2016-03-19 18:53
No corner in Lincoln Park better exemplifies the changing built landscape of this neighborhood than Howe and Armitage.
That's where you'll find this little blue gem from 1886. It's dwarfed… Read More
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Buildings, Trees, Sidewalks, Glue . . . . A Chicago, IL Blog Dispatched from the 43rd Ward on the Near North Side . . . Lincoln Park. 60614 . . . Blog in Urbs in Horto. Established 2004.
2016-03-19 18:53
Dear friends and followers: please come find new writing about sustainability efforts in the place where we live at theplacewherewelive.com This site is no longer updated. Th… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
This blog ran between 2004 and 2007. In 2005, it was awarded the "Top 10 Chicago Bloggers We Wish We Knew (But Don't)" by Gaper's Block. The last post was in 2007 Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Effective today, I have "gone live" as the About.com Guide for Chicago Locals. You can find the site here. About.com is A New York Times Company, and I am pleased to have this opportunity. A… Read More
2007-05-07 11:23
I often find myself asking this question whenever the topic of the fire comes up.You hear about the devastation, the rebirth, the cow, but rarely do you ever hear about victims. That omissio… Read More
2007-05-05 02:00
The artist and Old Town resident Jenny Roberts (whom I've blogged about before here and here) throws a No Parade tomorrow, Saturday, May 5, as part of the Lumpen Version 07 Festival. Read mo… Read More
2007-05-01 18:10
Vi Daley's run-off election seemed to reveal a lot of issues with our community's organizations. If you check in with the comments still blazing on this blog's recent "Vi Daley" post, you'll… Read More
2007-05-01 17:29
I've got Band-aids on both big toes from walking the remarkable ArtChicago on Monday. What a visual feast!The Artist Project offered independent artists a seat at this sprawling art market's… Read More
2007-04-28 19:03
My older brother, John, lives in Brooklyn and helps run a tv lighting company called Liberty Lighting. In other words, he's a gaffer. And, he's really, really good at it. So good that Barbar… Read More
2007-04-27 01:43
You guys rock. Thanks for all the comments blazing on my previous post while I took some more down time.Just a few more comments on Vi's re-election and what you've posted:- I wrote that peo… Read More
2007-04-26 20:06
I'm already tired of hearing about the cicadas.I can't help but wonder if it's going to be a big nothing like Y2K was. You know, with global warming and all that. It's entirely possible the… Read More
2007-04-18 14:59
Well, Vi's victory last night was clearly decisive. No doubt about it. While her fellow incumbents fell to their spirited opponents or clung to their seats by a thread, Vi was way out ahead… Read More
2007-04-18 03:02
The 43rd ward election results seem to have ground to a stop. What gives? Here's the Trib's site. I'm going to bed. I'll see in the a.m. who is our alderman.Night, night. Sleep tight.Update:… Read More
2007-04-18 01:08
The Chicago Tribune is posting race results here. So far, Vi Daley leads Michele Smith 3242 to 2854 with 71.19% of the precincts reporting. Meanwhile, Ted Matlak and Joe Moore are trailing… Read More
2007-04-16 17:51
The campaigning is fast and furious. E-mails from Tim Egan. Post-it notes on my front yard gate from Vi Daley. Neighbors from Old Town mailing on behalf of Michele Smith.Are you planning on… Read More
2007-04-11 21:49
Well, here's a hint. Mr. The Place Where We Live and I have been out having a BLAST of the "wish you were here" variety.We also signed a contract on a home in a ward other than the fighting… Read More
2007-03-22 18:20
Before TPWWL heads out on spring break (totally, dudes), here is the latest in the 43rd aldermanic run-off that pits incumbent Vi Daley against Michele Smith. See you in April!Ms. Smith rung… Read More
2007-03-22 17:06
Four-hundred and nine University of Chicago alumni submitted haiku poems for a contest sponsored by the University of Chicago Magazine. The poems had to be about the university somehow.Giuli… Read More
2007-03-16 13:37
From the American Memory Collection of The Chicago Daily News. The archive description reads: "Four Irish relics related to St. Patrick on a table in the Field Museum in the Loop community a… Read More
2007-03-15 20:00
Lucien Lagrange, the architect whom I've described previously (here) as a French man right out of Central Casting, will be hosting a preview of his newest project at 2520 N. Lakeview on Thur… Read More
2007-03-12 12:04
Tim Egan e-mailed his statement about why he will be endorsing Vi Daley in the run-off. He entitled it, "A Vision for the Future."He writes:There is much to be said after experiencing the ey… Read More
2007-03-10 15:04
ABC Channel 7 reports here that Tim Egan is backing Vi Daley in the run-off. Hmmmm. Vi's reaction as quoted in the article:"I met with him and I think he ran a good campaign and he has some… Read More
2007-03-08 23:40
Lynn Becker reports here that the Farwell will be gutted. He writes,"In a a dazzling display of raw political power and overwhelming self-deception, The Society for the Protection of Wealthy… Read More
2007-03-08 23:17
Press 2 if you plan to vote for Michele Smith. (So we can write you off.)Press 3 if you are undecided. (So we can work on you.)Press 4 if you are not planning to vote in the election. (So we… Read More
2007-03-08 01:33
Although Tim expected to make a statement on Monday about his intentions for the run-off, I'm guessing that life has intervened and he's taking the time he needs to be with his family right… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
"The month of May not only brings proverbial flowers, but it also brings back the sun worshippers, dog owners, baby jogger owners, sightseers and, unfortunately. . .trash. My husband and I v… Read More
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