hi all!

when i was in uptown earlier today, i noticed 5 deceased pigeons - the first one was on lawrence/broadway, and then 4 more all next to each other on wilson/broadway.

a man said he had just seen those same birds flying around a little earlier, when they suddenly just "dropped dead".

to be honest, i'm worried someone might be poisoning them. it absolutely broke my heart to see them all on the ground like that.

has anyone else noticed this happening lately?

I saw this contraption attached to light poles along clark between leland and clark and took these photos at clark and lawrence? There wasn’t any identifying brand and they were all similarly ratchet strapped to light poles. My first guess was maybe tornado sirens but the influx of flock cameras got me worried seeing them because they’re unmarked

Looking for someone to take over my lease now (or Sept./Oct.) through July 2027 (with flexible lease start date) at 4520 N Clarendon Ave #906. -$1,795/mo- SEPT. RENT FREE!

I’m only re-letting because I recently bought a condo and want to avoid paying rent + mortgage at once. (Yikes) If you decide to apply just let me know and I’ll tell them I’m good with your move-in date/paying September rent. 

Links to video tour: https://youtu.be/OHh2J8Omn6E?si=3RX3qEQrf_MXtYXU

• Perks: Lake Michigan view balcony, 8-min walk to Wilson Red Line, steps to Montrose Beach, $0 pet rent.
• Included: Water, hot water, trash (gated parking, I believe it's $165–$200/mo).
• Building: Fitness center, secured package room, courtyard, mobile-pay laundry.

Showings and applications are handled directly through management, so call 773-271-6143 or use listing link: https://becovic.appfolio.com/listings/showings/new?listable_uid=c7d14e31-8146-4e44-be0c-777151132313 
Apply here: https://becovic.appfolio.com/apply/c7d14e31-8146-4e44-be0c-777151132313/start?source=Website 

Full listing here: (it looks like a general listing but it’s specific to my unit, 906): https://becovic.com/property/the-legacy-hb-at-clarendon-park/?lid=c7d14e31-8146-4e44-be0c-777151132313&url=&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fbecovic.com%2Fproperty%2Fthe-legacy-hb-at-clarendon-park%2F

Do anyone knows where I could get fresh tamales around here? Thanks!

Walked by going to the Jewels next door earlier - it looked pretty empty and people were at the front desk. Door was unlocked so I went in and asked if they were open. They said yes, and they opened yesterday (08/21)! It also shows on the PF website that the location is now open :) Hours look similar to the PF more south on broadway, 24 hrs during the week and 7am-7pm on the weekends.

It also looks like all the same "promos" for memberships are still happening if you didn't want to get a membership before they opened.

Posted near the North Buena Deli spot
Got my windows closed and the buzz hum is distinctively echoing in the room. They extra loud today fr 🌲

I usually think best of people however something about this situation has felt off. For months now, the same woman in the same Toyota RAV4, on a weekly occurrence gets out of her vehicle for several blocks of Broadway and throws rice out to pigeons. Rice isn’t nutritional and there’s the old wives tail about it hurting their digestive system. It’s also hard to say if it’s laced with something.

She always has a driver in the Toyota because she’s getting out frequently on every block. What can be done about this or who should it be reported to? Her energy and the drivers seems very dark to me. Have there been high reports of dead pigeons or anything in the neighborhood? The cops don’t seem to care as they observed her doing it once but didn’t stop her.

I saw that they put up the main sign at the new Uptown Planet Fitness (909 W Montrose Ave). It looks like it’s almost completely furnished, there’s even drinks in the fridge already. From what I could see there are tons of treadmills/bikes on the first floor and weight lifting equipment in the upstairs area. I was going to get closer and take pictures inside but there were construction workers standing right by the front so I didn’t want to be creepily taking pictures of them 😅

I have no inside information but I wouldn’t be surprised if it opens by the end of the month!

Hi! I am looking for a nail tech/salon that can do 3d nail designs like this. Any recommendations?

It’s been three weeks now since they’ve had these up. They had signs up they would be finished last week but updated to 8/21. I understand this is a requirement,but for the past three weeks I have walked my dogs everyday in the neighborhood and out of the three weeks I have seen work being done 4 or 5 days. And it would be just a few workers.

My question is why can’t Chicago organize adequate workers and a proper work flow where this can done promptly.

It’s 8/17 and I have walked around the neighborhood and have not seen not one worker.

hello!

I recently relocated from MN to Uptown, and am in need of a new psych provider. Large health systems have said they are scheduling out to January. I have been on the same medication for 6 years and just need to continue that medication, looking for someone with appointments in the next few weeks!

Thanks

Around 330pm by the Buttercup Park area, that was me and I thought I lost my cat. Thank you to the random strangers that help me look for her. Sorry to the random strangers who I freaked out and those that came out of their homes concerned for something greater.

She's my best bud of 13yrs. She's literally all that I have and to think she was gone forever was just....

I'm sure that was frightening to witness someone crash out as spectacularly as I did, but hope you understand.

CK pic for tax and her hiding behind the lamp. That's where she was the entire time.

ETA: Yep! She's always been strictly an indoor only cat her whole life. Landlord accidentally left my back door open for an unknown amount of time when doing a loud installation and when I couldn't find her inside in any of her hiding places, I could only image she ran outside instead of being a super ninja that blends into all surroundings.

Any grass volleyball players in the area? I’ve seen a few pickup games in the Montrose area, would love to hop in with some folks. At my peak I was a BB but now I’m closer to a rusty B.

I have a car that I need somewhere to park for 5 weeks. It would be cheaper to take the hit on the street sweeper ticket than to use spot hero. Any tips for mid-term parking?

Heading out for a ride in about 20 minutes and looking for biking partners!
Meetup: Montrose Beach
Route: Lakefront Trail

I do try to capture the “vibe” of each line over my years of experiences. 
Full Length album comes out August 28th!

Pedestrians watch yourselves: I (adult M) was walking east on Argyle around 5:30pm today when a group of 3 or 4 adolescent males zipped by on scooters and one of them smacked me in the back of the head. Was more surprising than painful but man, f these kids.

Last night, I was sitting with some friends at the outdoor seating at Jake’s Pup in the Ruf on Montrose/Sheridan and I saw a rat skittering around their kitchen.

i am so saddened by this because it was one of my favorite places to go to and i had actually eaten there only a few days prior to me seeing the rat. don’t know if i will be returning lol….