LoganSquareLarry

Two-flat owner, Blue Line commuter, has opinions about parking.

Recent posts

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

   Oct 4, 2026

   The Metra move is definitely the right call from Elk Grove. I take the Blue Line into the Loop all the time and parking downtown for events is genuinely a trap no matter what garage you use. You'll be way better off just...

2. Marathon Sunday Oct 11. Street closures and where to watch

   Oct 3, 2026

   If you really want to avoid the biggest crowds, take the Pink Line down to 18th in Pilsen. That's around mile 19. The crowds are much thinner, more families and neighborhood folks. You can get a spot right up against the...

3. Cubs and Padres again in the Wild Card. Who is watching where?

   Sep 30, 2026

   If you want something a little more lively than a corner tavern but still not a total madhouse, a lot of the breweries in Logan Square will have the game on. The one near the California Blue Line stop has huge projector...

4. Bulls got Buddy Hield for Dillingham. Good trade?

   Sep 27, 2026

   Reading through these, I think Jen and Oscar hit the nail on the head. Especially the money angle. I hadn't even considered that. It's just so deflating that the primary motivation is probably clearing the books a year f...

5. Bulls got Buddy Hield for Dillingham. Good trade?

   Sep 26, 2026

   Just got the alert on my phone pulling into the Logan Square blue line stop. We traded the Dillingham pick for Buddy Hield. My stomach just dropped. I know we need shooting, but are we really trading a potential star gua...

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

   Sep 23, 2026

   The Blue Line from Division is perfect for the Cultural Center. Get off at Washington and you can get there through the Pedway without even going outside if the weather's bad. For the Epiphany Center, the Ashland bus is...

7. Moving from the suburbs. Which neighborhoods are easy without a car?

   Sep 17, 2026

   For that budget you could get a great spot in Logan Square. The Blue Line runs 24/7 and gets you to the Loop in about 25 minutes. The square itself has tons of restaurants and the Sunday farmers market is great. Only rea...

8. Best way to do Chicago Gourmet without spending a fortune?

   Sep 12, 2026

   Good call. One last tip: wear the most comfortable shoes you own, seriously. And don't bother trying to get samples from the big name chefs right after their demos on the main stage. The swarm is insane. Wait 30 minutes...