Friday, September 18, 2009
We Are On Facebook!!
Rogers Park Voter can now be found on Facebook. Stay tuned as we start preparing for the next round of elections. Join us at Facebook with your comments and questions.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Ethics Town Hall
From the office of State Senator Heather Steans, this is an opportunity for you, the citizen, to participate in ethics reform.
Ethics Town Hall Meeting
It's a Golden Opportunity... For Reform
Host: State Senator Heather Steans, State Representative Harry Osterman, and Loyola University
Date: Thursday, April 16th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mundelein Center at Loyola University
1020 W. Sheridan Road
Featured Speakers
* Scott Turow, Best-selling author, current member and first chair
of the Illinois Executive Ethics Commission
* Cindi Canary, Executive Director of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform
Join State Representative Harry Osterman and Senator Heather Steans
for a discussion on ethics reform in Illinois and learn what you can
do to get involved in passing ethics reform legislation in Illinois.
Co-sponsoring organizations include: Northside Democracy for America, Independent Voters of Illinois - Independent Precinct Organization, League of Women Voters Chicago, Citizen Action/Illinois, Loyola University, Emanuel Congregation, Rogers Park Community Council, Edgewater Community Council, Loyola Inside Government, Loyola College Democrats, AARP, Alderman Joseph Moore, Jane Adams Senior Caucus, New Trier Democrats, Citizens for Fair Assessment and Taxes, Niles Township Progressive Dems, and more.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Governor Blagojevich
Today our Governor was arrested in conjunction with a criminal complaint alleging several acts of corrupt behavior including the
efforts to obtain personal gain, including financial gain, for the benefit of ROD BLAGOJEVICH and his family through the corrupt use of ROD BLAGOJEVICH’s authority as Governor of the State of Illinois to fill the vacant United States Senate Seat previously held by the President-elect.
The complaint goes on for nearly 20 pages detailing the basis for the allegations about President-elect Obama's now vacant Senate seat. This includes direct quotes from telephone intercepts ascribed to the Governor.
While the Governor has yet to be tried, and is entitled to a vigorous defense against charges that have yet to be proven in a court of law, it is clear his credibility and authority as Governor have been severely undermined. There is no reason, given the severity of the charges and the release of the detailed complaint, to believe he can govern effectively.
The Better Government Association has called on the Governor to resign as has Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and President-elect Obama. Rogers Park Voter agrees that the resignation of Governor Blagojevich is in the best interest of the state and the Governor should resign immediately.
efforts to obtain personal gain, including financial gain, for the benefit of ROD BLAGOJEVICH and his family through the corrupt use of ROD BLAGOJEVICH’s authority as Governor of the State of Illinois to fill the vacant United States Senate Seat previously held by the President-elect.
The complaint goes on for nearly 20 pages detailing the basis for the allegations about President-elect Obama's now vacant Senate seat. This includes direct quotes from telephone intercepts ascribed to the Governor.
While the Governor has yet to be tried, and is entitled to a vigorous defense against charges that have yet to be proven in a court of law, it is clear his credibility and authority as Governor have been severely undermined. There is no reason, given the severity of the charges and the release of the detailed complaint, to believe he can govern effectively.
The Better Government Association has called on the Governor to resign as has Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and President-elect Obama. Rogers Park Voter agrees that the resignation of Governor Blagojevich is in the best interest of the state and the Governor should resign immediately.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Time to VOTE!
You have The Power! USE IT!
Tomorrow we get to participate in what is, in our lifetime, likely the most historically significant election we will ever witness. No matter who you favor, get out and VOTE!
Having problems VOTING? The Illinois Ballot-Integrity Project offers these opportunities to report problems and irregularities -
On Election Day if you encounter any problems at the polls, please, please, please, report them to all 4 of the following places;
1) Illinois Ballot Integrity Project at http://www.ballot-integrity.org/blog.
We have affidavits and reporting forms on our website to download but if you do not have forms, get names, addresses and contact information from the voters, have them right down what happened to them at the polls, have them sign it and date it and then you can blog us or fax us with the information at 773-275-7946 or even send the report in by snail mail to IBIP, 5858 N. Talman, Chicago, IL 60659
2) 1-866-OUR VOTE, especially if you need a lawyer to help you right then at the polls or you need to find your polling place and can't get it from your Election Division hotline!
3) The media;
-Bob Koehler of the Tribune has agreed to take reports at BKoehler@tribune.com and you can send them to all of your media links as well.
-Call it into your local TV or radio news desk if you want to try to get some media right then and there at your polling place-take the numbers of the local media with you to the polls!
4) The Chicago Bar Association is asking voters to fill-out the attached one-page affidavit if they did not receive the 1 page corrective flier that was supposed to be given out to every voter about the Constitutional Convention ballot issue and return it to the Chicago Bar Association at pollwatcher@chicagobar.org or fax to 312-554-2054.
Here are some important numbers for Election Day;
1-866-OUR VOTE
In Chicago:
- Chicago Board of Elections Main Line 312-269-7900
-Election Central for legal, investigative and language assistance, 5am to 10pm, Election day only 312-269-7870
-To verify registration and for proper Precinct Polling Place 312-269-1604
- League of Women Voter's Hotline 312-939-5935 ext 28
In Suburban Cook County:
-General Info 312-603-0906
-Voter Verification and Polling Place info 312-603-0239
-Legal Help 312-603-0236
-Help or questions from the disabled 312-603-0944
Statewide
State's Attorney Election Day Hotline 312-603-7960
US Attorney Election Day Hotline 312-469-6157
US Attorney's Election Day Civil Rights Hotline 800-253-3931
*****If you have a camera and catch some footage outside the polls of long voter lines or any irregularities then go to www.videothevote.org with the footage, it can also be sent to your local media but don't forget to call 1-866 OUR VOTE to tell them about it too, then drop us a note at www.ballot-integrity.org/blog-thanks!!!
BE A PART OF HISTORY! USE YOUR POWER! VOTE!!!!!!!!
Tomorrow we get to participate in what is, in our lifetime, likely the most historically significant election we will ever witness. No matter who you favor, get out and VOTE!
Having problems VOTING? The Illinois Ballot-Integrity Project offers these opportunities to report problems and irregularities -
On Election Day if you encounter any problems at the polls, please, please, please, report them to all 4 of the following places;
1) Illinois Ballot Integrity Project at http://www.ballot-integrity.org/blog.
We have affidavits and reporting forms on our website to download but if you do not have forms, get names, addresses and contact information from the voters, have them right down what happened to them at the polls, have them sign it and date it and then you can blog us or fax us with the information at 773-275-7946 or even send the report in by snail mail to IBIP, 5858 N. Talman, Chicago, IL 60659
2) 1-866-OUR VOTE, especially if you need a lawyer to help you right then at the polls or you need to find your polling place and can't get it from your Election Division hotline!
3) The media;
-Bob Koehler of the Tribune has agreed to take reports at BKoehler@tribune.com and you can send them to all of your media links as well.
-Call it into your local TV or radio news desk if you want to try to get some media right then and there at your polling place-take the numbers of the local media with you to the polls!
4) The Chicago Bar Association is asking voters to fill-out the attached one-page affidavit if they did not receive the 1 page corrective flier that was supposed to be given out to every voter about the Constitutional Convention ballot issue and return it to the Chicago Bar Association at pollwatcher@chicagobar.org or fax to 312-554-2054.
Here are some important numbers for Election Day;
1-866-OUR VOTE
In Chicago:
- Chicago Board of Elections Main Line 312-269-7900
-Election Central for legal, investigative and language assistance, 5am to 10pm, Election day only 312-269-7870
-To verify registration and for proper Precinct Polling Place 312-269-1604
- League of Women Voter's Hotline 312-939-5935 ext 28
In Suburban Cook County:
-General Info 312-603-0906
-Voter Verification and Polling Place info 312-603-0239
-Legal Help 312-603-0236
-Help or questions from the disabled 312-603-0944
Statewide
State's Attorney Election Day Hotline 312-603-7960
US Attorney Election Day Hotline 312-469-6157
US Attorney's Election Day Civil Rights Hotline 800-253-3931
*****If you have a camera and catch some footage outside the polls of long voter lines or any irregularities then go to www.videothevote.org with the footage, it can also be sent to your local media but don't forget to call 1-866 OUR VOTE to tell them about it too, then drop us a note at www.ballot-integrity.org/blog-thanks!!!
BE A PART OF HISTORY! USE YOUR POWER! VOTE!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Rogers Park Poll Watchers Help Ensure Our Votes Count
Sure, you’ll vote in our historic presidential election, but what else can you do to make a difference? On Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Rogers Park Branch Library, 6907 N. Clark St., the non-partisan Rogers Park VOTER organization will offer poll watcher training. Meet neighbors, enjoy refreshments, and learn everything you always wanted to know about poll watching but were afraid to ask!
We'll train any Illinois registered voter and certify you to monitor a 49th Ward polling place on Election Day. You can volunteer for a few hours or all day. Then we'll meet to share experiences and watch the election results together.
Rogers Park VOTER works to foster an environment that results in the fair and honest election of public officials who are accountable to the constituents they serve and who demonstrate a commitment to transparent and open government. Get involved and RSVP for the training via email at info@rogersparkvoter.org.
We'll train any Illinois registered voter and certify you to monitor a 49th Ward polling place on Election Day. You can volunteer for a few hours or all day. Then we'll meet to share experiences and watch the election results together.
Rogers Park VOTER works to foster an environment that results in the fair and honest election of public officials who are accountable to the constituents they serve and who demonstrate a commitment to transparent and open government. Get involved and RSVP for the training via email at info@rogersparkvoter.org.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
An open letter to Alderman Joe Moore
An open letter to Alderman Joe Moore
Saturday July 26th, 2008
RE: YOUR PLAN TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF GALE COMMUNITY CENTER TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS
Alderman Moore,
In your effort to secure a Boys and Girls Club for the Rogers Park Community, you have proposed to the Chicago Park District that they allow the Boys and Girls Club to occupy, operate and manage the yet unopened Gale Community Center at 1610 W. Howard. Many residents of this community and your constituents in the 49th Ward, whom we have polled, find this use of a public park facility unacceptable at the very least and illegal at worst. We strongly urge you to stop this process immediately, withdraw your requests to use the Gale Community Center for such activities and allow the Center to open without delay under its original intent as a public Park District facility for the neighborhood.
Additionally, we strongly urge you to pursue the opportunity to bring a Boys and Girls Club into the Rogers Park community at the free-standing Gale School Annex. Principal Richard Glass has gone on record welcoming the Boys’ and Girls Clubs to utilize the school and Arnie Duncan, CEO of the Chicago Public Schools, fully supports and encourages the Boys and Girls Clubs continued use of CPS facilities. Currently the Boys and Girls Clubs are located in 24 CPS schools in Chicago and over 600 nation-wide. It has been and continues to be a very successful partnership. We highly advise you to focus your time and energy in securing such a facility for the Rogers Park community.
We also insist that you create a community panel, representative of all the stakeholders in this process, to work with you in securing such a facility for the Boys and Girls Clubs in the Gale School. Together, in an open and transparent process, we can have both our new public park field house and a Boys and Girls Club in Rogers Park.
Sincerely,
Committee To Save Our Community Center
S.O.C.C. Steering Committee
Mike Luckenbach
Maryon Banks
Toni Duncan
Sister Cecilia Fandel
Don Gordon
Eva McCann
Carla Tomino
cc: Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor
Mr. Tim Mitchell, Superintendent Chicago Park District
Mr. Arnie Duncan, CEO Chicago Public Schools
Mr.Gery Chico, President Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners
Mr. Richard Glass, Principal Gale School
Ms. Erma Tranter, President Friends of the Parks
Saturday July 26th, 2008
RE: YOUR PLAN TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF GALE COMMUNITY CENTER TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS
Alderman Moore,
In your effort to secure a Boys and Girls Club for the Rogers Park Community, you have proposed to the Chicago Park District that they allow the Boys and Girls Club to occupy, operate and manage the yet unopened Gale Community Center at 1610 W. Howard. Many residents of this community and your constituents in the 49th Ward, whom we have polled, find this use of a public park facility unacceptable at the very least and illegal at worst. We strongly urge you to stop this process immediately, withdraw your requests to use the Gale Community Center for such activities and allow the Center to open without delay under its original intent as a public Park District facility for the neighborhood.
Additionally, we strongly urge you to pursue the opportunity to bring a Boys and Girls Club into the Rogers Park community at the free-standing Gale School Annex. Principal Richard Glass has gone on record welcoming the Boys’ and Girls Clubs to utilize the school and Arnie Duncan, CEO of the Chicago Public Schools, fully supports and encourages the Boys and Girls Clubs continued use of CPS facilities. Currently the Boys and Girls Clubs are located in 24 CPS schools in Chicago and over 600 nation-wide. It has been and continues to be a very successful partnership. We highly advise you to focus your time and energy in securing such a facility for the Rogers Park community.
We also insist that you create a community panel, representative of all the stakeholders in this process, to work with you in securing such a facility for the Boys and Girls Clubs in the Gale School. Together, in an open and transparent process, we can have both our new public park field house and a Boys and Girls Club in Rogers Park.
Sincerely,
Committee To Save Our Community Center
S.O.C.C. Steering Committee
Mike Luckenbach
Maryon Banks
Toni Duncan
Sister Cecilia Fandel
Don Gordon
Eva McCann
Carla Tomino
cc: Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor
Mr. Tim Mitchell, Superintendent Chicago Park District
Mr. Arnie Duncan, CEO Chicago Public Schools
Mr.Gery Chico, President Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners
Mr. Richard Glass, Principal Gale School
Ms. Erma Tranter, President Friends of the Parks
Friday, July 25, 2008
Gale Park Community Center Rally
Dear Neighbor,
Will you join with other Rogers Park voters to support our community? The action starts tomorrow at a Gale Park Community Center Rally outlined below.
We know that "good government" - in Washington, D. C. or in Chicago - doesn't happen by accident. We only get it when we speak out and take action! We encourage you to participate in the community dialogue in the comment section here and attend the rally to help us win good government practices in our own Rogers Park neighborhood.
Rogers Park Residents say No to the Privatization
of the new Chicago Park District Community Center
at 1610 W. Howard Street!
of the new Chicago Park District Community Center
at 1610 W. Howard Street!
A public protest rally is scheduled for Saturday, July 26th at 2 P.M. starting at Gale Park, 1600 W. Howard Street (Marshfield & Howard).
The rally will feature speakers from S.O.C.C., (Save Our Community Center), Save Our Parks, SEIU Local 73, Gale Park Advisory Council as well as Rogers Park residents representing seniors and other community organizations.
The rally will conclude with a four-block march to 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore's Ward office at 7356 N. Greenview, where protesters will demand the Alderman cease and desist in his plan to privatize the Gale Park Community Center by sponsoring a 'turn over' of the new, unopened building to the Chicago Boys and Girls Clubs, which would limit, if not completely prohibit community access and use of this new, public taxpayer funded, Chicago Park District Community Center.
For additional information contact: S.O.C.C. at 773-465-2433
Steering Committee Members
Maryon Banks, Toni Duncan, Sister Cecilia Fandel, Don Gordon, Michael Luckenbach, Eva McCann, Carla Tomino
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