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• On the article Patch Talk: The Movie

  

  

  Christopher Paicely

  2:57 pm on Friday, March 1, 2013

  Ryan summed it up pretty well. I'll also be doing some public relations and web design work. Thanks for asking!

• On the article An Editor Bids Farewell

  

  Christopher Paicely

  4:34 pm on Thursday, February 28, 2013

  Thanks, everyone, for all the immensely kind words and support. I'll carry everything I've learned over the past couple of years with me. Also, look out for a very special edition of Patch Talk on Friday.

  Thanks again!

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• On the article Patch Exclusives: Get to Know the 2nd District Congressional Candidates

  

  

  Christopher Paicely

  9:53 am on Monday, February 25, 2013

  Hi Bob,

  Unfortunately, only the candidates that agree to be interviewed can be interviewed. I sent out notifications to every candidate I could get contact information for. Not all of them responded.

  As far as the chart, I agree with you. That is a very good idea. This series asked the candidates what issues they cared most about. I hope knowing what they put at the top of their priorities has helped in your decision as well.

• On the article Patch Exclusives: Get to Know the 2nd District Congressional Candidates

  

  

  Christopher Paicely

  5:45 am on Monday, February 25, 2013

  Hello Pam,

  I've updated the list to reflect the dropouts. Thanks for bringing that too my attention.

  Also, I must admit I would be surprised if the order of the list in this article ended up deciding the election. I think you may be giving Chicago Heights Patch too much credit. I also think you should re-examine how Patch has treated Mr. Rayburn before questioning its fairness. I don't know how many offers he has received to do one-on-one video interviews about the issues, but I thought it was fair to extend him that invitation.

  Thanks for offering the teachable moment though. I never realized what I was missing in life until I saw your comment. Now I know: A teachable moment.

• On the announcement 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

  

  Christopher Paicely

  5:39 am on Friday, February 22, 2013

  Hello Mr. Long,

  We removed your comment because it made claims about an individual without presenting evidence to support those claims. Feel free to continue commenting on Patch, but please be aware of our terms of use.

  http://chicagoheights.patch.com/terms

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• On the article Look Beyond the One-Party System, Says 2nd District Candidate Eric M. Wallace

  

  

  Christopher Paicely

  7:59 am on Tuesday, February 12, 2013

  Thanks, Dinkum. I've corrected his profile.

• On the article Heights Hires Private Companies to Help Operate City Departments

  

  

  Christopher Paicely

  5:12 am on Friday, February 8, 2013

  You're right about the liquor license going to the Mobil gas station on 14th Street, which is in the fourth ward.

  The owner requested it and Ald. Josh Deabel called him out for not being responsive enough when it came to littering on the property and "code issues." Deabel also said his constituents—the business owners and residents around the gas station—did not want the place to get a liquor license, so he voted no. The rest of the council (accept Ald. Wanda Rodgers, who was not present) voted in favor of giving the business the liquor license.

  Ald. Sonia Perez noted Deabel's concerns but said she knew the man's business was losing money and understood why he needed the liquor license to reach profitability.

• On the article Heights Hires Private Companies to Help Operate City Departments

  

  

  Christopher Paicely

  7:27 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013

  He didn't talk too much about it during the meeting, but I spoke with him afterwards and he basically said doesn't like the idea of spending money on hiring consulting firms to run government offices.

• On the article Heights Hires Private Companies to Help Operate City Departments

  

  

  Christopher Paicely

  7:27 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013

  He didn't talk too much about it during the meeting, but I spoke with him afterwards and he said he basically said doesn't like the idea of spending money on hiring consulting firms to run government offices.

• On the article Heights Hires Private Companies to Help Operate City Departments

  

  

  Christopher Paicely

  8:41 am on Tuesday, February 5, 2013

  Jack Hynes is the president of the company. He currently makes about $3,500 per month consulting for the city. This new role will up his monthly pay to $5,000, according to Corporation Counsel T.J. Somer.