Ravenswood Gardens

That's sad that people are scared of change. I have a house on the westside that I purchased brand new but had to flee cause of the horrible crime. I will be moving to round lake at the end of the year cause enough is enough.

Improving Wrigley should be at the bottom of Chicago's list of priorities. Chicago has so many more critical things to spend money on: infrastructure, schools, our massive budget hole, public transit, emergency services, parks, and so on.

This doesn't have to be a question of politics or baseball. Wrigley is a privately owned building, so let its owners pay for upgrades. Individuals wanting to support Wrigley's improvement can buy paving stones, refreshments and souvenirs inside the stadium, etc.

The cynic in me wants to say it's a bogus plaque put up by a real estate agent to sell a condo, ha!

I wonder if the alderman's office could shed some light or the chamber of commerce in the neighborhood. I'm not terribly familiar with the area, but if the neighborhood has its own historical society or museum, like Edgewater does, for example, they may have more info about historic buildings in the area. Good luck!

Have you ever been to a communist country Amy? How about a fascist dictatorship? In my experience, public expression of dissent, not immediately followed by tanks and slaughter is an unique charicteristic of democracy.

I find it all very interesting and, to an extent, exciting. I was out and about a little yesterday taking it all in, and while I don't necessarily support every cause being represented both on the streets and behind the summit doors, I do feel a great sense of pride in both my city and our democracy in action.

I think the police have done a superb job so far, and so have those seeking to have their voices heard.

Oh, it's one more day of inconvenience. And yes, this is quite far from a communist country. People are protesting, which is 100% in their rights as Americans, and the police are just doing their jobs, keeping things in order. I'm sure the cops aren't pleased having to pile on their gear and standing around for 12 hour shifts every day through this.
I'm currently downtown at work in the financial district, and will be here again tomorrow. It could be a lot worse.

Was an extra alarm fire at Indian Boundary Park, but don't know if that's it ... firefighters were called just after noon: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-blaze-damages-indian-boundary-park-fieldhouse-20120520,0,5901076.story

@Pete F. Yes, they were going north. They were coming up Lincoln and Western when I saw them so I think this must be it.

Steve, I agree. My "office" is a laptop, a cell phone, and a wi-fi connection, and I have no clients who need to see me in person (and even if I did, I'd probably meet them somewhere else, as the house is a mess and my husband also works from home). There's nothing in my set-up that precludes me working somewhere else.

(She says, nibbling on a muffin in the coffeeshop.)

"That is why they PAY you"

I pay me. : )

You are welcome! I think I heard about this through the Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club on Irving Park Rd.

I'm giving myself a forehead slap, however, because I completely forgot about this event. Let's see if I can get some of my "stuff" together and make it over there before one. Even if only for a shoulder rub! :)

Went to eccoshred on Friday with my 20 lbs of papers. Great service and prices for drop off.

Sadly Rocky has moved on to doggy heaven. The new dog is Sailor.

I haven't seen a time on any of the info I've seen but in previous year, I believe it was 9:00 a.m., but, people do come earlier. If you go earlier, not all garages will be open yet, but, there are so many that you can make the rounds twice, really. There are individuals posting their addresses on craigslist, too. But the sellers will have maps showing sellers' locations.

The 16th annual Bowmanville street sale is June 2 from 9-4pm. Parameters are Foster to Bowmanville & Ravenswood to Western. It seems to be getting bigger and better each year. Enjoy!

Today is the second day (and half off) for the Great Parker Garage Sale at 330 W. Webster. Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/363306950385306.

The 16th annual Bowmanville street sale is June 2 from 9:00-4:00. There always seems to be alot people and it's getting bigger. Parameters are Ravenswood to Western and Foster to Bowmanville.

Does anyone know when the pool is coming to LSAC? Indoor, or outdoor on roof, I wonder?

The LSAC pool will be in the building behind Lincoln Quality Meat Market...not sure exact opening, but I thought it was sometime this summer.

Also, have you looked at padmapper.com? They have a "Spot Crime Overlay" Filter you can apply to your search which will help you see where the area starts to get sketchy. When entering your search criteria, click on "show more filters" and then click on the "super secret filter"

Chicago Joe's on Irving Park and Claredon is awesome and Great super juicy comes with fries on Mondays its only $4.00 and $2.00 margaritas Check them you wont be disappointed Enjoy!! Mangia Mangia :)

I'm now gonna check out Kuma's!

you should post a photo of your restaurant so people can find you

It's just east of the walgreens, Nolan! I think we're going!

We went and it was yummy!

Pete-as much as you talk about beer, you really are short changing yourself by having not stepped in to the Bad Apple yet. And the food is really great too.

I had no idea charcoal could do that, Thanks What is the best way to store it then? Plastic container, in a basement. in a garage?

Sunnyside-We store our charcoal in a plastic container on the front porch and have never had an issue. Grill is not on the porch, but sits near. We live in a different style of a condo here, where it's a bunch of houses that are all together. So it's more of a townhouse style.

Yes, please let us know the name of it. I'd like to avoid it as well. And, Rachel, if you ever decide to take your pup to daycare from time to time - another option (besides The Barking Lot) is Lucky Dog. My dog is always happy to go there - they are really great w/the dogs. I am also very happy w/Mayfair as a vet :)

Tree House will rent out a humane trap, and will give you your money back when you return it. Something like $15-$20. I believe the Cat Hospital on Irving Park/California will also rent one. I've caught all of my strays this way (and several turned out to be my pets afterwards).

Please let me know if I can be of assistance.

The Auto Service Center is still there. They do oil changes, brakes, batteries, tires. Not muche else that I know of.

Once years ago, when it was bitter cold, I had a flat tire when parked at Wolcott & Ainslie. The Sears auto guys really bailed me out by walking through the alley there & changing it out for me. My mother just mentioned it the other day--it was memorable!

I've learned that they have now changed their name to Bloomfield Gardens and are looking into a location elsewhere on Lawrence for the future (but I do not know exact location).

I was just there heating up my credit card. I asked the clerk about a way to contact them, in case they were still operating in the neighborhood next year, and she said they were starting a website and also an email list. She had me write my name down for the email list, so hopefully they'll let me know if they're back next season. They have some of the nicest plants I've seen around.

Hannah G. Solomon has a fantastic staff. 6206 N. Hamlin.

Coonley has 2 separate blended PreK classes with 20 students each. 14 students are mainstream, up to 6 with IEP's. One teacher and one special ed teacher in the classroom at all times, and at least one aide. Great experience. You do not necessarily have to live in the district with an IEP. Good luck!

Yes, William. I love a good cross town classic! Even though my loyalties are with my Sox, I'm dating a die hard Cubs fan. With that being said, I certainly know how to handle myslef as a displaced south sider. :P

AParkRes, how neighborly! I can confirm that I didn't move in next to you, but I wish I did! That was really nice of you.

for the ants..peel a cucumber, take the peel, put some salt on the peel, leave the salted peels along the ant trail....say bye, bye ants forever.....i swear. cost nothing.
For the water issue.....install drain tile and sump pump....cost less than $10,000.

You could also just fill the crack. I used Permaseal and I believe it was $250/crack. I have also just used flexible crack sealant on floor cracks which works just fine.

The Center for Neighborhood Technology is piloting a one-stop wet weather retrofit service—“Wetrofit”. Albany Park is one of the targeted neighborhoods. For more information go to the link below or contact Ryan Wilson, Stormwater Program Manager, rwilson@cnt.org

http://www.cnt.org/water/neighborhood-flood-reduction

http://www.ccc.edu/colleges/truman/events/Pages/Adjunct-Career-Fair.aspx

Edwin from Chicagoland Plumbing!

I went through a phonebook's worth of plumbers trying to rip me off for five times what it should have cost. then I found Netzel Plumbing. fair rates, good people, skilled plumbers. I won't ever call anyone else but Netzel, and they're office is in a building you can visil, with an actual address, doors, and windows in Ravenswood. I prefer that to plumbers with only a cell phone and a van who insist you pay with cash.

Yes. More tree please.

Alderman Laurino's office just announced the general community meeting about the AP Library:

Please join
Alderman Margaret Laurino with Chicago Public Library Commissioner Brian Bannon and Public Building Commission Director Erin Lavin Cabonargi

at the
Albany Park Public Library

For a public meeting to learn about a new, larger, state-of-the-art
Albany Park Library

Thursday, May 24, 6:30 pm
Albany Park Public Library, 5150 N. Kimball

She will also be speaking tonight at the Hollywood-North Park Community Association "State of the 39th Ward" meeting tonight at 7:30pm at Northside College Prep HS.

Should be an interesting weekend.

?? What happened and where?

News story about the accident:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-motorcyclist-killed-in-earlymorning-ravenwood-crash-20120514,0,6230738.story

Saw it in this EB thread:
http://chicago.everyblock.com/announcements/may14-biker-solidarity-4968885/