tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post4929866620752370248..comments2023-10-01T11:04:12.429-05:00Comments on Sloopin - A South Loop Blog: Sun-Times: Two men, one woman in custodySloopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03513112726608015138noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-56058495671798257262011-08-04T15:30:41.563-05:002011-08-04T15:30:41.563-05:00Cabrini Green was demolished for a reason. And we...Cabrini Green was demolished for a reason. And we all know what part of town the majority of those displaced residents ended up in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-65584230098607757972011-08-04T13:51:34.112-05:002011-08-04T13:51:34.112-05:00For those of you unfamiliar with the former locati...For those of you unfamiliar with the former location of Cabrini Greene, it bordered Old Town and Gold Coast. Boy, what an apocalyptic vision those two hoods have become. To put it another way, the poor boy was shot in Metcalfe Park -- at least 4 miles from the South Loop. Using the Bronzeville Troll's math, we should also be concerned about shootings in Lawndale and Old Town! Geez.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-72197761642833170402011-08-04T13:28:56.059-05:002011-08-04T13:28:56.059-05:00Anonymous 8/4 12:32 PM, this happened 20 blocks aw...Anonymous 8/4 12:32 PM, this happened 20 blocks away from the South Loop border you mention. Would you come on and report a shooting had it happened in the Loop/Gold Coast?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-27647338199711136152011-08-04T12:32:08.489-05:002011-08-04T12:32:08.489-05:00Sadly, right on que, a 13-yr-old was shot and murd...Sadly, right on que, a 13-yr-old was shot and murdered in a drive-by shooting yesterday afternoon, in broad daylight, while playing basketball with friends in Bronzeville. For those of you unfamiliar with the location of Bronzeville, it happens to start just south of McCormick Place, and boarders the Sloop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-2194480324743167582011-08-04T08:45:01.326-05:002011-08-04T08:45:01.326-05:00"about an uptick in gang violence in Kenwood/..."about an uptick in gang violence in Kenwood/Bronzeville/Hyde Park."<br /><br />You must be new to town. Those places are paradises compared to what they used to be, especially Bronzeville.<br /><br />The guys doing the muggings in the sloop were swiftly arrested. What more do you want? Shoot all minorities on sight?<br /><br />And nimby shit is in reference to people complaining about dogs barking in a dog park, etc... not crime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-35741010144718425892011-08-04T07:58:02.093-05:002011-08-04T07:58:02.093-05:00oh you are SO right. THEY are coming for us!!! AHH...oh you are SO right. THEY are coming for us!!! AHHHHHHHH!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-6651176999475328262011-08-03T22:59:03.822-05:002011-08-03T22:59:03.822-05:00Oh my troll. I read the article, and you can't...Oh my troll. I read the article, and you can't create a more wobbly strawman argument than to equate a few push down muggings with an "uptick in gang violence". No one is saying we want muggings IMBY, but I'm certainly not living in fear (and taking time to attend court dates for petty crime) because a couple idiots had a 1 week run and got caught (again, good work CPD!).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-29573571222024693862011-08-03T15:27:10.254-05:002011-08-03T15:27:10.254-05:00To those of you scoffing at those of us who compla...To those of you scoffing at those of us who complain about "petty NIMBY crimes," I highly recommend reading the two-page feature story in today's Tribune (pp 6-7) about an uptick in gang violence in Kenwood/Bronzeville/Hyde Park. Look what "NIMBY stuff" has escalted to in these neighborhoods. These animals have taken over Englewood, Chatham, Gresham, and have moved north onto Bronzeville, Kenwood, and Hyde Park. Guess what neighborhood is next?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-75710836991972802352011-08-03T12:27:05.166-05:002011-08-03T12:27:05.166-05:00" talk to the president of any HOA in the slo..." talk to the president of any HOA in the sloop (especially @ buildings with renters); read any blog; watch any of our local newscasts; read the Trib or Sun-Times; etc."<br /><br />Wow, this is what passes for evidence of an uptick? It just as smartly passes for evidence of slow news days, or the need to drive newspaper sales, or the personality issues of individual HOA presidents. Show us real stats -- such as the stats from CPD (showing a downturn) and we'll be convinced of your paranoia. In the meantime, my family and I will enjoy living in the big (scary) city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-5415123251117292772011-08-03T09:31:12.890-05:002011-08-03T09:31:12.890-05:00"Looking for numbers to support the claim tha..."Looking for numbers to support the claim that there has been an uptick in break-ins and muggings?"<br /><br />Crimes get tracked, so you could just compare stats from this year to past years... but you rather prefer to get hyped up by the media.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-22490510718435432492011-08-03T07:20:44.301-05:002011-08-03T07:20:44.301-05:00The CPD's stats show crime is down from last y...The CPD's stats show crime is down from last year in our district, District 1, the last chart on the page. <br /><br />http://blogs.wttw.com/moreonthestory/files/2011/07/YearToDate_CrimeStatistics_May111.pdfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-55115342526730706142011-08-03T06:48:19.676-05:002011-08-03T06:48:19.676-05:00Anon @ 8:18 PM, what we need are statistics, not ...Anon @ 8:18 PM, what we need are statistics, not random, anecdotal evidence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-71294476473205933122011-08-02T20:18:24.220-05:002011-08-02T20:18:24.220-05:00Looking for numbers to support the claim that ther...Looking for numbers to support the claim that there has been an uptick in break-ins and muggings?: talk to the president of any HOA in the sloop (especially @ buildings with renters); read any blog; watch any of our local newscasts; read the Trib or Sun-Times; etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-14891782357193062592011-08-01T17:31:54.460-05:002011-08-01T17:31:54.460-05:00@anon 7:44 AM--- Have any numbers to back up "...@anon 7:44 AM--- Have any numbers to back up "high number of break ins and muggings in this neighborhood" ? A few random crimes is only anecdotal evidence ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-66077990988046436802011-08-01T10:06:52.656-05:002011-08-01T10:06:52.656-05:00I disagree.
Both Dunkin Donuts and Subway are glo...I disagree.<br /><br />Both Dunkin Donuts and Subway are global Fortune 500 brands and they each have multiple locations in this neighborhood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-7286323011454327612011-07-30T07:44:47.209-05:002011-07-30T07:44:47.209-05:00Wow. You people just do not get it! If you want ...Wow. You people just do not get it! If you want more dining and commercial entities to open in the sloop, then the threat of crime and violence must be quelled. Whether you like it or not, there is a direct correlation between the high number of break ins and muggings in this neighborhood and the lack of dining and commercial options. It's simply smart business. No business owner is going to venture into uncharterted territory like the south loop if he thinks it's a high crime area (which is what most all people north of Randoplh think!). Thus, finding out if the "animals" who thrust our neighborhood into the spotlight in a negative way earlier this month are behind bars or are back in the hood is pretty darn relevant!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-57944248548049288472011-07-28T18:45:23.511-05:002011-07-28T18:45:23.511-05:00@ Paranoid Anon.
I assume most are on this blog t...@ Paranoid Anon.<br /><br />I assume most are on this blog to hear updates on restaurants, residential, and retail...maybe a fest or two?<br /><br />Writing about 18-25 year old, 5'10"-6'3", 190-220lb animals wearing hoodies has to get old after a while. Leave it to the Trib or some Neighborhood Moms site.MarkChicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776136299098724542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-82247118812696341172011-07-28T16:30:59.874-05:002011-07-28T16:30:59.874-05:00It wasn't exactly the crime(s) of the century....It wasn't exactly the crime(s) of the century. And I imagine the author of this blog has a job (blogging rarely pays the bills son), so if you're so concerned about these "animals", take the initiative. To your other point, I actually <i>am</i> much more interested as to where I can get a good drink than some knucklehead who is already in custody. What are we going to do, mob the courtroom demanding justice? I'll save that for the scores of kids killed this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-76561918522682677992011-07-28T15:57:16.740-05:002011-07-28T15:57:16.740-05:00Sorry for thinking public safety and well-being is...Sorry for thinking public safety and well-being is a "waste of time"?<br /><br />Want to know what's a waste of time?: standing outside a bar/pub taking pictures of every little movement and obsessing over the opening date.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-6573849403954517692011-07-28T08:22:13.081-05:002011-07-28T08:22:13.081-05:00If you want an update, go to the court hearing and...If you want an update, go to the court hearing and provide us with one. You can't possibly expect Sloopin' to follow up on every shithead that gets arrested in the South Loop. It has nothing to do with "blinders" and everything to do with "waste of time."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-85181708461491581412011-07-27T16:55:50.299-05:002011-07-27T16:55:50.299-05:00Any update from the court hearing for these three ...Any update from the court hearing for these three animals which was set on July 21st? Were they released? Still behind bars? I'm a little shocked/disappointed that there wasn't an update on this blog following the hearing on 7/21, considering this topic was one of the most "commented upon" topics ever on this blog.<br /><br />Or are we back to looking at our neighborhood with blinders on again?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-37521252067983451542011-07-18T09:27:51.857-05:002011-07-18T09:27:51.857-05:00Was there ever a stronger argument to support ever...Was there ever a stronger argument to support everyone who keeps harping that the south loop will never realize its true potential as long as it is anchored by all the projects along the Cermak corridor? Having a "neighbor" who would open fire on a mom and her 2 young kids is less than appealling to most folks and business owners.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-56546196194702442872011-07-17T22:08:08.587-05:002011-07-17T22:08:08.587-05:00the Tribune has a photo with the story here. http...the Tribune has a photo with the story here. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-man-on-crutches-charged-in-shooting-20110717,0,4172219.story#tugs_story_displayHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-48474221790864175702011-07-17T21:44:42.490-05:002011-07-17T21:44:42.490-05:00http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/...http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-man-on-crutches-charged-in-shooting-20110717,0,4172219.story<br /> here is the link.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-60207216925853527022011-07-17T19:14:38.911-05:002011-07-17T19:14:38.911-05:00Can we get a description and/or link to a photo of...Can we get a description and/or link to a photo of Mr. Jones? Considering he is a "neighbor," for safety sake I'd like to know who to avoid. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com