I would suggest not to go to UpBeat Music (south of Chinatown). I was charged twice one month and while discussing the owner threatened me and frightened my child.
Neighbor message South Loop
1 hour ago
Director of Community Management
What are your NATO plans?
Hey folks, I thought this message posted further north might be of interest to you:
Are any of you taking special precautions to prepare?
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Building permit 501 W. 24th Pl.
16 hours ago
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Permit issued for electric wiring
501 W. 24th Pl. Comment SubscribeINSTALL H-FRAME AND CONDUITS FOR FUTURE FIBER UPGRADE AT EXISTING CELL SITE
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Event Chinese-American Museum of Chicago (238 W 23rd St)
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"My Chinatown."
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Crime 300 block W. 23rd St.
40 hours ago
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Event Chinese-American Museum of Chicago (238 W 23rd St)
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"My Chinatown."
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Neighbor message South Loop
2 days ago
Updated 47 hours ago
Where to learn jazz piano?
My wife is an experienced pianist and wants to learn jazz piano. I don't even know where to search for a place for her to take some lessons.... can some one point me in the right direction?
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Laurie Hellmer McKinley Park resident, real estate agentYou might want to check out the Old Town School of Music. They might have a class that will work, or they might be able to make a recommendation.
http://www.oldtownschool.org/classes/register/CourseDetail.php?course=4410
Also, the Fine Arts building has lots of music teachers (410 S Michigan)
Good luck!
Event Chinese-American Museum of Chicago (238 W 23rd St)
3 days ago
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"My Chinatown."
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Event Chinese-American Museum of Chicago (238 W 23rd St)
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"My Chinatown."
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Neighbor message South Loop
5 days ago
Updated 5 days ago
Director of Community Management
Street closings for NATO Summit
Hi everyone. Another EveryBlock neighbor recently shared this link and I just thought I'd pass it along:
So is anyone making any changes to their daily routine to account for the Summit next week? Have you heard anything else about preparations the city is asking residents/workers to take?
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Justin K. McKinley Parker since 2008, south sider since 1998
If you thought Venetian Night was bad for traffic, nothing will beat NATO TRAFFIC MADNESS! The cynic in me wonders how many of these closures don't relate to security, but instead are designed to limit protesters' access to getting their message across.
We were thinking of heading to the kite festival in Lincoln Park on the 19th ... not too sure if that's a good idea now. I'll have to see if my better half can work from home on the 21st, too.
Also, Becca, congrats on your pomotion!
Business license 2315 S. Wentworth Ave. 1st
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Event Chinese-American Museum of Chicago (238 W 23rd St)
5 days ago
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"My Chinatown."
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Event Chinese-American Museum of Chicago (238 W 23rd St)
6 days ago
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"My Chinatown."
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Crime 2200 block S. Wentworth Ave.
May 09
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Assault
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Simple assault: Simple assault / Apartment
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Event Chinese-American Museum of Chicago (238 W 23rd St)
May 09
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"My Chinatown."
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Neighborhood review South Loop
May 08
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Lofted and Luxurious
South LoopWhile many assume that the Loop is all business, the South Loop is ...
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Event Chinese-American Museum of Chicago (238 W 23rd St)
May 08
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"My Chinatown."
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Event Chinese-American Museum of Chicago (238 W 23rd St)
May 06
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"My Chinatown."
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Event Chinese-American Museum of Chicago (238 W 23rd St)
May 05
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"My Chinatown."
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Crime 2300 block S. Wentworth Ave.
May 04
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Deceptive practice
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Deceptive practice: Credit card fraud / Sidewalk
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Event Chinese-American Museum of Chicago (238 W 23rd St)
May 04
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"My Chinatown."
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Neighborhood review Chinatown
May 03
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Alive and Kicking/Cooking
ChinatownEven as a Chicagoan, I can’t claim to have spent much time in China...
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Property transfer 337 W. 24th St.
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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337 W. 24th St., unit 3373F transferred ownership
337 W. 24th St.
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Media mention 2140 S. Archer
Apr 30
One Bite: soup dumplings at Hing Kee
Hing Kee, 2140 S. Archer, 312-808-9538.
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Neighbor message Chinatown
Apr 30
Club Chicago Mayor
GE Spacemaker washing machine repair
Does anyone know a reliable appliance repair service that can give an estimate without having to make a service call? During a power outage my units machine went out with a full load. When power was restored, agitator was inoperative and I am sure I need a new agitator motor. Sears told me it would be at least $75 to come out, but they had no idea of what an agitator motor replacement costs.
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Neighbor message South Loop
Apr 29
Updated Apr 29
Urban planner
Clark and Roosevelt mystery crosswalk/stoplight
Q: There’s a working stoplight on Clark south of Roosevelt, that doesn’t seem to have any purpose or function. What’s the deal with this vestigial traffic light?
A: The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) installed this signal during the 2004 rehab of the Clark/Roosevelt intersection, when the Clark underpass was built, says spokesman Pete Scales. The stoplight was included for a future access road to a housing development planned for the vacant land southwest of the intersection. “That massive redevelopment project never got off the ground,” Scales says. “At this point it might take more money to remove the stoplight than leave it in.”
http://gridchicago.com/2012/why-is-there-a-vestigal-stoplight-just-south-of-clarkroosevelt/
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What a pity they don't add to the light heading west when exiting the mall at Canal and Roosevelt, where Whole Foods is. The light has space for a left turn, but no left turn signal. Then again, on Canal heading south the light at Roosevelt only is timed for 3 cars tops--which also makes NO sense. And causes gridlock daily.
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Steven Vance Urban plannerA close succession of signals, not a single signal, in addition to a high volume of traffic, can cause gridlock when they aren't timed in concert. This may be the case at Roosevelt and Canal because of the nearby lights at Clinton, Jefferson, and Desplaines.
All four directions at Roosevelt and Canal have left-turn signals. If something has changed in the month or two since I've been through here, I'll have to check out what you're describing.
Crime 2300 block S. Archer Ave.
Apr 29
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Theft
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Neighbor message Ward 25
Apr 29
Urban planner
Working Bikes has a million and one bikes to choose from
I met a friend in Pilsen Wednesday to have lunch and then visit Working Bikes Cooperative (2434 S Western Avenue), a non-profit organization that repairs bicycles to sell to Chicagoans and also to send to people in Africa, Cuba, Guatemala, Peru and even the Gulf Coast. Volunteers and some paid staff take in donated bikes – from individuals, from collection drives, and even from the Chicago Department of Transportation’s own abandoned bicycle pickup program – organize, repair, and then sell...
I met a friend in Pilsen Wednesday to have lunch and then visit Working Bikes Cooperative (2434 S Western Avenue), a non-profit organization that repairs bicycles to sell to Chicagoans and also to send to people in Africa, Cuba, Guatemala, Peru and even the Gulf Coast. Volunteers and some paid staff take in donated bikes – from individuals, from collection drives, and even from the Chicago Department of Transportation’s own abandoned bicycle pickup program – organize, repair, and then sell or ship them. I asked manager Raul Gonzalez for a quick tour. I came in knowing the warehouse held a lot of bicycles, but I couldn’t imagine how many.
(You can donate your bike as well.)
Read more about my visit on Grid Chicago:
http://gridchicago.com/2012/this-pile-of-evidence-insinuates-there-are-more-bicycles-than-riders-but-all-are-destined-for-a-good-cause/
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Neighbor message South Loop
Apr 27
South Loop Neighbors: A good source for NATO information
South Loop Neighbors is closely following a large number of news and other sources for the latest information on how the NATO meeting and related protests might affect South Loop residents, in an attempt to provide our neighborhood with up-to-date factual information rather than wild speculation. As information becomes available over the next few weeks, the article and maps will be updated at
http://www.southloopneighbors.org/Article.asp?EntryID=1694&ReturnTo=Home.asp
You can also join the SLN email list at that website, and receive the latest information as we get closer to the NATO event.
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Crime 300 block W. 24th St.
Apr 25
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Burglary
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Burglary: Forcible entry / Residence (garage)
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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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