Thanks, stuck in my neighborhood is so no fun. Maybe I will find some hidden jewels :)
3 Events
7 hours ago
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"Science on the Half Shell."
The Field Museum (1400 S Lake Shore Dr) Comment Subscribe -
"Genghis Khan."
The Field Museum (1400 S Lake Shore Dr) Comment Subscribe -
"Restoring Earth."
The Field Museum (1400 S Lake Shore Dr) Comment Subscribe
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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
19 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 60616
2 days ago
Updated 31 hours ago
Near South community / business organization
Portion of I-55 to shut down earlier than plan
Update on NATO road closures in Chicago - May 18, 2012
Portions of I-55 will shut down earlier than originally planned.
Stevenson Expressway (I-55) closing Friday evening in order to shut down I-55 near McCormick Place at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.
Chinatown feeder ramp from the inbound Dan Ryan to the northbound I-55 closes at 9:30 p.m.
Some northbound I-55 lanes north of Ryan closes at 10:30 p.m.
Stevenson, between the Dan Ryan & Lake Shore Drive, completely shuts down at...
Update on NATO road closures in Chicago - May 18, 2012
Portions of I-55 will shut down earlier than originally planned.
Stevenson Expressway (I-55) closing Friday evening in order to shut down I-55 near McCormick Place at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.
Chinatown feeder ramp from the inbound Dan Ryan to the northbound I-55 closes at 9:30 p.m.
Some northbound I-55 lanes north of Ryan closes at 10:30 p.m.
Stevenson, between the Dan Ryan & Lake Shore Drive, completely shuts down at midnight - will stay close through the NATO Summit.
Lake Shore Drive closes from Balboa to 39th Street
On Sunday May 20, there will be street closures on Randolph from Lake Shore Dr to Michigan from 4pm - 11pm. Also, on Sunday May 20th traffic on Lake Shore Dr will be closed from Grand to 39th street from 4pm - 11pm
Click here for all road closures, parking restrictions and
other security & transportation plans.
Please remember many Near South restaurants and retailers will be open for business during the weekend.
Near South Planning Board is pleased to continue reporting to you as information is available. To get on our e-blast list, send an email to: TheNSPBorg@aol.com
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3 Events
31 hours ago
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"Science on the Half Shell."
The Field Museum (1400 S Lake Shore Dr) Comment Subscribe -
"Genghis Khan."
The Field Museum (1400 S Lake Shore Dr) Comment Subscribe -
"Restoring Earth."
The Field Museum (1400 S Lake Shore Dr) Comment Subscribe
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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.
3 Business reviews
37 hours ago
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Metropolitan Veterinary Center on Yelp
South Loop Immediate Care on Yelp
Waffles on Yelp
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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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Media mention Multiple locations
38 hours ago
NATO Summit Leaves Lasting Impression on South Loop Businesses
The converted firehouse is located on the corner of 14th Street and Michigan Avenue at 1401 South Michigan Avenue. The building was erected in 1905 to serve the Prairie...
The converted firehouse is located on the corner of 14th Street and Michigan Avenue at 1401 South Michigan Avenue. The building was erected in 1905 to serve the Prairie Avenue Community, which included families...
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4 Events
2 days ago
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"Restoring Earth."
The Field Museum (1400 S Lake Shore Dr) Comment Subscribe -
"Science on the Half Shell."
The Field Museum (1400 S Lake Shore Dr) Comment Subscribe -
"Genghis Khan."
The Field Museum (1400 S Lake Shore Dr) Comment Subscribe -
Good TVeets Con 2012
100 E 14th St Comment Subscribe
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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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Media mention 1400 S. Michigan
3 days ago
Fences and Boards...Oh My!
Crews installing boards over the windows at 1400 S. Michigan
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Crime 1400 block S. Prairie Ave.
3 days ago
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Deceptive practice
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Deceptive practice: Forgery / Residence
1400 block S. Prairie Ave. Comment Subscribe
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3 Events
3 days ago
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"Genghis Khan."
The Field Museum (1400 S Lake Shore Dr) Comment Subscribe -
"Restoring Earth."
The Field Museum (1400 S Lake Shore Dr) Comment Subscribe -
"Science on the Half Shell."
The Field Museum (1400 S Lake Shore Dr) Comment Subscribe
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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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Media mention 1400 S. Michigan
3 days ago
Eaterwire: NAHA Cooking for NATO; Metropolis, Hoosier Mama Pastries at NATO; More
SOUTH LOOP—It looks like Square One (1400 S. Michigan) with its self-serve wine dispenser, 30-seat patio and classic cocktails, will open in early June. [Dish]
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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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Real estate listing 1446 S Michigan Ave #3
3 days ago
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1446 S Michigan Ave #3 for $419,900
Listed May 16, 2012 on Trulia
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Media mention Multiple locations
4 days ago
Summer Guide: 21 restaurant patios
Chef Kendall Duque (Sepia) has spiffed up the menu at this sprawling three-story restaurant in a 1905 firehouse, which remains focused on surf and turf. The leafy outdoor patio seats 70. 1401 S. Michigan, 312-786-1401, chicagofirehouse.com. Lunch: Mon-Fri; dinner: daily. Sun brunch.
This article has 20 other Chicago locations (Show)...made gnocchi that remains the star of the show. Out back there's garden seating. 1946 N. Leavitt, 773-489-4895, anticochicago.com. Dinner: Sun, Tue-Sat...
...but the big draw is the lovely two-level outdoor garden, open spring to fall. 212 S. Halsted, 312-655-0000, athenarestaurantchicago.com. Lunch, dinner: daily. Open late: Fri & Sat till midnight, other...
...likewise always packed. But ordering from the carryout window is always an option. Cash only. 1531 N. Damen, 773-235-4039. Lunch, dinner: daily. Open late: Sat till 3, other nights till 2...
...and Belgian waffles, and burger nights are offered out back from Tuesday through Friday. BYO. 2211 W. North, 773-276-2100, birchwoodkitchen.com. Brunch; Sun, Tue-Sat; lunch, dinner: Tue-Fri...
...crust. Expect a full complement of laptop-toting lingerers and a packed patio out front. 738 W. Fullerton, 773-883-5282, bpigcafe.com. Breakfast, lunch, dinner: daily...
...beets, goat cheese, pecans, "pork chips," a fried egg, and a thickly applied strawberry vinaigrette. 321 N. Clark, 312-644-0283, bridgehousetavern.com. Lunch: Mon-Fri; dinner: daily. Sat & Sun brunch. Open late...
...the kitchen dishes up inventive takes on tradition. The lively outdoor beer garden seats 200. 3471 N. Elston, 773-583-3066, chiefoneillspub.com. Lunch: Sat; dinner: daily. Sun brunch. Open late: Sat till...
Scott Harris's rustic Taylor Street small-plates wine bar is always bustling—especially when it comes to the rooftop seating, which is first come, first served. 1359 W. Taylor, 312-226-5550, davantichicago.com. Dinner: daily. Open late: Fri & Sat till midnight, Mon-Thu till 11.
...the salumi plates alone are enough for a light meal or ample snack for two. 2146 W. Division, 773-772-7700, enotecaroma.com. Dinner: daily. Sat & Sun brunch. Open late: Fri & Sat till...
...vegetarian version of southern collard greens and a totally addictive smoked Gouda mac 'n' cheese. 2311 W. North, 773-384-9546, handlebarchicago.com. Open late: every night till 1...
...dishes like a juicy pan-roasted poussin with chanterelles and bright green parsley-chive gnocchi. 4539 N. Lincoln, 773-942-7585, lmrestaurant.com. Dinner: daily...
...a fried chicken dinner served family style for $22 in addition to the regular menu. 3267 S. Halsted, 312-929-2486, nanaorganic.com. Breakfast, lunch, dinner: daily. Sat & Sun brunch...
...surroundings, with a wood-fired grill anchoring the ever-changing seasonal menu and cocktail list. 2119 S. Halsted, 312-526-3385, nightwoodrestaurant.com. Dinner: Mon-Sat. Sun brunch. Open late: Fri &Sat till...
...A big part of the appeal of 90 Miles is the friendly, efficient service. BYO. 2540 W. Armitage, 773-227-2822, 90milescubancafe.com. Breakfast, lunch, dinner: daily. Open late: Fri & Sat till 11...
...beer list showcases a lot of predictable crowd-pleasers but also a couple intriguing curveballs. 2109 W. Chicago, 773-772-0406, theoldoaktap.com. Lunch: Sun, Tue-Sat; dinner: daily. Sat & Sun brunch. Open...
...from the noisy bar and dining room or the indoor-outdoor rooftop lounge, Studio Paris. 59 W. Hubbard, 312-595-0800, parisclubchicago.com. Dinner: daily. Open late: Sat till 3, Thu-Fri till...
...t accepted, so waits can be long—especially for the tented patio seating in summer. 500 N. Michigan, 312-464-1744, thepurplepigchicago.com. Lunch, dinner: daily. Open late: Fri & Sat till 1, other...
...and marcona almonds was summer on a plate, the garden above, summer on a roof. 3938 N. Central, 773-853-0779, theportagechicago.com. Dinner: Sun, Tue-Sat...
...two, with an outdoor patio that in the warmer months brightens an otherwise stark intersection. 954 N. California, 773-292-1616, rootstockbar.com. Dinner: Mon-Sat. Sun brunch. Open late: Sat till 3...
...are the norm. The two outdoor patios are flower filled and protected from the street. 1314 W. Wrightwood, 773-296-0081, roseangelis.com. Dinner: Sun, Tue-Sat. Open late: Fri & Sat till 11...
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3 Events
4 days ago
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"Science on the Half Shell."
The Field Museum (1400 S Lake Shore Dr) Comment Subscribe -
"Genghis Khan."
The Field Museum (1400 S Lake Shore Dr) Comment Subscribe -
"Restoring Earth."
The Field Museum (1400 S Lake Shore Dr) Comment Subscribe
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Photo GPS coordinates (41.862373, -87.61838)
4 days ago
Martin Stocks posted 1 photo to Flickr:
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Neighbor message South Loop
4 days ago
Director of Community Management
What are your NATO plans?
Hey folks, I thought this message posted further north might be of interest to you:
Are any of you taking special precautions to prepare?
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Media mention 1400 S. Michigan Ave.
4 days ago
Square One to Open in South Loop
...no cooking going on, you nibble meats, cheeses, and tapenades. You feel pretty darn good. 1400 S. Michigan Ave.
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Real estate listing 1446 S Michigan Ave #J
5 days ago
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1446 S Michigan Ave #J for $419,900
Listed May 15, 2012 on Trulia
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Media mention 1400 S. Michigan Ave.
5 days ago
“Modern Neighborhood Bar” to open on corner of 14th & Michigan
...chilled and stored on the south facing wall. There’s a new bar going into 1400 S. Michigan Ave. It’s the corner space directly across from Chicago Firehouse. Square One is calling itself...
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1400-1599 S. Prairie Ave.
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From 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?"
Zman 15 year Lake View guyRespond to this neighbor →
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.