The Chi Town Project

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Sunday, March 22, 2009

The Petition to keep the Sears Tower name is nearing 30,000 signatures as of today. Many of you wonder, why are people making such a big deal about this, but CTP has realized the significance of this movement. Chicago has not been great lately in terms of keeping its history intact. Important and notable landmarks have fall victim of this trend. Comiskey Park went through a ownership and name change, the historical and beloved Soldiers Field went through a very unpopular renovation that stripped the stadium of its landmark status and now many critics complain- "looks like some spacecraft besides Lake Michigan". Furthermore, Marshall Fields, which has been a part of Chicagoan lives, was bought out and replaced by Macy's a New York based retail business. And once again, here we are... our iconic 110 story tall skyscraper is about to suffer the same faith and Chicagoans are speaking out.

Sure, Sears has not occupied the building since 1992, but its not about Sears the company or not. This name is a part of Chicago's tradition, a symbol of Chicagoan pride and love. It is history, and Chicagoans are not ready to easily part with it, especially not to an outsider of Chicago. This is the mindset of Chicagoans everywhere. Chicago is our city and we will fight to keep our interests. This event has demonstrated that Chicagoans can come together for a single cause and fight side by side for what they believe is right.

Imagine if the same intensity and passion was focused on keeping our streets safe. Imagine if the same intensity and passion was focused on lending a helping hand to the less fortunate children of Chicago who is waiting for someone or something to give them hope. Image if the same intensity and passion was focused on putting aside our differences and taking the time to learn about each other's culture and background; embracing our fellow friends and neighbors. Image if the same intensity and passion was focused on helping a fellow starving Chicagoan get back on their feet.... IMAGINE the possibilities of what we can do.

Think about it.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

SEARSLY? WILLY?

The iconic 110 ft Sears Tower of Chicago is about to get a name change.

And Chicagoans everywhere are not happy about it. Chicago hasn't been too great preserving its history as numerous historical and iconic landmarks got unpopular upgrades and changes. Starting with Comiskey Park, Soldier's Field, Marshall Fields and other landmarks are not the same. And now, Sears Tower is about to suffer the same faith as it will now be known as the Willis Tower starting Summer 09. A Petition to keep the name Sears Tower was started and already within a couple of weeks over 20,000 signatures have been collected and is receiving worldwide attention. Talk about Chicagoans coming together and achieving together to fight for what they believe in.

To learn more about the petition check out:

Its the Sears Tower

InspIre. dreAM. aCHIeve.

Sadly too little may be done too late. But Willis Tower or not, the nation's tallest tower will stay Sears Tower to so many Chicagoans.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

TODAY

TODAY is the day we the Chicagoans come together in strength and number to become a voice.
TODAY is the day we the Chicagoans will end senseless killing of innocent people on our streets by gang violence.
TODAY is the day we give children of Chicago's future hope to shine brightly; to be given the education they deserve; to be given the resources to be inspired and to reach their dreams.
TODAY is the day we the Chicagoans realize our power and potentials to do anything.
TODAY is the day we let the world know who and what we Chicagoans are all about.
TODAY is the day we the Chicagoans will be inspIred.
TODAY is the day we the Chicagoans will dreAM together.
TODAY is the day we the Chicagoans will help each other and aCHIeve those dreams.
TODAY is the day we say proudly- I AM CHI.

Be a part of the Movement that will Change Chicago.

The Chi Town Project.
www.thechitownproject.com