I have a rental and no internet at building will it work , thanks.
Family/parenting Portage Park
4 days ago
Updated 10 hours ago
Searching for free or low cost activities for a Toddler

Looking for something to do with my 15 month old child outside of the home. We need more sensory and learning activities. At this rate he is only learning to fold laundry and clean floors, hahaha.
Neighborhood news and talk Portage Park
4 days ago
Updated 12 hours ago
Neighborly advice needed!

Big thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to read all of this...
So, we had our old detached garage facing the alley behind our house completely demolished and rebuilt almost exactly a year ago because it was completely falling apart. It's nothing fancy, but broke our bank and it works.
Less than a month after it was built, I noticed the first major ding on the garage door… Fast forward a year, and the garage door is...
Big thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to read all of this...
So, we had our old detached garage facing the alley behind our house completely demolished and rebuilt almost exactly a year ago because it was completely falling apart. It's nothing fancy, but broke our bank and it works.
Less than a month after it was built, I noticed the first major ding on the garage door… Fast forward a year, and the garage door is severely dented, dinged, warped and getting worse by the week. It is very apparent that our neighbor across the alley from us is using our garage door as a stopper when they back out of their own driveway. But, we’ve never received a visit or a note... no one has attempted to take responsibility for what I image to be at least a dozen pretty major impacts and who knows how many smaller “taps” at this point.
My husband has walked around to knock on their front door, but as the old adage goes: the lights are on, but nobody’s home. And frankly, I’m really worried about confronting them… If these people have no concern for damaging our property over and over like it’s some kind of joke, I worry about my two small children. What kind of people have such a blatant indifference toward their neighbors?
I called 311 and was sent to the non-emergency police line. The guy I talked to was sympathetic but said gathering evidence was the key. Once we have evidence, we can bring it in to file a report and go from there. I have an IP security camera ordered, but I’m worried our wifi won’t stretch all the way to the alley, my dad suggested hiring a private investigator – does anyone have experience with anything like that?
However this goes, I can’t imagine a good outcome. Either we’re total chumps that just take this beating or face possible retaliation. It’s a complete garbage fire either way. I guess I’m turning to my Everyblock neighbors for encouragement or any ideas I may be missing.
Thanks for reading!
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paul in jefferson jefferson park resident
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Waveland, that’s great to hear! We were struggling with where to put the module - upstairs back bedroom sounds perfect. My calls to 311 and local police both had the same instructions: gather evidence first, then come in and talk about filing a criminal damage report after that.
Paul, unfortunately you DO need a strong wifi signal to run this type of camera. There are other kinds of wired systems that don’t need WiFi though. They tend to be more expensive though.
2 Building Permits
21 hours ago
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Permit issued for electric wiring
5039 W. Warwick Ave. CommentUPGRADE SERVICE FROM 60 TO 100AMP SERVICE ONE METER AND NEW 100AMP SEVICE PANEL,TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORD WITH CITY OF CHICAGO ELECTRICAL CODE
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Permit issued for electric wiring
5104 W. Addison St. CommentOPEN TO INSPECTION
10 Crime Reports
21 hours ago
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Arson
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Arson: By fire / Residence
3900 block N. Central Ave. Comment
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Assault
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Aggravated assault: Handgun / Street
6100 block W. Montrose Ave. Comment
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Battery
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Simple battery: Domestic battery: simple / Apartment
3900 block N. Central Ave. Comment -
Simple battery: Simple / School, public grounds
4300 block N. Narragansett Ave. Comment -
Aggravated battery: Domestic battery: knife/cutting instrument / College / university grounds
4300 block N. Narragansett Ave. Comment
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Criminal damage
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Vandalism: Criminal damage to vehicle / Street
4400 block N. Lockwood Ave. Comment
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Other offense
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GUN OFFENDER: DUTY TO REPORT CHANGE OF INFORMATION / Street
5300 block W. Irving Park Rd. Comment
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Robbery
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Robbery: Armed: handgun / Sidewalk
5000 block W. Grace St. Comment
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Theft
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Theft: $300 and under / Street
5200 block W. Berteau Ave. Comment -
Theft: Over $300 / Street
5000 block W. Belle Plaine Ave. Comment
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3 311 Service Requests
21 hours ago
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Abandoned Vehicle Open
6330 W Berenice Ave Dunning Comment -
Abandoned Vehicle Open
5211 W Pensacola Ave Portage Park Comment -
Street Light Out Open
4143 n Austin ave Comment
2 Media mentions Multiple locations
23 hours ago
Northwest Side bank held up in takeover bank robbery
Surveillance photos show a man robbing a bank at 4106 N. Milwaukee Ave. on April 20, 2018.
Neighborhood news and talk Portage Park
2 days ago
Updated 31 hours ago
Irving Park and Long Street Closure

According to the city website, this is scheduled through 5/7. These closures are frustrating for everyone. However, when you choose to cut through the side streets and you get stacked up 10 deep trying to cross Laramie during rush hour, please don't think that laying on your horn will get the cars moving any faster. Perhaps sticking to the main arteries is a better option for you. Or just please have a little courtesy for those of us living on...
According to the city website, this is scheduled through 5/7. These closures are frustrating for everyone. However, when you choose to cut through the side streets and you get stacked up 10 deep trying to cross Laramie during rush hour, please don't think that laying on your horn will get the cars moving any faster. Perhaps sticking to the main arteries is a better option for you. Or just please have a little courtesy for those of us living on the block and already having to deal with lines of cars blocking us from getting to our own homes. I realize it is pointless to post this as those who honking like psychos are not likely to change based on my post. Just hoping.
Neighborhood news and talk Portage Park
2 days ago
Updated 36 hours ago
Hotel That Can Accommodate Large Moving Truck

Hey Everyone,
My mom is moving out to the area this June, but they are driving her stuff out here in a large Uhaul or Penske type truck. Does anyone know of any hotels out by O'hare/Rosemont that has a parking lot or garage that can accommodate a truck of that size for one night? I know there are lots downtown that can, but I wouldn't be comfortable having all of her stuff in a lot downtown overnight. I'm open...
Hey Everyone,
My mom is moving out to the area this June, but they are driving her stuff out here in a large Uhaul or Penske type truck. Does anyone know of any hotels out by O'hare/Rosemont that has a parking lot or garage that can accommodate a truck of that size for one night? I know there are lots downtown that can, but I wouldn't be comfortable having all of her stuff in a lot downtown overnight. I'm open to downtown hotel recommendations as well, if they have a private parking structure that would work.
I've tried to work it out with my HOA but they will not allow us to park the moving truck in the building's lot overnight, so I'm trying to come up with a contingency plan. We'd prefer not to have to unpack 60 boxes and several heavy loads of furniture immediately after making a cross-country trip.
Any thoughts or ideas appreciated. Thanks!
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@Paul, we did and we’re not interested in that option because of timing issues. Most of those cross country movers move multiple people’s stuff at a time. The trucks only leave when full. We don’t want an extended time frame of possible delivery and quite frankly have heard many horror stories from people who have used movers for cross country moves. YMMV.
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Nikki my son had to do something thing stayed at the motel 6 which is location at Riverroad and Lawrence have a parking lot that you could park your trucks and have cameras all around so it will be safe
Open311 service request 4945 W Berenice Ave Portage Park
45 hours ago
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Abandoned Vehicle Open
4945 W Berenice Ave Portage Park Comment
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