Loose dog found near Ashland and Chase

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Ashland and Pratt

Here is the photo shoot that I mentioned. It was taken on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, and it clearly showed the rival gang graffiti all along the way (before the recent shooting of the 13, 15 and 19 year old kids on Ashland and Pratt).

Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Pratt - A walk from the Lake to Ridge

- Bill


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Rogers Park Business and Art

Walking Rogers Park, I find many forms of business and art every day.

- Bill Morton



Rogers Park business on Jarvis Avenue




Rogers Park art on Ashland Avenue



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Rogers Park Bed Bugs

I posted a story on the increase of bed bugs in Rogers Park last week. The story was quickly picked up by Curbed Chicago due to it's relevance in our city.

Upon two of my Rogers Park friends bringing up personal bed bug stories in their buildings today,  I decided to elaborate on how wide-spread these blood suckers have become in our community.

A quick search of The Bed Bug Registery, produced reports of at least 36 incidents and counting, within Rogers Park's borders.

6830 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-3812 (11 reports)
6633 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-4610 (2 reports)
6400 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-5336 (2 reports)
1243 W Lunt Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3029 (1 report)
1633 W Lunt Ave Chicago, IL 60626-2712 (1 report)

6916 N Lakewood Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3712 (2 reports)
7738 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL 60626-1102 (1 report)
6945 N Ashland Blvd Chicago, IL 60626-3312 (3 reports)
1705 W Jonquil Terrace Chicago, IL 60626-1011 (2 reports)
7301 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-2215 (3 reports)
1616 W Farwell Chicago, IL 60660-4772 (1 report)
1330 W Estes Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5402 (1 report)
1246 W Pratt Blvd Chicago, IL 60626-4330 (6 reports)




What can we do about it?

I know of one bed bug specialist: Grand Pest Control

Grand Pest Control is a family owned and operated business located in Chicago, dedicated to supplying professional pest control services at affordable rates in Rogers Park. With over 20 years experience with bed bugs and Integrated Pest Management methods, Grand Pest Control is an eco-friendly solution  in returning your home to a bed bug free environment. You can call Chuck at (224) 200-2887.





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Window Stickers

Howard Area Community Center Mural

Thanks to the CTA for allowing the team of
budding artists from the Howard Area Community
Center to brighten the area at the intersection
of Rogers, Birchwood and Ashland!

ANSWER TO WIT:

On the Fly Mobile Bicycle Repair Truck,
seen at Ashland and Fargo

Rolls Royce on Howard Street

Howard and Ashland

Gentle Friends Insurance Agency, Inc.

Gentle Friends Insurance Agency, Inc.
5458 N. Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640

(773) 271-5100

Barkada Creative, LLC

Barkada Creative, LLC
6549 N. Ashland Avenue, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60626

(773) 338-3246