In July of 2007, Joe Moore patted himself on the back for drawing up one of his famous non-binding resolutions for his SIEU buddy's. Here's the famous quote from his e-mail blast.
"Finally, every meeting ends with the introduction of new ordinances by the members of the City Council. Along with Aldermen Freddrenna Lyle, Toni Preckwinkle, and Ricardo Munoz, I was proud to co-sponsor an ordinance that would void a new contract that the City made with a private airport security company. The reason is simple: their terms are in violation of Chicago's Living Wage Ordinance. Vigilance on behalf of Chicago's workers is constantly necessary and I continue to pledge to fight for fair wages for all citizens throughout our city".
Well, the Reader reports that non-binding resolution was nothing more than bird cage liner. Joe once again played everyone for suckers. Including the SIEU and those fighting for a living wage. Joe Moore had a chance to stand up 23 times to bitch about this company since he signed this butt wipe resolution. Yet, hot air Joe Moore did nothing. Take a look at the voucher payments Universal Security has received since that resolution was passed. Don't tell me if Joe Moore is fighting for a living wage. His record says NO!
PV04070403096 - 02/11/2008 - $560.50
PV04070402994 - 01/31/2008 - $70,670.19
PV04070403079 - 01/31/2008 - $60,741.86
PV85078503159 - 01/25/2008 - $372,754.40
PV85078561815 - 01/14/2008 - $82,942.15
PV85078561824 - 01/14/2008 - $100,940.24
PV85078503158 - 12/28/2007 - $299,056.96
PV85078561814 - 12/20/2007 - $82,005.52
PV04070402634 - 12/12/2007 - $76,596.20
PV04070402617 - 12/03/2007 - $120,853.71
PV85078502296 - 11/30/2007 - $367,173.02
PV85078502829 - 11/28/2007 - $299,056.96
PV04070402391 - 11/09/2007 - $6,582.21
PV04070402313 - 10/30/2007 - $99,977.63
PV04070402181 - 10/16/2007 - $5,619.75
PV85078561638 - 10/12/2007 - $83,998.88
PV85078561604 - 10/03/2007 - $66,309.26
PV85078561605 - 10/03/2007 - $79,271.21
PV85078502280 - 09/28/2007 - $282,075.26
PV04070402058 - 09/24/2007 - $96,528.92
PV04070402057 - 09/20/2007 - $40,630.44
PV85078502279 - 09/07/2007 - $262,831.06
PV85078502230 - 08/09/2007 - $235,019.98
Total: $3,192,196.50
During the election season, Joe Moore did nothing but grandstand for a living wage. When it came time to 'pay the piper', Joe's horn blew silent.
Posted by Craig Gernhardt
Thursday, February 21, 2008
A Note from The Shadow
A brief road trip left me with almost no internet access for the last 48 hours. I didn't think of that possibility when I started this over the weekend. My apologies to those who had started reading this blog already. Next time I'll have to find a friend to fill in for me.
When I read the blogs I figured that these guys must do nothing but sit at their computers all day. This is probably true. I mean who sits at home listening to a police scanner? Who has time to sit in coffeeshops reading blogs? Not me. There were SO many posts!
But now that I'm forced to take a closer look, this experience has shown me HOW MUCH of their material is lifted from other sites, legitimate journalists, and --mostly--from each other!
Now, I will include links to other sources but not back to either of their sites. I have not figured out how to include Craig's videos but give me some time and I'll figure it out. Tips? Mannis has put a copyright on some of his photos and I have not included those. I am waiting for word from Blogspot as to whether his posting of them makes them fair game. Any lawyers out there have the answer?
Thanks to all those who have sent me encouraging comments.
When I read the blogs I figured that these guys must do nothing but sit at their computers all day. This is probably true. I mean who sits at home listening to a police scanner? Who has time to sit in coffeeshops reading blogs? Not me. There were SO many posts!
But now that I'm forced to take a closer look, this experience has shown me HOW MUCH of their material is lifted from other sites, legitimate journalists, and --mostly--from each other!
Now, I will include links to other sources but not back to either of their sites. I have not figured out how to include Craig's videos but give me some time and I'll figure it out. Tips? Mannis has put a copyright on some of his photos and I have not included those. I am waiting for word from Blogspot as to whether his posting of them makes them fair game. Any lawyers out there have the answer?
Thanks to all those who have sent me encouraging comments.
Neighbor Loves Getting Neighbors Vehicles Towed
Saturday, 2:58 p.m. - The man in the status car, between the van and the other car, says to me, "You photographing my poles“?
“Uhm, say,” I respond, “that van is illegally parked.”
I’m on the phone with the police right now, gonna get him towed,” he says.
Source: the Bench
What Neighbors Say
49th said... We have called the Alderman's office numerous times about this guy who rents a condo on that street. He owns 2 of the nicest cars on the block and continually plays the "car roulette" game of sliding one into the handicapped spot and driving the other.
For residents there, it is a waste of possibly 4-5 legit parking spots, which is absolute gold on that block, esp. in the summer with the beach parking. It's a joke. They have done nothing. It is a joke to have 2 handicapped spots so close together on a street with limited parking esp. when they are SO BIG!
The other spot in question is used maybe once a month when the lady walks her groceries inside and doesn't use her garage! The guy can be seen every night calling the cops and they know exactly who he is and where he lives. He has threatened several neighbors that park too close to his bumper.
Tow trucks are there on a regular basis and this guy is very shady, actually was arrested one night. His landlord has been trying to get him removed for months with no avail.
The Alderman would do this block a big favor and investigate the owners of these permits because it is tiring doing the Rogers Park 500 around the block every night after 6 pm with these spots taunting you.
Loyola Beachbum said...
There is no reason for this nonsense. Mayor Daley makes me pay an additional $35.00 for my residential parking sticker and half the time I don't need it because I have to park on a street that does not require it because of these outrageous handicapped spots. I'm tired of driving around the block over and over and seeing one car taking up five viable spots!
More Woes
Why can't they fix this issue on Pratt? Handicapped Spaces Rarely Used on Pratt
Posted by Craig Gernhardt
“Uhm, say,” I respond, “that van is illegally parked.”
I’m on the phone with the police right now, gonna get him towed,” he says.
Source: the Bench
What Neighbors Say
49th said... We have called the Alderman's office numerous times about this guy who rents a condo on that street. He owns 2 of the nicest cars on the block and continually plays the "car roulette" game of sliding one into the handicapped spot and driving the other.
For residents there, it is a waste of possibly 4-5 legit parking spots, which is absolute gold on that block, esp. in the summer with the beach parking. It's a joke. They have done nothing. It is a joke to have 2 handicapped spots so close together on a street with limited parking esp. when they are SO BIG!
The other spot in question is used maybe once a month when the lady walks her groceries inside and doesn't use her garage! The guy can be seen every night calling the cops and they know exactly who he is and where he lives. He has threatened several neighbors that park too close to his bumper.
Tow trucks are there on a regular basis and this guy is very shady, actually was arrested one night. His landlord has been trying to get him removed for months with no avail.
The Alderman would do this block a big favor and investigate the owners of these permits because it is tiring doing the Rogers Park 500 around the block every night after 6 pm with these spots taunting you.
Loyola Beachbum said...
There is no reason for this nonsense. Mayor Daley makes me pay an additional $35.00 for my residential parking sticker and half the time I don't need it because I have to park on a street that does not require it because of these outrageous handicapped spots. I'm tired of driving around the block over and over and seeing one car taking up five viable spots!
More Woes
Why can't they fix this issue on Pratt? Handicapped Spaces Rarely Used on Pratt
Posted by Craig Gernhardt
Water Main Break @ 7600 North Marshfield
Chicago Police are doing their best to maintain safety around the 7600 North Marshfield area. But a water main break in the middle of the street isn't helping matters.
According to police scanner reports, this water main break was reported at 11:30 AM. Yet, as of 2:55 PM, nothing has been done to solve the matter.
The officer wondered out loud over the air if it was going to take a student or teacher to get hurt before someone came out a fixed the break and stop the flooding.
My guess is the officer is right.
Posted by Craig Gernhardt
According to police scanner reports, this water main break was reported at 11:30 AM. Yet, as of 2:55 PM, nothing has been done to solve the matter.
The officer wondered out loud over the air if it was going to take a student or teacher to get hurt before someone came out a fixed the break and stop the flooding.
My guess is the officer is right.
Posted by Craig Gernhardt
Stuck in the iceberg alley
--Video of poor sap stuck in the ice--
Yesterday I helped one asshole get out of this frozen lake that's formed in my alley. It took about ten minutes. And when I got his car out, he splashed me and drove off without a word of thanks. About 3 hours later, it happened again. This time to a Elite Security Guard. It took him and his friend 40 minutes. At the 1 minute 25 second mark of the video you can see his buddy take a tragic slip, falling on his ass and in the little ice lake.
--Video of poor sap stuck in the ice--
Then, again this morning, this car got stuck and is still lodged in the ice crevice. After my encounter with the first rude fuck who got stuck, I decided to stay warm and dry - recording the action for your pleasure. After 20 minutes of this losing battle, the driver finally decided to leave the car stuck in Iceberg and walked away.
Posted by Craig Gernhardt
Yesterday I helped one asshole get out of this frozen lake that's formed in my alley. It took about ten minutes. And when I got his car out, he splashed me and drove off without a word of thanks. About 3 hours later, it happened again. This time to a Elite Security Guard. It took him and his friend 40 minutes. At the 1 minute 25 second mark of the video you can see his buddy take a tragic slip, falling on his ass and in the little ice lake.
--Video of poor sap stuck in the ice--
Then, again this morning, this car got stuck and is still lodged in the ice crevice. After my encounter with the first rude fuck who got stuck, I decided to stay warm and dry - recording the action for your pleasure. After 20 minutes of this losing battle, the driver finally decided to leave the car stuck in Iceberg and walked away.
Posted by Craig Gernhardt
Loyola Security Said..> "Walk Three Blocks"... "Join the Gangster Disciples."
"Morse Hellhole, CBS ran a story on this incident tonight. I think a post including a link to the story would be great."- Loyola student
(Rogers Park) - Students at Loyola University charge that racial profiling is a growing problem on campus. The students and their supporters joined forces to demand the university take action. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports it was a frightening moment for about 100 Loyola students Monday when a man - described by witnesses as white - pointed a fake gun at a forum crowd.
It ended, according to junior Omar Kamran, when campus police wrongly accused him of being the one who did it. "He profiled me, basically, because the girl at the front desk gave him the full description of the man, that he was a white male and that he already left the building," Kamran said.
Last September, a group of students say they were simply sitting on a campus bench when a Loyola University police officer demanded to see IDs. "We asked what we did wrong, and he wouldn't tell us and then he looked us up and down and said 'what crew you runnin' with?'" said Loyola freshman Erica Granados-De La Rosa. "He said 'why don't you...go, why don't you walk three blocks south and join the Gangster Disciples?'" said student Kenneth Owens. Source.
Posted by Craig Gernhardt
(Rogers Park) - Students at Loyola University charge that racial profiling is a growing problem on campus. The students and their supporters joined forces to demand the university take action. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports it was a frightening moment for about 100 Loyola students Monday when a man - described by witnesses as white - pointed a fake gun at a forum crowd.
It ended, according to junior Omar Kamran, when campus police wrongly accused him of being the one who did it. "He profiled me, basically, because the girl at the front desk gave him the full description of the man, that he was a white male and that he already left the building," Kamran said.
Last September, a group of students say they were simply sitting on a campus bench when a Loyola University police officer demanded to see IDs. "We asked what we did wrong, and he wouldn't tell us and then he looked us up and down and said 'what crew you runnin' with?'" said Loyola freshman Erica Granados-De La Rosa. "He said 'why don't you...go, why don't you walk three blocks south and join the Gangster Disciples?'" said student Kenneth Owens. Source.
Posted by Craig Gernhardt
We are all safer now
Thanks to Michael James, Rogers Park restaurant owner, communist and son of a wealthy New England family. He is also the proud co-recipient of a recent $3,000 fine from the City of Chicago for violating the terms of his liquor license. But I digress.
How did Michael James make us all safer?
Why, through the Revolutionary Magik of his run for peace.
Since the run finished, all wars around the world have ceased and human nature has changed completely. Thank the God he doesn't belive in for Michael James!
Now, let's hope that Michael James will show us the site plan and permits for the event.
by T. Mannis
How did Michael James make us all safer?
Why, through the Revolutionary Magik of his run for peace.
Since the run finished, all wars around the world have ceased and human nature has changed completely. Thank the God he doesn't belive in for Michael James!
Now, let's hope that Michael James will show us the site plan and permits for the event.
by T. Mannis
50th Ward Whistleblowers
Dear neighbors,
Please come forward if you have any stories to tell about election funny business in the 50th ward. Please call one of the contacts listed below.As the Tribune reported, the investigation is ONGOING. A few of our neighbors have shown great courage in coming forward, but please, if you have any information to add, please do not assume the case is made! The recent indictments show the authorities are taking these issues very seriously, and your information could help restore democracy to the 50th ward. Please understand that at this time the investigators are especially interested in election-fraud related incidents, and incidents involving City employees, from both the 2007 and 2008 elections.Please forward this request to your neighbors. From the press reports, the schemes we know about so far apparently targeted our Indian and Pakistani communities in particular, so if anyone has any contacts in those communities, please help circulate this appeal.
Thank you!
(Name Withheld by The Bench)
Cook County States Attorney Investigations Division Help Desk (773) 869-2732; City of Chicago Inspector General Tip Line 866-448-4754 Contact info http://www.chicagoi nspectorgeneral. org/contact. html
by T. Mannis
Please come forward if you have any stories to tell about election funny business in the 50th ward. Please call one of the contacts listed below.As the Tribune reported, the investigation is ONGOING. A few of our neighbors have shown great courage in coming forward, but please, if you have any information to add, please do not assume the case is made! The recent indictments show the authorities are taking these issues very seriously, and your information could help restore democracy to the 50th ward. Please understand that at this time the investigators are especially interested in election-fraud related incidents, and incidents involving City employees, from both the 2007 and 2008 elections.Please forward this request to your neighbors. From the press reports, the schemes we know about so far apparently targeted our Indian and Pakistani communities in particular, so if anyone has any contacts in those communities, please help circulate this appeal.
Thank you!
(Name Withheld by The Bench)
Cook County States Attorney Investigations Division Help Desk (773) 869-2732; City of Chicago Inspector General Tip Line 866-448-4754 Contact info http://www.chicagoi nspectorgeneral. org/contact. html
by T. Mannis
Yahoo (exclamation mark not included)
It could be the beginning of the end of the world as Yahoo! has known it. The comments to Hackosphere's post are very interesting, too.How Yahoo Lost Its Exclamation Mark Poor Yahoo.. After reading this TechCrunch post, I feel really bad for its founders and employees. I think Jerry Yang would be longing for those early days when the company was controlled by him and not external entities and shareholders. Looks like they have a tough decision to make today. "Should we sell our souls and succumb to Microsoft or partner with Google for search advertising which may also be shot down by DOJ?". Either way, it's not good for the employees because there will be massive layoffs. FULL POST...
by T. Mannis
by T. Mannis
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Roger, Wilco Sold Out at Riviera
Pic 1: the Riviera
Pic 2: People wrapped in blankets
Pic 3: People standing in line
Fans braved the cold while waiting to get in to see rockers Wilco tonight at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. The show was sold out, and the line outside the venue was long, winding north from the theater, around the corner and west along Lawrence. Wilco's show tomorrow night (2/20/08) is also sold out.
by T. Mannis
Cheeseheads, Obama and McCaine
"Obama wins Wis. for 9th straight triumph" is the AP headline.
Say, if Barack Obama was a baseball team, that'd be darned good. Heck, it's darned good for a freshman U.S. Senator running for President. Poor Hillary. Poor, poor Hillary. (Ha ha ha ha ha!) Also, John McCain won big in Wisconsin, too. Really big.
by T. Mannis
Say, if Barack Obama was a baseball team, that'd be darned good. Heck, it's darned good for a freshman U.S. Senator running for President. Poor Hillary. Poor, poor Hillary. (Ha ha ha ha ha!) Also, John McCain won big in Wisconsin, too. Really big.
by T. Mannis
Rogers Park, Weirdest Chicago Neighborhood
Add a nutjob with a fake gun to the long list of bizarre residents in the 49th Ward of Chicago. Good God, this is the weirdest neighborhood I've ever lived in.Craig's got the story at Broken Heart:A graduate of Loyola University Chicago was arrested Monday after he was observed on the Rogers Park campus with a disabled gun he had signed out of the theater department, Chicago police said.
See Loyola University On Edge Over Prop Gun.
by T. Mannis
by T. Mannis
Eminent Domaine Protest at Daley's Office
About 50 protesters gathered outside of Chicago Mayor Daley's office today to protest an eminent domain "land grab." Mayor Daley was a no-show.The peaceful but vociferous protest featured many signs, buttons, stickers and people of all ages. The event was organized by the Lawndale Alliance, an informal group of people who live in North Lawndale. The protesters accused Mayor Daley of "hiding behind his doors."The mayor's office, on the fifth floor of City Hall in Chicago's Loop, remained closed. Security guards quietly watched the protesters, but no trouble was evident.More on the Lawndale eminent domain situation in the coming days. This story is still developing...
by T. Mannis
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