Dear Sloopin,
Second Presbyterian Church is renewing its long-time tradition of hosting the Sing-Along Messiah on Sunday, December 2 at 3:30 p.m.
Attached is a flyer (right) with the most essential information. Could you help us with some publicity as we seek to feed the hungry and support the Greater Chicago Food Depository with this benefit concert.
Thank you in advance.
David Neff
Interim Pastor
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You might already know about this, but a new 7-11 is going to open in the corner space on State St at 8th (next to the Lou Malnati's, same building as XSport gym and Jimmy Green's).
As you know, there's already a 7-11 at Dearborn & Harrison, and one at the University Center on State St between Harrison and Congress, but I guess they're opening another. Makes me feel a bit bad for the relatively new Urban Grocers that opened next to Jimmy Johns on State St. just a few meters away.This is news to us, but isn't surprising. It seems like a pretty good spot for a convenience store. Obviously something else would be ideal.
Another UIC surface lot will soon meet its maker. Over at Skyscraper Page, user Kippis has come through with a sole rendering of the new Advanced Chemical Technology Building (ACTB). The state-of-the-art research facility is slated for a vacant lot on Halsted just north of Roosevelt. It's designed to promote collaboration and innovation among scientists from various disciplines, including chemistry, biology, and physics. Sounds combustable! The new building will generate 300 jobs and cost $104M, with the state kicking in $64M. Groundbreaking is planned for mid-2013, and construction is expected to last 30 months.Good stuff.
If you want to rent in the South Loop you can skip Craigslist and the apartment finders / rental services and check YoChicago’s South Loop availability list.
There are only a dozen large apartment complexes in the South Loop, and we’ve listed all of them in this Google spreadsheet, and checked what’s available for rent, and what the rents are, in all of them. The spreadsheet is accurate as of the close of business yesterday. Rents listed are for 12-month leases for apartments available now through next month. All of the buildings accept cats and dogs subject, in some cases, to weight and breed restrictions.We agree that Craigslist can be very misleading and borderline fraudulent. However, if you're looking to find a unit that's not in one of the "large apartment complexes" you might have to brave Craigslist.
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Shedd Aquarium’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond their oceanariums. The Shedd Gardens are a treasure trove of native plants and produce that provide pesticide-free shelter for lakefront wildlife and help feed the creatures inside the aquarium’s walls.
One of the more curious plantings in the Shedd Gardens are hops which were planted a decade ago to dress up the garden’s walls. According to Shedd Aquarium spokeswoman Elise Waugh, they don't know what type of hops they are. "When we planted them, we tried out five different types and we don't know which ones took root."Revolution Brewery is the partner on this project and the beer will be available on November 28th at Revolution's locations and at select bars/restaurants across the city. It should also be noted that $1 will be donated to the Shedd for each pint sold. Drinking for a cause...we love it!
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Receiving but a single Michelin star elevates the restaurant in prestige, and the financial impact can be considerable; foreign visitors in particular are sensitive to Michelin’s mandates.
Conversely, the absence of a Michelin star, or, worse, the loss of a previously earned star, can be devastating to a restaurant’s ego, though the effect on the bottom line is less certain. Local residents continue to be the life’s blood of all but the most rarefied restaurants in town.Eater Chicago has a good Acadia quote from an interview that they conducted with one of the anonymous Michelin editors:
The editor seemed really excited about Acadia and Sixteen and hopes to continue to see them move up. She also thought Goosefoot "was really nice as well" and likes "seeing Chris Nugent really doing his own thing, different from what he was doing at Les Nomades." Also seeing its star rise this year was Mexique, Carlos Gaytan's West Town French-inspired Mexican spot. "We are super excited about Mexique," the editor said. "We really wanted to find another Mexican restaurant to give a star to. Chicago has great Mexican food."
Sloopin,
We have a big tube tv we need to get rid of (donation places won't take electronics more than 7 years old).
Anyone know of anyone who will pick up/dispose of?
The only option I have found is the city electronic recycling sites, but the TV is too big/heavy to fit in our car. Any readers have suggestions??
Thanks!The only thing that comes to mind would be Craigslist. Anyone else have any ideas?
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| Image of Goodman Center at the Southeast corner of Congress and Wabash (photo via Curbed Chicago) |
Designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB), the new athletic facility will serve as the future home of Roosevelt University's basketball team, the Lakers. Quite a bit of work has transpired since our visit to the site in late June. Exterior work is nearly complete, and we're on board with the irregularly fenestrated facade, which matches up very closely with the renderings. In addition to a 500-seat gym with retractable bleachers, the 27,834-square foot structure will house administrative offices, a training room, student lounge, meeting rooms, and locker rooms. It is scheduled to open its doors in December.It sure was completed fast and generally speaking we also like the looks of the building. While it serves it's purpose, it doesn't really add much to the Sloop in our opinion. However, it does take away one more empty lot which we like.
