Took it upon herself to clean up a vacant lot in Englewood under a broken viaduct. Brought her 2 kids out there and started cleaning. One guy joined in and started helping.

...and of course, someone came to her complaining about the homeless peoples belongings there...couches, shopping carts, etc.

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2015/10/25/fed-up-neighbors-clean-up-mess-left-underneath-viaduct/

Saw a special on ESPN about Conor Barwin turning lots like this in Philly into playgrounds...

Go and do it.

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illegal dumping in Chicago? hard to believe.

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Good for her.

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Dont u have to get zoning permits to remodel public property?

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It wasnt all from illegal dumping. Plus the guy didnt even realize it was roof shingles, that the waste companies wont take in the dumpsters, thats why it was there.

Probably has been an eye sore for 10+ years. Looked like a cool place for a skate park.

I also bet if you asked the right people you would get permission, if not ownership of the land and some money to clean it up.

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"That's what the internet is for. Slandering others anonymously." Banky
“Been that way since one monkey looked at the sun and told the other monkey ‘He said for you to give me your fuckin’ share.’”

yes, it all takes time...but just as the story points out, there is always an asshole....just like here.....one lady came out to argue with Katie, who was cleaning the place up about the belongings of any homeless people that use that area.

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"That's what the internet is for. Slandering others anonymously." Banky
“Been that way since one monkey looked at the sun and told the other monkey ‘He said for you to give me your fuckin’ share.’”

Just like IRL, the good actions get no attention but the pud in the sweatshirt thread dominates.

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"That's what the internet is for. Slandering others anonymously." Banky
“Been that way since one monkey looked at the sun and told the other monkey ‘He said for you to give me your fuckin’ share.’”

Why does a homeless guy have several dogs, and a rooster?

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<º)))><

Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way

Of course. Hopefully she continues. I've seen a few people start working on empty lots and then just give up.

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Be well

GO BEARS!!!

Lunch.

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