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Posts in category "South Side, Chicago"

Kevin Hickey: White Sox Nation Loses One Of It's Own

One of the first times I met Kevin Hickey he ripped on me. And I mean ripped on me. As only Kevin could in his unfiltered take no prisoner’s style. When I heard of his passing on Wednesday it brought back memories from almost 20 years ago when we worked for the Baysox, the AA... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
May 18, 2012 at 8:06 am
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A Spring Walk In Woodlawn

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By Woodlawn Wonder,
April 9, 2012 at 5:27 pm
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Barbara Smith: The Homicide Next Door, One Year Later

My next door neighbor, Barbara Smith, was found murdered in her apartment one year ago today. To the best of my knowledge little progress has been made in the apprehension of her killer. I watched her apartment finally being cleaned out last summer while watering my flowers.  Watching the belongings of a life and the... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
March 22, 2012 at 9:01 am
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Does Your Neighborhood Have More Vacant Lots Than Actual Buildings?

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Vacant lots are nothing new to the south side. In some places one can see across entire blocks without their gaze ever falling on a building. The Green Healthy Neighborhoods Community Workshops hopes to engage residents of several south side neighborhoods concerning vacant land use and investment.   The discussion may not produce an immediate... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
January 27, 2012 at 12:48 am
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Can Metal Scavengers Give A True Glimpse Into The Health Of The Economy?

Despite reports that hiring is up, unemployment is down and that the economy is slowly crawling its way back, what I see on the streets seems to prove otherwise. Last week when I was beginning my daily commute, I noticed a red pick up truck slowing down and backing up across the street from where... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
January 24, 2012 at 5:00 am
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My Christmas Story

It was the cat that caught my eye. The yellow cat wandering around the back of the car amid suitcases and duffle bags, looking for a comfortable place to settle down for a nap. The car was packed from floor to ceiling with the belonging of the occupants. A man and a woman strapped into... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
December 25, 2011 at 9:39 am
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Make Yourself A Less Attractive Victim This Holiday Season

With the fatal shooting of Desahwn Moody outside of his South Shore home earlier this week, take some time to consider the following as you move about this holiday season: Ship Your Gifts If you have the means to do so, get large purchases or gifts shipped.  Ask if the store has delivery or will... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
December 22, 2011 at 10:48 am
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10 Years Of South Side Living

Ten years ago this week I became a south sider. I signed the papers closing on my condo and made the decision to become a resident of Woodlawn. Aside from hating my developer, my time as a south sider has been largely enjoyable. Sure there have been pitfalls, disappointments and some downright scary stuff, but... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
November 17, 2011 at 2:09 am
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Chicago Plantation Politics---A Primer

In the early 1960s, a fresh-faced seminary student named Jesse Jackson came to Chicago, and, on the basis of a recommendation from North Carolina’s Democratic governor, Terry Sanford, won an audience with Daley I. The mayor was impressed with Jackson and offered him a job—as a toll collector. Jackson wanted something more substantial and instead... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
October 30, 2011 at 12:40 pm
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Why Would You Think Anyone Would Want To Live With Violence? Debunking The Myth of The Bad Neighborhood

The armchair racists think they have all of the answers when it comes to crime ridden neighborhoods. And to be clear, when I say crime ridden I mean black neighborhoods. Because when the armchair crowd speaks, they usually do so in code.  Knowing this, it’s important that we all be on the same page for... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
October 24, 2011 at 10:53 pm
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