South Old Irving Park

Great previous response but I’m reaching out again. (The owner of my current place is selling and my lease is up. Time flies when you work 10 hour days!!!) Anyway…

Max (my dog) & I are still looking for a 1 bedroom apartment that will comfortably accommodate a queen sized bed/nightstand/dresser, preferably with a yard. (Will garden!) I need a dining area that can contain a 54” table. On-premise laundry, dishwasher and adequate storage space is a plus. Small building…2-3 flat or apartment in a house, by owner is preferred.

While I've looked at some nice places, they would be more appropriate for a person in their 20's with less furniture and different needs. Please watch for “For Rent” signs in your neighborhood. I am interested in the following zip codes: 60640, 60641, 60618, 60613,60202, 60201, 60614, 60610, 60625, 60657, 60659, 60646, 60630

Please pass this on if you know of someone who might have a place available. You can contact me via this post and I will respond asap.

Thanks!

Pat

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 Join us for the 2012 Meat On Milwaukee Cookoff, sponsored by the Six Corners Association. For details, click on the Meat on Milwaukee tab at www.6CornersBBQFEst.com.

Our first ever neighborhood cookoff contest being held at this year’s Six Corners BBQ Fest, on Sunday, June 17th.

We’re looking for 8 of the best of the best backyard cooks to compete for trophy awards in our judged cook off competition. Categories will be chicken, and pork spare ribs. Meats to be supplied by local business Ellengee Cash and Carry.

We’ll draw 8 total cooking teams to be contestants for this contest from the pool of entries. The Six Corners Association will select the final 8 contestants based on the questions asked on the entry form. Contestants will be notified on June 1st. The entry fee of $30.00 is due upon notification. Details of how to make the payment will be in the notification email.

For details, click on the Meat on Milwaukee tab at www.6CornersBBQFEst.com.

Don't forget Friday's meeting for the Zoning Board of Appeals to Save the Portage Theater. We need numbers to help make the case that a church is not a good use of the Portage Theater. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. Friday, 4/20, at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Ave., 2nd floor.

A couple of helpful hints for those who plan to attend:
-- Take the Blue Line. Get off at Washington. Head north (back the way the train came from) and head up the stairs then turn left. Follow the pedway signs to City Hall.
-- Arrive early if you want to sit.
-- Plan to stay all morning. Friday's ZBA agenda has many items for the entire city.
-- Continue the supportive, positive and constructive tone of our fight to the save the Portage.
Thank you for your support.
http://www.portagetheater.org/
http://savetheportagetheater.org/

Hi neighbors. I am new to “everyblock” and a long time resident of portage park. I’m in the process of opening a coffee house and I would like your opinion. I have read your comments and some of us share the same notion that our neighborhood needs more independently owned business and development; however, there is also the contrasting idea that our neighborhood is better off without new development or trendy places. hence the argument of "yuppies" vs. "families”. I understand both points and as a proud Portage Park neighbor, I would like our neighborhood to improve. But a locally owned business can only survive on the support of the locals so your interest, ideas, and suggestions are appreciated. Thank You.

Thanks again neighbors for all your support and encouragement. Below, please find my response to your initial comments and questions regarding http://chicago.everyblock.com/announcements/dec16-coffee-house-coming-soon-4533886/
First, I want to say that I acknowledge the newly opened coffee shop in the neighborhood and I admire their risk and initiative. I hope that there is space for two similar businesses so that ultimately the neighborhood will benefit from them.
My idea is to bring a trendy place to our neighborhood without the high prices characteristic of places like Lincoln park or Wrigley. I hope to create a gathering place for residents to relax, get to know each other, mingle, network, or simply get lost in our wi-fi. I intend to create a coffee shop that looks like it belongs on the east side of the city without the comute and traffic.
The concept is simple; a lounge with a relaxed ambiance that will serve a simple variety of espresso drinks, and teas, supplemented by pastries from a local bakery. The coffee shop will also have a conference room available to the public to reserve for private meetings. On the days that it is not serving its function, this room will serve as a quiet/study room for those that prefer a quiet space.
I know some of you have expressed your desire for a kid-friendly spot. Even though not in my original plan, I will consider setting aside a corner for kids and parents can meet and chat.
I have already stumbled upon some obstacles that have delayed the operations but if everything goes smoothly from here, the coffee shop should be open by mid August. The hours of operation will tentatively be from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00/7:00 p.m. I know some of you care for longer hours but the aforementioned schedule is intended for the assessment phase.
I hope that I can provide all the essentials of a coffee shop that Portage Park neighbors have expressed and I look forward to meeting all of you in person at the new coffee shop at Portage Park.

You've read the 256 posts about the Portage Theater. OK EB-ers, time to put that energy into action!

The Portage Theater is the economic engine driving the commercial health of Chicago's Six Corners, located in the heart of the Portage Park neighborhood.

Thanks to the over 2200 of you who've joined the grassroots effort on Facebook and EB. You've recognized the economic impact of the tens of thousands of people who frequent the theater and its diverse programming lineup.

We invite you to show your solidarity with the effort to showcase the economic impact of your patronage of the Portage on the area's economy.

Join local business & community groups this Monday, March 26, at the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. at 7 PM. Hear the latest updates from 45th Ward Ald. John Arena and Portage Theater manager Dennis Wolkowicz.

Learn what you can do to voice your support for this vital area business and commercial building. Come out and network with others who value the role the arts play in our economy, including your fellow EB posters. There's no telling what can be accomplished when we work together!

Meeting sponsored by: Six Corners Assn., Portage Park Neighborhood Assn., Old Irving Park Assn. More info: www.portagetheater.org. Thanks to EveryBlock for rallying neighbors, yet again, to organize around a cause.

Anna Sobor, Vice President, Old Irving Park Assn., www.oldirvingpark.com, oldirvingparkassn@yahoo.com

Took the kids to Ihop this morning. The one on Cicero south of Hutchinson. The man behind the greeters desk didn't acknowledge me once, until he caught my glare and seated us. We were seated, my waiter came after a few minutes and started immediately speaking to me in Spanish. My Spanish is limited. I am darker complected, but was raised by my Irish mother.. It was frustrating. Anyways, I started speaking English so mr waiter caught on that I didn't speak Spanish. He was super nice and I tipped for that. Halfway through my meal, however, I began to notice the people being seated around me. It seemed that this waiter was only given the Hispanic patrons.. And the majority of those seated around me were Hispanic. When I left, I made sure to glance at the other side of the restaurant. What do you know... Mostly Caucasians with a few people of other races spaced here and there. I would have said something but i have no guts and being a young mom alone with her kids, I dont get taken seriously enough. The rude greeter stopped us on the way out to give us our lorax seed packets, which was nice of him. But bleh, I'm not going back there again. Im not sure what their deal is..