tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post4563960242832516796..comments2024-03-28T22:15:17.067-05:00Comments on Every goddamn day: 03/29/24: Clout StreetNeil Steinberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-82040371888905812552020-07-21T07:53:29.106-05:002020-07-21T07:53:29.106-05:00Interesting about the road and Preckwinkle.Interesting about the road and Preckwinkle.privatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18413982311699012802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-29643863937169510302018-07-22T18:52:50.377-05:002018-07-22T18:52:50.377-05:00The shuttle buses that take people from the Millen...The shuttle buses that take people from the Millennium Park Garage to Soldier Field use the busway. MLWeilandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471768325241899794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-20064176070953208072018-07-22T12:25:02.709-05:002018-07-22T12:25:02.709-05:00I have long known about the road being used to cut...I have long known about the road being used to cut commute home t McCormick, and I think that's great. Wasn't aware politicians used it too. That's not so great. If they don't sit in traffic like the rest of us they are less likely to be concerned about it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15327296350759574137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-34225035143863965592017-07-22T06:45:14.885-05:002017-07-22T06:45:14.885-05:00Never knew this. Where did they get the money for ...Never knew this. Where did they get the money for it? More crooked pols.Privatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10757585399827295128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-81336687643571983402013-07-23T12:45:54.660-05:002013-07-23T12:45:54.660-05:00@Jakash -- I give you credit for knowing about it ...@Jakash -- I give you credit for knowing about it yourself, yet seeing the value in the story. Some people who've been on it, say for a Bears game, scoffed at the premise, ignoring the political aspect, which is what gave the thing spice, in my mind. Neil Steinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-84735309356701595232013-07-23T11:20:54.624-05:002013-07-23T11:20:54.624-05:00Lise,
I'm not sure about this, but I think it...Lise,<br /><br />I'm not sure about this, but I think it may have more to do with staying at certain hotels than with which show is going on. <br /><br />Neil,<br /><br />Having just finished "You Were Never in Chicago" and having been made jealous by all the fun and interesting Chicago experiences you've had, I gotta say that, if you indeed were unaware of this road before now, it's one of the very few things that I've experienced in Chicago that you hadn't. (I'm sure you're fascinated by that...) Jakashnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-9659019827147992502013-07-23T09:51:06.344-05:002013-07-23T09:51:06.344-05:00Well...I have often taken a bus to McCormick from ...Well...I have often taken a bus to McCormick from the loop for a show- International Housewares & the Sweets & Snacks shows come to mind, although there are others.<br /><br />I have never, EVER been taken on this road. The bus route is always 20-30 minutes of stop and go traffic. So while I am sure that it gets used for conventions, not sure which ones are considered important enough to rank....Lise @ 79Giftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05244667674246676733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-19242087612539367252013-07-22T22:32:05.496-05:002013-07-22T22:32:05.496-05:00This has nothing to do with the topic at all but I...This has nothing to do with the topic at all but I've been reading your book "You were never in Chicago" and enjoying it a lot save for one thing. You write about preparing obituaries and interviewing people to get all the interesting tidbits before they die. It just hit me. You've never interviewed me! You'd think that the fact that I am Rush Limbaugh's and Gloria Steinem's love child would be of some interest after I pass on. Or how I was almost the First Bush's VP save for an accident of fate. But no! All joking aside - I can't say that I'm an interesting person but I have been lucky enough to meet many interesting people.David P. Grafnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-33430926556052786572013-07-22T11:26:34.442-05:002013-07-22T11:26:34.442-05:00Just to add something: there are a few spots on th...Just to add something: there are a few spots on the route, like the ramp in the north end, where it looks like if you are a bus driver, you have to be pretty good, as there is not much sideways clearance. Same thing at some of the subterranean confines of McCormick. As a veteran convention goer, I have come to realize that most motor coach drivers have every bit the dexterity and nerve of airplane pilots. But without the respect.DeJordynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-65607956803384194062013-07-22T10:55:02.838-05:002013-07-22T10:55:02.838-05:00Take the cards away from the pols & let only t...Take the cards away from the pols & let only the buses use it or let everyone use it!Clark St.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09634234069783123180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-376599538625942362013-07-22T09:16:59.313-05:002013-07-22T09:16:59.313-05:00While I would agree that politicians should not ha...While I would agree that politicians should not have some special access to this roadway, when you look at its route, it's really of limited utility for "avoiding traffic" unless you are going to McCormick. <br />It truly is rather ingenious, given that there is no handy rail access from the Loop to McCormick.<br />Chicago is rather alone among major cities in having a huge convention center in a pain-in-the-rear remote location. New Orleans, San Francisco, San Diego and others--in these cities with major-league convention centers, many large hotels are within walking distance.<br />I recently worked a McCormick convention for six days. My hotel was in River North. It made a huge difference that once the bus got to the south side of the river, it was a magic express route. I too never knew it existed, but it is a marvel.DeJordynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-1075975135996169352013-07-22T09:01:53.949-05:002013-07-22T09:01:53.949-05:00That was great! Thanks for the video which comple...That was great! Thanks for the video which completely satisfied my curiosity. Bruce Bondyhttp://www.bondystudio.comnoreply@blogger.com