I'm a native Chicagoan and grew up in every part of the city: attended grade and high school in Hyde Park (south side of Chicago), in my adult years I worked Downtown in the Loop and lived in the Lakeview area (north side), and spent a lot of my free time in the Bucktown area (west side) before Bucktown was gentrified.
BTW - The east side of Chicago is called Lake Michigan.
Besides my hometown I've lived in Wisconsin and Kentucky. I attended college in those states. I've worked in California.
Throughout those experiences, I've learned that the little things are what makes people . . . people. And I've learned that the little things can separate people.
I've always tried to listen, watch people's reactions, and understand the culture of an area. There are marked differences between Chicago and San Francisco. There are nuanced cultural differences between Northside Chicagoans and Southside Chicagoans. The easy differences are the lives of the rich and the poor . . . and sometimes I wonder who has the better life.
Being able to live in those areas is easy. Being accepted and understood in those worlds takes time.
As a writer, I hope can provide an insight to those differences.
If you see me around Arnold or the St. Louis area, please introduce yourself.
The day is a little easier when there's a friendly face.
Members of Arnold's Aging and Disabilities Commission will distribute flashing light beacons, used to call for medical help, at the Arnold Recreation Center on April 29.
Slow moving thunderstorms, spotted by the National Weather Service, could create flash floods this morning and afternoon.
The week prior to Easter Sunday, Arnold residents watched their newly elected council and board members take office.
The Arnold Dog and Animal Pound and the Open Door Animal Sanctuary have several pets available for adoption.
Few homes available for home shoppers to see during the weekend.
While Sunday may be filled with family events, the rest of the week has plenty to offer Arnold families.
Gary Allen, the hotel's owner, realized the trend years ago and adapted his business.
Arnold needs to compile a list of strengths and prospective real estate locations for businesses wanting to relocate, Bush says.
Weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes to occur in Arnold this afternoon, the National Weather Service says.
Numerous shoplifting attempts continue at Arnold's big-box retailers.
The energy-efficient homes are meant for Arnold's low-income seniors.
The new City Council will hold its first meeting on Thursday night, the Aging and Disabilities Commission will meet in the afternoon.
MoDOT suggests drivers use Hwy. 141 to drive around I-270 roadwork between Gravois Road and the I-44 interchange.
MoDOT is working on about 800 bridges, many which will be closed this summer.
MoDot suggests drivers use Hwy. 141 to drive around I-270 roadwork between Gravois Road and the I-44 interchange.
This week the Arnold Dog and Animal Pound and the Open Door Animal Sanctuary have a few dogs available for adoption.
Tornado watch until 9 p.m. for Arnold, eastern Jefferson County and the St. Louis area.
The IRS and AARP provide free tax preparation services to Arnold residents earning less than $49,000 a year and to the elderly.
If tax forms are in the mail, here are the newest open houses in Arnold for home buyers.
This weekend, despite the weather forecast, is a great chance to enjoy Arnold with family.
