Thanks, stuck in my neighborhood is so no fun. Maybe I will find some hidden jewels :)
Neighbor message South Loop
2 days ago
Updated 15 hours ago
Help our cats find a new home!
Our two wonderful, bonded female cats, Sophie (white) and Roxanne (dark), need a new home as soon as possible. They are excellent pets and we would keep them if we could but our new son has developed severe allergies to cats.
Sophie is about 6 years old and Roxy is about 7 years old. Both of them are indoor cats, have their front claws removed, and are spayed. They are up-to-date with all shots. They are potty trained and use...
Our two wonderful, bonded female cats, Sophie (white) and Roxanne (dark), need a new home as soon as possible. They are excellent pets and we would keep them if we could but our new son has developed severe allergies to cats.
Sophie is about 6 years old and Roxy is about 7 years old. Both of them are indoor cats, have their front claws removed, and are spayed. They are up-to-date with all shots. They are potty trained and use a nice concealed litter box that I am willing to provide as well as an automatic feeder.
They are very cuddly and love to sit on laps and snuggle in cat beds. They keep one another company so it is not a problem if you are gone for work all day or want them to sleep separate from where you sleep. Sophie can be shy sometimes, but she warms up very quickly and then just wants to sit on your lap. Roxy and Sophie are very fun and play with cat toys as well as each other all the time. They are both excellent with strangers and little kids.
Please contact Jennifer if you are interested at 773.459.0072 or by email at cronchj@yahoo.com.
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Neighbor message Greater South Loop Association Area
17 hours ago
South Loop Community organization
Protestors on Saturday - Michigan Ave
Following the #SLNATO conversation on twitter and the Chicago Journal updates has provent to be a great way to stay in touch with other residents.
Here are a few stories today:
http://www.chicagojournal.com/Blogs/NATO-Updates/05-20-2012/Saturday_in_the_South_Loop:_Business_as_usual,_sort_of
http://www.chicagojournal.com/Blogs/NATO-Updates/05-20-2012/A_cocktail_dress,_a_gala_and_Uber
http://www.chicagojournal.com/Blogs/NATO-Updates/05-20-2012/Protest_marathon
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Neighbor message 60616
2 days ago
Updated 29 hours ago
Near South community / business organization
Portion of I-55 to shut down earlier than plan
Update on NATO road closures in Chicago - May 18, 2012
Portions of I-55 will shut down earlier than originally planned.
Stevenson Expressway (I-55) closing Friday evening in order to shut down I-55 near McCormick Place at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.
Chinatown feeder ramp from the inbound Dan Ryan to the northbound I-55 closes at 9:30 p.m.
Some northbound I-55 lanes north of Ryan closes at 10:30 p.m.
Stevenson, between the Dan Ryan & Lake Shore Drive, completely shuts down at...
Update on NATO road closures in Chicago - May 18, 2012
Portions of I-55 will shut down earlier than originally planned.
Stevenson Expressway (I-55) closing Friday evening in order to shut down I-55 near McCormick Place at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.
Chinatown feeder ramp from the inbound Dan Ryan to the northbound I-55 closes at 9:30 p.m.
Some northbound I-55 lanes north of Ryan closes at 10:30 p.m.
Stevenson, between the Dan Ryan & Lake Shore Drive, completely shuts down at midnight - will stay close through the NATO Summit.
Lake Shore Drive closes from Balboa to 39th Street
On Sunday May 20, there will be street closures on Randolph from Lake Shore Dr to Michigan from 4pm - 11pm. Also, on Sunday May 20th traffic on Lake Shore Dr will be closed from Grand to 39th street from 4pm - 11pm
Click here for all road closures, parking restrictions and
other security & transportation plans.
Please remember many Near South restaurants and retailers will be open for business during the weekend.
Near South Planning Board is pleased to continue reporting to you as information is available. To get on our e-blast list, send an email to: TheNSPBorg@aol.com
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Neighbor message Ward 2
35 hours ago
Updated 33 hours ago
Near South community / business organization
NATO UPDATE: More lane closures
Columbus Drive is closed between Illinois Street and Wacker Drive until further notice.
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Sheila A. Donovan Have been an owner at the Stratford for 11 years.I was coming home on the bus and they re-routed it at Michigan and 24th. A man and I decided to get off and walk the rest of the way to 26th St. There were police who were blocking the street. I figured all I needed to do is show...
I was coming home on the bus and they re-routed it at Michigan and 24th. A man and I decided to get off and walk the rest of the way to 26th St. There were police who were blocking the street. I figured all I needed to do is show my driver's license and they'd see where I lived and let me through. After all, the police notified our building to keep an i.d. on us for the duration of the NATO conference. I told the cop that I live in South Commons. He said "Sorry, we can't let you through." I asked why. He replied "You don't wanna know." Another officer said at the same time "They've found a bomb in a car." He pointed about a block down.So the Chinese man (who's visiting from China and been here about a week visiting relatives) followed me to Wabash, where we then walked South. We walked till we got near I-55 and came to a border of security fences. I didn't know if we tried to walked along the fence, we could get through to Michigan Avenue. I saw some police driving slowly past on the other side of the fence. I flagged them down. I asked if we could get through if we walk along the side of the fence to Michigan Ave. They said yes. We squeezed through the area and came out on Michigan Ave. at the I-55 bridge. We saw cop cars blocking access to the bridge from 26th St. When the man and I got to 26th St. they didn’t question us. I don’t know if the info on the bomb has been on the news yet, but we were re-routed at about 6:45 pm.
Neighbor message Ward 2
36 hours ago
Near South community / business organization
NATO Protestor activity
Social media reports state the large group of protestors are marching NB on State St., passing 14th.after briefing stopping at 18th and Michigan.
PLEASE NOTE NEW CLOSURE ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE:
North and South Bound LSD will be closed from Grand Ave to McCormick Place, beginning Sunday, May 20, 2012 from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m.
After 11 p.m. the original closure from Balbo to 39th Street will be back in effect.
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Event 1841 South Calumet Avenue
2 days ago
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How to Beat Your Sugar Blues Workshop
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Media mention 1919 South Prairie Avenue
2 days ago
Week Links: May 18, 2012
...be 13,000 square feet on the same block as the Marshall Field, Junior mansion (1919 South Prairie Avenue). Crains Chicago Business has the scoop. The new CTA Green Line station at North...
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Neighbor message Greater South Loop Association Area
2 days ago
South Loop Community organization
NATO Updates for the South Loop
Preparations are underway in the South Loop for the NATO summit that will be held Sunday and Monday, May 20 & 21. Local businesses are either adjusting their hours or offering discounts to encourage more visitors. We would like to pass along relevant resources and recommendations to help you be prepared for the weekend's events.
Social Media:
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter (Gr8SouthLoop) for updates as they occur. Join the twitter conversation and update your neighbors by using #SLNATO...
Preparations are underway in the South Loop for the NATO summit that will be held Sunday and Monday, May 20 & 21. Local businesses are either adjusting their hours or offering discounts to encourage more visitors. We would like to pass along relevant resources and recommendations to help you be prepared for the weekend's events.
Social Media:
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter (Gr8SouthLoop) for updates as they occur. Join the twitter conversation and update your neighbors by using #SLNATO and/or #SouthLoop for neighborhood related tweets.
The Chicago Journal has a NATO Blog and twitter feed set up as another place for information too. http://www.chicagojournal.com/Blogs/NATO-Updates/
Road Closures:
The Chicago Tribune has a great guide on how the conference will affect getting around Chicago. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-nato-maps,0,1985964.htmlpage
Stay Updated:
Sign up for Notify Chicago, which is a free email and text messaging service available to people who want up-to-date information about the NATO conference. https://webapps.cityofchicago.org/NotifyChicago/
Your ID:
Carry an ID or recent utility bill with your current address in the event that security restricts access to a location that is for residents only.
See Something? Say Something.
Just as our local police CAPS office advocates, please call 911 or 311 to let authorities know what you see. The more calls that are reported about an incident escalates the response so don't wait for someone else to make the call.
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Building permit 1912 S. Prairie Ave.
3 days ago
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Permit issued for electric wiring
1912 S. Prairie Ave. Comment SubscribeMONITORING OF EXISTING LOW VOLTAGE ALARM SYSTEM.
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Neighbor message South Loop
3 days ago
Latest NATO information from South Loop Neighbors
South Loop Neighbors is carefully monitoring and summarizing information about NATO events and protests. Our website will be updated all weekend as things change. Visit
http://www.southloopneighbors.org/
On Friday morning, prepare for fighter jets overhead. A NORAD training exercise will be conducted over downtown Chicago from 9 to 11 am.
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2 Media mentions Multiple locations
3 days ago
South Loop living through NATO Summit security
Jorge Armando, owner and chef at South Loop mainstay Café Society, whose 1801 S. Indiana Ave. location is three blocks from one of the traffic detours at 21st Street, is ready to welcome everyone, even protestors.
Triad Sushi Lounge at 1933 S. Indiana, counts on convention-goers, neighborhood residents and visitors using Groupons and other discount coupons for business, so the managers hope to see good business during the NATO event, a spokeswoman said.
This article has 7 other Chicago locations (Show)People who live in high-rises overlooking motorcade routes at the southwest corner of Roosevelt and Columbus say many of their decks are off limits, though the building management wouldn’t confirm...
Aniko Spa at 1109 S. Wabash Ave. was boarded up and closed on Wednesday and posted a message that it will reopen Tuesday.
Two businesses in the 2400 block of South Michigan Avenue — auto supplier Rubber Inc. and banner and sign manufacturer Action Advertising — boarded up their windows but remained open.
Robin Soroka, franchise owner of fruit basket retailer Edible Arrangements at 1239 S. Michigan Ave., said she won’t board up the store because NATO officials told local businesses that...
Those traffic tie-ups are a worry for businesses. Acadia, a new fine-dining restaurant at 1639 S. Wabash Ave., will be closed Sunday on concern that security barriers will hamper or even block access, a spokesman said.
The neighborhood’s Whole Foods Market at 1101 S. Canal, off of Roosevelt Road, posted shortened hours and a skeleton staff for Sunday and Monday...
...time on Sunday if crowds are sufficient to justify it.Papa John’s Pizza at 80 E. Cermak Road, within eyesight of the Hyatt Regency at McCormick Place, is doubling its staff and putting...
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Neighbor message South Loop
3 days ago
Director of Community Management
Epic Burger offering NATO Summit specials
For those of you planning to stick it out this weekend, Eater is reporting that Epic Burger will be offering a few 99-cent specials. I'm not exactly sure of the dates, so if anyone else has more details, please feel free to share.
Restaurants Bracing for NATO Summit with Specials
http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2012/05/17/restaurants-bracing-for-nato-summit-with-specials.php
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Neighbor message South Loop
4 days 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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Neighbor message South Loop
6 days ago
Updated 6 days 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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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.
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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!
Property transfer 1615 S. Indiana Ave.
6 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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1615 S. Indiana Ave., unit A sold for $335,000
1615 S. Indiana Ave.
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Crime 1600 block S. Indiana Ave.
May 12
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Battery
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Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple / Residence
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Event Glessner House Museum (1800 S Prairie Ave)
May 12
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Clarke House Museum History Symposium
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Neighbor message South Loop
May 11
Updated May 11
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!
Local deal National Veterans Art Museum (1801 S Indiana Ave.)
May 11
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National Veterans Art Museum Visit for Two or Four (Up to 55% Off)
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Event 1815 S. Michigan Ave
May 09
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Global Real Estate Networking Event
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Building permit 1910 S. Calumet Ave.
May 08
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Permit issued for electric wiring
1910 S. Calumet Ave. Comment SubscribeINSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY LOW VOLTAGE CABLES FOR TELEPHONES 10 LOCATIONS FOR THE CHICAGO-NATO CONFERENCE 5/20-5/21/2012 CUSTOMER- US SECRET SERVICE FLOOOR1 ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL TIM MCGUIRE(SUPERVISING ELECTRICIAN AT&T) 312-220-2408
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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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Local deal Triad Sushi Lounge (1933 S Indiana Ave.)
May 08
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$20 for $40 Worth of Sushi, Japanese Fusion Fare, and Drinks at Triad Sushi Lounge
Triad Sushi Lounge (1933 S Indiana Ave.) Comment Subscribe
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Business review Century 21 - Lisa Thompson, Chicago
May 06
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Century 21 - Lisa Thompson on Yelp
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Real estate listing 1600 S Prairie Ave #706
May 04
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1600 S Prairie Ave #706 for $225,000
Listed May 3, 2012 on Trulia
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Media mention Multiple locations
May 03
Art for the underpass
The Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance is leading the charge to create a mural underneath the railroad overpass at Indiana Avenue and 16th Street, adding color to the dingy walls.
With Karnezis and her daughter, also 2, theyd walk from their homes in the 1800 block of South Prairie Avenue to Mark Twain Park at 15th Place at Indiana. But each time, theyd walk past the blank wall.
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Property transfer 1601 S. Indiana Ave.
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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1601 S. Indiana Ave., unit PU38 transferred ownership
1601 S. Indiana Ave.
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Crime 1900 block S. Indiana Ave.
May 01
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Media mention Multiple locations
Apr 30
Farmers market coming to Prairie District
Jokich said Glessner House Museum, 1800 S. Prairie Ave., would open exclusively during market hours, offering free tours to patrons.
This article has 1 other Chicago location (Show)[1]Wheeler Mansion, 2020 S. Calumet Ave., is a historic boutique hotel located in the South Loop’s Prairie District. The mansion will hold its first market from 4 – 8 p.m. June 6. The market will open every Wednesday through Oct. 31.
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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.
Real estate listing 1910 S Indiana Ave #423
Apr 28
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1910 S Indiana Ave #423 for $279,900
Listed April 27, 2012 on Trulia
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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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Real estate listing 322 E 18th St
Apr 27
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322 E 18th St for $719,000
Listed April 26, 2012 on Trulia
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Prairie District
Citywide staff pick
From New Bike Racks - where did they come from?:
"Just curious about the new bike racks you see through Lakeview. They are cool colors and in the shape of a bike. I like them and just wondering if they were purchased by the city or some how locally. Any comments would be helpful?"
Zman 15 year Lake View guyRespond to this neighbor →
Thank you for the foster information. I will check it out for sure. Any help is appreciated.
I certainly don't plan on putting them down. That is why we are trying all different ideas. I can't take them to a shelter that will put them down, it is just too hard because I love these girls so much! Plus, I really don't want to split them up if it is possible.
Let us know what happens.