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the "recent comments" widget does not ap...

2011-08-26T07:37:10.800-05:00

the "recent comments" widget does not appear on the sloopin homepage for me either. it does, however, appear if i click on the title of any individual post.

You should take a look at the Ping Tom Park expans...

2011-08-25T16:34:44.682-05:00

You should take a look at the Ping Tom Park expansion they are doing (North of 18th). It looks close to complete.

Good Morning, The Learning Program at Mercy Housi...

2011-08-23T10:39:01.061-05:00

Good Morning,

The Learning Program at Mercy Housing Lakefront wanted to send a shout out to the Sloopin blog to say that the volunteer advertisement you placed for us has had the single greatest response of any outreach method our Learning Program has collaborated with. We are so grateful and appreciative that you have helped us reach out to the South Loop community, and want to extend our sincerest thanks! And to the South Loop, thank you for the outpouring of support for adult literacy! Each of you makes the South Loop a truly special place!

Sincerely,

Joe Bruce
Learning Program Specialist
Mercy Housing Lakefront
1521 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 913-1605 ext. 111

Hey -- awesome blog, longtime reader. But recently...

2011-08-23T09:49:15.193-05:00

Hey -- awesome blog, longtime reader. But recently I no longer see the "Recent Comments" widget on the main page. I've tried numerous browsers and different computers -- it still doesn't appear. Is this an isolated issued to me?

I found this blog while doing a search for new thi...

2011-08-18T21:21:21.700-05:00

I found this blog while doing a search for new things in the neighborhood. It's awesome! I'm so glad to have this and wish I had found it sooner! Thanks for all your work!

I've noticed all the construction next to 18th...

2011-07-21T10:20:46.285-05:00

I've noticed all the construction next to 18th st and the river.

Do you know if they are extending the riverwalk from Chinatown all the way into the loop?

It looks like they are building a new park. Lights were just installed and possible another dock?

it was probably this lady: http://chicagojournal...

2011-07-21T07:16:52.142-05:00

it was probably this lady:

http://chicagojournal.com/Opinion/Letters-To-The-Editor/07-13 2011/Last_will_and_testament_of_a_Chicago_pedestrian

Anybody catch the license plate of the hit and run...

2011-07-20T19:55:39.499-05:00

Anybody catch the license plate of the hit and run asshole who mowed down a cyclist on 14th and Michigan this evening? Our doorman said the second car stopped when she came back down onto HIS hood. The guy who sent her into the air never even slowed.

Saw signs on the former Wine Styles door and windo...

2011-07-16T20:30:47.116-05:00

Saw signs on the former Wine Styles door and windows that state something to the effect of "look for our opening soon". Anyone know what is going in there?

Would it be possible to give information regarding...

2011-07-13T17:32:35.356-05:00

Would it be possible to give information regarding rental properties around the sloop? Ive lived in the 1212 S. Michigan building since last summer, but I am not happy with the property or management office as of late. I'd like to stay in the area as it seems that it's been developing quite nicely and adding several aspects (restaurants/bars) that had been lacking for the majority of my stay in the neighborhood. I'm just unsure as to which properties rent or which ones are real estate listings?

Any word on what's going on at The Scout? I&#...

2011-07-08T11:34:47.058-05:00

Any word on what's going on at The Scout? I'm sure the road construction on Wabash doesn't help their plans to open any time soon.

Website still says "Look for Opening in June 2011".

Hail damage in the South Loop ???

2011-07-01T10:00:34.582-05:00

Hail damage in the South Loop ???

Apparently Frank Morales of La Cocina fame is open...

2011-06-22T17:18:05.537-05:00

Apparently Frank Morales of La Cocina fame is opening Spanglish Mexican Kitchen in University Center.

Rahm's director of transportation lives in the...

2011-06-13T14:22:41.333-05:00

Rahm's director of transportation lives in the sloop -- this is an encouraging profile about him in the Trib: http://tinyurl.com/4xmayl4

I've been a resident of the Sloop for 6 years ...

2011-06-12T08:25:22.879-05:00

I've been a resident of the Sloop for 6 years and on Saturday I witnessed a sad event for the Sloop / Printers Row -- the Farmers Market. I'm not sure what's happened in the past few years, but it was so sad to see such a limited number of vendors. A few years ago that Farmers Market used to be bustling with several vendors -- but as of late, there are 3-5 vendors. What happened?? How can we get more vendors to come to the Printers Row Farmers Market? This used to be a huge perk to living in the neighborhood. Help!

I think a concern in the sloop in the sidewalk by ...

2011-05-25T15:51:59.314-05:00

I think a concern in the sloop in the sidewalk by the new school at the church on Michigan. There is no way to actually get to the sidewalk from the street & I recently a person in a wheelchair have to go down the street because of this. Why is this allowed?

Anybody know who is leaving all the dog poop on Mi...

2011-05-25T08:26:22.065-05:00

Anybody know who is leaving all the dog poop on Michigan south of Roosevelt? Somebody has to see this person. It gets worse everyday. HELP!

Love the blog - thanks so much!!

2011-05-05T19:12:02.026-05:00

Love the blog - thanks so much!!

If you live in the South Loop, take this survey fo...

2011-04-25T08:31:45.305-05:00

If you live in the South Loop, take this survey for a Columbia student! http://t.co/U57SDMP
South Loop Project Survey

http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/clout_st/2011/...

2011-04-21T14:00:13.491-05:00

http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/clout_st/2011/04/grant-park-could-get-friday-farmers-market-this-summer.html

I saw this article and am pretty excited that this...

2011-04-21T13:56:26.999-05:00

I saw this article and am pretty excited that this'll be within walking distance and sounds more promising than the Printer's Row market:

http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/clout_st/2011/04/grant-park-could-get-friday-farmers-market-this-summer.html

Possible farmers market at south end of Grant Park...

2011-04-21T13:54:05.743-05:00

Possible farmers market at south end of Grant Park

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/news/local/chibrknews-farmers-market-eyed-for-grant-park-20110421,0,1012674.story

WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH PITA HEAVEN?????

2011-04-20T21:18:47.881-05:00

WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH PITA HEAVEN?????

my wife and i tried flavor 180 tonight and it was ...

2011-04-15T21:24:07.550-05:00

my wife and i tried flavor 180 tonight and it was great!! due to the bad weather we used carry out and there is actually free parking just south of the place in a small one way garage. the service was friendly and timely..i had the mango jerk wings which were phenomenal!! my wife had the tilapia fish tacos--also excellent. overall a great experience and we feel very lucky to have them in our hood. check it out..you wont be disappointed. you can find the menu and number at www.flavor180.com

Any idea when pita heaven is opening????

2011-03-30T23:02:40.648-05:00

Any idea when pita heaven is opening????