I have basically wanted to write this post my whole (blogging) life. Now, thanks to a RedEye tip, my wildest Lincoln Park Now blogging dreams are coming true.
What is she talking about, you might ask yourself? Let me spell it out for you: there's a winter storm watch in place starting lat tonight night. In a 24 hour span, Chicago could accumulate up to 10 inches of snow. That means snow everywhere--especially in the parks.
And as all you dear readers obviously know, Lincoln Park has got a LOT of parks.
This can only mean one thing. A lot of snowmen.
Ald. Daley implores CTA to save owl service bus routes in Lincoln Park
Effective Sunday, February 7, most CTA bus routes servicing Lincoln Park will strand you overnight if you're seeking a lift after midnight or before 6:00am. Teaming with several other city council seats to appeal certain CTA's service cut decisions, Ald. Daley blasted the ending of owl service in a press release sent to all major media outlets in Chicago, and us!
Flickr user Mike Miley depicts better times, before CTA services elminated commuter convenience of any kind.
Hoping to preserve the North Avenue, Armitage, Fullerton, Diversey, and Halsted bus routes late night and early morning schedules, Daley aims primarily to protect the impacted workforce of residents and workers in the 43rd Ward.
Groaning about the suckiness of the whole thing is one thing, but Daley's points are undeniable. The routes she calls "essential" transport workers to and from early and late shift work and help red-eye commuters to O'Hare.
Daley's press release outlines her reasons, but not her strategy. She says,
Molly and I scored some sweet Lincoln Park discounts 'cause we're famous!
Well, at least a little bit famous.
Last weekend, Molly and I had the pleasure of meeting up with Anton from funsherpa.com at Lincoln Park's own Savor the Flavor in order to discuss this blog, all the cool things funsherpa has to offer, and a new and exciting relationship between Lincoln Park Now and funsherpa.
These Sherpas look like they know where to find all the fun! Photo by flikr user ilkerender
Crime alert: "fake cop" Lincoln Park man robs couple
Crime alert: A Lincoln Park man posing as a cop allegedly robbed a North Side couple on Friday, according to several news articles across the web.
According to examiner.com, 37-year-old Dwayne Carter of the 1700 block of Clark St. pulled up in a silver Chevy Impala alongside the couple as they walked in the 4800 block of N. Hamlin.
He allegedly showed the couple a set of handcuffs, a handgun, and a police scanner, and asked them to get in the vehicle as part of an investigation. According to the article, police say that he drove the couple to an alley and robbed them of their money, cell phones, and an iPod.
The couple called the real police, and they found and identified Carter as the offender.
According to the Examiner article, Carter is charged with 2 felony counts of impersonating a police officer, 2 counts of aggravated robbery, and possession of cannabis.
The Examiner article advises that real undercover cops are required to carry and show photo identification, and anyone pulled over by an undercover cop can request that a marked squad car arrive on the scene.
According to examiner.com, 37-year-old Dwayne Carter of the 1700 block of Clark St. pulled up in a silver Chevy Impala alongside the couple as they walked in the 4800 block of N. Hamlin.
Even undercover cops have proper police identification.Photo by flikr user davidsonscott15
The couple called the real police, and they found and identified Carter as the offender.
According to the Examiner article, Carter is charged with 2 felony counts of impersonating a police officer, 2 counts of aggravated robbery, and possession of cannabis.
The Examiner article advises that real undercover cops are required to carry and show photo identification, and anyone pulled over by an undercover cop can request that a marked squad car arrive on the scene.
New Chicago Police bikes, Trader Joe's, and Apple store updates from Daley and Waguespack
Scott Waguespack (32) and Vi Daley (43) addressed members of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday in a joint annual "State of the Ward" presentation at DePaul University's Student Center. Topics ranged from potholes on North Avenue, exciting entries to the shopping scene, and, of course, all things business-y for chamber members.
In case you're wondering, the Lincoln Park Hospital redevelopment still hasn't reached consensus, according to Daley who said, " a vacant hospital sure isn't going to benefit the community."
Waguespack noted traffic issues on North Avenue will be addressed in upcoming commercial developments.
Have a look through the afternoon's delights, including a generous bike donation to the Chicago Police from the Clark Street Special Service Area. Did I hear new Trader Joe's?!
Accidental Threesome: RedEye blogger love triangle to appear in Lincoln Park today
Hey Lincoln Park, how much do you love the RedEye?
Do you love it enough to follow the RedEye blogs Accidentally Sexy, Off the Markley, and Geek to Me on ChicagoNow?
If so, you'll already know all about the "Accidental Threesome" that has Stephen Markley and Elliott Serrano competing for Ana Fernatt's favor today in a series of dates, with many components happening right here in Lincoln Park!
If not, read on!
Do you love it enough to follow the RedEye blogs Accidentally Sexy, Off the Markley, and Geek to Me on ChicagoNow?
If so, you'll already know all about the "Accidental Threesome" that has Stephen Markley and Elliott Serrano competing for Ana Fernatt's favor today in a series of dates, with many components happening right here in Lincoln Park!
If not, read on!
Off the Markley, Accidentally Sexy, and Geek to Me will be making appearances in Lincoln Park today during their love-triangle triple date!
Save the Lincoln Park beaver!
Lincoln Park, your beaver is back.
And this time, his online support community is stronger than ever.
You may remember last spring when the Chicago Park District attempted to live trap a family of three beavers that made a home in North Pond, intent on relocating them, but accidentally killing the mom-beaver and sparking outrage in the community...
Vetting a new Lincoln Park High School Principal: new opportunities, Karvelas legacy
Chicago Public Schools Lincoln Park High School,2001 N. Orchard, starts its search for a new principal by seeking community and parent reps for local council committee.
How about this, Lincoln Park? We've got some superb news to share: the BEST volunteer opportunity in Lincoln Park RIGHT. NOW. Democracy flourishes in your school district, and the time to bring that back into the schools has arrived.
Since many eyebrows raised over the hiring of Lincoln Park High School's current principal, now is a chance to dust off your vetting gloves and get involved.
Could it be true? We think so:.
A new principal will be coming to the Lincoln Park High School if this announcement takes it upon itself to confirm that very fact. Until January 21st, anyone living within the borders of the Lincoln Park High School community may apply to join the Local School Council's principal selection committee as a community representative. One parent of a student currently enrolled will also join three additional teachers on the council to screen the applicant pool.
Though the notice specifies the winners' names will be drawn from a hat if applicants exceed the available positions, the committee member will be confirmed behind closed doors. LSC Chair Maryanne Petritis is the go-to person with any questions, and the sign-up sheet is hanging in the main office of the school at 2001 N. Orchard.
The chosen reps will participate in:
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Weekly meetings
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Screening resumes
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Conducting phone interviews
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Conducting competency-based interviews
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Narrowing the candidate pool
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Visiting candidate's place of employment
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Presenting the candidates in an open forum
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Making recommendations to the LSC
Lincoln Park High School principal Dr. Bessie Karvelas pictured with award winning LPHS student and Illinois education officer, photo courtesy of Chicago Public Schools.
The current principal of five academic years, Dr. Bessie Karvelas, has come under several incidents of public pressure. Firing a popular librarian in 2006 due to CPS cutback orders during the school year nearly resulted in a student walk-out, and the controversial sweeping end of off-campus lunching saw the entire student body restricted from a long-term privilege "for academic reasons."
NAY-to-the-bor-hood! Lincoln Park Hospital Development site caught in NIMBY trap!
Grant an upscale, progressive, urban community like Lincoln Park three major hospital site re-developments in a few years and 60614 is one story on the beanstalk away from: A New York Times cameo, reports galore, a Crain's play-by-play, Alderman moderated blogs, and what now?
You've baited the site's new owner into calling you, Lincoln Park, that's right, you, the "biggest classic case of not in my backyard as I've ever seen in my lifetime." Richard Zisook's deafening words to the Chicago News Cooperative for the New York Times are a serious allegation. Battling the Mid-North Neighbors community association over their proposal, Richard Zisook and Michael Supera plan a five-building redevelopment of the former Lincoln Park Hospital into a mixed-use of senior-housing condominiums, a few single-family homes, commericial/retail, and an altered, already existing parking garage.
Participate in the continuing carnage this Tuesday, January 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Lincoln Park High School. Ald. Vi Daley will referee the latest stab at compromise between Zisook and Supera and the Mid-North neighbors over the modified plans for the site's use.
Petitioning against the site drew over 400 signatures from residents who armed Michele Smith, 43rd ward Democratic Committeeman, with a hefty argument against tall buildings, traffic, excessive retail, and tarnishing the charm of their blocks.
Championing a feasibility study last year on the community's guidelines for re-using the Children's Memorial Hospital space for mixed use earned Vi Daley her blogger black belt. The use of community blogs to stage a podium for Lincoln Park citizen proposals and debate over this very issue not only left marvelous tracks for those of us who weren't there to watch in the beginning, but also sparks questions like, "so what the heck is REALLY going on here?"
Ready to get sweaty? Bangin' Lincoln Park fitness bargains
Hi, Lincoln Park Now readers, and sorry for my recent post-hiatus. Any of our readers who are also DePaul students will know how crazy the last week has been with winter quarter classes starting, but enough excuses!
Searching the web recently for Lincoln Park topics of interest has only served to remind me that I need to put my New Years resolution exercise plan into motion likerightnow.
If you're in the same situation, let's not fight it anymore! Don't let the blizzard stop you from building a bangin' bod. I've found a great deal and an exciting class that will make getting fit in Lincoln Park a fun and thrifty possibility in 2010.
Hey, you wanna get fit like the Governator? Well, no promises, but Lincoln Park has some pretty sweet fitness offers for 2010. Photo by flikr user d_vdm.
