Goodbye, Zeiss

it was a great 80 years

08/26/2010

It's sad that the life of the Zeiss "projector" at the Adler Planetarium is coming to an end, but I'm glad I went over to say goodbye--because I saw the moon Read More...

Home confinement

The cops told me to shut up and shut the door

08/25/2010

The cops (at least I think they're cops) are treating me like a prisoner, like I'm a perp or something.
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One lone dollar

and two South Loop places with many things to buy

08/21/2010

I was just about out of cash, but in the end I got a tomato I could be proud of Read More...

At CAPS Meeting there was lots to discuss

a bit of a crime wave hits Dearborn Park

08/18/2010

Every once in a while, residents in Dearborn Park come together to discuss a distasteful topic: crime Read More...

A Missed Opportunity in the South Loop

What's With The Random Mastercard Ad?

08/14/2010

It never ceases to amaze me. When there are opportunities to bring innovation and information to a community, weird decisions let me down.
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Tribune right: mosquitoes bad

proved by a trip to Summer Dance

08/13/2010

I generally don't believe everything I read in the Tribune, but they were right about the mosquito outbreak being bad. I found out the hard way Read More...

Park 542 to open Aug. 12, name undergoes review

08/10/2010

The fences surrounding Park #542, a highly anticipated new park district facility in the West Loop, are scheduled to come down on Aug. 12, a spokeswoman confirmed today. The proposed named for the park is presently under review.
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South Loop Citizen hits the big time

and gets duly recognized

08/10/2010

South Looper Enrique Perez is one of 83 "Bests" of Chicago. He's the Best Citizen. Read More...

September decision now expected for SLS

08/09/2010

Chicago Public Schools expects to roll out a plan to ease South Loop Elementary School's overcrowding issues in September. Read More...

The Grocery Store Bagging Battle

Dominick's Wins Over Jewel

08/07/2010

I am an avid fan of my local grocery store. I'd like to ask these neighborhood epicenters to train their grocery store baggers in proper packing procedures.
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