Hi everyone! Posting as the NEIU History Club. I just wanted to let you guys know about two events we have open to the public:

Oct 2 — Movie Night at 5500 N St Louis Ave

Oct 15-17 — Used Book Sale at 5500 N St Louis Ave, Student Union

Thanks!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neiu-history-club-movie-night-a-star-is-born-1937-tickets-1010862044587?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

31 year old male. What’s there to do around the kimball brown line area?

where’s a good spot for me and my crazy dog to climb some tres round here

Water pressure dropped by a lot in my building near Kedzie and Lawrence - is anybody else seeing the same thing?

Got my car broken into near montrose and Kedzie. Keep an eye out. I reported it (online) to the police whose phone doesn’t seem to work.

Hi all, we’ve always wanted to live in Albany Park and we’d really like to buy a place that’s on Central Park Ave between Sunnyside and Montrose. But now I’m getting cold feet looking on Reddit threads about gang activity in the area on Drake and Ainslie for example which is just a few blocks away. I’ve also read that things get sketchy west of Kimball so that makes me nervous.

I rent in Lakeview right now and work near Kedzie and Lawrence, but I’m not familiar with the Central Park/Sunnyside/Montrose part of AP so wanted to ask, is this an area that also has gang activity/ an area I should be avoiding? Is the crime really just block to block, or can it trickle into my block as well if it’s not already there? Would it be dangerous for me, as a female in my 30s, to walk my dog during the day/night, and walk 20 mins to/from work alone?

Thank you so much!

Hello,

I'm new to the country and living in N Albany. I'm looking to join a gym and would prefer a more affordable option. However, I'm hesitant about signing a contract that might charge me if I decide to leave. Could you kindly share any advice or recommendations?

Thank you!

Does anyone hear a school bus honking 10 times or more at 7:20 every morning near Ainslie and Albany? It always wakes me up- anyone know what I can do besides wear ear plugs?

Confirmed that Albany Park is sticky. The paleteros don't carry napkins lol

Hi! I’m moving to the albany park area near the Von Steuben High School. I’ve never had a dog before this year so I’m trying to get a feel for how safe the area is as a 27/f to be walking around with their small dog lol

I'm looking at an apartment near gunnison and Albany. The only thing I'm worried about is safety in this area. I would be taking the Francisco brow line to downtown for school.

Howdy! I've got a new sketch revue going up every second Friday of the month (Feb. 10, March 10, April 14th)-- brand new sketches each show! Should be a really good time. Color Club is just south of Albany Park, and we'd love to see people there!

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Just a while ago my sister called me saying she was hearing screaming near Kedzie and Sunnyside, a little after I started hearing it as well, does anyone have any idea what happened?

Hey! This friendly cat insisted on coming inside-- not sure if he's indoor/outdoor or just indoor. Very clean. Has all claws (as he should). Seems around 1 year old-ish, not neutered, not micro-chipped, no info on the collar. Very meowy. We already have two cats, CACC isn't accepting, no answer/response from PAWS, etc. sooooo I hope someone is looking for him!

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There used to be River Park A and River Park B.

Then the university took it over and bulldozed it. Put that fake grass'd soccer field.

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Anyone got memories of it? It's where I grew up everyday after school

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Anyone in the Albany Park or close-by area have red wiggler worms to sell or give for my vermicompost bins? I’m a bit of a noob but looking for about 1/2lb-1lb (500-1000) worms. I’m trying to avoid big box places like Home Depot and Walmart, so I’d rather support local and/or small businesses or individual people preferably but anything would be better than Amazon! Pls let me know if you have any worms you’re willing to share or and leads for where I can get some nearby! Also, I don’t have a car so I’m trying to avoid the suburbs or going anywhere on the opposite end of the city. Thank youuuuu!

Been in Albany Park for 7+ years now. Everyone enjoying the nice snow over the past couple days and staying safe/warm?

Dr. Heide Klumpp (PhD) at The University of Illinois at Chicago is conducting a research study on depression in adults 18-65 years old. This study is testing to see what behavior and brain function can tell us about treatment success in depression, using a standard psychotherapy (talk therapy) for depression. Volunteers will be compensated for their time. All information you provide is confidential.

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Hello! I am thinking about moving to Albany Park- right by the Kimball station. Is it safe there? I’m finding mixed reviews and I’d really like some opinions.

Interested to know that your thoughts are.

Hey all! I'm working on a short video about Albany Park for a project, looking for interview subjects. I've contacted Deborah Mell of 33rd Ward fame, but it'd be nice to get viewpoints of actual neighbors. I'm interested in getting a various range of experience with the neighborhood, new school welcome old school highly encouraged. Feel free to comment with any help in regard to questions you think would be cool to ask or if you'd like to be a potential subject. We also don't have to meet face to face either if that deters your need to express yourself about the neighborhood.

Yet ZERO activity in over a year. Really?!?!

I know it is a long shot, but let's try networking within the area.

I'm shooting for 15 replies within a month. Maybe we can revive this sub.

Anyone make it to the Chicago meet-up 2 weeks ago?

Anything new and exciting going on in the neighborhood?

Let's pretend it's a dinner party, how would you introduce yourself to a total stranger?

Even if you don't want to share anything, reply with a "still checkin' in" or something of the like, pls.