Proposal to Not Nice Commmies, Give me that Building … Opportunities in Distressed Areas…

April 25, 2025 | John Kugler |
April 25, 2025 | John Kugler |

Chicago Update 412pm 4-2-25

The conversation covered various topics, including a mother-daughter relationship, a celebration of love and legacy, and a discussion on the importance of role models.

John Kugler discussed the issues of crime, particularly in the 79th and Harvard area, and the presence of migrants, or “Mondos,” in Chicago.

He highlighted the problem of government contracts awarded to convicted felons for housing migrants.

Kugler also proposed a plan to repurpose a Salvation Army building into a rehabilitation center, emphasizing the need for a tax-free zone and support for local businesses to revitalize the area.

John Kugler discusses the corruption and political machinations within the Chicago Teachers Union and City Hall, highlighting Ron Huberman’s role in budget presentations and his rise through various positions.

He criticizes the ruling class’s schemes, the influence of the University of Chicago, and the lack of transparency in budget processes.

Kugler mentions the high number of out-of-town teachers in CPS and the ideological leanings of current city leaders, comparing them to extreme communist regimes.

He also touches on the issue of youth violence, noting the young ages of perpetrators and the long-term control of the union and city officials.

Action Items

[ ] Reach out to the mayor, governor, or other officials and offer to take over the abandoned Salvation Army building for 10 years at no cost, with the goal of turning it into a viable place to help people.

[ ] Look up Tom Ahern’s Twitter account and analyze the ages of the individuals involved in carjackings, robberies, and murders in Chicago.

Mother-Daughter Relationship and Community Events

discusses the importance of the mother-daughter relationship, emphasizing that mothers are their first role models.

highlights the celebration of love, legacy, and unbreakable bonds.

mentions that Preston, the daughter, loved to help people and that the foundation had other events like back-to-school giveaways.

Speaker 2 talks about an extended service plan from Ox Car Care, which covers repair bills for various car issues.

Technical Difficulties and Weather Observations

experiences technical difficulties with his connection, expressing frustration about not being able to connect properly.

comments on the wild weather, noting a significant temperature swing from 30 degrees to 80 degrees.

reports multiple calls of shots fired at various locations, including 79th and Harvard, and 80th and Harvard.

describes the presence of migrants, or “Mondos,” at a Dunkin Donuts and comments on the convicted felon who owns the building housing migrants.

Migrant Housing and Government Contracts

discusses the government contract awarded to a convicted tax evader to house migrants, expressing frustration over the rules against working with convicted felons.

shares a personal anecdote about a government agency hiring a convicted felon, highlighting the inconsistency in enforcement.

mentions the financial benefits the felon received from housing migrants, including millions of dollars from federal and state sources.

criticizes the government’s monetary policies and the misuse of funds, emphasizing the role of money laundering in the system.

Crime Incidents and Police Response

reports a road rage incident where a passenger put out a gun on a passenger.

describes his route through the city, including driving down Wacker and State Street, and comments on the lack of traffic and activity.

provides details of a person with a knife incident at 1239 North Artesian, describing the suspect as a female black wearing all black clothing.

observes the empty streets and lack of activity, noting the absence of remote work and the warm weather.

Real Estate and Distressed Properties

shares his background in real estate, discussing his involvement in buying distressed properties with his father.

explains the benefits of buying distressed properties, including the potential for significant profit through renovation and resale.

criticizes the government’s monetary policies and the impact on real estate, emphasizing the importance of distressed properties in the market.

discusses the historical context of distressed properties, comparing the current market to the 1980s real estate bust.

Opportunities in Distressed Areas

sees opportunities in distressed areas, suggesting that the empty buildings could be repurposed for new businesses.

proposes a plan to turn a Salvation Army building into a viable place for people to stay and get off the streets.

offers to take over the Salvation Army building for 10 years, promising to make it a profitable enterprise and a place for rehabilitation.

emphasizes the need for a tax-free zone to attract businesses and people to the area, reducing the burden of taxes and fees.

Challenges and Solutions for Urban Renewal

discusses the challenges of urban renewal, including the presence of drug addicts and criminals in the area.

suggests creating a non-profit organization to hire and train ex-drug addicts and homeless people, providing them with job opportunities and housing.

proposes a plan to repurpose the Salvation Army building into a hub for various services, including engineering and HVAC work.

emphasizes the importance of providing opportunities for people to improve their lives and contribute to the community.

Gentrification and Economic Development

discusses the role of gentrification in economic development, highlighting the impact of large companies like Google on the local economy.

criticizes the lack of local businesses and the reliance on large corporations for economic growth.

suggests creating a plan for the loop, including tax incentives and support for local businesses to attract more people and investment.

emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to development, ensuring that both large corporations and local businesses benefit from economic growth.

Personal Reflections and Community Engagement

shares his personal background, including his involvement in real estate and his family’s connection to Chicago.

emphasizes the importance of community engagement and supporting local businesses and residents.

discusses the challenges of urban living, including crime, corruption, and economic disparity.

calls for a collective effort to address these challenges and create a better future for the community.

Ron Huberman’s Role and the Budget Presentation

discusses how Ron Huberman, a tech guy and former CEO of CPS, was involved in a budget presentation.

Huberman’s background includes studying public policy at the University of Chicago and working at the police department.

mentions that Huberman was gay and compares his rise to that of Kamala Harris.

The budget presentation was made to the board, and Huberman was the CEO at the time.

The Budget Presentation Incident

describes the budget presentation as a public session in the Fulton Market District on April 2, 2025.

recalls the use of large three-ring binders for the presentation and the lack of PowerPoint presentations at the time.

The board president, possibly David Vitale , asked if there were any other budgets to present.

After a brief silence, the board president declared the budget presented by Huberman would be considered.
Organizing and Political Rhetoric

reflects on his role as an organizer and reporter, covering the budget presentation for Substance News.

mentions the political rhetoric of the time, with Democrats being anti-Ed.

emphasizes the importance of showing up and doing the work to effect change.

criticizes the current ruling class and their ideology, comparing them to the ruling class taught at the University of Chicago.

The Role of Activists and the Ruling Class

discusses how activists became the rulers and did not become the nice rulers they expected.

criticizes the current administration for not distributing resources equitably and for promoting their ideology.

mentions the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) and their belief in violent overthrow of the American society.

compares the current leaders to the ruling class in Kampuchea, emphasizing their dangerous ideology.

The Impact of Youth Violence and Corruption

highlights the issue of youth violence, with many carjackers and murderers being between 12 and 20 years old.

mentions a 15-year-old who was recently arrested for killing a 16-year-old girl.

discusses the corruption in the Chicago Teachers Union and the high number of out-of-town teachers.

criticizes the union for not being elected officials and for not believing in democracy.

The Role of the Chicago Police Department

mentions his application to be a communications person inside the Chicago Police Department.

recommends following Tom Ahern on Twitter for updates on arrests and wanted individuals.

emphasizes the importance of looking at the ages of those involved in crime and the ages of those in power.

criticizes the current administration for not addressing the root causes of youth violence and corruption.

The Importance of Data and Statistics

discusses the need for statistics and data to understand the patterns in crime and governance.

mentions his work with labor law and the importance of patterns in practice.

emphasizes the need for collaboration and learning to address societal issues.

criticizes the current news media for not helping and teaching the public.

The Role of the Media and Public Perception

discusses the role of the media in promoting unity and addressing societal issues.

criticizes the current media for being propaganda and not helping the public.

emphasizes the importance of working together to fix societal issues.

mentions his work with Substance News and his role as a reporter and activist.

The Impact of Drug Use and Violence

discusses the impact of drug use and violence on the community.

mentions seeing drug deals and drug users in various locations.

criticizes the lack of police presence and the dangers of drug-related violence.

emphasizes the need for community action and awareness to address these issues.

The Role of the Community and Activism

discusses the role of the community in addressing societal issues.

mentions his work with various organizations and his role in setting up political parties.

criticizes the current administration for not being inclusive and for promoting their ideology.

emphasizes the importance of community activism and involvement in governance.

Keywords

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