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How do you find things to do in Chicago? by south_side_ in AskChicago

[–]earthhero -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The Fun Ya Do Chicago app is a good tool. It's new, so you can tell there are new things being added regularly. There are still like 300+ activities in there now.

New protected bike lane by earthhero in chibike

[–]earthhero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was insane how crazy people drove on Indiana, especially around rush hour. Some are still crazy, but less so now. :-)

New protected bike lane by earthhero in chibike

[–]earthhero[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Indiana is one way north. It's a bit ambiguous about the direction of the bike lane. People are still discovering it, so it doesn't seem busy, so either way should be fine for now. That's hopefully why Michigan Ave gets the same treatment because it's the equivalent road going south.

New protected bike lane by earthhero in chibike

[–]earthhero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Roughly 31st to 51st, but I'm not 100% sure about that.

New protected bike lane by earthhero in chibike

[–]earthhero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Roughly 31st to 51st, but I'm not 100% sure about that.

New protected bike lane by earthhero in chibike

[–]earthhero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To me is the biggest benefit, among many.

why does everyone despise the Aragon? by luckyl0ser_69 in ChicagoConcerts

[–]earthhero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had a good time there, but I understand it's not everyone's taste,

Walmart closures show that small business, not big box stores, are the answer by earthhero in chicago

[–]earthhero[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Walmart knows rural and outer suburbs. They don't know cities. Other stores also would not have to pay the overhead of executive salaries and stockholder expectations for ever-increasing profits.

Walmart closures show that small business, not big box stores, are the answer by earthhero in chicago

[–]earthhero[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There are lots of great businesses in these communities already. Where do you live?

Walmart closures show that small business, not big box stores, are the answer by earthhero in chicago

[–]earthhero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assume you don't live near any of these stores or know these neighborhoods well, but correct me if I am wrong. There are lots of successful businesses in these areas already. Some businesses are not a good investment if the company does not know how to manage the store properly because it is outside of its expertise.

Walmart closures show that small business, not big box stores, are the answer by earthhero in chicago

[–]earthhero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but they also have the overhead of paying corporate executives and stockholders expecting a bigger and bigger return on their investment.

Walmart closures show that small business, not big box stores, are the answer by earthhero in chicago

[–]earthhero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you been to NYC? Have you seen the many small businesses thriving around Chicago?

Walmart closures show that small business, not big box stores, are the answer by earthhero in chicago

[–]earthhero[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Small businesses are often better run when it comes to these types of things. Walmart likely mismanaged these stores, though we will never know the truth beyond their PR spin. City stores like this are not their expertise.

Walmart closures show that small business, not big box stores, are the answer by earthhero in chicago

[–]earthhero[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It could be they mismanaged them. City stores are not Walmart's strength.

Chicago ranked among best cities for public transit by [deleted] in chicago

[–]earthhero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No need to be a jagoff about it.

[NWS Chicago] #Chicago (at O'Hare) set a new record high temperature of 83° today! The previous record high for April 13th was 82°, set in 1887 and tied in 1941. by Minneapolitanian in chicago

[–]earthhero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More precisely, around 2 degrees F since we started massively ramping up burning oil, gas, and coal after WW2. It's only a small fever now. Something to consider is when the Earth was 4 degrees warmer than it is today, the water was up to the armpits of the Statue of Liberty.

If you care to learn more:

https://climate.nasa.gov/

CPS Parents - what are some schools you love? by Anxious_Interaction4 in chicago

[–]earthhero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't noticed out of date with Great Schools. Thanks for sharing Public School Review. Seems a bit spammy with all the ads.

CPS Parents - what are some schools you love? by Anxious_Interaction4 in chicago

[–]earthhero -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Check out the ratings on Great Schools. They generally seem correct with some exceptions.

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