Back in August Tom Gaulke (BA Chair) declared on this very blog, "in case you haven't heard, we're winning." At that time it sincerely felt like we were winning. The CTA board had extended the 35th street bus to include the west end of 31st and promised a study of the east end of 31st. Members of BA met with CTA board president Forrest Claypool with Alderman Balcer. They also met monthly with the folks who do the planning and studies on bus routes. So far... nothing has happened.
We need to make sure that the CTA board knows that we are still here and we still want this bus. Will you come with us on March 13 to remind them?
At the next board meeting
of the Chicago Transit Authority, the board will be discussing the
future of bus transit along 31st St.
We need to show up in numbers so that they know that our communities need a 31st St. Bus!
We'll meet at the corner of Halsted and 31st St. at 9:00am and take the Halsted Bus to the CTA Headquarters. Or, if you are downtown, just meet us there. If you can't make it, but know others who want the bus, share this information with them, please.
You can RSVP on facebook here or email info@bridgeportalliance.org.
Bridgeport Alliance is a grassroots organization of local residents and institutions committed to engage in the decision making that impacts our community utilizing education, advocacy, and collaborative action to promote responsive government and an improved quality of life for all residents. For more information or to join our mailing list, contact info@bridgeportalliance.org
Monday, March 4, 2013
Friday, March 1, 2013
BA In the News
A great article in the Gazette features Jennie Biggs and Tom Gaulke:
“We parents have the strongest voices,” Biggs added. “We need to start using them.
Read it here!
Also in the Gazette, Tom Gaulke on the systemic issues that are causing violence in our neighborhood. Read it here!
“We parents have the strongest voices,” Biggs added. “We need to start using them.
Read it here!
Also in the Gazette, Tom Gaulke on the systemic issues that are causing violence in our neighborhood. Read it here!
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Theresa Mah Appointed Senior Policy Advisor
BA Member Theresa Mah has accepted a job as Gov. Pat Quinn's senior policy advisor and liaison to the Asian-American community. Read more at DNA Info.
Congratulations Theresa and Thank You for all of your work!
Congratulations Theresa and Thank You for all of your work!
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
February Newsletter
Hello Friends,
I know that there have been more emails than usual coming from Bridgeport Alliance. There has just been so much going on that we want to share with you!
Website - If you have not seen it yet, check out our new website at bridgeportalliance.org. We are currently accepting blog posts, so if you would like to share your experiences with any of the issues that Bridgeport Alliance or our affiliated organizations (SOUL and IIRON) are working on, please send them to info@bridgeportalliance.org.
Save Our Schools - Thanks to all who have come to meetings, and helped to make our voices heard. If you have not yet, please sign this petition asking that McClellen be removed from the school closure list.
31st Street Bus - Members of BA met with the CTA on 2/18. They will have information to share at the next general meeting.
NextDoor - Many of us met through Everyblock, and by now you likely know that it is gone. BA has a group on NextDoor if you are interested in joining.
General Meeting - Tomorrow, Thursday, February 28, 7:00 at First Trinity (Community Center Kitchen). 31st and Lowe. We hope to see you there!
I know that there have been more emails than usual coming from Bridgeport Alliance. There has just been so much going on that we want to share with you!
Website - If you have not seen it yet, check out our new website at bridgeportalliance.org. We are currently accepting blog posts, so if you would like to share your experiences with any of the issues that Bridgeport Alliance or our affiliated organizations (SOUL and IIRON) are working on, please send them to info@bridgeportalliance.org.
Save Our Schools - Thanks to all who have come to meetings, and helped to make our voices heard. If you have not yet, please sign this petition asking that McClellen be removed from the school closure list.
31st Street Bus - Members of BA met with the CTA on 2/18. They will have information to share at the next general meeting.
NextDoor - Many of us met through Everyblock, and by now you likely know that it is gone. BA has a group on NextDoor if you are interested in joining.
General Meeting - Tomorrow, Thursday, February 28, 7:00 at First Trinity (Community Center Kitchen). 31st and Lowe. We hope to see you there!
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Tom Gaulke on Huff Post Live
Huff Post Live - Wednesday morning (2/27) at 9:30 CST to hear Tom
Gaulke on a panel about real effects of sequestration in our
communities.
Monday, February 25, 2013
BA in the News
Kevin Robinson on School Closings, Charters and Clout
CPS School Closings Plan Has South Side Schools Making Pitch to Stay Open
Public School Closings Could Harm Special Education Students, Critics Say
Southwest Side Braces for More CPS School Closings Forums
Ald. James Balcer: McClellan and Graham 'Should Not Close'
And, Claudia in the World Journal!
CPS School Closings Plan Has South Side Schools Making Pitch to Stay Open
Public School Closings Could Harm Special Education Students, Critics Say
Southwest Side Braces for More CPS School Closings Forums
Ald. James Balcer: McClellan and Graham 'Should Not Close'
And, Claudia in the World Journal!
Saturday, February 23, 2013
McClellan Matters!
McClellan School is
thriving neighborhood school; boasting a 9% gain in students meeting
and exceeding state standards from 2010 to 2012. Our school serves a
diverse student body, has an excellent Magnet Cluster Autism Program,
and actually is NOT under utilized. Chicago Public Schools must revisit
the calculations for space utilization, with respect to state mandated
smaller class sizes in the three Autistic Cluster classrooms. McClellan
matters!!!
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