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One man said that police were saying that it was the HVAC system-- that someone turned on the electrical system and basically created a "Backdraft" situation, spreading fire.

So very sad.

I posted pictures of the fire on my facebook page "Park Castle Condominiums" for anyone who might be interested. It's just devastating. Looking forward to the field house restoration!

Also I would like to add that if you are worried that a child or burglar will get access to your firearms you can store them in a safe. Thats why they make them.

Sorry one more important factor to consider when dealing with high crime cities that have ccw is the ratio of criminal murder rates toward each other i.e. gangs which makes up the bulk of the murders. The fact that law abiding citizens can carry a concealed weapon would have no effect on these particular crimes that will happen regardless.

Great thread. I just wish Chicago could launch a PSA or info campaign that would let everyone know that YES, cyclists must obey rules of the road (and drivers must acknowledge their right to use it)! Drivers and cyclists both need to be educated on this.

Condolences on your losses. But do remember Craigslist is probably a more sales-oriented site to list such things. Not a lot of commerce gets done here. Unless there's a lost cat or dog in one of the cars, or the cars are covered with graffiti that can be covered or removed. . .

Actually, EB guidelines discourage "for sale" messages (it's clearly stated on their "don't" list). I do see the unusual circumstances here, but it's not hard to understand what this forum would turn into if we all posted items for sale. All this being said, I think EB could very successfully implement a parallel "community classifieds" feature, if it was separate from the discussion forums. Given how hard it is to sell on Craigslist in big cities, I'd be in favor of such a feature.

I didn't ride it, but a friend of mine was searched on Saturday before she could board Metra. However, she was on the train coming in from the south that goes right under McCormick Place, so that probably makes a difference.

Given 90 percent of the comments on this blog (and, yes, that is what it has become) we now know why IL is in this situation.

@Lauri: what is that supposed to mean?

If you have something to say, speak in plain English. Don't speak in riddles.

Oh, another thing, i forgot…

I brought my car from North Carolina also…

Listen, you gotta have 2 license plates, not 1……OMG.

Once you buy those plates at the DMV,
you gotta place BOTH on the car right away!

And the sticker on the passenger front windshield!

They will get you fast………

OMG, watch out for this … They don't play….

You are looking at 270 bucks total on these transfers…

But im only payin $28 a month insurance, thank god..

Ok, there's not a ton, so it's probably best for individual gardens. That said, we will be home around 4, bring your own shovel and containers. These are not shade plants, mostly full to mixed sun choices so the shade gardener likely won't find anything worthwhile. Corner of Jarvis and Ashland.

Helen, I love the RPGG idea, but I'm leaving for Springfield and don't have containers to do the donating. I wish I had thought of this sooner!

Thanks to Paula and Gunn, the bearded iris and some groundcover will soon grace their corner garden at Paulina and Chase. A few assorted plants went into a neglected corner at my intersection, and I used a few small containers to pot some ground cover (about 6 pots) that someone can still have if you're interested.

I would guess that the new Pillars, at Pratt and Sheridan, allows dogs on the patio. The owner has a dog himself, I know. Food is getting very nice comments. The restaurant tries to use locally-sourced ingredients as much as possible. 773-942-6613. pillarssocialcafe.com

Thank you all!

Thanks, JeffO.

I feel like I may have heard that. I was asleep, and I think I woke up to something I thought was fireworks at the time. Now I feel bad that I didn't call the police, but I was out of it.

Don't feel badly for not calling the police, I hear a lot of sirens and saw a bunch of police so someone called. It's rarely fireworks anymore unfortunately. I'm fearing a 'bad/violent' summer....

was there a fire in the Field House?

Oh my God, yes! A horrible fire!

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-blaze-damages-indian-boundary-park-fieldhouse-20120520,0,5901076.story?track=rss

My family and I moved to RP after thirty years in the near West suburbs two years ago..mostly to try something different and live closer to the lake...but not really expecting to stay. Now i can't imagine living any place else. The neighbors and business owners are so friendly and the environment charged with positive energy, art, music, great restaurants, gardens and greenery. Love it- love the lake front and love it here!

My system too, Effjlnoos. That blasted NT button will make warriors out of all of us!

Kevin, here's another thread from earlier this month, posted by a woman who will be moving to Jarvis and the lake with responses from some different neighbors.

http://chicago.everyblock.com/announcements/may08-new-east-rogers-park-4955140/

I don't have a lot to add except that I disagree with the assessments of the Howard el station as dangerous. That's the station I use.

Good to hear it Liz Jones. Thats news reporting I like to hear.
GO TEAM LUNT!!!

Super story - makes such a difference when litter is picked up - & this dad & son are special.

Glad it wasn't worse!

Indeed, the dates aren't right for this year. Dolce, here's a link to the information on this year's Trash to Treasure:

http://chicago.everyblock.com/announcements/may14-trash-treasure-swap-this-weekend-4966575/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=message_email&utm_campaign=headline

Still time to take some things home tomorrow.

Today is also the second day (and half off) for the garage sale at Francis Parker School at 330 W. Webster. Open 9am - 4pm. Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/363306950385306.

I love the space where Aqua is but disappointed with what they've done with it. A pool table in the front? Really? The sign is horrible too with those colored flashing lights. Makes it seem cheap. So much potential in that space for a really nice restaurant. Too bad parking sucks in that area. Was thinking Loyola should rent out that big lot west on Pratt that is empty so Pillars, Aqua and others can use it for parking.

Pillars is a Winner - good food, good menu variety, good service and good prices. The Korean "poutine" at Bop&Grill is a hoot. It is decadent, heart-unhealthy and great comfort food. But anything with Kimchi is a slam dunk gift from culinary Heaven.

I guess some people dont like perfect weather in a great neighborhood!!! If that gets a no thanks it tells you to take the
occasional no thanks with a grain of salt. And those unwarranted no thanks I always add a thanks too.

Dear EB Administrator, please give us an app that lets us download the "No Thanks" votes. They would make great fertilizer in the garden LOL.

And yes this isnt for wow, look what I did.
Its look at the sad state of some of our signs, and its not that hard to fix it. Thats all. :). Wow a no thanks eh? Tough Crowd.

You could make a diving save to stop someone from getting shot and then it would get a no thanks on everyblock!!! :)
Everyblock where nice neighbors and not so nice neighbors can mingle!!!

Good job, Jeff! Don't be discouraged by the "no thanks trolls" -- they're merely here for our entertainment. Someone could post a picture of their newborn baby making a cutesy face and someone would 'no-thank' it.