Recently On the Sloopin Message Board...

It's been awhile since we've done a post about the Sloopin Message Board, so lo and behold here we go.  Some of the highlights according to us:

Play date for 13 month old by preethi82@gmail.com
Why so few restaurants in the South Loop? by LB
HOW DO I CLEAN OUTSIDE EXPOSED DUCT PIPES TO SHINE? by deacrq
parking in dearborn park by kdoyle
Friends of Dearborn Park by DeaJC
Home value increases by jamesst75
Loud Noise all night? by nogs
Best salon?? by Chelsea42
What the heck ward are we in? by frankpizzo

Happy reading and contributing!

Recently on the Sloopin Message Board...

In case you didn't know, the Sloopin message board provides a great place to ask questions and engage with your neighbors.  Here is a smattering of some of the most recent posts/conversations:

• Nanny share South Loop by lindsbrett
• 1201 S Prairie Building? by DaisyMom17
• 4th ward candidates night by Norman Bolden
• Burger Bar by mattm
• Villains Bar - Seriously? by talljeremy
• Terminal Town tells about Trader Joe building by Julian
• What's up with 800 S Wells (River City I think)? by TS

Recently on the Sloopin Message Board...

Sloopsters - if you've got a pressing question or are interested in engaging with our South Loop community, remember the Sloopin Message Board.

Here are some of the recent posts/active conversations:

• Daystar Center Benefit Concert by Daystar Center
• Nanny share South Loop by lindsbrett
• Car break ins on Indiana by chihawkeye
• Large casions on Roosevelt? by brianbobcat
• Duck Boat Tours by cmc
• Masonry Work Near Jewel by sloopingo
• What's up with 800 S Wells (River City I think)? by TS
• City Tavern by NewHere

Recently on the Sloopin Message Board...

Have a random South Loop question you've been contemplating?  Need feedback from South Loop parents?  Curious about some masonry work going on?  We've got the place for you to find and/or start a conversation - the Sloopin Message Board!

Here are some of the recent topics/conversation that have happened over the last month:

• Crash near Michigan and 13th by nparikh
• Masonry Work Near Jewel by sloopingo
• City Tavern by NewHere
• Crowd Funding-own a piece of the south loop by Crowd Realty 
• fire 14th and michigan - steak house? by araval
• Join Us to Campaign for Bob Fioretti in the 3rd Ward!!! by 3rd Ward 
• Chinese Food by lovetorun
• Cleaning Service by Chris
• National Teachers Academy (NTA) - CPS South of 18th by South Loop 
• South Loop Parents: feedback please by Madame Everleigh
• Parking by parking
• Holiday tipping for building/door staff by chiguy773
• Where have the mail boxes gone? by Jmurbanski
• Take Out Recommendations by NewSloop
• Tile repair man by Batman
• Burger Bar by mattm
• Who is the pastor in a wheelchair hitting up South Loop small businesses for money? by hlwst82

Recently On the Sloopin Message Board...

Have a random South Loop question you've been contemplating?  Want to join (or start) a book club?  Need a handyman recommendation?  We've got the place for you to find and/or start a conversation - the Sloopin Message Board!

Here are some of the recent topics/conversation that have happened over the last month:

• LOFT CLEANING SERVICES by deacrq
• Where have the mail boxes gone? by Jmurbanski
• The Asian Outpost - still an unknown gem by newsgal
• New Coffee Shop Opening Soon by printers.row
• Air Horn by Don't Litter
• Looking for Book Club by lisanotter
• Cleaning Lady by KalEl
• street narrowing roosevelt by anar
• Mirror for sale by JSolo
• looking for indoor parking near 1901 S Calumet by Ken
• Hero Coffee Bar by Don't Litter
• contractor rec by cardinal12
• Tile repair man by Batman
• Take Out Recommendations by NewSloop

Recently on the Sloopin Message Board...

It's been a grip since we've posted about our message board!

If you're not familiar, it's intended to be a resource for community topics and pretty much anything else you can think of.  Anyway, here are some of the most recent topics that have been posted and discussed:

• Air Horn by Don't Litter
• Recommendation for an Electrician?by sloopy
• Amateur orchestral musicians wanted by Lizzy
• State of IL Bldg at Michigan & 21stby afkubwa
• Thousands of motorcycles yesterday 10/5? by slooptenant
• The Asian Outpost - still an unknown gem by newsgal
• South Loop Neighbors LoftWalk 2014, Sat Nov 1 by loftwalk
• Buffalo Wild Wings coming to The Maxwell by rufioradio
• 16th Street Construction by Sloop resident
• What's going on at Sky 55?!! by Sloop815
• Looking for South Loop Nanny Share Family - We have a nanny by 

Recently on the Sloopin Message Board...

While we love for you to view Sloopin's post thread, we also want to encourage everyone to head over to the Sloopin message board and see what the neighborhood is talking about.  Some recent topics include:

• forum moderator by Steven
• Visitor to Chicago - Looking for things to do during the day by cmc
• Just hit the market - Sloop Condo, top floor by Emhagge
• Adult Soccer in South Loop? by Sloopneighbor
• Macy's recliner-- anyone interested?by eblostic999
• Art Gallery Location? by DJ
• Looking to rent a parking space- 1464 S Michigan by jib2000
• Sloop Internet Speeds by William
• Niu b by locallady
• Babysitting by fromnc
• South Loop Day Cares by RTCK
• Police after Mexico/Bosnia game by tperotti

Recently on the Sloopin Message Board....

Some recent chatter on the board:

• Condos to be built over railroad tracks? by chicagogo
• Loud Banging Noise by mattm
• Moving Boxes Needed by Happy2BinSL
• City Tavern Closing Today....For Good by somnia
• Parking Space Needed by Chi312
• Deluxe Indoor Garage Parking (810 S Plymouth ct) by Rz
• Waffles by blarger
• Looking to buy a 2 Bedroom in the South Loop by Peter Vanderveld
• 16th construction by spring88
• National Teachers Academy (NTA) - CPS South of 18th by South Loop Mom
• Swimming Pools by FarSouthLoop
• 1132 S WABASH by Steven
• Adult Soccer in South Loop? by Sloopneighbor
• 1340 S. Michigan - Old Courthouse - Residence? by ssoehlig
• Concrete planters at southwest corner of 18th and Clark by Don't Litter

Recently on the Sloopin Message Board...

It's been awhile since we've done a "recently on the Sloopin message board" post, so figured why not.  Here are a smattering of some of the good questions/topics/debates recently:

• Concrete planters at southwest corner of 18th and Clark by Don't Litter
• 10 classes at Tejas Yoga in exchange for helping trainees by friendsoftejas
• TV Pilot on 16th and State by JeffWagg
• Dog Park on Wabash by mattm
• 1340 S. Michigan - Old Courthouse - Residence? by ssoehlig
• National Teachers Academy (NTA) - CPS South of 18th by South Loop Mom
• We knead a bakery by SLoop-a-loop
• Dog Poop. by Paul Kersey
• Whats up with the ropes on michigan ave by dcantboner
• State St. Sidewalk - just south of Jewel - CTA owned building by Emhagge
• Condos to be built over railroad tracks? by chicagogo
• Furniture Refinishing by cmc
• Swimming Pools by FarSouthLoop

Recently On the Sloopin Message Board....

Before we get into some of the topics on the Sloopin Message Board, we wanted to remind everyone that there is a new moderator helping us with the board.  You can read more about it on a post we did a couple weeks ago or here on the message board.

Without further ado, here are some of the active conversations/posts since December:

• 1340 S. Michigan - Old Courthouse - Residence? by ssoehlig
• South Loop Coworking Space by jg
• New Counseling Center in the South Loop by sg04hc
• Two Jewels? by sloopingo
• Sidewalk snow on Michigan avenue by Southloopguy
• Jewel on Roosevelt - worse, not better by JeffWagg
• RED PEARL by Mr. Downtown
• PROCTOLOGIST by Mr. Downtown
• Summer Nanny--Hire a CPS teacher! by JR4024
• Wedding Venues in the Sloop? by Drew k
• Asian Outpost - Thumbs up!by Sloop815
• Starbucks Roosevelt & State? by VinceG
• 633 S. Plymouth Condo by kd05
• Oysy Sushi Closing by locallady
• Marianos by VinceG
• 1312 S Wabash by dbpwills22

Recently on the Sloopin Message Board...

Some recent chatter on the Sloopin Message Board:

• Looking to purchase parking space near Michigan and 16th by Debbidawn
• Greener South Loop by jenn_fa
• 1312 S Wabash by dbpwills22
• fresh vegetables by Mrs.H
• Overflow Coffee vs. Bridgeport Coffee by brianbobcat
• Chase Building by cmc
• Former Cuatro restaurant by Jo
• Bureau Bar opening Monday by Sandra
• christmas trees in the south loopby louise
• Wedding Venues in the Sloop? by Drew k
• Chicago Fire tv show by Steven
• GSLA holiday party by Steven

Recently On the Sloopin Message Board....

It's been awhile since we've done a post about the activity on the message board, so wanted to bring your attention to some of the many topics discussed on the message board:

• Pediatrician in south loop? by ultim8vivs
• Dog Walker by printers.row
• Broad Shoulder Brewery by Downtownbrown
• Villains Coming Back? by tpoct
• Living in Motor Row district? by Sweetk
• The Lex has a new owner (again)by Not Much You
• Green Space at 1500 S Indiana by jg
• Dearborn Station Graffiti by cmc
• Coliseum Park Dog Run by Philologee
• Curious- your view of the South Loop by Sandra
• MORE BREAK-INS IN DEARBORN PARK II by Mr. Downtown
• unfinished road contruction by WalkingUpRegular
• What happened to sky55 by hank bakels
• speeding cameras by WalkingUpRegular
• Sprint Cell coverage Wells and harrison? by kenp
• Motor Row Lofts rental by gr8fl4295
• GEORGE'S BAR by Steven
• Bureau Bar opening Monday by Sandra
• Marianos by VinceG
• DIVVY BIKE MORONS by Mr. Downtown
• foundation poured for structure on state and archer by Steven
• Giordano's by MarkChicago
• Cheap mechanic by Dan4914
• Kai Restaurant Reopening by yogichic
• 1800 block of s wabash by slooplifer

Recently on the Sloopin Message Board....

Good discussions on the Sloopin message board:

• Corner State/Cermak by KO
• Fun event in the sloop Curiosity Conference by Slooper
• Loud Banging Noise all day long by Chris
• Concert fundraiser for New Orleansby Billy Puckett
• Trattoria Caterina by Michael
• South loop/near south sports leagues? by BD
• Wooden Houses at the Grand Central Station Site by JB
• Art Corridor on 8th @Wabash by susan
• New building at 18th & Wentworth? by s0nginmyheart
• pick up ultimate frisbee? by A-Rouss
• The Lex is being sold by LexTenant
• I vouch for Bridgeport Coffee - motor row resident by Sloopr
• Mover recommendations by Moovin
• Nepal House by Chris
• Is there really nothing we can do about the late night CTA work? by SloopDoggyDog
• Congress lighting display by Dennis McClendon
• Construction - SW Corner of Clark/Polk by johnepark
• Summer Festival Guide by MarkChicago
• Construction @ Grenshaw/Clintonby anonamoose
• Caribou on 8th and Wabash...closing? by bingo
• Bootcamp? by K
• CPA Recommendations? by SloopReviews
• Whole Foods opening Bar & Wine area by Sloopr

Recently on the Sloopin Message Board...March!

Lot's of stuff going on in the Sloop and thanks to everyone for the activity on our message board.  Here are some active links from the past month:

• Trattoria Caterina closed? by Anon
• Why is A' Cappella Still Open? by Curious Chalf
• TV/Internet options by Sam
• Tejas Yoga will open at new location - 1300 S. Wabash - Friday, April 5 by rememberthebreath
• Networking Party (helping the homeless) by Louise Edwards
• New Asian restaurant in Ole Hardwood space by blarger
• Trains by LM
• Sexual Assault in Dearborn Parkby TonyG
• CTA blocking the alleys of Wabash/state-anyone given notice? by Trapped
• Access to Wells St from Roosevelt Rd/Collection by Jeff
• Surveying @ Harrison & Wells Street by Anonymous
• 1601 S. State by Kal-El
• Sushi Place by sloopy pete
• Phish at Northerly Island 7/19-21by Trey Anastasio
• Cheap Trick Still on Motor Row Radar by sloopmax
• wooden skyscraper - south loopby anon
• CHEAP TRICK PLANS DEAD--HAHAHAHA by sloop1
• Anyone live in 1530 s State? by Ovenall
• Rook cafe and hopscotch? by TS
• Nordstrom coming to the Maxwellby SLY
• Retail Under 1620 S Michigan? by JustysCutie
• Karamela closed? by JCB
• 1323 S Michigan??? by Airplanejoe
• Car Break-ins by Sloop Vigilante
• South Loop Climbing Gym by joanna
• Methadone Clinic at 2100 S. Indiana by Cratn
• Dumpsters and Trash Compactors in Early A.M. by mattm
• Old courthouse to be condos/retail? by blarger
• Screeching sound at night by ashore
• late night study/work spots? by Goose
• Summer activities for kids by Alice