🌱 Lakeview Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hi all. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Lakeview Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on locally. Including updates on...

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But first, today's weather:

Breezy with wet snow, 2-4". High: 37 Low: 30.

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Here are the top stories in Lakeview today:

1. What to know before installing a walk in tub (WGN Radio - Chicago)
2. Lawsuit Filed in Illinois Over Tiny ‘Fireball Cinnamon' Bottles That Contain No Whiskey (NBC Chicago)
3. Chicago restaurants named James Beard semifinalists (Crain's Chicago Business)
4. Chicago Theatre Week: The perfect time to get in on the act (OnMilwaukee.com)
5. Teen girl honored after dog stabbed during Northwest Side attack (WGN TV Chicago)
6. DriveChicago's Mark Bilek shares what's under the hood at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show (WLS)
7. What Ward Are You In? Find Your 2023 Chicago Ward Using Your Address Here (Block Club Chicago)
8. Chicago Chinatown to up security for New Year parade (WBEZ Chicago)
9. Chicago crash: 2 CPD officers among 4 hurt after squad car hits truck on West Harrison Street in Lawndale (WLS-TV)
10. ▶️ Listen Now: Another assault weapons lawsuit, sheltering the unhoused, Cook County tax sale (WBEZ Chicago)
11. Chicago weather forecast: Snow storm dumps several inches of snowfall across area | Radar, snow totals (WLS-TV)
12. Chicago Crime: Shots fired at police officers in Portage Park; Car suspected in previous incident, CPD says (WLS-TV)
13. Sound check: Magic City Hippies back in Chicago (Daily Herald)
14. Empty Sears, Carson's in Joliet, Orland Park, North Riverside poised for change (Crain's Chicago Business)
15. Chicago apartment rent might settle down (Crain's Chicago Business)
16. FBI's new Chicago boss says he considers job the 'pinnacle' of his career (Chicago Tribune)
17. Have camera, will travel: A Chicago taxi driver took pictures of his passengers for years. His new book is titled 'Fares' (The Janesville Gazette)
18. Chicago Bears Fans are Sexier than Green Bay Packers Fans (q985online.com)
19. Carvana Admits to Violating State Laws Over Titling and Registering Cars It Sold Last Year in Illinois (NBC Chicago)
20. Chicago Police Announce Crackdown on Car Thefts as Stolen Vehicle Numbers Climb (NBC Chicago)
21. No quarter given: Chicago G. Washington puts down Chicago St. Francis de Sales 39-15 (The Pantagraph)
22. Masked Men Attempt to Kidnap Evanston Teen in Broad Daylight, Police Say (NBC Chicago)
23. Mother of Chicago mass shooting victim speaks out, believes attack was hate crime: 'they all played dead' (FOX 32 Chicago)
24. NRA sues over Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons (WGN Radio - Chicago)
25. Chicago Winter Weather Advisory: Snow on Wednesday, then wind chills below zero (FOX 32 Chicago)
26. 'Nobody just goes to your house and starts killing people.' Father struggles to understand attack that killed daughter and her mother (Chicago Sun-Times)
27. Dave Matthews Band Announces New Album, 2023 Summer Tour With 2 Dates in Chicago (NBC Chicago)
28. Housing Department outlines goals for affordable housing proposals (Chicago Sun-Times)
29. CHA boss gets earful from City Council members (Chicago Sun-Times)
30. US Customs and Border Protection officers in Chicago seized over 8K pounds of drugs, $23M counterfeit products over last year (WLS-TV)

Today in Lakeview:

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rogers Park East: "Good morning 🌞 here is a pic of Hermés. - That is all. 🎉" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Little Italy: "LOST DOG: LUCY LEOPOLD - ***REWARD*** LITTLE ITALY/WEST LOOP Please help me bring home my service dog Lucy of six years. We are a bonded pair and I am so worried for her safety. She got out on 1/7, while I was moving a piece of furnitur..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, St Boniface: "There’s a couple helicopters over Andersonville. - Anyone know what’s going on?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Maple Park: "Good morning neighbors! - I have 2 4 month girl puppies looking for a forever home. Let me know if you’re interested." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Park Manor: "I haven't blocked this piece yet, but I'm already digging it. - Granny Square vest with Facets yarn, a roving acrylic." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Loop North: "Hey neighbors just wanted to share some positivity with yall. - On January 18th, My dad just had his 50th bday and I have the honor of sharing a bday with my father! So here's a clip of what I planned for him. I made him cry yall 😭 Co..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, East Lincoln Park: "Chicago mayor election: Lightfoots own poll shows her in the lead. - what a joke. The key words here are Her own poll. Please go out to vote this incompetence out. Otherwise if you like the crime, carjackings and the perpetual increasing..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Grand Crossing: "History HAROLD’S CHICKEN SHACK or The Fried Chicken King (10 pics) was founded by Harold Pierce in 1950 - five years before Ray Kroc opened his first McDonald’s and two years before the Colonel began franchising his secret recipe, - The ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Edgebrook: "Hey Neighbors! - I am doing my research on dog breeds as I am thinking about becoming a first-time dog owner. Does anyone have or had experience owning a Samoyed? Would love to pick your brain and learn more about them. Thank you!!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, TRIP: "Hi, Neighbors. - I'm looking for other homeowners (condo or single family) who are being victimized by predatory price increases by Republic Waste Services in Chicago or the Chicago Metro area. They have continually increased pricing o..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Calumet Heights: "Package Thrives Caught in the Act! - Shout Out to a concerned Calumet Heights neighbor who is an off-duty CPD Sergeant on his way to work and got involved!! #PillHill #CalumetHts Thanks neighbor for allowing me to share." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Resurrection/Edison: "Recently had security cameras installed and noticed this cat is coming around nearly every night but at different hours. - It looks to be orange or gray. Ottawa/Thorndale area. Any ideas/suggestions to help this cat are appreciated. I do..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Calumet Heights: "95th Stony Island Viaduct Expansion! - If you missed Alderman Michelle Harris’s Town Hall Meeting at Imani Village where the Illinois Department of Transportation presented to 8th Ward residents here is what the expansion will look like...." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Chatham: "Attended 6 Ward Candidate Forum on Saturday January 21st. - Mr. Terry from Channel 2 news was moderator. He did an excellent job. There was a full house of candidates. They all presented their platforms. Mr. (reverend) Hall was the ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rogers Park East: "So I've just got hired at my new job. - Waiting until I get a call to setup orientation at my local grocery store. Have been unemployed for over 6 months and I feel glad I got an opportunity to be in the workforce again." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Belmont Central North: "Hi neighbors, asking for help in locating my dog. - 😢 Her name is Ruby, she ran away from our backyard at around 8PM she’s a small toy poodle Maltese mix She’s an older dog (14yrs) so she’s really family. She did not have her collar on ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Horner Park: "I am looking for recommendations on companies that build decks. - I have an old 2 story deck that needs fixing/some replacements. Thanks in advance for any replies." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Grand Crossing: "Great show! - My Kids learned reading from interactive books, computer software educational games, PBS and Me reading to Them! Book!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, East Lincoln Park: "I started a new show with Stand Up Comedians doing stand up sets then sitting down for a quick chat with me at the World Famous Laugh Factory. - I have some complimentary tickets for the debut on Monday Jan 30th. There is a 2 drink mini..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Palmer Park: "Best one yet! - Lol" (Nextdoor)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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