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Found this on the village website re: Oak Park Ave and Ike rehab
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Bri Jul 31, 2012.

I-go versus Zipcar in Oak Park
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob Breymaier Feb 23, 2012.

Non-powered lawnmower recommendations?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Debbie May 5, 2011.

 

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Favorite thing about living in the Oak Park area
Close to Chicago, diversity, architecture, walkable neighborhoods, good public transit
Least favorite thing about living in the Oak Park area
Taxes, crime, byzantine regulations
Interests & Hobbies
transit, history, politics, tech, medicine, jazz, lindy hop, parenthood
Favorite local restaurant
Winberies
Favorite local shop or business
Trader Joe

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Bri replied to Kristi's discussion Grandparents' Visit
"How about a pedicab tour with Rickshaw Rick?  If the weather is nice, it'll be a great way to see the town. "
May 17

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Bri replied to Ana Schreiner's discussion Peekaboo Playroom opening soon
"This is in my part of Oak Park.  Interesting.  Based on your website I'm still not sure exactly what services you are offering."
Apr 25

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Bri replied to Lucy's discussion Overnight visitor parking near apartments?
"Every car with a license plate is allowed 5 overnights per year.  It doesn't matter if the plate is owned by a resident of Oak Park, it doesn't matter if its owned by a non-resident.  I have parked my car overnight on the street,…"
Mar 13

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Bri replied to Lucy's discussion Overnight visitor parking near apartments?
"I think you misunderstand.  Your hypothetical overnight guests have cars, yes?  Each car has a license plate, yes?  If so, each license plate is allowed 5 overnights per year in Oak Park. "
Mar 13

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Bri replied to Lucy's discussion Overnight visitor parking near apartments?
"Suzen, all I can say is my personal experience (and apparently Julie's experience) is not consistent with what you are reporting."
Mar 12

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Bri replied to Lucy's discussion Overnight visitor parking near apartments?
"Suzen, it doesn't matter how many cars YOU own, it only matters how many times your visitor's car parks overnight in Oak Park.  When you call the village parking line, they don't even ask who you are visiting so there's no…"
Mar 10

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Bri replied to Rob Breymaier's discussion Any advice or recommendations on camps for the 2 weeks betwene Park District and School?
"On a slightly related note, we're trying to figure out what to do with our kid this summer before starting elementary school.  Would be interested in hearing people's opinions about all the different camps out there."
Mar 5

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Bri replied to Lucy's discussion Overnight visitor parking near apartments?
"Every license plate is allowed five free overnight street parkings per calendar year.  Simply find a legal street parking local which is NOT permit parking.  In other words, find a street where day time non-permit parking is allowed. …"
Mar 4

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Bri commented on Ann's blog post Snow Shoveling
"Sadly, there seems to be minimal to no enforcement of the law.  I live near a residence where they haven't shoveled once in the 3 years I've lived here, and that includes the winter two years ago when it snowed 2 feet in one…"
Mar 2

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Bri commented on Becca's blog post Village releases 2012 crime data
"We've had our burglar alarm go off a few times (thankfully always false alarms), and the cops have always shown up incredibly fast (1 or 2 minutes at the most).  That's not much time for a burglar to steal enough to make it worth his…"
Feb 26

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Bri commented on Becca's blog post Village releases 2012 crime data
"I remember several years ago asking an OP police officer about the efficacy of burglar alarms.  He basically said that only houses without burglar alarms are (successfully) robbed.  In other words, if you have a burglar alarm (and have it…"
Feb 26

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Bri replied to Kristi's discussion Lou Malnati's Coming to OP
"Agree, I'm most interested in seeing the old Border's space filled up.  Originally, I thought it would stay empty for years, but perhaps that was too pessimistic.  Still remains to be seen if the interest in the space results in…"
Jan 25

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Bri replied to He who knows's discussion Bicyclists are insane riding in winter's deep freeze!
"There's a lot of misinformation and fear-mongering here.  Sure, its possible to dress inappropriately and get hypothermia, but its also possible to avoid these situations. http://www.activetrans.org/modeshift/03_01/clothes"
Jan 25

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Bri replied to Robin's discussion Tax accountant recommendation
"I've used Anna Bass (http://annabasscpa.com).  She has an office at Oak Park Ave and South Blvd."
Jan 8

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Bri posted a status
"I have a heavy exercise machine in my house that I need to move up a floor. Anybody have recommendations for movers (need two strong guys)?"
Oct 13, 2012

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Bri replied to Bri's discussion Found this on the village website re: Oak Park Ave and Ike rehab
"No news, just more background about bridges with buildings. http://www.theatlanticcities.com/design/2012/07/habitable-bridge-resurrected/2744/#"
Jul 31, 2012

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If you have kids that like trains...

Please go to www.upexcursion.com and vote for the Tuscola turn.

 

Union Pacific is sending one of their authentic, historic steam locomotives on a tour and is putting the route up for vote.  The Tuscola Turn route goes through Glen Ellyn.  Today is the last day to vote.  Here's an article in the Trib:…

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Posted on January 17, 2011 at 11:59am

Effect of new Chicago mayor on Oak Park

So the biggest political news in Illinois is the impending retirement of Mayor Daley. Anybody have any insight/thoughts on how or if the new mayor will have an impact on Oak Park?



Obviously we don't get a vote in the matter, but given our geography and economic links, any changes in policy could have major impacts for good or for ill on our village.



Here's a recent Wednesday Journal article:… Continue

Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:05am — 8 Comments

Supreme Court to Examine Gun Bans

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-supreme-court-hear-gun-ban-patriot-act/story?id=8712079



Previous lower courts overturned the handgun ban in Washington, DC, but upheld similar bans in Chicago and Oak Park. The distinction relies on DC being a Federal district, as opposed to a non-Federal municipality. As a result of that ruling, Wilmette and a few other towns… Continue

Posted on September 30, 2009 at 1:00pm — 5 Comments

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At 9:31pm on July 17, 2009,
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Hi Brian, welcome! Feel free to jump into any of the conversations we've been having or start your own discussion topic in the forum. I'm sure there are a number of folks interested in talking about taxes or our crime issues. I hope to see you around on the site.
 
 
 

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