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OldTownOscar

Old Town | Joined Sep 25, 2019 | 7 posts

Condo board president, comedy fan, walks everywhere.

Recent posts

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

    Oct 3, 2026

    The key is a solid walking plan. We always pick a theme. Last year was 'Gilded Age Gold Coast'. We started at the Three Arts Club and worked our way through the surrounding mansions. It was all walkable. Make sure to che...

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

    Oct 2, 2026

    I'd skip the north side turnaround entirely if your parents need to sit. The crowds are just too deep. You should take the Red Line down to North/Clybourn and walk over to Wells Street in Old Town. That's around mile 10-...

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

    Sep 27, 2026

    You're all looking at it wrong. This isn't about winning or rebuilding. It's about money. Dillingham would've been a new guaranteed contract on the books for 4 years. Hield is on a big expiring deal. This is 100% about c...

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

    Sep 26, 2026

    Wow, thank you all. The story from Albany Park is exactly what I was afraid of. And I think Bucktown_Rob is right, since our job involves a main support post, it's not a simple repair and the risk is just too high for us...

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

    Sep 24, 2026

    My wife and I are in our two-flat just off Sedgwick and we've got a classic Chicago problem: the back porch is starting to look sketchy. A few of the floorboards are getting soft and one of the main support posts has som...

  6. Parking meter sale to Stonepeak cleared committee. What actually changes for us?

    Sep 22, 2026

    Pat, you'd be surprised how much of the North Side relies on metered spots, especially on commercial streets. To answer the original question, Rob is mostly right that the major terms are locked in. Stonepeak can't just...

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

    Sep 11, 2026

    Have you considered just doing Hamburger Hop? It's the kickoff event on Friday night on the Harris Theater rooftop. It's a separate ticket and way more affordable than the main event. The vibe is great, you get to try li...