#Tucker on the crime problem and the grinches who rob volunteers and burn down Christmas trees

 

[VIDEO] I'm sharing this segment from Tucker Carlson Tonight on FOX News with you today because the commentary you see by host Tucker Carlson discusses some local events that perhaps you missed. Most certainly I missed these events.

To bring home some of the points Carlson is discussing here is there needs to be a reckoning on the crime issue nationally. Certainly it's an issue not just in the city where last weekend a group of youths converged near Millennium Park to cause enough issues for the police to start making plans to address any future disturbances. Basically as a reaction problem as this issue has been going on for a while as this isn't the first time I wrote about youths coming to downtown to cause problems as theft, vandalism, or even just causing major disturbances.

So he starts off with attacks on Christmas trees because well tis the season. And the first thing he mentions was that a group of My Block My Hood My City volunteers were robbed putting up holiday decorations in the history south side Bronzeville neighborhood. 

BTW, if you don't want to listen to Carlson here's a story from CBS Chicago. According to the article this crime occurred at 48th & King Drive and part of a team of volunteers putting up Christmas decorations from  35th Street to 115th Street.

Are we losing our Christmas spirit?

So are our neighborhoods losing our Christmas spirit?

So for example, on my block, we have a tradition of the light posts alternating red and green lights. But in 2015, it's literally the middle of December, and only 9 homes have changed their lights.

I have also noticed that the 8700 block of Calumet, which used to have each household have some kind of light display, is also lacking this year.

How are things in your neighborhood? And have you noticed the difference?




But as a reminder, Williams Hydroplants is selling fresh live trees. Please support our local business. Read more from our previous post on William Hydroplants.


From that post:

Their store is at 311 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619. They will sell the Christmas Trees in their lot across the street at 79th & Prairie, also across the street from the south playground of Ruggles elementary school. Their phone number is (773) 651-3426, so can call ahead and schedule your pickup.

Also, if you have other needs, please contact them.  They can have items such as salt and snow melt ready for you out there as well.

Let them know JP Paulus (dad of Mia and Faith) sent you. It won't result in any discount. But it would be great to know connections have been made

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CTA Holiday Train Red Line Schedule

The CTA has posted dates for their annual Holiday Train. The actual hourly schedule will be posted shortly.

The Red Line dates are

• Wednesday, Dec. 12
• Friday, Dec. 14
• Saturday, Dec. 15
• Tuesday, Dec. 18
• Saturday, Dec. 22

On that last date, Dec. 22, The SixthWard writer , JP Paulus, will be there again with his family. Contact him at jp (at) TheSixthWard.us if you are interested in joining us. 

Christmas Trees for sale at Williams Hydro-Plants

Worlee did a great job on an article about Charles and Belinda Williams of Williams Hydro-Plants a short time ago.

I can personally testify to how friendly and helpful they are.  They have also become their unofficial granchildren. (see the photo of the girls with Mr. Williams),

The Williams are selling Christmas Trees starting Saturday, December 1.  They will be doing so through the evening (past their closing time of 5pm).  We encourage you to buy from them if you use real trees.

Their store is at 311 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619. They will sell the Christmas Trees in their lot across the street at 79th & Prairie, also across the street from the south playground of Ruggles elementary school. Their phone number is (773) 651-3426, so can call ahead and schedule your pickup.

Also, if you have other needs, please contact them.  They can have items such as salt and snow melt ready for you out there as well.

Let them know JP Paulus (dad of Mia and Faith) sent you. It won't result in any discount. But it would be great to know connections have been made.

Christmas Decorations: 8000 block of Calumet

A few photos from my block. Sorry they aren't very good. (We welcome submissions form our readers).

On the 8000 Block of South Calumet, our tradition is to have out light posts alternate between Red & Green colors.

In upcoming posts we will publish photos of different blocks, who each have their own traditions. Please let us know of your own block. We're also interested in finding the best block for Christmas lights in the 6th Ward. Let us know!

CAPCC Christmas Party and December Monthly Meeting

From their blog:

We, at the Chatham Avalon Park Community Council, are happy to announce that our Christmas Party and December Monthly Meeting will be at the Northern Trust Bank, 2ND Floor Meeting Room, 7801 South State Street, Monday, December 14, 2009 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

For more info, check their link

Christmas Decorations: 7900 block of Prairie

On the 7900 block of Prairie, the tradition is to wrap light posts with foil, and then with red ribbon to create a candy cane effect. This particular home owner upped the design a level by creating a snow man.

In upcoming posts we will publish photos of different blocks, who each have their own traditions. Please let us know of your own block. We're also interested in finding the best block for Christmas lights in the 6th Ward. Let us know!