PalosHeightsPat

Forest preserve hiker, retired teacher, Southwest side roots.

Recent posts

1. Cross-town move from a 3rd-floor Lake View walkup to Logan Square. Who is actually honest on hourly rates?

   Sep 29, 2026

   Used New City Moving two years ago when we moved from Roscoe Village to Ukrainian Village. They were not the absolute cheapest quote we got, but the 3 guys arrived at 7:50 AM for an 8:00 AM slot, wrapped our dining table...

2. Lakefront Trail running now that it is cooling off

   Sep 28, 2026

   The Montrose stretch is perfect for what you're describing. I run there all the time. At 7 AM on a weekend, you can usually find free street parking on Montrose Ave just west of Lake Shore Drive, or on Simonds Dr right b...

3. Collision shop near Midway or the Southwest Side?

   Sep 27, 2026

   I'd be careful with some of the bigger name shops around there. My wife took her Forester to one of the huge places over by Ford City Mall a couple years back for a similar rear-end job. The quote was reasonable but it w...

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

   Sep 22, 2026

   This whole thing is why I'm glad I don't have to deal with street parking. I just use SpotHero for a garage near the theater district when we come in for a show. Isn't most of the parking in your neighborhoods permit-onl...

5. Tavern style vs deep dish for out of town family. Settle this.

   Sep 19, 2026

   You all are talking about North Side pizza like it is the only option. If his father in law is a real pizza snob, you put them in the car and you drive south of Midway. The crust on a proper South Side tavern pie is like...

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

   Sep 11, 2026

   Honestly, for what two tickets cost, you could have an unbelievable tasting menu dinner for your anniversary at one of the city's best restaurants. My wife and I drove in from Palos for Gourmet one year, and between the...