4301-4394 N. Clarendon Ave.

All of a sudden I'm seeing a very beautiful cat prowling around in the "secret garden" behind the two Waveland 6 flats.
Heretofore this has been a "no predator" area where birds and other creatures could live in peace - now not so much.
Is this your cat? If so, if you insist on putting her/him out prowling (which can be dangerous as there may be toxins in the yards) please put a pop collar with a bell around his or her neck to give the birds, rabbits and squirrels a break.
Thanks very much.

I am moving June 1st either in Rogers Park or Edgewater. Any suggestions on which area is better?? Thanks for the input I am moving from IN. Thanks!

Sorry, I couldn't really come up with a comical title for this post, but figured I'd pass this article along.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-police-woman-arrested-for-shoving-alderman-in-pigeon-dispute-20120518,0,384755.story?track=rss

Seems Cappleman saw a woman feeding the pigeons on Wilson, so when he came back and began sweeping them up she threw more bread crumbs on him and shoved him into the street before fleeing.

Police caught her later, again feeding the birds, and arrested her.

Frankly, I say good for Cappleman. Feeding the ducks is one thing, but feeding the pigeons just creates a mess.

On this week's episode of Political Forum, Chicago Ald. James Cappleman (46th Ward) discussed the upcoming NATO summit, Chicago's new Infrastructure Trust, the closure of mental health facilities, and new developments and issues in the 46th Ward. You can watch the whole episode here: http://www.cantv.org/VIDEO-Political-Forum-12-5-17-AldJamesCappleman.htm. For information on upcoming guests and additional videos, visit http://www.cantv.org/politicalforum.htm.

So this may not seem like a very important question unless you don't have cable -like me- and want to watch the summer Olympics on 5.3 as well as channel 5.

Has anyone else noticed that 5.3 has been blacked-out for awhile? Is anyone else bummed that this means less coverage of everyone's favorite quadrennial sporting event?

Does everyone but me have cable?

Is anyone else concerned with the combination of NATO protestors, cross-town classic attendees, and regular red line commuters making the el an unrideable sardine can of sorrow? Is the commute downtown going to be hell on Friday and Monday? Thoughts?

I just moved to the area and can't really decide if I like it or if I want to stay. I previously lived in South Loop and loved it down there. Here i always hear people yelling on the streets and I see it when I walk to the Wilson stop. I am a young female college student and don't know if I feel comfortable walking around by myself here (especially at night when I sometimes get home around 2am). I'm just looking for some advice or for some cool people to get to know since I don't know anyone around here or just any little tips you can give me. Thanks!

Does anyone know about the street closure on kenmore (4200-4300)? I'm wondering specifically if the alley under the el is blocked or not.

Neighbours,

I'm a responsible, reliable, professional tenant looking to move into a dog-friendly studio or 1 bedroom on June 1st. I currently live in a 2 bedroom in Ravenswood and I love the area, but I would also consider moving to Edgewater, Buena Park, Uptown or Andersonville. My dog is an older, large, potty-trained and well behaved mutt (not a pit mix).

I prefer to be contacted directly by owners or building managers and not brokers. I would also consider a sublet situation if there was a possibility to renew the lease.

Please get in touch!

Alderman James Cappleman (46th Ward) will be answering questions live on Wednesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. on CAN TV's Political Forum. Do you have a question for the alderman? Leave a comment on this post or watch and call in LIVE on cable channel CAN TV21 and online at http://www.cantv.org/live/. For information on upcoming shows and videos of past programs, visit http://www.cantv.org/politicalforum.htm.

Does anyone know what can be done about the housing development at Montrose Harbor?

The residents except for retrieving free food do nothing but flutter and squack among themselves.

They have a beutiful waterfront view at taxpayer expense yet do nothing to upkeep the property.

Wher is the OUTRAGE!

I just saw that the "for rent" signs have been taken down at the former Borders location in Uptown. Does anyone know what is going in there?