Fundraiser for Family of Tsering Dorjee

Tsering Dorjee, Vice President of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce was struck and killed by a hit and run driver along Devon Avenue on Nov. 12th. He was a family man, the bread-winner who, is survived by his wife and three children.

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce is hoping to raise $2,000.00 in total to assist Tsering Dorjee's family.

"Please join us at Leona's on Wednesday November 28th, 2012 from 6-9pm. We will be visible when you walk in. Cash or checks made payable to the "Tsering Dorjee Memorial Fund" will be accepted". - RPCC

There will be light snacks and casual conversation in memory of Tsering Dorjee.

Come out, order some food, and donate what you can!

Leona's

6935 North Sheridan Road 

Chicago IL 60626

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Word 49 - The Word on Edgewater, Rogers Park and West Ridge

Bettering our Community with our Votes

Bill Morton, registered voter in the 49th Ward

It is important to be a registered voter and vote in every election.

Voting is a way to speak your mind and let your voice be heard!


•Your vote is your voice.

When we vote, we are actually telling elected officials and lawmakers how we feel about education, public safety, social security, health care, and other important issues.


 •One voice, one vote really does count!

Remember: there is power in numbers, and when we vote and get our family members to vote, we can truly make a difference. If you don’t vote for what you believe in, others will – and you may not like the outcome.


•Because our children can’t vote, we have to do it for them.

Our children are depending on us to represent their voices too! When we vote, we are looking out for our kids, and their futures.


•Voting changes communities!

That’s how we make our concerns about schools, safety, housing, and other issues heard.


•Because your activism, including in reforming the system, will be more powerful if you have voted.


•Because your monitoring of the fairness of the election must begin with voting in it.

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Word 49 - The Word on Edgewater, Rogers Park and West Ridge

Streets and Sanitation Accident on Touhy near Ridge

Streets and Sanitation accident on Touhy near Ridge

By Bill Morton, Rogers Park in 1,000 Words Author
Photography by Bill Morton

updated 10:46 AM CST, Wed April 11, 2012

Intersection of Touhy and Ridge is dangerous, needs solution

A City of Chicago Streets and Sanitation truck was in an accident that included two cars on Touhy Avenue and Ridge this morning around 10am.

One driver had to have her door removed to escape her vehicle for medical treatment.

The Howard 290 CTA bus was delayed  due to the scene.

The Work Before the Office

When I walk down Clark Street or stop by Jarvis Square, I don’t see just storefronts and sidewalks — I see neighbors I’ve worked alongside, stories I’ve heard, and possibilities we haven’t reached yet.

From helping clean up broken glass near Howard Street to promoting small businesses along Glenwood, my focus has always been on making Rogers Park stronger — one connection, one effort at a time. I’ve been involved with our local business community, attended countless neighborhood meetings, and stood with residents when their concerns weren’t being heard.

That’s the kind of work I believe in. Quiet work. Honest work.

A few people have asked me lately if I plan to run for Alderman. I haven’t made that decision. But I understand why the question comes up — because people want someone who’s been present, not just during campaign season, but year after year.

If I ever run, it won’t be to “become something.” It’ll be to continue what I’ve already started — advocating for our neighborhood with the same commitment, just with a stronger platform.

In the meantime, I’ll keep doing what I’ve always done: listening, showing up, and doing the work — title or no title.

— Bill Morton

Pratt Avenue

Touhy Avenue - West Ridge's Story

Touhy Avenue

As the sun descended, this Word 49 writer, along with fellow writer and photographer Bill Morton, decided to see what we could on the West Ridge side of Touhy. We have a few photos of some desperately in need of assistance places, but West Ridge was another Story. We saw active businesses with a lot of information to be had. Take advantage and go see these places for yourself! 

Word 49 - The Word on Edgewater, Rogers Park and West Ridge