Rogers Park Talks

* Joe Moore in Washington - The Cut Rebuff Video

The 'man of the people' spent nearly a million dollars to falsely tell people how great he is. 4000 foolish people believe him and voted for this moron. The rest is history. I give you Congressman Joe Moore. . . . Video & Post

Posted by Craig Gernhardt


* Joe Moore in Washington - The Propaganda Video

For those who want to kill an hour at work today. Here's a juicy bit of propaganda to view. Westgard, could you please keep your hands off your crotch while watching Joe? . . . . Video & Post

Posted by Craig Gernhardt


The idea that an Alderman is not allowed to speak on any issue that isn't directly located in the 49th Ward is really illogical. When Craig complains that the Morse Ave. Streetscape is delayed he often asks where the federal dollars are. I cannot imagine that an Alderman shouldn't be allowed to comment or seek the dollars from Washington because budgeting federal dollars is a US Senator and US Representatives job and that is the federal government. That is much the same issue with the war in Iraq. Nobody can deny that thousands of Americans have died. Nobody can deny that the war is costing the country millions and billions of dollars. Wonder where your dollars for the streetscape are? Maybe they paved a new road in Iraq. That is the point here, life isn't so simple. I am happy that Moore speaks out once in a while on issues I care about. Unpopular wars end because of public pressure on the President. Anything that puts more pressure on Bush and the Congress to end the war is good with me.

Labels: Iraq War, Moore, Washington D.C.

Posted by RPT at 10:04 PM | Permalink | Comments

July 31, 2007
* Joe Moore Turned Away @ White House Gate

The Idiot Didn't Follow Protocol
by Leora Falk

Joe Moore, an alderman from Chicago, was rebuffed at the White House Gates earlier today as he tried to present President Bush with letters and referendums from towns, cities and states speaking out against the war in Iraq and asking that Bush bring the troops home now. . . . More

Posted by Craig Gernhardt


* Joe Moore in Washington - Again

Joe Moore has invaded Washington D.C. and is shooting off his big fat mouth about the war. Again. When he should be in Chicago, more specifically in Rogers Park. Instead of dealing with the war on drugs in the 49th ward, Joe's blowing smoke for the national media to see.

From what I hear, Joe is blathering about the occupation in Iraq and what it costs in money. Joe Moore said that the people of Chicago have spent over 2/3 of Chicago's annual city budget on occupying Iraq.

Yet, back in Chicago, other Alderman are actually studying the bloated, over-the-top 2008 city budget.

BLOGNOTES: Really Joe? I thought 2/3's of our budget covered expenses in Chicago? Like your salary to be a Alderman of the 49th ward. Not to be a stooge for the DFA. . . . . More

Posted by Craig Gernhardt


Craig has spent his blogging efforts tracking Moore in D.C. today. He has begun reciting his mantra of 49th Ward, 49th Ward, 49th Ward and he has slipped into a deep trance having said it so many times that he now thinks the 49th Ward is an island, unreachable and untouchable from the outside world. Really Joe, how dare an Alderman of Chicago have a thought about an issue bigger than his own Ward. All of those state legislators and town councilmen are wrong, wrong, wrong! Chris Adams should clone himself and run in every single one of their districts. There is no reason in the world to believe that any person who is not part of the federal government should have the nerve to make any comment at all about a federal issue.

Even more ridiculous is the idea that the plan to present the petitions was a disaster because George Bush had a lower level staffer not accept the petitions for security reasons. PICTURE IT: It would have made for great media coverage to show Moore and all the others with him at the White House walking to a post . . office . . mailbox and then (this is the really great part) they actually put the petitions in the mailbox ADDRESSED TO GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!!!!! WOW!! That would have driven the point home really deep and hard. Thanks for the help on this one Craig! If only you could have been there to divert the disaster. Bush probably thinks those 150 million people are lovin' the war over there almost as much as they are lovin' McDonalds. Okay now Craig, I am going to snap my fingers and you will be back in the heart of the 49th Ward and you will not remember anything that has happened.

Labels: 49th Ward Island, Chicago, Iraq War, Moore, Peace, White House

Posted by RPT at 11:29 PM | Permalink | Comments

Monday, July 30, 2007
Progress Report

Gale Park Field House - Progress photos as of July 20, 2007. There were more than 3-4 workers out. This morning, July 30, 2007 – The building has a partial roof and may soon have partial walls. There were workers out on Saturday too. Any wagers on which month this will be completed? . . . . Pictures and More


Howard Street's Mural
The BIG picture –Howard Street doesn’t get a fancy mural - just advertisements on vacant board-ups. I just wanted to share what we see while walking up to this corner.

And of course, we can’t ignore the back side of the paper mural. It’s the streets genre.

The medium used for this project is a mix of neglect, apathy, disrespect, and trash. Does anyone recall Robert Coe’s company being named ‘Sherlock Holmes Builders’? . . . . Pictures and More

Posted by: Toni

In a couple of posts Toni writes about the new field house at Gale Park and seems to complain that DevCorp North isn't doing a mural in her part of town. The buildings in her photos are scheduled to be developed into something new. but with the downturn in the economy and particularly the housing market this might take a while. I am certain that some how this delay, the national economy and the slow housing market are somehow related to Moore's work as Alderman.

Labels: Gale Park, Howard St. Mural, Howard Watchers, Moore

Posted by RPT at 6:47 AM | Permalink | Comments

* Loyola Blogging

I've been meaning to run this photo for awhile. It's one of the new buildings popping up on the Loyola University campus. This was taken from the Pratt Pier. It's a nice day everyone, go take a walk, ride or jog by the lake. Check out the view for yourself. It's a beauty. . . . Post

Posted by Craig Gernhard


If I am not mistaken, this building was one of Gordon's initial challenges of Moore. It was also approved by the zoning committee I believe. This is something even you admit is done right by the zoning committee.

Labels: 49th Ward Zoning, Loyola, Moore

Posted by RPT at 11:43 AM | Permalink | Comments

* Is Being A Poor Neighborhood "Progressive?"

According to a new report, Rogers Park is "emerging as one of the low-income neighborhoods" of Chicago. This clearly contradicts what DevCorp North and the Joe Moore have been feeding us these past few years. Instead of being on the upswing, this report shows Rogers Park is falling into a deep pit of poorness. Is this what the progressive 49th ward political leadership has in mind for the future of Rogers Park? . . . . More

Posted by Craig Gernhardt


This was posted today on Hellhole. In a typical fashion the story is sensationalized and neglects to mention that the study is based on data collected in 1999 for the 2000 census. Hello Craig! Its 2007 and if you don't see major change in the population over the last seven years you have a serious vision problem. We all know that there are many new condo owners in the neighborhood who paid big money to buy those converted rental units. It is not even possible for Rogers Park to have fallen into the "emerging low-income neighborhoods" you are trying to paint Rogers Park as.

The comments about progressive are intend as a swipe at all progressive but particularly our elected leaders. Nevertheless, given that the community is improving and housing and as a result income levels are improving. I would answer that question with a proud YES. Things are getting better and with a continued effort by many of the people who enjoy Rogers Park it will continue to get better.

Labels: DevCorp, Hellhole, Moore, Rogers Park

Posted by RPT at 2:57 PM | Permalink | Comments