A blog by Bonnie McGrath. Got feedback? E-mail bonmcgrath@aol.com.


Catty raccoon

was it a kittie or a raccoon?

08/12/2011

I thought it was a cat but, alas, it was a raccoon. Read More...

La La Palooza

from the land and air

08/08/2011

I've always liked to hear a little Lollapalooza without paying or having to meander through the crowds Read More...

South Loop Gourmet Gang rides again

this time it's a gourmet grilling, complete with fireworks

08/06/2011

The South Loop Gourmet Gang loves to eat and drink and be merry; and Friday night, they went gangbusters to beat the beer can Read More...

The new Jones College Prep in a few words

and a picture

08/05/2011

Make new schools but keep the old (the new is awfully overwhelming) Read More...

The South Loop has a National Night Out

against crime

08/03/2011

Our very own National Night Out Against Crime was lively and fun and delicious. Read More...

Clean no more

my neighborhood cleaners closed its door

08/02/2011

Everyone takes their neighborhood cleaners for granted, but I can't anymore Read More...

It's Pilsen Garden Walk time once again

If I said it once, I'll say it twice

07/31/2011

Being nice and supportive to our neighboring neighborhoods makes good sense--and it's a lot of fun to visit other people's gardens Read More...

Alderman Fioretti's Town Hall unleashes a virus

the alderman shares the status of his health

07/29/2011

It was an evening to learn about lightscapes, streetscapes and hpv Read More...

Vouching for vouchers in the South Loop

one man's monetary quest

07/28/2011

If Dave Larsen had his way, school vouchers would be the norm. But he'd probably be out of a job Read More...

Sometimes you don't know what you don't know

...about the South Loop

07/27/2011

I thought I knew everything there was to know about the South Loop--but last week, I found out I didn't Read More...