tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post4388824853564679108..comments2023-10-01T11:04:12.429-05:00Comments on Sloopin - A South Loop Blog: Northerly Island - An Unfinished Piece of Maggie Daley's LegacySloopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03513112726608015138noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-71862551988107708542011-12-17T15:10:56.417-06:002011-12-17T15:10:56.417-06:00Northerly Island is one of the best things in the ...Northerly Island is one of the best things in the city. I might add a few picnic tables or something like that, but there's no place else like it in the city. It's unfortunate that so few people seem to even know it's there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-69956545990638619532011-12-01T10:28:13.298-06:002011-12-01T10:28:13.298-06:00Not a problem. I tend to let the trolls do their ...Not a problem. I tend to let the trolls do their thing, but I would like to make sure they're at least trolling the right person. It would be a shame to waste your time trolling someone you didn't mean to. <br /><br />FWIW, I post with a login and always have. Feel free to email me if you have doubts and/or questions. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />Josh MJoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00254214148071025120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-13472809701626772952011-11-30T23:32:19.403-06:002011-11-30T23:32:19.403-06:00Just leave Bob O'Neil out of the discussion. ...Just leave Bob O'Neil out of the discussion. Why are the Grant Park Advisory Council trying to take over Northly island.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-44028681337511962692011-11-30T21:58:14.479-06:002011-11-30T21:58:14.479-06:00federal funding = kickbacks from obama to corrupt ...federal funding = kickbacks from obama to corrupt chicago policians. Pass, this city and moreover STATE has enough embarassment enough w/o u people egging on the usual suspects to do what they do best....steal/lie/cheat the systembck0721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-47815568874621490112011-11-30T20:03:52.977-06:002011-11-30T20:03:52.977-06:00Please note...I (the first DrJen in this comment s...Please note...I (the first DrJen in this comment stream) did NOT write that post at Josh! Looks like the trolls are getting creepier and stealing folks' nics. I'll be changing my nic to a unique logged-in name in the future rather than just using the 'name/url' option. That really annoys me. Sorry, Josh...wasn't me :)DrJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04625250031647982080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-29058987725541244752011-11-30T15:53:18.790-06:002011-11-30T15:53:18.790-06:00Also, I have seen people cross country skiing and ...Also, I have seen people cross country skiing and snowshoeing on Northerly Island during the winter months. The fact that it is somewhat undeveloped doesn't make it unusable land.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-52999099713956769052011-11-30T15:51:08.707-06:002011-11-30T15:51:08.707-06:00Just because some don't CHOOSE to use NI durin...Just because some don't CHOOSE to use NI during the winter months doesn't mean you can't. I run outside throughout the winter and absolutely love winter running on Northerly Island. It is almost silent and you feel a million miles from the busy, loud city life. Not that I don't love city life, but it is so nice to have an escape and enjoy some peace, quiet and relative solitude. Seeing it called a wasteland is very disappointing and, to me, sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-18116266091283467082011-11-30T15:41:36.310-06:002011-11-30T15:41:36.310-06:00I still have to laugh at those who believe that a ...I still have to laugh at those who believe that a Chicago Olympics will bring the city down. The growth potential is enormous, it's a fact! This will probably be the only way to receive federal funding and upgrade Chicago's infrastructure... unless the Pritzker's decide that lake islands are a necessity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-52184143774023791782011-11-30T13:15:32.282-06:002011-11-30T13:15:32.282-06:00ummm yeah. Sorry Josh---i think she has the right ...ummm yeah. Sorry Josh---i think she has the right Josh, and judging by the tone in your reply to Lily we DEFINETLY have the right Josh. Just try and take it easy would you.... this is a blog not the street corner or a bar.DrJennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-63451742026147019582011-11-30T12:54:09.477-06:002011-11-30T12:54:09.477-06:00I think you've got the wrong Josh. I'm su...I think you've got the wrong Josh. I'm sure there's at least 2-3 Joshes in the Sloop. I can't think that I've commented more than 4 times, ever. Sorry to disappoint, but please make sure you've at least got the right person before you start the ad hominem attacks...Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00254214148071025120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-45673674413993904082011-11-30T12:17:20.314-06:002011-11-30T12:17:20.314-06:00I don't think anyone minds the proposed redeve...I don't think anyone minds the proposed redevelopment, it's quite nice actually. Problem is calling a park a "wasteland" just because building a mini millennium park ain't happening right now due to economic circumstances.<br /><br />I'll be glad to see that Chase Pavilion gone eventually, but in the meantime Northerly is pretty nice as is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-36927861296947077172011-11-30T12:11:43.441-06:002011-11-30T12:11:43.441-06:00The Olympics? Ugh. Enough with the olympics. This...The Olympics? Ugh. Enough with the olympics. This city is B-R-O-K-E.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-65841403428548619242011-11-30T10:34:10.007-06:002011-11-30T10:34:10.007-06:00The planned vision for N.I.Park needs to be realiz...The planned vision for N.I.Park needs to be realized. This is an opportunity to create a park that represents the 21st Century and the possibilities of what an urban park can provide. Just leaving it alone is NOT a solution... unless you want to have the segway tours continue. Real activities need to be developed here, and they will not affect the wildlife that currently comes to this island. 20 years from now I imagine that this will be a destination for Chicagoans who want a range of outdoor activities but can't leave the city. If only we could continue development of Burnham’s lakeshore plan with more islands... I feel that only a Chicago Olympics will provide enough funding to redevelop the lakeshore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-39739023455363499842011-11-30T09:07:40.771-06:002011-11-30T09:07:40.771-06:00The only thing that would improve Northerly Island...The only thing that would improve Northerly Island for me would be to remove the segway tours. I cringe at the thought of the city driving more tourists to our sole retreat.CarmenRHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-63325419231836042462011-11-30T09:00:31.453-06:002011-11-30T09:00:31.453-06:00Again, all Summer activities! You will be able to ...Again, all Summer activities! You will be able to Fish, watch butterflies, look at more beautiful grounds + be active during the winter time. Colorado enjoys their summer and winter bc they have venues year around. Whats proposed for NI is what all our fat a**es need here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-89383470684508758022011-11-29T21:45:26.952-06:002011-11-29T21:45:26.952-06:00I thought getting rid of Merrill C. Meigs field w...I thought getting rid of Merrill C. Meigs field was a bad idea.<br />Until found a spot that I could go with my young son and chase butterflies and fish spending hours watching him get excited catching crayfish and then walk home.<br />I love Northerly island.<br />And yes get rid of the misplaced music venue.South Loop Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-76648057417401226842011-11-29T16:28:10.488-06:002011-11-29T16:28:10.488-06:00Josh your comments were getting so bad the last 4 ...Josh your comments were getting so bad the last 4 weeks I was hoping you were gone for goodlilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-28301591726048042352011-11-29T16:07:49.739-06:002011-11-29T16:07:49.739-06:00Leave it alone. Wasteland, my ass.Leave it alone. Wasteland, my ass.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00254214148071025120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-9405650444855947312011-11-29T12:39:25.448-06:002011-11-29T12:39:25.448-06:00A "wasteland"? This was probably written...A "wasteland"? This was probably written from someone who thinks Navy Pier is a swell city spot. Man, Northerly Island is what every other park in Chicago should aspire to. Ever try to get some real nature around this city? You gotta drive ten thousand miles. Or take what there is in the city. And NI's a great choice. Sheesh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-47705787909249300622011-11-29T12:10:35.426-06:002011-11-29T12:10:35.426-06:00"Right now, it's close to a wasteland.&qu..."Right now, it's close to a wasteland."<br /><br />If Northerly is close to a wasteland then every other park out there is too... Terrible articleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-32258217999915932612011-11-29T10:48:24.524-06:002011-11-29T10:48:24.524-06:00The SL is already very peaceful, quiet with plenty...The SL is already very peaceful, quiet with plenty of parks including Grant Park to enjoy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-67204053898926245752011-11-29T10:30:19.489-06:002011-11-29T10:30:19.489-06:00Best kept secret in Chicago, love it as-is.
Har...Best kept secret in Chicago, love it as-is. <br /><br />Hard to stumble to for the day-walkers, little/no parking for the tourists = quiet paradise for residents.MarkChicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776136299098724542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-21392460821192664592011-11-29T10:12:47.987-06:002011-11-29T10:12:47.987-06:00Wasteland? It's beautiful and peaceful - and w...Wasteland? It's beautiful and peaceful - and would be even more so if that got rid of the inappropriate concent venue!<br /><br />With all the things the city's dwindling money needs to go for, Northerly Island would be toward the bottom of my list. Leave it alone.Jim in the Sloopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-41543086824385333342011-11-29T09:56:30.898-06:002011-11-29T09:56:30.898-06:00I would add a few shade trees and that's it.
...I would add a few shade trees and that's it.<br /><br />I do like the huffington post article. Scuba diving around some wreckage would be pretty fun, but can you really see through the water? Seems like it would be pretty cool, but maybe not as relaxing. It would also cost a lot (relative to what it is now) for upkeep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-49340503138704550782011-11-29T09:42:53.417-06:002011-11-29T09:42:53.417-06:00Currently NI is a wasteland. The plans for it will...Currently NI is a wasteland. The plans for it will give us a place to enjoy during the WINTER as well as SUMMER. Read the plans and you will still have a serene spot to enjoy. We need this to enjoy year around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com