NATO is not exactly a time to get things done
some of my regular places are boarded up, not to mention locked up
05/18/2012 8:39 AM
My salon, Aniko's @ 11th and Wabash, is closed and boarded up for NATO
All the metal newspaper boxes are gone at Wabash and Roosevelt
Exactly how you "show off" a central city that's boarded up, locked down and darkened, I don't know. But all my worst nightmares are coming true. It's a good thing I have no special occasions this weekend, because my hair salon--Aniko at 11th and Wabash--has all it's windows boarded up for five days. Closed for business, needless to say. They must be quite fearful to voluntarily give up almost an entire week of income.
All the metal newspaper boxes outside Starbucks at Roosevelt and Wabash are gone. Only the plastic ones, with second tier reading material are there. So I can't get my weekly Reader. One of the few pieces of reading matter I still read in the primitive paper form, for old time's sake.
It would have been a good weekend to catch up on some nearby gallery exhibits I have been meaning to get to. Like the one at the National Veteran's Art Museum. But it will be closed for business, too. And the Museum Campus--our greatest municipal treasure--is on lockdown, as well; even the Field Museum, which had vowed to stay closed for only one day, has added another. But there's no point in staying open because all routes over there are going to be closed.
I wish I could get over to McCormick Place during the summit and ask the world leaders what they think of Chicago. You know, that toddlin' (ghost) town, so oft covered in plywood.
--Bonnie McGrath
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By Mike from West Loop
Posted: 05/18/2012 5:07 PM
Why does there need to be a summit? What can't happen at NATO HQ in Bruxelles or at a military site anywhere? With today's communications, is this anything more than an excuse to travel and dine, with the taxpayers of all involved countries paying the bill? I think all the militarists and civil servants should stay home and conference on their computers, then issue a press release. The protesters can set up a camera and weblink, and immolate themselves where they live. Efficiency.
By Brandon from South Loop
Posted: 05/18/2012 2:42 PM
Overflow plans to be open normal business hours so come on by. You can still enjoy our signature Overflow drink and a Jane Adams!
By Anonymous
Posted: 05/18/2012 9:45 AM
What a fabulous weekend for spring cleaning at home!