We can now confirm that Bucky Gear officially has a new home. The Andersonville clothing store will be taking up residence in the storefront previously occupied by the Monkey Gallery at 5238 North Clark Street in Andersonville. According to store owner Timothy "Bucky" Adams, the move is expected to take place during the last week of February and the new store, after some remodeling, will be expected to open during the second week of March. Stay tuned for an official opening date. We are glad to see that this Andersonville business is staying in the neighborhood. iMove Chicago agents were instrumental in facilitating the relocation of Buck Gear. Call on us if you are looking to relocate your business or residence to Andersonville, Rogers ark, Edgewater or Uptown. Under a measure approved by the Chicago City Counceil, parking scofflaws and any one else who owes the City could be facing a rude awakening when they go to the mailbox in search of their tax refund. A new ordinance passed by City Council will now allow the City of Chicago to intercept your tax refund to pay any City debt that you may owe. Mayor Emanuel called those who owe the City money "deadbeats" who must now pay. Many criticized the move because the City debts are often determined by administrative hearings that some liken to "kangaroo courts." The City projects it will collect an additional $7 million through the measure. So, if you are having trouble parking while visiting Andersonville, Edgewater, Rogers Park or Uptown, make sure you feed that meter. Zebras in Andersonville? Well, No. But, I didn't have anything better to write about today until I came across an article that finally has a plausible answer for the age-old question: Why do zebras have stripes? Many have speculated that it was for camaflogue or perhaps an elaborate way of identification. Those theories have been debunked as far back as Darwin. An article in the Economist magazine puts forth a new theory backed by scientific evidence. What researchers have discovered is that the zebra's vertical pattern of stripes allows the animals to fend off horse flies and the African equivalents. Turns out that the eyes of these pests are attuned to solid colors and horizontal color contrasts. The zebra's vertical pattern of black and white seems to serve as natures way to cloak the zebra from the pest. Who woulda thunk. Now the next time you see a zebra in Andersonville looking for a chicago apartment or perhaps a cup of coffee, you can know the animal's true raison de existance. Paying your landlord on time could now be more important than ever. The big three credit bureaus have put in place plans to start reporting rent payment as a part of consumer credit history and to factor the timely payment of rent into the ever important credit score that is universally used by lenders and credit card companies. The reporting of rent history could actually help many people who have a very limited credit history. One group in particular - students - often have little or no history. What they often do have is several years history of timely payment of rent. This could help tremendously when these consumers emerge from school and start applying for credit. Of course, not all landlords will report, so the actual impact of the rule change could be highly variable. Many small landlords in communities like Andersonville will likely not be reporting to the bureaus. Rather, it will be the large apartment complexes and high rises like those downtown in the loop, in Lakeview and in Lincoln Park. It will be interesting to see how this impacts consumer behavior. The ostensible purpose of the City of Chicago Sticker design is to honor first responders, but controversy has erupted after it was alleged that the design instead depicts gang signs. The stickers are just now about to go on sale and the cIty Clerk's office is left scrambling. The issue is a hot one given all the gang activity in neighborhoods like Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park and Andersonville. The City Clerk says she is "investigating." UPDATE: Late yesterday the City Clerk caved in to public pressure and criticism and announced that the city sticker design would be changed. Here is the new design. We think it looks better than the old one. I know, this is not a topic that anyone lies to discuss or think about. But, the fact of the matter is that bed bug infestation is on the rise in Chicago and many other cities. If you have ever encountered the nasty creatures you know what a menace they are. Better to be prepared and knowledgeable. Chicago has a site that offers information. Check it out here. Additionally, the Association of Sheridan Road Condominiums will be conducting a seminar on the topic on February 16, 2012 at 7pm at the Park Tower Condominium located at 5415 N Sheridan. Word is that "Scout" a bed bug sniffing dog will make a special appearance. If you live in Andersonville, Edgewater, Rogers Park or Uptown, this is a great opportunity to come out and get informed on a very important topic. No one relishes the thought of these parasites infiltrating Chicago apartments. iMove is happy to keep you informed on the topics that matter. The CTA and i-Go have a deal for you. Join i-Go for the discounted rate of only $15 and you will receive a $50 transit credit from the CTA. What a deal. If you are not familiar with i-Go this is a great time to check them out. They have cars located throughout Chicago with plenty located in Uptown, Edgewater, Andersonville and Rogers Park. The deal is even more attractive when you consider that gas prices in Chicago are estimated to rise to $5 a gallon this summer. When you rent an i-Go car, the gas is included in the hourly rental price - usually in the $8-11 range. You save ig bucks when you consider that you also do not pay for parking, maintenance, insurance, car washes, etc. Check out i-Go. Also, remember, if you are an i-Go member, iMove Chicago offers a $50 credit toward any apartment that you apply for. Simply show your i-Go card at the time of application. This is your new blog post. Click here and start typing, or drag in elements from the top bar. Word is that Andersonville will be getting a new restaurant. Jerrry's is an existing eatery that will be opening up a new location in the former Star Gaze building at 5419 N Clark Street. The menu posted online at jerryssandwiches.com looks quite interesting. If you are interested in opening up shop in Andersonville or Edgewater, call an agent at iMove Chicago, we are local experts and can guide you to the perfect spt. |
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