Offender Charged
A man has been charged with attacking an off-duty Chicago Police officer whose motorcycle struck his 4-year-old cousin in Maywood Saturday. The officer shot and killed the girl’s father, who also allegedly attacked him following the crash.
John Passley, of Bellwood, was charged Monday with one count each of aggravated battery to a police officer and aggravated battery on a public way, officials said. He will appear in bond court Tuesday.
The officer — a 43-year-old, eight-year veteran of the force — was headed home Saturday evening when the incident began, Fraternal Order of Police Spokesman Pat Camden said.
A death in the commission of a felony would seem to fit the charge of Felony Murder, wouldn't it?
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posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
81 Comments:
God Bless this Officer and Godspeed in his healing. And I hope the charges upgrade to fit the crime of attempted murder of a Chicago Police Officer.
And a fine Crook County jury will award the felon some cash for his suffering. That way when he gets out of jail after 6 months, he'll have sum loot to tide him over.
Where be lil mouse AKA lil fool?
OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side of chicago. I don't know much about it, but i'm looking for a neighborhood that is going to be safe, gang free and stable for the next.... oh say 30 years. Not looking to get into a situation with a "changing" neighborhood, or one that's on the down swing. Looking to settle down and move my family there and don't want to have to move again for a long time. Hearing a lot about Jeff park, norwood, edisen park, sauganash, edgebrook. Any favorite's out of those or any suggestions? I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.
After working the Taste in extreme heat and Lollapalooza in the rain, the department needs to come out with an official CPD umbrella. Something us tactical officers can use to block the sun and rain during all these details.
From the Johnny Boy G. files, if you lose an election, sue the winner along with the union that represented him and throw in Comcast for the hell of it! Kind of like suing 7-11 back in the day, huh, you loser.
WHY ? ? ? ?
BECAUSE it's Cook County.
'Demo-Crat' SHIT-HOLE of the Midwest.
Remember to VOTE NOVEMBER 6th.
Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas Finance Committee
Seeks 6 years of records on disability payments
Prosecutors sent subpoenas to the Finance Committee long led by Ald. Edward Burke, 14th. The Aug. 3 request asks for access to a host of records related to the "duty disability" program.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-burke-disability-records-0815-20120815,0,3649177.story
OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side of chicago. I don't know much about it, but i'm looking for a neighborhood that is going to be safe, gang free and stable for the next.... oh say 30 years. Not looking to get into a situation with a "changing" neighborhood, or one that's on the down swing. Looking to settle down and move my family there and don't want to have to move again for a long time. Hearing a lot about Jeff park, norwood, edisen park, sauganash, edgebrook. Any favorite's out of those or any suggestions? I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.
8/15/2012 01:32:00 AM
Surely, is that you?
Thanks to the idiot caught playing softball in Norridge while on the medical. I guess just playing against you gets others accused of being in on your scam.
After working the Taste in extreme heat and Lollapalooza in the rain, the department needs to come out with an official CPD umbrella. Something us tactical officers can use to block the sun and rain during all these details.
8/15/2012 01:36:00 AM
that's what the 'tactical hair gel' is for.
Middleton’s sister, Tina Middleton, said her brother lived in Elgin with the mother of his daughter and was visiting relatives in Maywood, where he grew up. “He was a good person,” she said. “I know for sure he wasn’t out to harm the man. My brother would never harm anybody. I could understand him [the officer] being upset, but two wrongs don’t make a right.
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Another honor student gone.
Get well soon officer.
Another piece of shit like his cousin that serves no purpose on this earth other than to leach off the taxpayer and act like animals when they feel the urge. Momma must be proud, the turd doesn't fall far from the asshole.
rogers park is your best bet
Because its the 4th district. Its the worst for approvals. This is a case that should be indicted so it passes the prelims.
OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side of chicago. I don't know much about it, but i'm looking for a neighborhood that is going to be safe, gang free and stable for the next.... oh say 30 years. Not looking to get into a situation with a "changing" neighborhood, or one that's on the down swing. Looking to settle down and move my family there and don't want to have to move again for a long time. Hearing a lot about Jeff park, norwood, edisen park, sauganash, edgebrook. Any favorite's out of those or any suggestions? I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.
8/15/2012 01:32:00 AM
Safe, stable and gang-free for 30yrs? Surely you jest! That does NOT exist in Chicago.
The umbrella should be poisoned tipped or at least a cattle prod with a rag attached so you can wipe your laughing tears away.
To the guy who supposedly just joined cpd all you have to do is ask around the district you work in that is if your even a cop about the best place to live. My suspicion is your a troll.
Anonymous said...
OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side of chicago. I don't know much about it, but i'm looking for a neighborhood that is going to be safe, gang free and stable for the next.... oh say 30 years. Not looking to get into a situation with a "changing" neighborhood, or one that's on the down swing. Looking to settle down and move my family there and don't want to have to move again for a long time. Hearing a lot about Jeff park, norwood, edisen park, sauganash, edgebrook. Any favorite's out of those or any suggestions? I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.
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My advice is to get a few yrs experience and then apply elsewhere. This city and state is a shithole. Take your family somewhere nice. Good luck with your career.
OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side of chicago. I don't know much about it, but i'm looking for a neighborhood that is going to be safe, gang free and stable for the next.... oh say 30 years. Not looking to get into a situation with a "changing" neighborhood, or one that's on the down swing. Looking to settle down and move my family there and don't want to have to move again for a long time. Hearing a lot about Jeff park, norwood, edisen park, sauganash, edgebrook. Any favorite's out of those or any suggestions? I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.
8/15/2012 01:32:00 AM
Edison Park, Norwood Park both nice and won't be changing anytime soon.
OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side of chicago. I don't know much about it, but i'm looking for a neighborhood that is going to be safe, gang free and stable for the next.... oh say 30 years. Not looking to get into a situation with a "changing" neighborhood, or one that's on the down swing. Looking to settle down and move my family there and don't want to have to move again for a long time. Hearing a lot about Jeff park, norwood, edisen park, sauganash, edgebrook. Any favorite's out of those or any suggestions? I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.
Hate to burst your bubble but this city is heading towards a Detroit like city. Therefore there's no part of this shit hole that meets all of your criteria.
To the officer inquiring about place to move... Good luck finding ANYPLACE in this city that has been left untouched by the shitbirds! You can now find them all over the northside with possible exceptions being wildwood , old edgebrook, and most places that don't have apartment buildings that landlords make section 8.
you want something to block the sun and rain? Its called a beatcar.I seemed to have stayed cool and dry.
Anonymous said...
OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side of chicago. I don't know much about it, but i'm looking for a neighborhood that is going to be safe, gang free and stable for the next.... oh say 30 years. Not looking to get into a situation with a "changing" neighborhood, or one that's on the down swing. Looking to settle down and move my family there and don't want to have to move again for a long time. Hearing a lot about Jeff park, norwood, edisen park, sauganash, edgebrook. Any favorite's out of those or any suggestions? I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.
8/15/2012 01:32:00 AM
I would say NONE, the animal with section 8 is going everywhere running wild,and with the police resources being depleted in the taxpaying areas sorry cannot recommend any!
Anonymous said...
OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side of chicago. I don't know much about it, but i'm looking for a neighborhood that is going to be safe, gang free and stable for the next.... oh say 30 years. Not looking to get into a situation with a "changing" neighborhood, or one that's on the down swing. Looking to settle down and move my family there and don't want to have to move again for a long time. Hearing a lot about Jeff park, norwood, edisen park, sauganash, edgebrook. Any favorite's out of those or any suggestions? I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.
8/15/2012 01:32:00 AM
Try .........sorry, nothing for you..........
Hey young grasshopper looking for a place to live...if your looking for a neighborhood with everything you described you're gonna have to move to the burbs. In Chicago you pick a house, dig a moat, fill it with alligators and cross your fingers. Welcome to Chicago kid.
Anonymous said...
OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side of chicago. I don't know much about it, but i'm looking for a neighborhood that is going to be safe, gang free and stable for the next.... oh say 30 years. Not looking to get into a situation with a "changing" neighborhood, or one that's on the down swing. Looking to settle down and move my family there and don't want to have to move again for a long time. Hearing a lot about Jeff park, norwood, edisen park, sauganash, edgebrook. Any favorite's out of those or any suggestions? I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.
8/15/2012 01:32:00 AM
They are all good except Jeff park which has some underbelly moving in, but come to Oriole Park, we would love to have you.
"From the Johnny Boy G. files, if you lose an election, sue the winner along with the union that represented him and throw in Comcast for the" hell of it! Kind of like suing 7-11 back in the day, huh, you loser.
Little Mikey Shields, is that you? Are you trying to take the heat off yourself again by attacking Johnny G who is suing your union buddies?
Maybe you should stop harassing your female employees! It certainly looks like you're going to be on the receiving end of another lawsuit very soon. :)
Hearing a lot about Jeff park, norwood, edisen park, sauganash, edgebrook. Any favorite's out of those or any suggestions? I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.
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If you have the money and are ready to pay the high taxes for the least amount of services in the city then yes, those are great areas. Doubt you'll be able to touch Sauganash and Edgebrook though, but give it a look.
Regarding ot new p.o.post. Look at homes in the area you mentioned. Talk to neighbors when looking. And don't listen to all the neg. shit about the job. Yes, there is neg. , but there aren't many jobs that have the benefits we do. B-days / P-days , V - days. There is a lot of bullshit, but remember we are what stands in the way of anarchy. Good luck. Stay safe.
To to the recent hire, there are plenty of nice houses to rent in the areas you mentioned. take it from a 30 year vet, you do not want to buy anything in this city.... between the water bill andthe property taxes it is not worth it.
Anonymous said...
OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side of chicago. I don't know much about it, but i'm looking for a neighborhood that is going to be safe, gang free and stable for the next.... oh say 30 years. Not looking to get into a situation with a "changing" neighborhood, or one that's on the down swing. Looking to settle down and move my family there and don't want to have to move again for a long time. Hearing a lot about Jeff park, norwood, edisen park, sauganash, edgebrook. Any favorite's out of those or any suggestions? I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.
8/15/2012 01:32:00 AM
those are all great options as long as you can afford it with your family. taxes are higher in those neighborhoods as well as the price/value of homes. there are also some great public schools in those neighborhoods. don't consider the southside as long as you can afford the northside. if you are new on the job i'd imagine you are going to a southside district so all you have to consider would be the lengthy drive to work. it'd be worth it trust me. good luck bud.
Thank god he had a gun!
1:36am
The umbrella hat is pretty tactical. :)
Anonymous said...
After working the Taste in extreme heat and Lollapalooza in the rain, the department needs to come out with an official CPD umbrella. Something us tactical officers can use to block the sun and rain during all these details.
8/15/2012 01:36:00 AM
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Facetious or not, these two sentences concisely sum up just another facet of what is wrong with the CPD of today.
No doubt there exists officers on the job that think and feel this way, which is absolutely disgusting when you pause to think about it.
"The department needs to come out with an official CPD umbrella", says Officer CoddledHerWholeLife. You'll have to inquire about the status of that umbrella with your Lieutenant when you stop in to have him tie your boots before hitting the streets, sweetheart.
It's no wonder this job is, simply put...
"SUNK".
OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side of chicago. I don't know much about it, but i'm looking for a neighborhood that is going to be safe, gang free and stable for the next.... oh say 30 years. Not looking to get into a situation with a "changing" neighborhood, or one that's on the down swing. Looking to settle down and move my family there and don't want to have to move again for a long time. Hearing a lot about Jeff park, norwood, edisen park, sauganash, edgebrook. Any favorite's out of those or any suggestions? I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.
8/15/2012 01:32:00 AM
Move as far northwest as you can afford. Then, find a job outside the city, preferably the state, using your cpd academy training as a springboard to another department. Henderson, Nevada is one to look into.
"After working the Taste in extreme heat and Lollapalooza in the rain, the department needs to come out with an official CPD umbrella. Something us tactical officers can use to block the sun and rain during all these details."
--8/15/2012 01:36:00 AM
(You forgot NATO.) Ask Lori Healey. The City of Chicago as a governmental body is merely the administrative arm of the restaurant and entertainment industry, so maybe they can come up with an imprinted promo item like this.
Memo to Chick-Fil-A -- get your paperwork in for next year's giant Taste of Chicago booth right away.
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It will be next to the Emanuel Organic Vegetables display, right down from the State of Illinois "Carp On A Stick" operation.
After working the Taste in extreme heat and Lollapalooza in the rain, the department needs to come out with an official CPD umbrella. Something us tactical officers can use to block the sun and rain during all these details.
8/15/2012 01:36:00 AM
Grow a pair.
"Anonymous said...
And a fine Crook County jury will award the felon some cash for his suffering. That way when he gets out of jail after 6 months, he'll have sum loot to tide him over.
8/15/2012 12:23:00 AM"
So clever and so cynical. I hope you're wrong. Let the case work it's way through. An upgrade may happen at indictment.
After working the Taste in extreme heat and Lollapalooza in the rain, the department needs to come out with an official CPD umbrella. Something us tactical officers can use to block the sun and rain during all these details.
8/15/2012 01:36:00 AM
It's called intestinal fortitude. Now, go get yah fuckin shine box.
OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side of chicago. I don't know much about it, but i'm looking for a neighborhood that is going to be safe, gang free and stable for the next.... oh say 30 years. Not looking to get into a situation with a "changing" neighborhood, or one that's on the down swing. Looking to settle down and move my family there and don't want to have to move again for a long time. Hearing a lot about Jeff park, norwood, edisen park, sauganash, edgebrook. Any favorite's out of those or any suggestions? I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.
8/15/2012 01:32:00 AM
1) You should not have taken the job offer.
2) You can find everything on your list almost anywhere but the City of Chicago.
3) The entire city will dramatically change in 30 years thanks to sanctuary status and welfare programs, so pick whatever you want.
Anonymous said...
After working the Taste in extreme heat and Lollapalooza in the rain, the department needs to come out with an official CPD umbrella. Something us tactical officers can use to block the sun and rain during all these details.
8/15/2012 01:36:00 AM
You literally make me sick.
This can't be real. It just can't!
Flip Flop Republican Democrat said...
From the Johnny Boy G. files, if you lose an election, sue the winner along with the union that represented him and throw in Comcast for the hell of it! Kind of like suing 7-11 back in the day, huh, you loser.
8/15/2012 01:41:00 AM
Way to stay on topic, Mikey.
OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side of chicago. I don't know much about it, but i'm looking for a neighborhood that is going to be safe, gang free and stable for the next.... oh say 30 years. Not looking to get into a situation with a "changing" neighborhood, or one that's on the down swing. Looking to settle down and move my family there and don't want to have to move again for a long time. Hearing a lot about Jeff park, norwood, edisen park, sauganash, edgebrook. Any favorite's out of those or any suggestions? I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.
Looking to overpay for a shitty little house with no school system, no city services and neighborhoods are never a guarantee. Welcome aboard!
Heh...
Of COURSE there is no Felony Murder charge pending SCC!
Anita Alvarez figures the family of the offenders have suffered enough.
*We don't want to look like we're over charging or piling on*
Mmmm-Hmmm... Just like CCSAO doesn't tend to pile on when it's a Copper "standing on the left.
Fuck equal protection under the law and justice for the injured ODPO.
As far as this incident goes.
We present you all with...
The Ghetto "Akka Damn Fool" Template.
The behavior exhibited by the offenders IS NOT RANDOM! It IS predictable to the point where a template can be laid over EVERY incident and certain behaviors will be shown 100% of the time.
"AWWWW HEELLL NAAWW! You see that shit? Imma put dis muhfucka in check, fuck dat Joe! WAT DA FUCK HE SAY CUZ? HE DA MUHFUCKIN' PO-LEECE? AWWWW HEELLL NAAWW! Imma grown mufuckin' man Joe! Imma handle mah bidness Joe! I DON'T GIVE NO FUCK ABOUT NO PO-LEECE!"
"Handling Business" took precedence over doing the right and responsible adult thing which was attending to the child and calling 911 to let Police/Fire sort it out.
Typical... Predictable... Expected.
Poor to non-existent impulse control. Inflamed and misdirected sense of manhood. 24/7 search for an ever present external source for outrage and blame fixing even though the real reason is inability to "self soothe."
(Saw that one on a hand written poster in one of the many "I can't act right cuz I'm funny in the head" places we've had the joy of Policing.)
In Ghetto parlance, the two offenders were "clowning" the ODPO.
They weren't expecting to be clowned back and so hard too.
HAH-HAH! *Kick-Punch!* This is fun!
>FLASH<
*Loud Report*
Uhhhhh! Muh-Dik!
No doubt when he announced his office they reacted the only way they knew how. With violence.
Dwellers on the fringes of society because they're unable to abide by a contract with society at large so theirs is the altered reality that leads them to do the things they do... Just ask 'em. They won't know what to tell you other than roll around, bite themselves and foam at the mouth when you hit 'em with something they can't process.
We like when their eyes spin like the windows on a slot machine...
Jackpot every muthafuckin' time.
*You racist for askin' me dat!*
Take your time recovering Office...
Why no felony murder? Surely you jest! It's election time and Anita depends on the parasite vote, bigtime! She is no friend of the police.
Anonymous said...
After working the Taste in extreme heat and Lollapalooza in the rain, the department needs to come out with an official CPD umbrella. Something us tactical officers can use to block the sun and rain during all these details.
8/15/2012 01:36:00 AM
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To the idiot who is sending this post around to all his CPD friends, bitching about the tact teams wanting umbrellas...
How do you not GET that this post was tongue-in-cheek, i.e. SARCASTIC? Nobody is looking for the Dept to issue an official umbrella. Doofus.
To to the recent hire, there are plenty of nice houses to rent in the areas you mentioned. take it from a 30 year vet, you do not want to buy anything in this city.... between the water bill andthe property taxes it is not worth it.
8/15/2012 10:43:00 AM
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Best idea yet. Though, to be fair, there are so many foreclosures and short sales, with mortgages under 4%, buying wouldn't be such a bad deal.
To to the recent hire, there are plenty of nice houses to rent in the areas you mentioned. take it from a 30 year vet, you do not want to buy anything in this city.... between the water bill andthe property taxes it is not worth it.
8/15/2012 10:43:00 AM
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Best idea yet. Though, to be fair, there are so many foreclosures and short sales, with mortgages under 4%, buying wouldn't be such a bad deal.
To to the recent hire, there are plenty of nice houses to rent in the areas you mentioned. take it from a 30 year vet, you do not want to buy anything in this city.... between the water bill andthe property taxes it is not worth it.
8/15/2012 10:43:00 AM
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Best idea yet. Though, to be fair, there are so many foreclosures and short sales, with mortgages under 4%, buying wouldn't be such a bad deal.
Anonymous said...
OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side of chicago. I don't know much about it, but i'm looking for a neighborhood that is going to be safe, gang free and stable for the next.... oh say 30 years. Not looking to get into a situation with a "changing" neighborhood, or one that's on the down swing. Looking to settle down and move my family there and don't want to have to move again for a long time. Hearing a lot about Jeff park, norwood, edisen park, sauganash, edgebrook. Any favorite's out of those or any suggestions? I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.
8/15/2012 01:32:00 AM
1) You should not have taken the job offer.
2) You can find everything on your list almost anywhere but the City of Chicago.
3) The entire city will dramatically change in 30 years thanks to sanctuary status and welfare programs, so pick whatever you want.
8/15/2012 12:22:00 PM
Take advantage of the tuition reimbursement (If it's still around). Get a few years under your belt and head for greener pastures.
Garfield Ridge north of Archer and west of Nagle.
In TV news film of this scene, one could see numerous numbered yellow markers near the downed motorcycle on First Avenue.
It appears as though (I wasn't there) this officer about emptied his pistol magazine in a desperate fight for his life -- stunned, badly injured, alone, outnumbered, attacked from in front and from behind, in danger of losing his weapon, at night, bright lights from passing vehicles making even his vision more difficult.
Whether one shot or a dozen were fired, it is my personal opinion that the officer did only what he was forced to do.
My point -- the law allowing all involved in an attack like this to be charged with murder is good and proper and should be used here.
No matter what the circumstances or how justified, skilled, and well-trained the officer is, there is an inherent risk to the public in discharging a firearm in any populated area.
Aside from this risk, logic would say that there was an additional hazard created by motorists stopping, swerving to avoid the incident, etc.
THIS IS AS BAD AS ANYTHING GETS. Right in the middle of a busy street. Other innocent people could have been injured or killed in this senseless assault.
I would urge that the charges on the second offender be upgraded in this case.
>>>Anonymous said...
After working the Taste in extreme heat and Lollapalooza in the rain, the department needs to come out with an official CPD umbrella. Something us tactical officers can use to block the sun and rain during all these details.
8/15/2012 01:36:00 AM
Grow a pair.
8/15/2012 11:51:00 AM<<<
Hey 11:51 I didn't write that, but grow a sense of humor. We need a laugh once in a while.
Sarcasm noted:
Try the 5.11 TACTICAL PARASOL, 16 layer Kevlar cover, stainless steel shaft, laser pointer with OC dispenser end and hooked weighted shaped handled. Available in black, midnight blue, desert tan, and gay-pride rainbow.
Hey, this is starting to sound like a good idea. Where's the Patient Office.
move to beverly or mt greenwood
My condolences to the officer, I have the upmost respect for the job you officers face daily. I have a off topic question though... I understand there is a blade length limit of 2.5" on knives carried on a citizen. And mace of any kind is illegal. In your professional opinion, how strictly is this enforced? I have a fixed blade knife with a 3.25" blade that has a plastic sheath with a whistle built into it, and is worn by a lanyard around the neck, while I'd definitely use the whistle first, if the knife was implemented in self defense would charges be brought for use/possession of a illegal weapon? I want to abide to the letter of the law, but fear simply possession of this blade on my person could be trouble for me. I'm a s/w professional female and have already been mugged since I moved into the wicker park/ bucktown area 6 months ago. I've given up yoga for judo lessons. Any opinions or advise would be greatly appreciated. I am in no way a vigilante, just want some kind of visual deterrent from attack. My prayers are with all of you guys on the street. And I hope you take care of yourselves first, I can take care of myself ...if allowed.
Harlem and Irving area very nice subrubs on one side of you up there. Also I,m on the job and looking to sell my house. Retiring Soon. Interested give a shout. I have lived in that area for over 45 years. Still stable and lots of coppers and Firemen.
Why is everyone taking the Umbrella comment seriously?
ya'll been trolled
kid,the northside has no police ,and crime is goin up!check out clearing,garfield ridge,and mt greenwood!all close to burbs!many coppers and city workers!
To the new hire. Look into Roseland, jeffrey manor, burnside, grand crossing or avalon park. Beautiful city with beautiful people. A great place to raise a family.
Hey Newbie,
Forget Jefferson Park. Even though most is ok, but
Edison Pk. & Norwood Pk south ends are seeing a collapse and an increase is Sect. 8. along with scattered foreclosures which are being grabbed by the plague.
Go way north/nw on these 2 neighborhoods.
Sauganash & Edgebrook, albeit way on the high end of the price and r.e. taxes spectrum, are best for longevity.
Look for deals in these 4, even a smaller expandable house. Prices are at their lowest now, With your step raises in the coming years it becomes more affordable.
Drive around at night (9-11pm) any area you choose. And look at who's out & the kind of cars that don't move in the morning to go to work. (dubs,tints,lots of ft.end dui damage).
Don't forget to drop a couple bucks into Def Comp.
30 years? I remember a lot of 025 had nice neighborhoods back then. (montclare,galewood,hermosa,belmont hts,cragin)
The way the city hands out money to the deadbeats, Herb Dilla or some other Elgin family may be your neighbor soon.
Welcome aboard.
"Anonymous said...
OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side of chicago. I don't know much about it, but i'm looking for a neighborhood that is going to be safe, gang free and stable for the next.... oh say 30 years."
How about moving downstate like a lot of Chicago Cops and Firefighters have done!!!Work in the shit all week then go home on the weeked. Rahm lives in D C ! What's the fucking difference???
I live in the condos on NW Hwy. It is a ghetto. I hate Edison Park for it. Too many section 8 savages.
Go to Edgebrook if you can afford it. It actually looks like a suburb.
A friend of mine is a Park Ridge cop and they are having a problem with Kings doing dope burglaries on Canfield.
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OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side of chicago. I don't know much about it...
"Fuck equal protection under the law and justice for the injured ODPO."
--8/15/2012 01:34:00 PM
...not to mention everyone else in the vicinity who was put in mortal danger...
"...the real reason is inability to "self soothe."
"Psychobabble!" In this case it's also true.
"Dwellers on the fringes of society because they're unable to abide by a contract with society at large so theirs is the altered reality that leads them to do the things they do..."
Their perceived reality is so totally different that they literally cannot identify and categorize things like fireplugs, street lights, etc. It's all just stuff -- if you can't run off with it you can hide behind it. That's the limit.
Other people are also objectified like this. Thus the total disregard for life at any level. You will get spit all over, get scratched by dirty fingernails, catch an elbow in the face, get stepped on -- and that's just being near them.
"They won't know what to tell you other than roll around, bite themselves and foam at the mouth when you hit 'em with something they can't process."
I would say it is a primal, incoherent rage against the incomprehensible demands of a complex, rectilinear, highly technical environment not of their own making, except that they are even more out-of-touch in a quiet rural setting.
You are seeing people who genuinely can't tolerate being inside their own skin -- they just can't stand being with themselves in their own container. You can see them shrinking away from their own clothes -- it's like they are lost inside, projecting this tensed-up thing like they can't even stand the touch of the fabric. It is a trip.
Whatever is found in a library or a museum or a cathedral or a beautiful tea garden with the gravel raked just so, all this is the exact opposite.
...but you know what really blows me? The same people who are incapable of holding any employment because of their infantile, explosive tempers, the same people who destroy any environment they are placed in, are able to cope with sophisticated equipment to be able to TAKE VIDEOS OF EVERYTHING AND PUT THEM UP ON THE WEB.
So they can get arrested.
They can't spell, but they can do this. I just heard one, someone tied three dogs to the RR tracks, waited, and videoed the result. They treat other people no differently.
I think we both got our psychology majors from the ones hanging out bus windows making guttural sounds and giving us the finger...no psych like street psych!
There will be plenty more wackos tomorrow! Stay safe.
"Look into Roseland, jeffrey manor, burnside, grand crossing or avalon park. Beautiful city with beautiful people. A great place to raise a family..."
--8/15/2012 05:35:00 PM
...in 1947.
>FLASH<
*Loud Report*
Uhhhhh! Muh-Dik!"
--8/15/2012 01:34:00 PM
Whoo!
Anonymous said...
rogers park is your best bet
8/15/2012 08:15:00 AM
Yep, that sounds about right...
"I want to abide to the letter of the law, but fear simply possession of this blade on my person could be trouble for me. I'm a s/w professional female and have already been mugged since I moved into the wicker park/ bucktown area 6 months ago. I've given up yoga for judo lessons. Any opinions or advise would be greatly appreciated. I am in no way a vigilante, just want some kind of visual deterrent from attack. My prayers are with all of you guys on the street. And I hope you take care of yourselves first, I can take care of myself ...if allowed.
8/15/2012 03:37:00 PM"
1. 'I want to abide to the letter of the law....'
this is your first mistake, thinking that you can have, in this town, an ice cube's chance in hell of ever simultaneously abiding to the letter of this city's laws and being sufficiently prepared to defend yourself on these mean streets.
pick one.
you cannot do both.
2. '...but fear simply possession of this blade on my person could be trouble for me.'
more trouble than getting mugged, beaten, battered, raped and murdered?
you need to reassess your definition of 'trouble for me'.
3. 'I've given up yoga for judo lessons.'
swell.
that may, in a number of years, enable you to fend off a single, unarmed, inexperienced knucklehead, but it won't be nearly enough to keep two, or more, experienced assholes from fucking you up, royally.
try to get a clue here, girl.
4. 'visual deterrent'?
for a lone female, short of a muzzle flash emanating from the pistol in your hand, there ain't no such thing.
5. you can take care of yourself, 'if allowed'?
cupcake, the first thing you need to do is reprogram your mind to rid yourself of this retarded concept of needing permission to defend your life, limbs and pursuit of happiness.
6. 'I have a fixed blade knife with a 3.25" blade that has a plastic sheath with a whistle built into it, and is worn by a lanyard around the neck, while I'd definitely use the whistle first, if the knife was implemented in self defense would charges be brought for use/possession of a illegal weapon?'
seriously? (especially the part about using the whistle first!)
you are a statistic waiting to be logged.
7. presuming your post is not a joke, you are a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.
google: Krav Maga Illinois
also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krav_Maga
drop the judo and resume the yoga, 'cause you're going to need the relaxation to recover from the krav maga class.
and that necklace knife, with built in whistle, while sexy, just gives you an incredibly false sense of capability, ie. 'I can take care of myself'.
please don't make it so easy for me.
Chalkie
Garfield Ridge north of Archer and west of Nagle.
8/15/2012 02:54:00 PM
hmm? South of Archer be a bit better!
And kid, move south. You're going to end up working south anyway.
To the PPO. Welcome kid. Look at the North and South sides. Garfield Ridge have mil homes and taxes are low. Try Norwood North, but taxes are high.
Enjoy the ride kid, you will be retired before you know it.
Retired after 32 yoj.
Anonymous said...
OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side...safe, gang free and stable for the next.... oh say 30 years....
8/15/2012 01:32:00 AM
You just described the entire North side.............of the Moon. But seriously, good luck with your search.
Anonymous said...
OT: Just joined the CPD recently and am looking for any advice as far as moving to the north side of chicago. I don't know much about it, but i'm looking for a neighborhood that is going to be safe, gang free and stable for the next.... oh say 30 years. Not looking to get into a situation with a "changing" neighborhood, or one that's on the down swing. Looking to settle down and move my family there and don't want to have to move again for a long time. Hearing a lot about Jeff park, norwood, edisen park, sauganash, edgebrook. Any favorite's out of those or any suggestions? I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.
8/15/2012 01:32:00 AM
I transplanted from the South Side years ago. Sauganash and Edgebrook were out of my league financially. These two would be your best bet, if you can afford them. Edison Park is a fairly safe bet for the long run. Norwood Park would be next.
There are problems coming from the east and south in Jefferson Park. I do not recommend this area for the long haul. There are more renters in Jefferson Park, some are section 8, and I'm seeing more goofs walking around in their ass pants. There is tagging by the Latin Kings in the area. Portage Park is having problems with these mutts too.
Get as far north and west as you can afford.
Just wanted to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to write about the neighborhoods up north. It's a big decision financially and a place to put down roots is something I don't take lightly. Grew up in a greats safe neighborhood and most of my friends today are still guys I grew up with. I want my kids to have that same experience. I never thought of the renting idea. That is very interesting and very possible. You guys are great and I thank you for sharing your knowledge with me.
Newbie.
8/15/2012 08:25:00 PM
"You are seeing people who genuinely can't tolerate being inside their own skin."
Best descriptive of the typical ghetto mutt yet...
"I live in the condos on NW Hwy. It is a ghetto. I hate Edison Park for it. Too many section 8 savages."
--8/15/2012 07:26:00 PM
I always read here how many "rental apartments with section 8" there are in that area. You could have fooled me. From what I saw, an awful lot of multi-unit apartments were converted to condo back during the real estate frenzy, Me And My Brother From Poland Overnight Realty, anyone who could scam a bank loan was flippin.
So where are all the problems -- third-party rented-out condo units? Up in the many three-flats?
Yes someone mentioned gang tags in Natoma/Higgins area; not so long ago some s__t came up from 025, take-off of a dealer right around there, believe arrests resulted.
Montrose/Austin now -- tags "CPDK 16 DIST K."
Oh -- don't let name fool you. "Latin Kings" are not necessarily "Latin" or "Hispanic." Not at all.
"I'm a s/w professional female and have already been mugged...I've given up yoga for judo lessons...I am in no way a vigilante, just want some kind of visual deterrent from attack."
--8/15/2012 03:37:00 PM"
Sorry for any condescension you may have seen here.
Also sorry to hear you were accosted.
A. Goes without saying don't be weaving home through an alley singing loudly at 4 AM. While it is your absolute right to do so, it's just not safe. "Professional victims" give the police far too much business.
One of your best defenses is Situational Awareness. Look around you very actively, move aggressively, use the whole width of the street. Don't let muggers feel you out -- "Is you OK?" -- or guilt-trip you -- "I know you worried about a black person." (These things were said to me. Just actual quotes -- they have some elaborate opening acts.)
"She be crossin' the street cause she see me!" The guilt trip again. They really work that one.
Rejoinder -- "YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!"
Everyone bouncin around the south and west sides is looking behind them and behind them and behind them and behind them, eighteen times per block, both for the police and for the character they owe money to. Some just walk backwards half the time. You can do the same.
Get "vigilante" word out of head, that is just a psychological smear of "self-defense." Also "Neanderthal," "Wild West," etc. -- there are some very destructive people re-writing the modern lexicon. The guilt trip again.
Best "visual deterrent" is to project a competent, alert attitude.
No wristwatch? No pretext to ask for time. No rectangular shape in breast pocket? No pretext to ask for cigarette. I accidentally put a SHINY ball-point pen in my (plain shirt) pocket the other day, and I swear to God in three seconds it's "Lemme see yo ink pin." Don't EVER be seen standing and consulting a map or other such material. Hell, cars begin to stop. "Is you lost?" or "I is lost."
Know this insulting, dehumanizing fact and know it well -- you are OBJECTIFIED. You are seen as a DISPENSER. You are just a candy machine, and they will tug on every knob to see if something comes out for them. Eliminate pretexts insofar as possible.
"Visual deterrent" doesn't work against the truly violent on a mission. No rules, do anything you have to do, use anything you can get your hands on, make as much of an uproar as possible.
The judo sounds fine. Anything to get past the artificial "overcivilized" condition and learn to hit people again when necessary.
Heard an old African proverb, "If someone strikes you and you do not return the blow, you will always be cursed by it." I think there's a lot to that.
Saw a young gal with a good stout hardwood walking stick...
People carry all sorts of objects around the city. Bought them, borrowed them, returning them, found them...
Carry anything but a glowing cell phone. Belongs in a pocket. It's more of an attractant today than anything. People act like it's a gun or something. It's a wafer of plastic. >slap< >crunch< and we are back 50,000 years.
In a prehistoric situation, you are better off with a nice sharp rock.
For my iguana to sit on.
When I get one next week.
Don't walk down the street talking on that phone. Face it, the President doesn't even need that kind of connectivity. Control your environment. Make your call from inside a busy store. Keep your back against something. Then pocket the phone and go.
Stay real loose. You don't have to act normal, or even sane. "Think outside the box."
Off Our Meds tonight.
"Gimme fitty cent."
Eyes blaze. Accusing finger points.
"I SEE YOUR BRAIN! I SEE IT!
YOU WILL BURN! BURN!!!"
Etc. Mental illness frightens primitives.
Overlong post! Wish I could do more. Thanks for stopping by. God bless. Stay safe.
"rogers park is your best bet"
--8/15/2012 08:15:00 AM
"Yep, that sounds about right..."
--8/15/2012 09:48:00 PM
"Heartland Cafe" types still putting out old chairs, sofas, tables, etc. in the "L" underpass to encourage loitering?
"Hey, this is starting to sound like a good idea. Where's the Patient Office.
8/15/2012 03:07:00 PM "
In the Doctor'e Building.
Violence at Accidents scenes is nothing new, be on your guard at all times.
Check this out.
http://www.funnieststuff.net/viewmovie.php?id=2998
To 8/16/2012 12:43:00 PM:
Thank you for the eloquently phrased unvarnished truth. Gems like yours are the reason I faithfully read through all the comments.
I will endeavor to put some of your funniest suggestions into practice. Not sure that I can quite pull off "I SEE YOUR BRAIN! I SEE IT!" though.
Only one thing I would add to your list: DONT carry a purse. It just makes you a target. Try to carry your wallet and phone in as inaccessible a pocket as possible.
And scowl - a lot. :)
To 8/16/2012 12:43:00 PM:
Thank you for the eloquently phrased unvarnished truth. Gems like yours are the reason I faithfully read through all the comments.
I will endeavor to put some of your funniest suggestions into practice. Not sure that I can quite pull off "I SEE YOUR BRAIN! I SEE IT!" though.
Only one thing I would add to your list: DONT carry a purse. It just makes you a target. Try to carry your wallet and phone in as inaccessible a pocket as possible.
And scowl - a lot. :)
8/17/2012 10:12:00 AM
i think she likes you.
Chalkie
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