Caught Tawani Enterprises Incorporated's 7:33 am demolition

I arrived at Tawani Enterprises Incorporated's 7315-33 N. Sheridan Rd demolition site at 7:33 am. Called 311 for noise complaint.
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 17, 2013

@RogersPark1000 They are not supposed to operate heavy equipment or demolish/remove rubble before 8 am. 311 said they would send police.
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 17, 2013

@RogersPark1000 I will post time-stamped video showing pre- 8am/pre-7:33am demolition and photos soon.
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 17, 2013

Pre-8 am noise complaint to 311 this morning

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Another pre- 8 am morning for Tawani Enterprises Incorporated

Note: Tawani Enterprises Incorporated started demolition/removal before 8 am again today. I will post corresponding timestamp footage soon.
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 16, 2013

Tawani Enterprises Incorporated's demolition crew starting demolition/removal before 8 am at 7331 N. Sheridan Road.


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Tawani Enterprises Lakefront Car Tower protest video

Here is the video of the rally against the Tawani Enterprises Incorporated Lakefront Car Tower.

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Holsman House going down fast

The Holsman House at 7331 N. Sheridan Road is going down fast this morning. It is another sad day in Rogers Park!
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

Completely shifting energy from saving the Holsman House to blocking the Lakefront Car Tower. Protest tomorrow. Sheridan & Touhy at 1 pm!
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

This morning we contacted the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Media and the Press:

.@EPAwater Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun, Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@EcoWatch Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun, Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@EPA Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun, Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@Chicago_CP Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun, Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@Chicagoist Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun, Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@fox32news Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun, Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

@gapersblock Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun, Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@windycitizen Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@TDJnews Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun, Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@cbschicago Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun, Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@ssmiller Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun, Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@WGNMorningNews Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

@TribLocalKyle Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@ChuckGoudieABC7 Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13 2013 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@healthylakes Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@WGNRadioNews Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@BeachwoodReport Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13 2013 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

@WBBMNewsradio Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@A4GL Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun, Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@EnvironmentIL Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13th 2013 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@chicagonewsnow Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@ChicagoGrid Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun, Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@breakingchinews Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13 2013 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

@redlineproject Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13th 2013 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

@MarinCorp Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun, Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@MedillSchool Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@HuffPostChicago Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13 2013 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

@LoyolaDispatch Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13th 2013 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

@IllinoisUpdate Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13th 2013 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@cantvchicago Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@CLTVnews Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun, Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

.@streetsblogCHI Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun Oct 13th 2013 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

@benjamdub Rally Against the Lakefront Car Tower WHERE: Meet at Touhy & Sheridan WHEN: Sun, Oct 13th 2013, 1 pm http://t.co/KWO8ZAN8hf
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 12, 2013

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Recent updates on Tawani Enterprises Incorporated demolition

Chicago Shambhala Meditation Center says "Demolition - Impermanence", I replied "Demolition - Ignorance" https://t.co/tHxoGoyAqQ
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 9, 2013

Chicago Shambhala Meditation Center says "Demolition - Impermanence". Shambhala friend says "Oh my. I didn't realized it would be demo ed.".
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 9, 2013

Chicago Shambhala Meditation Center says "Demolition - Impermanence" while friends of Shambhala state "What a crying shame :(((((".
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 9, 2013

Chicago Shambhala Meditation Center says "Demolition - Impermanence" while friends of Shambhala state "oh no.....!!!! its really happening".
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 9, 2013

Still no Building Permit posted! Here's my video proving the fact: Searching for the Tawani Building Permit http://t.co/kPvFN8Bybj
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 9, 2013

I just spoke with a Levy House resident who reported almost getting hit with debris from the demolition on Sherwin-side sidewalk.
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 9, 2013

Worker or supervisor was busy wiping his car instead of blocking Sherwin sidewalk during debris shower yesterday. Levy resident almost hit.
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 9, 2013

I'm not sure if they plan on using a hose for the dust today so if your walking be extra careful not to breathe Asbestos. #Sherwin #Sheridan
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 9, 2013

It is 7:50 AM, and the demolition crew just showed up at the Holsman House at 7331 N. Sheridan Road.
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 9, 2013

Security detail overnight at the corner of Sheridan Road and Sherwin Avenue. Reports of Jennifer Pritzker on bike with lights checking in.
— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 9, 2013

Holsman House Teardown Continues #Rogerspark http://t.co/KZcuv9CxZa (Ms. Demeanor's Photos)
— Chevanston (@Chevanston) October 8, 2013

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Tawani Enterprises demolition with no permit on site

@RogersPark1000 that's what happens when an old building gets torn down for a parking lot. #mad

— Kim Hayes (@u2girl1966) October 7, 2013

311 calls from Rogers Park all day long for Lincolnwood demolition crew destroying 7331 N. Sheridan Road without permit posted. #Tawani

— Rogers Park (@RogersPark1000) October 6, 2013

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Lakefront Protection Ordinance vs Lakefront Car Tower

"Consider....This photo is looking Northeast from south of the intersection. Note the Building on the North East corner of the intersection which takes the entire block, North to Jarvis. Consider....If the Parking Tower monstrosity is allowed to be built, inspire what the community wants, the trees you see to the right in the photo will be replaced with a 50 foot + high brick wall. Consider....Then, basically from Chase North to Jarvis, the entire East side of Sheridan will consist of a massive, towering wall of bricks. Not exactly what the Rogers Park Community Council had in mind with it's "Lakefront Protection Ordinance"".

- Michael Luckenbach

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Pritzker Parking Garage ABC Report 9/18/2013

Jennifer Pritzker's company purchased the property at 7315-17 and 7331 N. Sheridan Rd. to build a four story parking structure, to much community opposition. ABC News Chicago reporting.

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Photos from the Stop the Lakefront Car Tower Rally

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7331 N. Sheridan Road

Another beautiful day at 7331 N. Sheridan Road

(Sheridan Road and Sherwin Avenue) __________________________________________

Holsman House to be fenced starting October 1st

We tried. We all tried.

Petitions, outreach, protest and a landmark designation suggestion.

The sad news is that on October 1st, the Holsman House and it's adjoining property (7331 N. Sheridan Road and 7315-17 N. Sheridan Road) will be fenced off.



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Acosta replaces fencing at 7301 N. Sheridan Road

Acosta Fencing replacing wooden fence for Sprint tower along-side 7301 N. Sheridan Road.

The interesting thing about this is improvement, is that the cell tower is on the 7315-17 N. Sheridan Road property. This property is where Colonel J.N. Pritzker is planning on building a large parking structure as early as October (when Shambhala Meditation Center is leaving 7331 N. Sheridan Road - the Holsman House).

I have heard that the Sprint tower will have to then be relocated to the top of the 7301 N. Sheridan building.

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Noise and a Mess, Progress to the Parking Garage

Something I use to promote is being a good neighbor in the community and being courteous to things going on around you. I still encourage that immensely, but have quieted down on promoting personal and activist stances since I've been developing and re-formatting my company.
However, I am more than outraged at the inconsiderate and rude actions that have been occurring on the two properties that are going to be destroyed and ruined by the planned parking garage. 
Cement left wet in the grass, blocking cars, noise complaints, so many issues, and the beautiful properties haven't even been destroyed yet. 
My partner and co-writer for Rogers Park in 1,000 Words does senior care for a living and worked at Levy house today where several residents complained about the construction and poor attitudes of the workers. 
Great start to a great project, wouldn't you say? Videos coming soon on:
http://www.youtube.com/user/BillMortonRogersPark

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7331 N. Sheridan Road

7331 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626

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7331 N. Sheridan Road

Photo taken today at 7331 N. Sheridan Road, anyone can see what an asset to our community this building is. 

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The Character of Rogers Park

7331 N. Sheridan Road

"This building represents the character of Rogers Park" - Bill Morton
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Sheridan and Sherwin

As perfect as something can be in Rogers Park

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Shambhala Meditation Center leaves Rogers Park with sale

"The Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago is part of an international community of over 200 centers. The center offers programs and classes in mindfulness meditation and the contemplative arts, free individual meditation instruction, and a vibrant, diverse community of members and friends who study and practice together".

Source: http://chicago.shambhala.org/


.. But soon not in Rogers Park.

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Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago

Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago
7331 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60626

(773) 743-8147