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Bucktown_Rob

Bucktown | Joined Mar 28, 2018 | 7 posts

Cyclist, 606 regular, coffee snob.

Recent posts

  1. Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, Oct 24. Worth bringing kids?

    Oct 3, 2026

    I'd say it depends on the kid. It's not scary-creepy but it is very loud and can be a sensory overload for little ones. Plus it ends late. I've definitely seen some younger kids having a meltdown by the finale. We usuall...

  2. Open House Chicago Oct 17-18. Which buildings are worth the line?

    Oct 2, 2026

    I have to disagree a little. You are coming from the suburbs, you should see a skyscraper. The trick is to be strategic. Do not go to the famous ones that already have an observation deck. Pick a big bank building on LaS...

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

    Sep 24, 2026

    Beth is right about what the code says, but let's be realistic. On my block in Bucktown, if it's a true like-for-like replacement of just the decking and stairs, guys do it over a long weekend for cash. No permit. The se...

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

    Sep 24, 2026

    I'd push back on trying to do too much. The "free" ticket is how they get you. You'll spend an arm and a leg on a beer at Navy Pier or a bottle of water downtown. My advice is to pick one venue per day and enjoy it. Hone...

  5. Fender bender in Lincoln Park. Body shop recommendations on the North Side?

    Sep 22, 2026

    This is all super helpful, thank you everyone. Irene, your story about the paint peeling is exactly what I'm afraid of. That point about the lifetime warranty is making me think twice about trying to find the absolute ch...

  6. Fender bender in Lincoln Park. Body shop recommendations on the North Side?

    Sep 20, 2026

    Welp, it finally happened. My parked car got hit in Lincoln Park yesterday afternoon. I was over by Fullerton and Halsted, and someone turning into the alley clipped the back of my 2020 Forester. They left a note, but th...

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

    Sep 16, 2026

    I'm going to push back on spending thousands on storm windows right away. Before you do anything, schedule a free energy audit with the gas company. They'll come out with an infrared camera and show you exactly where you...