AlbanyParkAnna

Teacher, gardener, tries every restaurant on Lawrence.

Recent posts

1. What is the most Chicago thing you did this week?

   Oct 1, 2026

   You have to fight it, Eddie. The city has a 'Sweeper Tracker' website. If you can pull the data for your street and show the truck was never there, you can win. You need to take a screenshot of the map for that date and...

2. Apple cider donuts this weekend, where are you going?

   Oct 1, 2026

   The Horner Park Farmers Market on Saturdays usually has a great donut stand, but you have to go early. I mean right at opening. Last time I went around 11:00 AM the line was huge and they were already running out. It's a...

3. Do I need a permit to replace my back porch?

   Sep 25, 2026

   Do not roll the dice. My neighbor two doors down tried the no-permit route two years ago. Another neighbor called 311. The city slapped a Stop Work Order on their building, and they got fined. They had to tear down the h...

4. World Music Festival is free and runs through October 4

   Sep 24, 2026

   The neighborhood shows are often better than the downtown ones. A few years ago they had a stage at the Mayfair Pumping Station and it was fantastic, a much more relaxed vibe. It felt like a real community block party in...

5. First winter in a 1920s bungalow. What do I do before it gets cold?

   Sep 16, 2026

   The plastic film is a stopgap. If you have the original wood windows and plan on staying, look into getting proper wood storm windows. They're not cheap, but they are a one-time cost, they'll pay for themselves in a few...