tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post4378804941314093416..comments2023-10-01T11:04:12.429-05:00Comments on Sloopin - A South Loop Blog: High Profile South Loop Real Estate Lot Up For SaleSloopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03513112726608015138noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-21203564956271729202010-03-23T17:08:35.265-05:002010-03-23T17:08:35.265-05:00Always happy to help the impaired.Always happy to help the impaired.Carlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-68845154776059396662010-03-23T14:39:15.128-05:002010-03-23T14:39:15.128-05:00No, actually lazy is not the case, but having peop...No, actually lazy is not the case, but having people like you do my secretarial work whenever possible, now that is more like it. Being that you are on the pulse of this blog and all that is South Loop, I knew I could count on you for my menial tasks, nasty, dismissive and all. Thanks...you are so easily provoked and really provide great comedy when you do post your comments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-14955876857372514482010-03-23T12:18:46.293-05:002010-03-23T12:18:46.293-05:00I posted the info that some ANON was TOO LAZY to l...I posted the info that some ANON was TOO LAZY to look up themselves. Pardon me.<br /><br />BTW, my pinkie was extended and I sat up straight in my chair while typing.<br /><br />Either sign-in with a handle or deal with my dismissiveness.Carlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-52147191858627197172010-03-23T10:56:27.078-05:002010-03-23T10:56:27.078-05:00Abrasive, militant a**holes like Carl, FGFM, etc. ...<i>Abrasive, militant a**holes like Carl, FGFM, etc. wouldn't know 'manners' if it bit 'em in the abrasive, militant a**. That should be clear to anyone following this blog on a semi-regular basis.</i><br /><br />Still butthurt?FGFMhttp://www.naacp.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-28509234837670628042010-03-23T10:00:53.600-05:002010-03-23T10:00:53.600-05:00Abrasive, militant a**holes like Carl, FGFM, etc. ...Abrasive, militant a**holes like Carl, FGFM, etc. wouldn't know 'manners' if it bit 'em in the abrasive, militant a**. That should be clear to anyone following this blog on a semi-regular basis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-30484188953711102752010-03-23T09:33:35.298-05:002010-03-23T09:33:35.298-05:00Manners are your friend.
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I ask...Manners are your friend.<br /><br />www.emilypost.com<br /><br />I asked for clarification purposes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-74074879412784644472010-03-23T09:27:30.713-05:002010-03-23T09:27:30.713-05:00Google is your friend:
2nd Ward Community Service...Google is your friend:<br /><br />2nd Ward Community Service Office<br />429 South Dearborn Street<br />Chicago, Illinois 60605<br />Phone: (312) 263-9273<br />Fax: (312) 786-1736<br />Hours: M-F 9 A.M.-6 P.M.<br /><br />You're welcome.Carlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-34669017914079362652010-03-23T09:16:04.738-05:002010-03-23T09:16:04.738-05:00Does anyone know the correct address to write to t...Does anyone know the correct address to write to the alderman about neighborhood issues?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-71331598415987310072010-03-23T08:28:18.923-05:002010-03-23T08:28:18.923-05:00^^ Spoken like someone who's never rehabbed an...^^ Spoken like someone who's never rehabbed anything! ^^Carlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-68332292252085664522010-03-22T20:53:21.300-05:002010-03-22T20:53:21.300-05:00Maybe the guy who purchased the Old Post Office, a...Maybe the guy who purchased the Old Post Office, and turned it into such a huge success, will buy this parcel as well . . . . Oh wait.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-28102235077086000142010-03-22T10:06:23.512-05:002010-03-22T10:06:23.512-05:00Has anyone heard from the Alderman's office ab...Has anyone heard from the Alderman's office about the portion of this lot the owner is attempting to make into a parking lot? Last time I spoke to the alderman's staff about this (about 1.5 years ago), they said Fioretti was opposed to this becoming a parking lot. They were holding up the process because of environmental concerns and because they didn't want another parking lot in the neighborhood. <br /><br />But now, I see that the owner (who happens to live in the Wells Street Tower - talk about a great neighbor!) is again trying for the parking lot. <br /><br />As a resident of Wells Street, I am completely opposed to this becoming a parking lot. And I am very surprised that someone who lives in the neighborhood (across the street no less) wants to add ANOTHER parking lot to the mix. <br /><br />At the very least, if something is going to happen, the city should require the property owner to install a sidewalk along the property going down Wells.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-57565631067391794172010-03-22T09:43:03.438-05:002010-03-22T09:43:03.438-05:00Sloopin, I think you're misinterpreting the Su...Sloopin, I think you're misinterpreting the Sun-Times map. The striped portion is simply the portion owned by D2. The entire area is for sale, in two parcels. And has been for YEARS, there really isn't any news here. The parking lot is indeed intended for the SE portion - closest to Polk/Wells, and there have been several attempts, each stopped by the Alderman's office when neighbors complained. Unfortunately, each stoppage has left us with unsightly piles of dirt where there was once a nice flat piece of property used for unofficial sports by groups like the cricket people who popped up last summer.<br /><br />This is a very troubled piece of property for many reasons, one of which is the question of whether or not an easement exists allowing the boat owners from the marina access to their slips via a ramp than exits onto this property. Then there is the question of whether or not the property is contaminated - it did used to be a rail yard and terminal, so odds are high that anybody who tries to develop this land will encounter significant issues. The very southern part of this property abuts what used to be the continuation of Polk Street, and if you look closely you can still see remnants of where the Polk Street bridge crossed the river. Old maps also seem to indicate that this property was connected to the Chicago tunnel system, and possibly barge docks along the river where goods were unloaded from boats and into the tunnels. One more thing for a developer to worry about.<br /><br />This story isn't really news, as this property has been bought and sold more times than a Chicago crack whore. I'm not worried about losing access to the unofficial dog park any time soon.Jim in the Sloopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-34569362154094964072010-03-22T09:26:03.246-05:002010-03-22T09:26:03.246-05:00This lot has had a variety of for sale/development...This lot has had a variety of for sale/development signs on it over the past few years.<br /><br />With loans being so difficult to obtain and the huge glut of unoccupied new construction in this area, I'd not hold my breath regarding what gets built on this spot.Lance Uppercutnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-43283381835470934272010-03-22T08:14:09.879-05:002010-03-22T08:14:09.879-05:00I'm not sure that map is correct. I think the...I'm not sure that map is correct. I think the striped portion should be located to the south, bordering Polk St. That part of the lot is pretty much flat, perfect for a parking lot, and there have been attempts to make it a parking lot a couple years ago. Also, there are currently two 'for sale' signs posted on this plot of land-the D2 realty sign is located further south at about 700 South Wells (on the flat part), while the Russland sign is at the corner of Wells and Harrison.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-12770849802013786422010-03-21T22:00:14.064-05:002010-03-21T22:00:14.064-05:00Nooooo! That land is heaven for my dog and many ot...Nooooo! That land is heaven for my dog and many others :)Bradley Troasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622295797836244261noreply@blogger.com