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Monday, May 31, 2010

The Mayne Stage

"The Morse Theatre didn't last long. Thankfully, the Rogers Park music venue at 1328 W. Morse Ave. is re-opening in mid-June as Mayne Stage, and we now know some of the acts who will be performing there".

Read more here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chi-tunes/2010/05/rogers-parks-new-music-venue-mayne-stage-announces-opening-acts.html







The Mayne Stage 1328 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626

The Wisdom Bridge Incident

Many have told me that they suspect Rich Aronson was behind the Wisdom Bridge Theatre damage.

What do you think?










Relevant links:

Building Facade Collapses on Howard Street
http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/05/building-facade-collapse-on-howard.html

Wisdom Bridge Theater Roof Collapses; No One Hurt
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2010/05/wisdom-bridge-theater-roof-collapses-no.html

Building partially collapses in Rogers Park
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/05/building-partially-collapses-in-rogers-park.html

Memorial Day

Memorial Day http://rp1000.blogspot.com/2010/05/memorial-day.html

The Promotions Company of Rogers Park

Rogers Park Men Can Cook event


Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce member

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce member

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce


Quest Network Services
7301 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL. 60626

773 761-3555

Healing Service for our Global Waters


In response to the ongoing destruction to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its surrounding environment, the Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest will conduct a “Healing Service for our Global Waters” on Sunday, June 20th, 2010, at 2:00 PM, on the pier at the Jarvis Park Beach in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.

Bishop James Alan Wilkowski will bless and anoint the waters of Lake Michigan and apply the common prayers reserved for the sick and dying to pray for the healing and restoration of our global waters and environment.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

The Mayne Stage

"The Morse Theatre didn't last long. Thankfully, the Rogers Park music venue at 1328 W. Morse Ave. is re-opening in mid-June as Mayne Stage, and we now know some of the acts who will be performing there".

Read more here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chi-tunes/2010/05/rogers-parks-new-music-venue-mayne-stage-announces-opening-acts.html







The Mayne Stage 1328 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626

The Wisdom Bridge Incident

Many have told me that they suspect Rich Aronson was behind the Wisdom Bridge Theatre damage.

What do you think?










Relevant links:

Building Facade Collapses on Howard Street
http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/05/building-facade-collapse-on-howard.html

Wisdom Bridge Theater Roof Collapses; No One Hurt
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2010/05/wisdom-bridge-theater-roof-collapses-no.html

Building partially collapses in Rogers Park
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/05/building-partially-collapses-in-rogers-park.html

The Promotions Company of Rogers Park

Rogers Park Men Can Cook event


Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce member

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce


Quest Network Services
7301 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL. 60626

773 761-3555

Healing Service for our Global Waters


In response to the ongoing destruction to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its surrounding environment, the Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest will conduct a “Healing Service for our Global Waters” on Sunday, June 20th, 2010, at 2:00 PM, on the pier at the Jarvis Park Beach in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.

Bishop James Alan Wilkowski will bless and anoint the waters of Lake Michigan and apply the common prayers reserved for the sick and dying to pray for the healing and restoration of our global waters and environment.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

The Mayne Stage

"The Morse Theatre didn't last long. Thankfully, the Rogers Park music venue at 1328 W. Morse Ave. is re-opening in mid-June as Mayne Stage, and we now know some of the acts who will be performing there".

Read more here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chi-tunes/2010/05/rogers-parks-new-music-venue-mayne-stage-announces-opening-acts.html







The Mayne Stage 1328 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626

The Wisdom Bridge Incident

Many have told me that they suspect Rich Aronson was behind the Wisdom Bridge Theatre damage.

What do you think?










Relevant links:

Building Facade Collapses on Howard Street
http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/05/building-facade-collapse-on-howard.html

Wisdom Bridge Theater Roof Collapses; No One Hurt
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2010/05/wisdom-bridge-theater-roof-collapses-no.html

Building partially collapses in Rogers Park
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/05/building-partially-collapses-in-rogers-park.html

The Promotions Company of Rogers Park

Rogers Park Men Can Cook event


Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce member

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce


Quest Network Services
7301 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL. 60626

773 761-3555

Healing Service for our Global Waters


In response to the ongoing destruction to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its surrounding environment, the Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest will conduct a “Healing Service for our Global Waters” on Sunday, June 20th, 2010, at 2:00 PM, on the pier at the Jarvis Park Beach in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.

Bishop James Alan Wilkowski will bless and anoint the waters of Lake Michigan and apply the common prayers reserved for the sick and dying to pray for the healing and restoration of our global waters and environment.

Quest's Memorial Day Holiday schedule

Quest Network Services

Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626

Friday, May 28, 2010

The Mayne Stage

"The Morse Theatre didn't last long. Thankfully, the Rogers Park music venue at 1328 W. Morse Ave. is re-opening in mid-June as Mayne Stage, and we now know some of the acts who will be performing there".

Read more here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chi-tunes/2010/05/rogers-parks-new-music-venue-mayne-stage-announces-opening-acts.html







The Mayne Stage 1328 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626

The Wisdom Bridge Incident

Many have told me that they suspect Rich Aronson was behind the Wisdom Bridge Theatre damage.

What do you think?










Relevant links:

Building Facade Collapses on Howard Street
http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/05/building-facade-collapse-on-howard.html

Wisdom Bridge Theater Roof Collapses; No One Hurt
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2010/05/wisdom-bridge-theater-roof-collapses-no.html

Building partially collapses in Rogers Park
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/05/building-partially-collapses-in-rogers-park.html

The Promotions Company of Rogers Park

Rogers Park Men Can Cook event


Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce member

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce member

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce


Quest Network Services
7301 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL. 60626

773 761-3555

Clear display at Quest

Get Clear at Quest Network Services





Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626

Healing Service for our Global Waters


In response to the ongoing destruction to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its surrounding environment, the Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest will conduct a “Healing Service for our Global Waters” on Sunday, June 20th, 2010, at 2:00 PM, on the pier at the Jarvis Park Beach in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.

Bishop James Alan Wilkowski will bless and anoint the waters of Lake Michigan and apply the common prayers reserved for the sick and dying to pray for the healing and restoration of our global waters and environment.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

The Mayne Stage

"The Morse Theatre didn't last long. Thankfully, the Rogers Park music venue at 1328 W. Morse Ave. is re-opening in mid-June as Mayne Stage, and we now know some of the acts who will be performing there".

Read more here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chi-tunes/2010/05/rogers-parks-new-music-venue-mayne-stage-announces-opening-acts.html







The Mayne Stage 1328 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626

The Wisdom Bridge Incident

Many have told me that they suspect Rich Aronson was behind the Wisdom Bridge Theatre damage.

What do you think?










Relevant links:

Building Facade Collapses on Howard Street
http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/05/building-facade-collapse-on-howard.html

Wisdom Bridge Theater Roof Collapses; No One Hurt
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2010/05/wisdom-bridge-theater-roof-collapses-no.html

Building partially collapses in Rogers Park
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/05/building-partially-collapses-in-rogers-park.html

The Promotions Company of Rogers Park

Rogers Park Men Can Cook event


Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626

Healing Service for our Global Waters


In response to the ongoing destruction to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its surrounding environment, the Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest will conduct a “Healing Service for our Global Waters” on Sunday, June 20th, 2010, at 2:00 PM, on the pier at the Jarvis Park Beach in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.

Bishop James Alan Wilkowski will bless and anoint the waters of Lake Michigan and apply the common prayers reserved for the sick and dying to pray for the healing and restoration of our global waters and environment.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

The Mayne Stage

"The Morse Theatre didn't last long. Thankfully, the Rogers Park music venue at 1328 W. Morse Ave. is re-opening in mid-June as Mayne Stage, and we now know some of the acts who will be performing there".

Read more here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chi-tunes/2010/05/rogers-parks-new-music-venue-mayne-stage-announces-opening-acts.html







The Mayne Stage 1328 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626

The Wisdom Bridge Incident

Many have told me that they suspect Rich Aronson was behind the Wisdom Bridge Theatre damage.

What do you think?










Relevant links:

Building Facade Collapses on Howard Street
http://nhna.blogspot.com/2010/05/building-facade-collapse-on-howard.html

Wisdom Bridge Theater Roof Collapses; No One Hurt
http://morsehellhole.blogspot.com/2010/05/wisdom-bridge-theater-roof-collapses-no.html

Building partially collapses in Rogers Park
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/05/building-partially-collapses-in-rogers-park.html

The Promotions Company of Rogers Park

Rogers Park Men Can Cook event


Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626

Healing Service for our Global Waters


In response to the ongoing destruction to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its surrounding environment, the Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest will conduct a “Healing Service for our Global Waters” on Sunday, June 20th, 2010, at 2:00 PM, on the pier at the Jarvis Park Beach in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.

Bishop James Alan Wilkowski will bless and anoint the waters of Lake Michigan and apply the common prayers reserved for the sick and dying to pray for the healing and restoration of our global waters and environment.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

The Mayne Stage

"The Morse Theatre didn't last long. Thankfully, the Rogers Park music venue at 1328 W. Morse Ave. is re-opening in mid-June as Mayne Stage, and we now know some of the acts who will be performing there".

Read more here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chi-tunes/2010/05/rogers-parks-new-music-venue-mayne-stage-announces-opening-acts.html







The Mayne Stage 1328 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626

The Promotions Company of Rogers Park

Rogers Park Men Can Cook event


Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626

Healing Service for our Global Waters


In response to the ongoing destruction to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its surrounding environment, the Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest will conduct a “Healing Service for our Global Waters” on Sunday, June 20th, 2010, at 2:00 PM, on the pier at the Jarvis Park Beach in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.

Bishop James Alan Wilkowski will bless and anoint the waters of Lake Michigan and apply the common prayers reserved for the sick and dying to pray for the healing and restoration of our global waters and environment.

Monday, May 24, 2010

The Mayne Stage

"The Morse Theatre didn't last long. Thankfully, the Rogers Park music venue at 1328 W. Morse Ave. is re-opening in mid-June as Mayne Stage, and we now know some of the acts who will be performing there".

Read more here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chi-tunes/2010/05/rogers-parks-new-music-venue-mayne-stage-announces-opening-acts.html







The Mayne Stage 1328 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626

The Promotions Company of Rogers Park

Rogers Park


Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626

Healing Service for our Global Waters


In response to the ongoing destruction to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its surrounding environment, the Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest will conduct a “Healing Service for our Global Waters” on Sunday, June 20th, 2010, at 2:00 PM, on the pier at the Jarvis Park Beach in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.

Bishop James Alan Wilkowski will bless and anoint the waters of Lake Michigan and apply the common prayers reserved for the sick and dying to pray for the healing and restoration of our global waters and environment.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

The Mayne Stage

"The Morse Theatre didn't last long. Thankfully, the Rogers Park music venue at 1328 W. Morse Ave. is re-opening in mid-June as Mayne Stage, and we now know some of the acts who will be performing there".

Read more here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chi-tunes/2010/05/rogers-parks-new-music-venue-mayne-stage-announces-opening-acts.html







The Mayne Stage 1328 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626

The Promotions Company of Rogers Park

Rogers Park Men Can Cook event


Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626

Healing Service for our Global Waters


In response to the ongoing destruction to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its surrounding environment, the Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest will conduct a “Healing Service for our Global Waters” on Sunday, June 20th, 2010, at 2:00 PM, on the pier at the Jarvis Park Beach in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.

Bishop James Alan Wilkowski will bless and anoint the waters of Lake Michigan and apply the common prayers reserved for the sick and dying to pray for the healing and restoration of our global waters and environment.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

The Mayne Stage

"The Morse Theatre didn't last long. Thankfully, the Rogers Park music venue at 1328 W. Morse Ave. is re-opening in mid-June as Mayne Stage, and we now know some of the acts who will be performing there".

Read more here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chi-tunes/2010/05/rogers-parks-new-music-venue-mayne-stage-announces-opening-acts.html







The Mayne Stage 1328 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626

The Promotions Company of Rogers Park

Rogers Park Men Can Cook event


Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626

Healing Service for our Global Waters


In response to the ongoing destruction to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its surrounding environment, the Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest will conduct a “Healing Service for our Global Waters” on Sunday, June 20th, 2010, at 2:00 PM, on the pier at the Jarvis Park Beach in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.

Bishop James Alan Wilkowski will bless and anoint the waters of Lake Michigan and apply the common prayers reserved for the sick and dying to pray for the healing and restoration of our global waters and environment.

Friday, May 21, 2010

The Mayne Stage

"The Morse Theatre didn't last long. Thankfully, the Rogers Park music venue at 1328 W. Morse Ave. is re-opening in mid-June as Mayne Stage, and we now know some of the acts who will be performing there".

Read more here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chi-tunes/2010/05/rogers-parks-new-music-venue-mayne-stage-announces-opening-acts.html







The Mayne Stage 1328 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626

The Promotions Company of Rogers Park

Rogers Park Men Can Cook event


Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626

Healing Service for our Global Waters


In response to the ongoing destruction to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its surrounding environment, the Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest will conduct a “Healing Service for our Global Waters” on Sunday, June 20th, 2010, at 2:00 PM, on the pier at the Jarvis Park Beach in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.

Bishop James Alan Wilkowski will bless and anoint the waters of Lake Michigan and apply the common prayers reserved for the sick and dying to pray for the healing and restoration of our global waters and environment.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

The Mayne Stage

"The Morse Theatre didn't last long. Thankfully, the Rogers Park music venue at 1328 W. Morse Ave. is re-opening in mid-June as Mayne Stage, and we now know some of the acts who will be performing there".

Read more here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chi-tunes/2010/05/rogers-parks-new-music-venue-mayne-stage-announces-opening-acts.html







The Mayne Stage 1328 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626

Willye B. White Park Advisory Council




Check out the Willye B. White Park Advisory Council photo gallery.

You may find someone you know!




Willye B. White Park and Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626

The Promotions Company of Rogers Park

Rogers Park Men Can Cook event


Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626

Wisdom Bridge Theatre meeting with developer Rich Aronson

I asked Rich Aronson if he plans on working with the IEPA on the contaminated land issue. He answered, No.

Swanette Triem, infamous for the North Shore School teardown and IEPA stop work order, was looking a little pale when this was mentioned.

Michael Luckenbach asked Rich Aronson if he currently owns the Wisdom Bridge property. Rich Aronson answered evasively. The answer is No.

Another resident asked Rich Aronson if he had funding for this building. Rich Aronson answered, No.

Rich Aronson stated that he currently has no interested tenants.

Rich Aronson also stated that he may not be able to acquire a loan to fund the project.

Partner, Scott Sinar was not in attendance for this meeting.


In my opinion, the citizens of Rogers Park deserve better.

My final analysis is that this project will not go through. The three main reasons are:

1. The land contamination issue. The IEPA will make the demolition of the Wisdom Bridge Theatre cost prohibitive. If Rich Aronson hires a dubious demolition crew that demo's during nights and weekends, the land will be further contaminated. We learned this from Swanette Triem. It will remain an empty lot or dangerous hole in the ground for years to come.

2. The money issue. Rich Aronson always states that if the project becomes cost prohibitive, he will abandon it and move on. As stated earlier, He cannot fund the project independently, he has no tenants lined up, he even has doubts that the bank will give him a loan.

3. Community opposition. Rich Aronson also has a reputation for buckling under the pressure of community opposition. This was proven with the abandonment of his 7315 N. Sheridan Road project after our community strongly opposed it. I'm not putting the guy down here. I'm just saying that if he has to fight at all, he considers his projects a waste of time and money.


One more note: RP1000 will continue to follow the progress or decay of this project closely with photography, videos and words.

Healing Service for our Global Waters


In response to the ongoing destruction to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its surrounding environment, the Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest will conduct a “Healing Service for our Global Waters” on Sunday, June 20th, 2010, at 2:00 PM, on the pier at the Jarvis Park Beach in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.

Bishop James Alan Wilkowski will bless and anoint the waters of Lake Michigan and apply the common prayers reserved for the sick and dying to pray for the healing and restoration of our global waters and environment.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

The Mayne Stage

"The Morse Theatre didn't last long. Thankfully, the Rogers Park music venue at 1328 W. Morse Ave. is re-opening in mid-June as Mayne Stage, and we now know some of the acts who will be performing there".

Read more here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chi-tunes/2010/05/rogers-parks-new-music-venue-mayne-stage-announces-opening-acts.html







The Mayne Stage 1328 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626

Willye B. White Park Advisory Council




Check out the Willye B. White Park Advisory Council photo gallery.

You may find someone you know!




Willye B. White Park and Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626

The Promotions Company of Rogers Park

Rogers Park Men Can Cook event


Willye B. White Park 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626

Wisdom Bridge Theatre meeting with developer Rich Aronson

I asked Rich Aronson if he plans on working with the IEPA on the contaminated land issue. He answered, No.

Swanette Triem, infamous for the North Shore School teardown and IEPA stop work order, was looking a little pale when this was mentioned.

Michael Luckenbach asked Rich Aronson if he currently owns the Wisdom Bridge property. Rich Aronson answered evasively. The answer is No.

Another resident asked Rich Aronson if he had funding for this building. Rich Aronson answered, No.

Rich Aronson stated that he currently has no interested tenants.

Rich Aronson also stated that he may not be able to acquire a loan to fund the project.

Partner, Scott Sinar was not in attendance for this meeting.


In my opinion, the citizens of Rogers Park deserve better.

My final analysis is that this project will not go through. The three main reasons are:

1. The land contamination issue. The IEPA will make the demolition of the Wisdom Bridge Theatre cost prohibitive. If Rich Aronson hires a dubious demolition crew that demo's during nights and weekends, the land will be further contaminated. We learned this from Swanette Triem. It will remain an empty lot or dangerous hole in the ground for years to come.

2. The money issue. Rich Aronson always states that if the project becomes cost prohibitive, he will abandon it and move on. As stated earlier, He cannot fund the project independently, he has no tenants lined up, he even has doubts that the bank will give him a loan.

3. Community opposition. Rich Aronson also has a reputation for buckling under the pressure of community opposition. This was proven with the abandonment of his 7315 N. Sheridan Road project after our community strongly opposed it. I'm not putting the guy down here. I'm just saying that if he has to fight at all, he considers his projects a waste of time and money.


One more note: RP1000 will continue to follow the progress or decay of this project closely with photography, videos and words.

Healing Service for our Global Waters


In response to the ongoing destruction to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its surrounding environment, the Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest will conduct a “Healing Service for our Global Waters” on Sunday, June 20th, 2010, at 2:00 PM, on the pier at the Jarvis Park Beach in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.

Bishop James Alan Wilkowski will bless and anoint the waters of Lake Michigan and apply the common prayers reserved for the sick and dying to pray for the healing and restoration of our global waters and environment.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

The Mayne Stage

"The Morse Theatre didn't last long. Thankfully, the Rogers Park music venue at 1328 W. Morse Ave. is re-opening in mid-June as Mayne Stage, and we now know some of the acts who will be performing there".

Read more here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chi-tunes/2010/05/rogers-parks-new-music-venue-mayne-stage-announces-opening-acts.html







The Mayne Stage 1328 W. Morse Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626

Willye B. White Park Advisory Council




Check out the Willye B. White Park Advisory Council photo gallery.

You may find someone you know!




Willye B. White Park and Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626