You maybe right about the drones. I took a long walk all the way to the Navy Pier taking pictures and I mainly saw helicopters, 2 white small planes and something like a fast elongated white bright thing flying over the lake, but too small I just couldn't tell what it was, I took a picture of it but you cannot see anything. Then on my way back I overheard some cops in Michigan Ave. talking something about drones.
Neighbor message South Loop
2 days ago
Updated 16 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
18 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 Ward 2
37 hours ago
Updated 35 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
37 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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Neighbor message The Loop
2 days ago
Updated 38 hours ago
Director of Community Management
Fighter jets this weekend
Hey everyone. I heard today on the radio that there will be fighter jets flying through during the next few days due to the NATO Summit. Has anyone seen/heard any yet? Just wondering.
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Eduardo S. Small business owner. Software developer -
David J R+D ResidentThat definitely sounds like a description of the drones, though some people say the video I saw was a hoax. See here: http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2012/05/16/video-surveillance-drone-apparent-drone-sighted-over-elgin-headed-toward-chicago-week-before-nato-summit/
Neighbor message The Loop
4 days ago
Updated 43 hours ago
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Is it only me? Confusion on NATO and staying home in the Loop during the Summit
We would appreciate anyone with some sound advice to please share what they might know as far as safely staying in condo at Madison & State. We were planning to stock up on food and stay in. Does this sound okay to do? Sarcasm & judgement not welcome please.
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Randi Doeker Environmental activistThis is the weekend to go to that restaurant you've always wanted to try but the lines were too long!
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ringo712 Lived here all my lifeDon't forget to take your camera
Neighbor message The Loop
2 days ago
Updated 2 days ago
Scenes of today's Nurses NATO Protest at Daley Plaza and thru streets of the Loop
Nurses Nato Protest with Tim Morell performing;Other glimpses-Protestor confronts a Cop;Protestors group as NLG stand nearby and more
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Great pictures! I was there as well, covering the event for a business journal. Here's a video (embeedded in the article) I made interviewing one of the protest organizers.
http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20120513/NEWS06/120519939?tags=|338|329|313|302|342
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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Neighbor message The Loop
3 days ago
Updated 2 days ago
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EveryBlock Becca Director of Community ManagementThanks for sharing, jos.
I heard there's a big protest planned for later today. I think they're expecting about 5,000 people somewhere in the Loop (I can't remember where).
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There is a protest at Daley Plaza. From what I understand, this is a precursor to Sunday's even bigger protest. Police are out everywhere it is insane!
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Chicago Wine Riot 2012 Volunteer Spots
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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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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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4 days ago
Bike patrols to help cops with crowd control
...26th Street in Little Village, joining up with 70 others at an office tower at 525 W. Van Buren St. that houses immigration court and other federal offices. The protest, organized by Occupy Chicago and...
Officers on bicycles weaved through traffic while following them and eventually used their bikes to force the protesters back onto sidewalks near Jackson Boulevard and Wacker Drive. The officers then used the bikes to form a barrier and prevent protesters from getting back into the street.
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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.