Agree! The people protesting at Cermak & Michigan late this afternoon were just punks there to provoke the police. The cops did a magnificent job as did Channel 5 reporters.
Neighbor message 600-699 W. Grace St.
13 hours ago
Updated 4 hours ago
Seeking legal help ASAP
We are currently having serious issues with our management company and we would like to set up some free legal consultations asap. Anybody can recommend a good attorney that deals with this kind of thing? Thanks.
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Neighbor message Lake View
13 hours ago
Updated 8 hours ago
God Bless Chicago PD!
Great job by the Chicago PD. God bless them for protecting our city from those who wish to do harm. May the city and especially the media give them praise for their work during NATO. Chicago PD has a great leader in Garry McCarthy.
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I was just about to post a similar message. I am so proud of our city and police force after this weekend's NATO events. Clearly the preparation and execution was well thought out and led to a VERY controlled response to these out-of-towners looking to cause trouble. I am all...
I was just about to post a similar message. I am so proud of our city and police force after this weekend's NATO events. Clearly the preparation and execution was well thought out and led to a VERY controlled response to these out-of-towners looking to cause trouble. I am all for free speech and peaceful protesting, but when people who don't live here come with sinister intentions it will certainly lead to conflict that had to be shut down. I also agree that Garry McCarthy has done a wonderful job. Being on the ground with his officers sends a strong message and his calm, matter-of-fact demeanor when speaking with the media is right on. You have to give Rahm credit for picking him as well. GOOD JOB RAHM, GARRY and ALL THE OFFICERS. THANK YOU!
Neighbor message Lake View
19 hours ago
Updated 9 hours ago
Cell Phone Fail: AT&T Cannot Provide Service During Cubs Games
Anyone who lives in the neighborhood is likely as frustrated as I am with AT&T because of the terrible service they "provide" during Cubs games. While my iPhone4 displays full bars and 3G, during Cubs games, I may as well turn the phone off because it simply does not work. Making calls is a crap shoot, dropping calls is guaranteed and data speeds are more like 1996 dial up. I am so dependent on my cell phone for business purposes...
Anyone who lives in the neighborhood is likely as frustrated as I am with AT&T because of the terrible service they "provide" during Cubs games. While my iPhone4 displays full bars and 3G, during Cubs games, I may as well turn the phone off because it simply does not work. Making calls is a crap shoot, dropping calls is guaranteed and data speeds are more like 1996 dial up. I am so dependent on my cell phone for business purposes and afternoon work-week games pretty much force me to my land line. Does anyone know if AT&T is doing anything to add more capacity and address this issue? Does anyone have an iPhone running on Verizon's network? If so, is it any better? My contract is up next month so I am going to be switching- I just want to know if anyone has had better luck with another provider.
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I have an iPhone with Verizon service and my ability to do certain things while at a game at Wrigley is spotty - sometimes things (i.e. uploading a photo to Instagram or Facebook) work quickly and other times it fails to upload. There seems to be no consistency to the service (or lack thereof). Overall though, reception across the city with Verizon is better than with AT&T.
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My boyfriend and I both have iphones with Verizon and live near Wrigley. Just Northeast. I have never had a problem and I live in a highrise. I have lots of friends that have iphones with AT&T and there are quite a few places where I get reception and they...
My boyfriend and I both have iphones with Verizon and live near Wrigley. Just Northeast. I have never had a problem and I live in a highrise. I have lots of friends that have iphones with AT&T and there are quite a few places where I get reception and they don't. On the flip side, my boyfriend works in the Sears Tower and doesn't get reception very well and his co-workers have AT&T iphone with no problems.
Overall, I wouldn't switch from Verizon. I've had then for years and have very few if any dropped calls. I've had windows, droid and iphone with them. Iphone is the best and they keep putting up more towers.
Neighbor message Lake View East
11 hours ago
Updated 9 hours ago
608 W Barry - New Restaurant?
Anyone have any idea what's opening at 608 W Barry? It's at the corner of Barry & Broadway, where the tiny Sushi Sakura, Sushi Blossom, and Sushi Cherry had operated over the years.
Peeking in today - it's been renovated & there's a full kitchen in there now, with a window to place an order, and not room for much else inside.
I checked permits and did not find anything - anyone have any ideas about what the new place on the block will be?
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Robert Former Military, Current City EmployeeAre you sure that is not the "old" kitchen since that sushi place was not operating for that long and still probably looks new?
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Robert Former Military, Current City EmployeeI think both the sushi place and the chicken place next to it were owned by the operator of Stellas Diner. They seem to be trying different concepts for those locations and seem to be impatient. The sushi place, I actually went to when it was open. The one sushi...
I think both the sushi place and the chicken place next to it were owned by the operator of Stellas Diner. They seem to be trying different concepts for those locations and seem to be impatient. The sushi place, I actually went to when it was open. The one sushi chef was too slow for the small seating there but the food that came out was incredible. Great food but we had to wait for 40 min at our table to eat. They give us some free edamame during the wait.
Neighbor message Lake View
14 hours ago
Updated 12 hours ago
It is the little things
Gahhhhhh. I am so tired of the petty crap that happens to my property. I try very hard to keep the front of my house looking nice. Why do people have to rip plants out of the ground/planter or destroy retaining walls? Clearly break-ins or other more intrusive crimes are worse, but at least I can understand why someone would want a computer or cell phone. I don't get the thrill of ruining someone's landscaping. I don't know if it will help, but I guess I have to move forward with installing cameras.
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MandaLeigh 10 Year Ravenswood RomanceBecause many people are just complete numbskulls (a lovely phrase I've chosen to inherit from my grandpa) who, for whatever reason, just haven't any common decency or conscience nor manners when interacting with the rest of society.
I'm sorry your property has been damaged. I guess that's just another "perk" of city life. Bleh.
Neighbor message Lake View East
37 hours ago
Updated 16 hours ago
Planes in Lakeview...
Did anyone else hear a loud noise like a plane flying way too close to the buildings by Lake Shore & Irving Park area? It freaked me out so bad... now I just hear helicopters hovering around in the area... :-/
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Flyover after opening ceremony at Wrigley honoring our servicemen. As far as my kitties, they are done with the planes and helicopters (I live near the mayor's house). They want familiar noises like cars, motorcycles, sirens...that sort of thing.
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NATO!!!! When it's gone they will be gone,till then just endure the ride.
Neighbor message Lake View
3 days ago
Updated 20 hours ago
Unloading a book collection?
Anyone have positive experiences either selling/donating used books in Chicago? I'll be moving and would love to pass much of my book collection on to a new home.
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I have also donated to Newberry.
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RT HereOpen Books
Real estate listing 539 W Addison St #1N
24 hours ago
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539 W Addison St #1N for $224,999
Listed May 19, 2012 on Trulia
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Neighbor message 60613
45 hours ago
Updated 39 hours ago
Orange and white kitty - Waveland and Lake Shore Dr.?
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.
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Neighbor message Lake View
47 hours ago
Updated 46 hours ago
New Bike Racks - where did they come from?
Just curious about the new bike racks you see through Lakeview. They are cool colors and in the shape of a bike. I like them and just wondering if they were purchased by the city or some how locally. Any comments would be helpful?
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Lee C Lakeview resident, LVCC board memberI love those. You can thank the Central Lakeview Merchants Association who purchased them: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Lakeview-Merchants/117275244997809 & http://www.mylakeview.com/
Real estate listing 3737 N Pine Grove Ave #2S
2 days ago
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3737 N Pine Grove Ave #2S for $369,900
Listed May 18, 2012 on Trulia
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Crime 3500 block N. Lake Shore Dr.
2 days ago
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Theft
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Theft: Financial ID theft: $300 and under / Residence
3500 block N. Lake Shore Dr. Comment Subscribe
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Neighbor message Lake View East
Dec 12
Updated 2 days ago
Cloud 9 to become Nhu Lan's Saigon Subs, 604 W Belmont
The currently vacant Cloud 9 storefornt to be replaced with yet another vietnamese type sandwich shop
http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2011/12/09/fish-guy-is-open-nhu-lan-subs-coming-more.php#more
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interesting chicagoan... that makes me feel less bad of giving up loyalty to bun mi to try the other :]
nothing wrong w/ some good competition maybe.. Nhu Lan is often cited as being the best banh mi in the city. (ba le is probably the most popular, but i don't know if i'd call it the best ... and it's a chain).
personally i'd prefer a great pho shop at this point in this area... ? :]
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I can't believe it took me so long to try Nhu Lan on Belmont, but I stopped in for the first time tonight, and it was fantastic. Great flavors, fresh ingredients, and at about $5, you can't beat the value. The staff were really friendly, too.
Neighbor message Ward 46
2 days ago
Alderman James Cappleman on NATO, the Infrastructure Trust, and more
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.
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Neighbor message Lake View
2 days ago
Updated 2 days ago
Break-in to residential garage, Southport/Byron
Had our garage broken into last night in the alley behind Nuts on Clark. Window smashed, missing an iPod.
Check your doors to make sure they're locked, people.
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Neighbor message Lake View
6 days ago
Updated 2 days ago
Where do you get your favorite burger?
In honor of May being National Burger Month, where do you go for the best burger in or around Lake View?
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George F in Ravenswood displaced New YorkerHamburger Mary in Andersonville is also great,
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D. S. Tequila's OR Argent has a pretty amazing burger... that is sounding so good right now.
Real estate listing 555 W Cornelia Ave #1709
2 days ago
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555 W Cornelia Ave #1709 for $69,000
Listed May 17, 2012 on Trulia
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Building permit 540 W. Stratford Pl.
3 days ago
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Permit issued for electric wiring
540 W. Stratford Pl. Comment SubscribeCHANGE OF CONTRACTOR SCOPE OF WORK HAS NOT CHANGED.BUILDING PERMIT # 100432824
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Building permit 615 W. Addison St.
4 days ago
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Permit issued for easy permit process
615 W. Addison St. Comment Subscribe500 SQ FT OF TUCKPOINTING - SPOT TUCKPOINTING & REPLACE ~25 BRICKS. (18 UNITS, 3 STORIES.) REPLACE ELEVEN 4' LINTELS, EIGHT 5'9" LINTELS. ALL WORK SAME AS EXISTING. NO STRUCTURAL WORK.
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Media mention 626 W. Waveland
4 days ago
Attention Investors: Get a 1-Bedroom in East Lakeview For Just $103,000: 626 W. Waveland
Attention Investors: Get a 1-Bedroom in East Lakeview For Just $103,000: 626 W. Waveland
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Neighbor message Ward 46
4 days ago
Have a Question for Ald. James Cappleman? Get your answers- LIVE on TV & Online
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.
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2 Real estate listings
5 days ago
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3732 N Pine Grove Ave #2DE for $273,000
Listed May 15, 2012 on Trulia
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3660 N Lake Shore Dr for $235,000
Listed May 15, 2012 on Trulia
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Neighbor message Lake View
5 days ago
Updated 5 days ago
Looking for room to rent!!
Hey everyone! I am looking for a room to rent starting June 1st. I am preferably looking for a 1 year lease. I would love it to be close to the red line in wrigleyville, lincoln park, belmont/boystown, lakeview, south loop, or anywhere around there. I really need a place so let me know if you know of any! Thanks!
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Jacklyn, I own a two flat and my renter is looking for a possible room mate since her current roommate got married. it's a very nice 2 bedroom one bath unit. We are further Northwest around Montrose and Francisco but you can walk to the Francisco Brown line station in...
Jacklyn, I own a two flat and my renter is looking for a possible room mate since her current roommate got married. it's a very nice 2 bedroom one bath unit. We are further Northwest around Montrose and Francisco but you can walk to the Francisco Brown line station in 5-8 minutes. You look to be about her age, she is 27. It's a quiet place to live around so you have peace of mind and then you can El it to where all the fun is. Let me know if you're interested and I will hook the two of you up. Joe
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Char Heinke Dog Lover Lincoln Park Enthusiasti HAVE A ROOM. Wrightwood and Sheffield. If you are interested in talking vcall -773-251-2243
Neighbor message Lake View
6 days ago
Updated 5 days ago
Underpass at Rosco and Lake Shore Dr.
Tom Tunney, the Cubs and many volunteers cleaned up and repainted the underpass to the park at Rosco. It looked great. Well it didn't take long for someone(s) to deface the walls with graffiti. Shame on them.
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gerigirl I live and breathe this city!These lousy good for nothing's.....should be found and arrested and given 2 years of hard labor!.....Nothing else better to do...grrrr!
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bill caldwell 15-Year Lake View resident.
It's a shame that this has to happen here. We do our best to have a nice neighborhood and no doubt outsiders come in and probally drunk or high decide to vandalize for a little fun.
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Lee, thanks for posting that here. I work for Alderman Tunney and we are also painting the Barry Underpass at the end of the month. We will make sure to go paint over this graffiti @Roscoe as well.
Real estate listing 626 W Waveland Ave #3D
6 days ago
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626 W Waveland Ave #3D for $139,900
Listed May 14, 2012 on Trulia
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Neighbor message 60657
6 days ago
Updated 6 days ago
LOST CAT
2 years old. all black. orange collar. RFID chip. named Mongo. yellow eyes. long and sleek, short-haired
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Is your RFID chip registered through a service (such as HomeAgain)? They do a great job of sending emails out to their "Pet Rescuer" network.
Also, probably wouldn't be a bad idea to call Chicago Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (773.281.7110). Hopefully someone has your cat safe and sound (or you can at least have others prepared). Good Luck!
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also he is neutered. lost for almost 24 hours now.
Neighbor message Ward 46
May 13
Updated 6 days ago
Subsidized housing at Montrose Harbor
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!
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LIttleton is baiting people on this one. But yeah we all already knew that, not sure what the point is of this topic otherwise, besides ofcourse BAITING people into complaining about subsidized housing.
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Littleton Arts Uptown uptownarts.blogspot.com@ Jim in Lake View
The "housing" is on the west end of the harbor. R ight off the bike path S.of Montrose.
Its a nice set up enjoy.@ Effinjanoos
No not so, just things ya think about while sketching, throw in the mix EveryBlock, and a smertphone.
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@ Jim in Lake View
The "housing" is on the west end of the harbor. R ight off the bike path S.of Montrose.
Its a nice set up enjoy.@ Effinjanoos
No not so, just things ya think about while sketching, throw in the mix EveryBlock, and a smertphone.
For baiting I might have gone with the speed-cameras...people HATE those and it hasn,t even happened yet.
Or an unwanted Hair Salon ruse?
There was this one post about a home salon and I tell you it pinched a few nwerves. Who woulda thought?
Neighbor message Lake View
May 13
Updated 6 days ago
Hey Rahm, where are the TREES??
Rahm, all you do is bark and whine- meanwhile we have to look at crap like this:
The city lacks greenspace and with all your millions and your connections you can't even replace dead trees!!
DO YOUR JOB ALREADY!
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Sound like you got more against "Rahm" than you care about "trees".
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ep2986 25th Year In Logan square.True Story, I was Fined by the city for Cutting down an overgrown Weed in front of my house. It was there when I purchased my home.The plan was to plant a nice OAK Tree at my expense. But no no no, leave it to the city to fine me for cutting down the weed and trying to be green. Shame on you Rahm.
10 Property transfers
6 days ago
Chicago property transfer data is updated twice a month. Here are the nearby records from the May 14 update:
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3520 N. Lake Shore Dr., unit 7N transferred ownership
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3600 N. Lake Shore Dr., unit 1212 sold for $162,000
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3700 N. Pine Grove Ave., unit 3A transferred ownership
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3731 N. Pine Grove Ave., unit 2S sold for $320,000
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3600 N. Lake Shore Dr., unit 2723 transferred ownership
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3550 N. Lake Shore Dr., unit 1724 sold for $110,000
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537 W. Brompton Ave., unit 5373N sold for $245,000
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3600 N. Lake Shore Dr., unit 2723 transferred ownership
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3550 N. Lake Shore Dr., unit 2602 sold for $287,500
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3600 N. Lake Shore Dr., unit 2204 transferred ownership
3600 N. Lake Shore Dr.
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Neighbor message Lake View
May 09
Updated May 14
Summer day camp review?
We are new to the area and looking for an all-day summer camp for our 4 year old. Lake View YMCA has one. Anyone recommend this or another one? Thanks!
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Carter O'Brien Nort Seid liferWe're sending our daughter there, the Lake Vjew Y staff run Hamilton's after school programming and they are fantastic. We haven't done the summer camp before, but the YMCA offers day-long "camp" days CPS isn't in session, and we have been very satisfied. Besides the staff and facilities (both awesome),...
We're sending our daughter there, the Lake Vjew Y staff run Hamilton's after school programming and they are fantastic. We haven't done the summer camp before, but the YMCA offers day-long "camp" days CPS isn't in session, and we have been very satisfied. Besides the staff and facilities (both awesome), the camp runs until 6 which is a blessing as my wife and I both work. You should call right away though, my understanding is the summer camps fill up pretty quickly - the day they started enrollment I was parent #118 and I got there at 4:45 am!
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Wendy Little League fan, cyclist when I canWe love Kids Playing Camp, too. Find it here: http://kidsplayingcamp.net/
Neighbor message Lake View East
May 09
Updated May 13
Street cleaning ... did they get rid of the on-board cameras that issued tickets?
It's street cleaning week in the area and I'm wondering... did the city stop using the street sweepers that had on-board cameras to issue citations? Did they lose a court case or something? These were automatically issued at the time of sweeping, by that driver, photo and all that you could view online.
I ask because in East Lakeview for the past two days, there have been squad cars waiting for 9:00 to hand write tickets. They were literally waiting...
It's street cleaning week in the area and I'm wondering... did the city stop using the street sweepers that had on-board cameras to issue citations? Did they lose a court case or something? These were automatically issued at the time of sweeping, by that driver, photo and all that you could view online.
I ask because in East Lakeview for the past two days, there have been squad cars waiting for 9:00 to hand write tickets. They were literally waiting at 8:58 and had it written and slapped it on and pulled away from the first car as soon as the clock hit 9:00. If the street sweepers still have these on board cameras, this seems like a complete waste of resources and that the beat cop is just trying to meet some ticket quota. But those people would've gotten tickets anyway.
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Really hard to get out of. I got ticket last year on a street where the only signs were about 1/2 block up and facing the opposite way on a 1 way street, so u couldn't see the sign. I took pics, luckily I had camera, and attempted to fight it, thinking for sure I wouldn't have to pay this. Nope! They made me pay the ticket!
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Chicagoan Lake View LiferIf you are in the 44th ward, there's a new service you can sign up for that will alert you to street cleaning via text or email. I think it is also available in other wards, too.
Neighbor message Lake View
May 11
Updated May 13
Gang Tag?
Has anyone seen the signs left after a candlelight vigil for the tow truck attendant murdered at the gas station at Ashland and Addison? Two shot one dead at 3:30 AM on 5/9/12
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Bill Near Rockwell L>>turned their heads the other way when dealing with a certain establishment that is open until very late hours.<<
I have no idea what you mean
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Are you talking about Tai's? Why are you not naming the place? And if it's Tai's, what do they have to do with it??? Certainly not a gang hangout, lol!!! And my understanding is that the bartender at Tai's called 911....
Neighbor message Lake View
May 11
Updated May 13
Constant dog barking
There is a dog in my building that backs constantly when left alone. Recently, the owners are leaving the back door open which makes the dog even louder. It backs at other dogs, people, birds, etc. the entire day.
Has anyone else experienced this and what did you do to remedy it? Can a noise complaint be filed with the city?
Thanks
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I recently experienced this. My dog was barking constantly. He would hear a noise in the hallways and hear other dogs and bark. I was thankful that my neighbors talked to the condo association and told me of the problem. I purchased a bark control device and it worked. If you do not feel comfortable about talking to the owner directly, tell your condo association/landlord. 9 times out of 10 the owner will appreciate the notification. I certainly did not enjoy my dog's barking either.
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My dog had the same problem. A bark collar did not even work. I finally talked to my vet for more options. She gave me a D. A. P. (stands for dog appeasing pheromone). It looks like a Glade plug-in. When dogs are born the mother releases some sort of...
My dog had the same problem. A bark collar did not even work. I finally talked to my vet for more options. She gave me a D. A. P. (stands for dog appeasing pheromone). It looks like a Glade plug-in. When dogs are born the mother releases some sort of pheromone that calms the puppies. This device mimics this. I plugged it in next to his kennel and within about 2 days the barking stopped and he seemed more relaxed. It was the only thing that worked! You should be able to get one from the vet but you can also get them at Petco I believe. Good luck!
Building permit 555 W. Cornelia Ave.
May 13
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Permit issued for easy permit process
555 W. Cornelia Ave. Comment Subscribe"All Elevations, repair/patch 475 Sq. Ft. concrete, repair/replace 200 Lineal Ft. caulking, paint concrete patches, repair/replace 200 bricks at various locations, tuck-point 2200 Sq. Ft., repair/replace 17,400 Lineal Ft. caulking Only"; subject to field inspections
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Feel free to email me your issue and I would be happy to forward to a close friend of mine who is a real estate attorney. I am an attorney as well but I don't specialize in that area. Email me at bonas06@yahoo.com
Have you considered mediation through the Center for Conflict Resolution?
why would you ask for free legal consultations. Don't lawyers have the same right as you do to get paid for their work?