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20 hours ago
32+ years Big Oaks resident

CAR WASH

by Big Oaks

Does anyone use the NORWOOD CAR WASH on N.W. Hwy.? I'm looking around for a car wash and this place seems to be popular. They have good reviews on YELP. Does anyone use any of the other places on N.W. Hwy.? Thanks for the feedback.

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2 days ago

Chicago property transfer data is updated twice a month. Here are the nearby records from the May 14 update:

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5 days ago

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May 01

Updated May 08
Native Chicagoan

Community Meeting 4/30/12- Norwood Park Field house (part1)

by OParker

pt 1-Primary Agenda- Dog Park Relocation
pt 2- Alderman’s recent votes
Start 6:30pm- concluded 6:50 pm

This is my take on the meeting and I’ve paraphrased.
If any of the info I’m posting is incorrect, corrections are welcome.

Meeting started with a few introductions, I didn’t get some names/titles.
Alderman, Mary O’Conner
State Rep. McAuliffe
Gent 1- Regional Park Manager, I believe.
Gent 2- Park management/operations type person
Res 1-
Res 2-
I would guess there were about 75 people...

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pt 1-Primary Agenda- Dog Park Relocation
pt 2- Alderman’s recent votes
Start 6:30pm- concluded 6:50 pm

This is my take on the meeting and I’ve paraphrased.
If any of the info I’m posting is incorrect, corrections are welcome.

Meeting started with a few introductions, I didn’t get some names/titles.
Alderman, Mary O’Conner
State Rep. McAuliffe
Gent 1- Regional Park Manager, I believe.
Gent 2- Park management/operations type person
Res 1-
Res 2-
I would guess there were about 75 people present.

Dog Park
The dog park will be relocated to the northeast section of the park and be enlarged to about 10,500 sq ft.
Work to start in June taking about 6 wks to complete.
There will also be other improvements made to the parks plumbing, etc. and other minor improvements made to other community parks as part of this effort.
Existing dog park will remain open during transition.
The existing location can be returned back to its prior use for ice-skating.
Several residents asked some general questions about the design, hours, drainage issues etc. The alderman, gent 1 and gent 2 answered.
State Rep. spoke very briefly, comments not substantial, other than implying he had something to do with obtaining funding.

Res 1: Was a park usage survey done before decisions made regarding the dog park?
As she believes it’s required residents within a 5-block radius be surveyed prior to usage changes.

Alderman O’Conner: No it hadn’t (not sounding sure) and the dog park was put in motion prior to me taking office.

Res 1 pursued the issue and the Alderman stated that it wasn’t an issue for a public forum, they could discuss privately.

Overall the audience favored dog park relocation and improvements.

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  • May 8
    FarNWSideAddict Jones'in for Jeff Park

    Yes, it is fenced.

  • May 8
    FarNWSideAddict Jones'in for Jeff Park

    I was reading the post above about all the probs w/ the dog park. I only go occassionally but everyone I meet there is from the hood so I don't know why it keeps being said ppl don't live in the area. (So what, I have gone to Wicker Dog...

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    I was reading the post above about all the probs w/ the dog park. I only go occassionally but everyone I meet there is from the hood so I don't know why it keeps being said ppl don't live in the area. (So what, I have gone to Wicker Dog Park, we are all Chicagoians)

    I drive and walk by several times a week and at different times, and I have never seen anyone parked in the crosswalks. The hours are honored because they lock it , but I think there should be no hours, as long as the park is open.

    It never looks dirty from the inside or outside when I walk by. So it is cleaned by the ppl who care about it.

    Dogs have been running around that area long before any park was officially built and there was no formal concern that anyone was citing at any time. No one is going to get hurt for any reason that is related to the dog park. The same ppl with dogs have been driving and parking and walking in that area for DECADES!

May 08
Horner Park West Mom

Daycare / Preschool Recommendations?

by Sam

Hi! My family is moving to the Big Oaks neighborhood (near Nagle and Gunnison) next month and we need to find a good daycare / preschool for our 2.5 year old son. We're excited about our move and any recommendations would be appreciated! Thanks!

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  • May 9
    Sam Horner Park West Mom

    How about Mt. Ararat Daycare? I just found their website and am not finding any reviews online. Anyone, anyone?

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May 07

  • St. Monica Academy reviewed

    did everyone hear the radio/media reports? I guess side 2 is being told via lawsuit by a special ed kid the response was st monica academy has a strict bully policy LOL anyone? gimme a break who doens't now RCs policy, "we dont know what happened, we cant ask what happened, how sad this kid is being revictimized by being called a liar. I hear that there are doctored incident reports and more damaging (for SMA) info on the internet cant find it though. so glad theyre finally called out so sad a kid had to suffer

    St. Monica Academy (5115 N Mont Clare Ave) Published on GreatSchools May 6, 2012

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May 01

Updated May 06
Neighborly Cyclist

Neighborhood near Nagle and Gunnison?

by Mike

Considering a move to the Jeff Park/Big Oaks area near the intersection of Nagle and Gunnison. Can anyone in that area offer some insights on things like day care options, walkability, and general neighborhood vibe?

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  • May 2
    K

    We've lived in this area since 2001, and we love it. The neighborhood is quiet and the neighbors are wonderful. I'm a stay at home mom, so I'm not sure what the day care facilities are like. However, I know there are several options in the area. There's one just...

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    We've lived in this area since 2001, and we love it. The neighborhood is quiet and the neighbors are wonderful. I'm a stay at home mom, so I'm not sure what the day care facilities are like. However, I know there are several options in the area. There's one just east of Austin across from the Bank of America at Austin/Gunnison. I think there's also one on Higgins, west of Nagle. There are many restaurants within walking distance as well as Butera for groceries. There are several bus stops nearby for public transportation. One of our favorite perks of living in the area is being able to enjoy the 3rd of July firework display Ridgemoor Country Club puts on from our own backyard.

  • May 2
    Big Oaks 32+ years Big Oaks resident

    I live in the Foster/Nagle area. This is for the most part a quiet and safe area. ALOT of city workers live in the area so that should keep it quiet and safe for decades to come. I prefer to live on a busy street myself but if you are...

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    I live in the Foster/Nagle area. This is for the most part a quiet and safe area. ALOT of city workers live in the area so that should keep it quiet and safe for decades to come. I prefer to live on a busy street myself but if you are still looking around you might not want to live on Nagle. It's a highway for the most part. When no one is parked on Nagle It's 4 lanes of a free for all. It does not matter what the speed limit is. Something to keep in mind if you have small kids. Lot's of houses for sale on the side streets.

  • May 6
    Big Oaks Chris

    I have lived in Big Oaks for 17 years. The side streets are fairly quiet and ideal for walking. In many of the blocks the driveways come in off the street for an almost suburban feel.

May 06

Missing man from Chicago’s Northwest Side found

by The Southtown Star on May 6, 2012

Police earlier in May issued a missing person’s alert for Sean Samuelson, 39, who had last been seen leaving his home in the 5000 block of North Mont Clare Avenue on Feb. 17.

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May 03
Native Chicagoan

Upcoming Events

by OParker

Ward Night - (info taken from 41st ward website)
6107 N. Northwest Highway
Tuesday- 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (5-7 by appointments only- Meetings are for 15 minutes so that we can accommodate all constituents) The last hour of ward night is open to public

Beat 1613 Beat Meeting (taken from Clearpath) 5/8/1
Location: Oriole Park 5430 N. Olcott

There are also other CAPS Beat Meetings the week of 5/14
You’ll need to check the web site for time and location for your beat.

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May 03

Missing man may be in Chicago Heights

by The Southtown Star on May 3, 2012

Sean Samuelson, 39, was last seen leaving his home in the 5000 block of North Mont Clare Avenue on Feb. 17, police said in a missing persons alert issued Thursday.

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May 02

Chicago property transfer data is updated twice a month. Here are the nearby records from the May 2 update:

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Apr 18

Updated May 01
Edgebrook resident

O'Connor speed camera vote

by InTheManor

On March 19th, Alderman O'Connor wrote "While I would certainly welcome investments in new signage, street markings and speed humps, I disagree with the idea of having a fixed or mobile speed camera along residential streets within 1/8 of a mile of any school or park."

Today she voted to approve the ordinance.

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  • May 1
    SJ in Edison Park

    I am against the speed cameras and feel that she backed down on this issue. But the idea of boycotting her business seems wrong. I think personal and public business should be kept separate. Rather than boycott her business (I'm not sure who her customers are anyway) a protest at her office is more appropriate. Just my opinion.

  • May 1
    howiehandles NW sider

    @SJ, I would agree with your boycott issue. Her work as an alderman is the issue, not her work as a small business person.

Apr 22

Updated May 01
Concerned Citizen

SPEED CAMERAS

by PattyM

As a senior and long time resident of the 41st, I think the fact that speed cameras are not going to be installed where there are already speed bumps and that each site for speed cameras has to be approved by the alderman means that there will not be many of them. Also, I hope that the results of the cameras will be reviewed on a regular
basis. Also, these fines are a form of user fees. If you speed, you pay. Don't speed, don't pay.

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  • May 1
    PattyM Concerned Citizen

    From what I see-everybody is a dog owner. There is a strong dog owner lobby group and from what I hear they put their time and energies into this project. We don't have a dog but this gathering place is good for the neighborhood. As long as the people in the area are not inconvenienced I say go for it.

  • May 1
    Darlene

    The NPDA is a great organization 4 responsible dog owners.It was not their decision 2 put the park in the skate rink.That decision was made by former ald.Doughrety & the C.P.D.As 4 the residents on Natoma I think they know they live across from a park & high school and the area is not exactly a "Quiet Zone".And I really hope ald.O'Connor is not a dog owner,.

Apr 30

Updated Apr 30
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    iPad 4 Success

    Mr. Meglan is asking for $685.98:
    My students need an iPad to improve retention of curriculum.
    Beard Elementary School

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Apr 21

Updated Apr 27
Native Chicagoan

FB Page

by OParker

Anyone know if the 41st ward or any of it's neighborhoods have a Facebook page?

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Apr 26

Found small white dog (6900 W. Foster Ave.)

Posted to Craigslist on April 26, 2012

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Apr 21

Updated Apr 22

Proposed outdoor patio permit at 5237 N Harlem

by Karl Kruger

I received notice from the city that Marrio's Caffe at 5237 N Harlem is applying for an outdoor patio license. Did anyone else receive this and have any idea where this outdoor patio is supposed to be located, (in front or rear)? I live very close, and their clientele already park on my block (residential parking restrictions), and make a lot of noise when leaving on weekends and occasional week nights.

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  • Apr 21
    AJP

    is that the bar owned by the cop? kiss your concerns goodbye

  • Apr 22
    chris

    We live in Chicago. We all have to deal with noise and parking. Wouldn't you rather have thriving local businesses versus aging foreclosed buildings?

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From Is it only me? Confusion on NATO and staying home in the Loop during the Summit:

"We would appreciate anyone with some sound advice to please share what they might know as far as safely staying in condo at Madison & State. We were planning to stock up on food and stay in. Does this sound okay to do? Sarcasm & judgement not welcome please."

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