read and responded to this blog, I've been wondering this.

In reading the discussions between Worlee and Leslie, this question was addressed.

Folks, if you are scared that you'll be attacked for making comments on this blog, GET OVER IT!

The Sixth Ward Blog is one of the BEST blogs I have ever read. If there is an award for Chicago blogs, this site deserve it!
Thorough and Consistent…
They deliver EVERYDAY!

It's obvious that the owners of this blog go out of their way to give the 6th Ward readers the info that is deserved. I'm sure maintaining this blog is not easy.

Honor this blog by making comments.
Show them that you appreciate what they work hard to do.
If you don't want to use your name, create an alternative identity.
Bottom line, support this blog with your thoughts and views.
And don't let ANYONE bully you into keeping quiet!

The violent crime was moved elsewhere. At least C...

2012-04-10T02:28:13.190-05:00

The violent crime was moved elsewhere.

At least Chicago Magazine and Chicago SunTimes are addressing issues that Blacks don't want to discuss.

I read both articles. They were trying so hard to be objective that they ended up saying nothing of any substance.

Here's my take on it:

This is RACISM on the part of White Liberals (and foolish Black intellectuals) who think that moving poor, ignorant Blacks next to hard working, middle class Blacks is a wonderful thing for both groups.

What?
Those of us who work hard to better our lives are in the wrong for not wanting to be around those who do NOT share these values?
Are we all the same, simply because of skin color?

THAT'S CRAP!

For those of you who think I'm being elitist, think about this:

Why weren't these supposedly poor, innocent, noble, misunderstood Blacks moved into White areas like Lincoln Park or the Gold Coast? Hmmm…

In my conversations with the Alderman nothing has ...

2012-04-07T18:40:20.526-05:00

In my conversations with the Alderman nothing has ever been confirmed or denied about numbers for that event. Secondly, Chicago Now is a Tribune property and he repeated verbatim what I wrote but if talking about year old emails are hard facts, so be it. Bottom line is you don't like what I say and that OK with me. You are going to keep doing things your way and I'm going to keep doing and saying things my way.

Setting the record straight–-AGAIN–– with FACTS: m...

2012-04-07T18:20:52.860-05:00

Setting the record straight–-AGAIN–– with FACTS: maybe you didn't know that! But Alderman Sawyer gave that number on the GCA meeting (being close to 500 people) directly to my face at the event–– when I was comparing numbers with the church administrators and him. So maybe you need to check with our Alderman on that aspect.

As far as Mick Dumke is concerned, I did the PR for the event and invited him. When I asked Dumke about his number reporting in his article, Dumke explained that he didn't want to go higher in numbers because his story blew up that mess. He stated, "Remember now, I do have to deal with the Chicago Police Department for other stories."

In addition, Mr. Dumke, who emailed me and talked to me several times via phone regarding the after effects of the event, also spoke to GCA President, Roosevelt Vonil. He told Roosevelt that his story got picked up by the Tribune columnist after the columnist read it and then called him. Not saying, Worlee, that you may have had some secondary impact, but you weren't the primary. Dumke has the juice for that! So are you going to dispute my emails and phone conversations with Dumke and Sawyer?

I know, don't tell me–– these remarks are pointless!

You can ask Dumke when you see him at our next upcoming McCarthy forum–-coming VERY soon to our community! Or you can call him now.

It is what it is. But like I said, I deal with the facts!

P.S. You just can't let it go, Worlee. I proved my point about negative advertising and of course I need the election to prove the point.

Well the local elections are over for all practica...

2012-04-05T23:35:48.009-05:00

Well the local elections are over for all practical purposes, rehashing is pointless. As far as the GCA meeting Alderman Sawyer never agreed with anybody's numbers or made a comment either way. But your media reference Mick Dumke gave a different view http://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2011/08/26/where-mccarthy-was-attending-an-event-that-was-canceled but never was anything said.Also, because of my big mouth Eric Zorn of the Tribune got hold of the story http://www.chicagonow.com/concerned-citizens-of-chatham/2011/08/did-police-chief-garry-mccarthy-disrespect-the-chatham-community/ and made an issue of it on his blog.

Finally, I'm not trying to win a popularity contest and thanks for reading the blog.

And the facts continue––anyone who wants to study ...

2012-04-05T22:35:22.229-05:00

And the facts continue––anyone who wants to study the results of the state rep. election needs to note this: Elgie Sims got 41.29% of the vote; Richard A. Wooten got 27.88% of the vote; Sandra J. Wortham got 22.47% of the vote; Kyle Kasperek got 4.7% of the vote and Paul Gregoire got 3.65% of the vote.

Go to: http://www.chicagoelections.com/wdlevel3.asp?elec_code=20 Then type in 34th District,
State Representative.

Add up Wooten and Wortham's percentage of the votes and it totals 50.35%.

Since both come from the law enforcement camp and both have strong, political brand names in the 6th Ward, they cancelled each other out. Without even adding in Kasperek and Gregoire's votes, if only one of them had been running against Mr. Sims, they probably would have won.

Both of those candidates jumped on Sims' ties to lobbying. Wooten was obviously the more aggressive. But Sandra wasn't holding back any punches either. Plus, Kasperek also added his two cents! So much for negative advertising. Basically, it's very obvious…there were just too many candidates running!

I had a past experience with you Worlee, last summer, when you disputed that the Greater Chatham Alliance organization had close to 500 people attending the GCA forum for Police Supt. McCarthy. Even Alderman Sawyer had agreed about our turn-out numbers. You attempted to deride me in your put down of what I released as numbers––and it really wasn't necessary.

When somebody doesn't see things from your perspective, it appears you aggressively want to put them in their place.

The 6th Ward blog, again, in my opinion, would probably have many more people who would give their public names if they didn't feel that you would go on the onslaught–-especially if they say something that disagrees with your position. If anyone knows about in-your-face tactics, you understand the model! And I don't plan to keep this going on with you because I think most people know I sincerely work my butt off to support Chatham and the 6th Ward.

If you want to be snide about that, again, so be it. But if I have a very strong opinion to relay, you will always find them fact-based in order to make my case–-and I will use my name. If someone disagrees with my viewpoints––fine–-that's what makes the world go round.

Worlee, as you present your viewpoints on Chatham where you live and the 6th Ward, I do hope you will take that into consideration.

It's good to see you have a healthy ego, Worle...

2012-04-05T19:31:40.519-05:00

It's good to see you have a healthy ego, Worlee. As I understood it, this blog is for anyone who wants to give their opinion on what is happening in the 6th Ward. And if the reference to "drive by activist" is to me, so
be it. I don't just talk, I walk the walk!

My parents built a their home in Chatham in 1964. Actually, I was checking out the blog because someone told me that my home is featured in "The Modernist Homes of Chatham" and stumbled on your comments. As a little bitty girl, that's when I moved to Chatham, grew up here, went to school here and got married in my parents' backyard. I have a ton of old friends, my parents' friends and neighbors, (who I have known for more years than I would like to relate) who still live in the––entire––6th Ward. So I think that gives me as much right to speak on things as anyone else.

Clearly, Worlee you have your viewpoints. But that is exactly what they are! And sometimes you don't back them up with anything but your "take on things." Well here is my viewpoint backed by facts on political marketing and Chicago elections that are accepted by political marketers in the state:

First of all there are four(4) types of political campaigns generally running in Chicago. Since you, Worlee, refer to local politics not being the place for negative political advertising, let's talk about how campaigns are run locally.

1. You are a candidate endorsed by the "establishment" politicians in the city, county and state. Generally,
this means you have more funding, do a ton of direct mail and radio. Plus you get plenty press; 2. You are a candidate with some brand equity in your name, go on the offensive in your campaigning and you attack the leading competitor's weaknesses–-what you call Worlee––negative campaigning. You want to show why you are the better choice. And generally you may have a little money; and 3. You are a candidate who makes a case for your election based on your family's history with politics by way of your grandfather, father, sister, brother, stepfather, cousin or whoever else in the family has been in politics before you and is politically connected. Thus you have an instant brand recognition by way of your relative's past career. Generally you can raise money too; and 4. You are a candidate in the election to start building your political brand name to run in future elections.

This recent election had the lowest voter turn-out ever! Hence, as you know everything, Worlee, it has been proven that low voter turn-out means the election favors the incumbent or politically connected.

Mr. Sims was the one with the connections, he won and I truly wish him well. I hope he will represent our interests aggressively and do his VERY BEST for our state district and ward.

Yes , I am amazing. You are entitled to your opini...

2012-04-04T00:20:09.865-05:00

Yes , I am amazing. You are entitled to your opinion. Yes I think I have my finger on the pulse of the community as I feel anyone who lives here should. No I do not attempt to put everyone in check but yes I give the wanna be spin doctors and "drive by activist" with agendas who want to pimp this blog hell.

Yes negative ads may work on the national level when you have a much more diverse population but it hasn't won the most recent aldermandic, committeeman nor state representative races. All it has done in one case is create an opening for an unknown candidate to become a spoiler in the South Suburbs and made a lot of individuals who called themselves political consultants/experts look for a new line of work.

Worlee, you know what I find so amazing when I rea...

2012-04-03T22:59:02.596-05:00

Worlee, you know what I find so amazing when I read your comments? You really feel you seem to be the only voice who has their finger on the pulse of the 6th Ward. Quite often, I find you singularly off base! Your insights are not the only insights in our community! When I go on this blog to see what's up, to me, you mission seems to put us all in check. And I'm not afraid to tell you that. That's my take on it!

And guess what, you tell Mitt Romney political ads don't work. He has singularly picked off every candidate running against him. And by the way, our president used them on Hilary Clinton too in the last presidential election.

Watch every Super Pac this year rev them up when the final blows go down between Obama and the Republican presidential candidate. And Obama's team will do what it has to do to for a knock-out punch too!
And most black people will be glad he came out swinging!

You do have your leanings Worlee and that's okay. But you really have a problem when other people disagree.
That's how it appears to me! So now are you going to come after me because I expressed my opinion?

How did the event go on Saturday? Hope it made a ...

2012-04-01T15:37:38.026-05:00

How did the event go on Saturday? Hope it made a difference.

I DOUBT IT!

Community activists always come out to discuss the terrors in our communities, but NOTHING is ever achieved.

DEATH...TALK...DEATH...TALK...
and so on...

I know what I'm about to say will upset some people, but the only way to end this violence is for citizens to deal with these punks on a PRIMAL level.

Yes, I'm referring to Concealed Carry.

For those of you against Concealed Carry, look at reality:
Chicago is becoming the most violent city in the nation. If I'm not mistaken, we've surpassed L.A. as having the most in gang crimes. The homicide percentages of many U.S. cities aren't even on the same scale as Chicago. Why? It's not that hard to figure out. We are not allowed to protect ourselves with GUNS. If banning guns from law-abiding citizens worked, we would be the SAFEST city in the nation. Are we? No! So, those of you against Concealed Carry, DEAL WITH THE REALITY OF MY PREVIOUS STATEMENT!

It is time to take off the silk panties, stop taking the Estrogen Pills, stop letting people protect these criminal monsters, stop listening to community organizations that earn a living based on the violence (like CeaseFire and others), and GET TOUGH!

Of course, as boneheaded as this may sound (coming from me), posting this info is important, and I actually hope these community activists can achieve success with ending the violence. I'm not against them, because we need everyone to get involved. I just wish those same community activists would stop lobbying against my HUMAN right of self-protection.

Good info on the 8th Ward, making the political co...

2012-04-01T12:29:47.329-05:00

Good info on the 8th Ward, making the political connections in that area.

Concerning Harris:
Whether she is a big player or slick opportunist, the bottom line is still the same. She is part of the cabal of Black politicians who are only concerned about their careers and not concerned about their constituents.

Their corruption wouldn't be that severe, if they were actually helping their constituents. If our Black politicians were solving the crime problem, bringing in jobs, providing funding for our communities, and doing all sorts of good deeds without the commands of their masters at City Hall or Springfield, no one would care about the games they play among themselves. We all know that NONE of these things are happening with our politicians. They're not even trying to help us.

So, why are they still in office?

Oh, that's right, WE DON'T VOTE!

Oh well, like I've said before, I see little to no hope for the Black community, and it saddens me.

There is a lot more to this story that will unfold...

2012-03-31T13:55:23.421-05:00

There is a lot more to this story that will unfold. Did everyone forget "Strogergate". As far as Harris she has nothing to do with this. She took cues from Colvin and not the other way around. She is not the big player people make her out to be but more a slick opportunist.

It's typical 8th ward politics. For those who may have forgotten, Colvin was appointed after Todd became Alderman. Todd became Alderman after being appointed and Harris was appointed after Stroger went to the County.

The Democratic Process was denied to the voters of...

2012-03-31T12:06:54.730-05:00

The Democratic Process was denied to the voters of Colvin's district. The voters were DENIED the opportunity to ELECT a new representative in this recent election.

Do our Black Politicians really care about us constituents?
NO, They Do Not!

Black Politicians hold these offices as jobs to advance their careers to bigger and better opportunities.
Nothing More!

And who, besides Colvin, is at the center of this nonsense?
Cue the dark orchestral music:

Michelle Harris

The same politician who participated in the destruction of the 6th Ward and carved out her piece of the 6th Ward pie is now going to appoint someone to Colvin's seat.

HOW SHADY IS HARRIS?
HOW SHADY IS COLVIN?
HOW SHADY ARE ALL OUR BLACK POLITICIANS?!
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE BLACK COMMUNITY NOT VOTING OUT THESE CLOWNS?!!

I see little to no hope for the Black community.

Per the construction crew I spoke to when the roof...

2012-03-27T13:58:02.018-05:00

Per the construction crew I spoke to when the roof collapsed, the owner intended to rebuild and sell the building once he received insurance funds. The building was sold but had not closed at the time of the collapse per the construction crew manager.

Per other sources, the probability of the roof being rebuilt was slim to none as the repairs to the roof next door at the cab stand exceeded $50,000. Frankly, the owner is not in any rush because his relationship with the community was strained at best because he was upset the community voted the area dry and killed off the bowling business.

I would like to see the building saved and possibly move Mather or Mayfair Dance Academy to that location.

As far as Park Manor the owner was still weighing his options on rebuilding a bowling center or other structure. Frankly, based on the information I'm receiving about bowling I wouldn't bet on a bowling center being rebuilt. I do know that he is not going to sell it to the church who challenged his liquor license.