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Q: Public transportation cities besides NYC, Boston, DC, Philly, Chicago?
I am interested in knowing…

what are the cities (besides those listed above) that you can live in without relying on a car but can exclusively use public transportation?

A: Pittsburgh. PA has EXCELLENT public transportation that’s why college students love it here so much it’s just really easy to get around without a car.

Q: I want to move from San Francisco to Chicago IL – A 1 BR apt stuff and a ship a car..how much would it cost?
Please let me know what would the cheapest deal or method I should use ’cause I am out of work right now – Thanks.

A: Try http://www.rent.com/ & other apartment finders.

Q: I’m visiting Chicago for 2 days…would it be best to rent a car or hire taxi cabs….?
I’m worried that taxi’s are going to be pretty expensive…needing to use it EVERY time we (me & my boyfriend) want to go somewhere.

But then again….my boyfriend says you HAVE to be 25 to rent a car and we are 21 & 22.

A: You can rent from Budget or Avis. They allow under 25 drivers.

The CTA or ‘L’ subway trains will take you to most tourist places. You can get I think 2 day pass.

Another options is ZipCars for hourly rentals.

The last option is plain old walking. During the summer, it’s great to walk around. You can stay near downtown and still walk to Michigan (shopping), Rush/Division (nightlife), Downtown(sites and history), Navy Pier, and Millienium Park.

Don’t forget, the free trolley services are available from all the train (Amtrak/Metra) stations, major sites, and misc. streets throughout the city. Just hope on and hope off.

Q: BMW 335i used 07′ or 08′ not sure…or a brand new 2010 2LT Chevy Camaro?
I live in chicago and this is going to be my year round car…i know it snows a lot up here but i really love the look of the camaro…but then the bmw is more reliable and will be much better for the snow since it isnt rearwheel drive…so any advice?

A: The BMW is rear wheel drive. But I would still go for the Beemer.

Q: What kind of car oil to use?
I drive a 90′ bmw 325i. I live in chicago and it’s going to be spring time. What kind of oil should I put in my car?

A: BMW recommends a multigrade SAE 40 from -4 to 86 deg. F ambient. Use Kendall Full Synthetic SAE 5W-40. It is approved as a “BMW Long Life Oil”. A model 325 holds 7 quarts but check with your manual. Good luck.

Q: Any advice on alternative moving options?
I’m moving from Chicago to Arizona and basicly ridding myself of most my possesions. However, i still want to move more than a car load. I got some boxes and a couple pieces of small furniture.
I know of these Pods, but do they offer small versions? I’ve heard of shared moving trucks that charge per space used, but is that just a myth? Any wisdom to share?

A: <>Yes, the PODS come in various sizes. Yes, you can find reduced rate truck shipping, but it will take some calling around to find one. If you are driving, why not just rent a small U-Haul trailer? They are very reasonable.

Q: How can I quiet my engine down? I have 87 chevy caprice 5.0 v8 and the engine is making this chattering noise?
my car has 83,000 miles on it…someone told me to use some thicker oil ? I use 10w30 its winter time out in chicago but it still chatters I dunno what to do to get my engine to quiet down…im think its a lifter making that noise maybe? how much u think it will cost to replace them or adjust them? help me out

A: the noise could be the lifters or timing chain.

Q: What are the months my dog needs flea and tick protection?
She weighs 10lbs and is very much an indoor dog. Uses pads indoors and never goes on the grass outside. I am in a motorized scooter and she rides with me on it if we go out. Goes very seldom in car with someone to vet or other.

Also, what months for heart worm protection.We are in Naperville, Il a suburb 30 miles west of chicago Il

A: Heartworm is usually recommended year round by vets but another rule of thumb would be getting a yearly heartworm test and start dosing when the mosquitos come out. The stuff is actually kills the bad guys from the month before so make sure to give them heartworm at least a month after the last mosquito is gone.

For fleas I highly recommend dawn dish soap (the original)! Cheap, easy, SAFE and effective. You can watch the little buggers die. I only use Frontline PLUS (safe for pregnant dogs according to the packaging) when I absolutely have to which isn’t often if I’m regularly using Dawn.

Q: Can someone help me out with interest rates?
At bankrate.com Using their loan calculations, how much would your monthly payment be for a $24K car with a $3K down payment in Chicago? Loan life is 48 months. Would you take the $2K cashback bonus or the 0 percent loan financing?

A: Hi,
It depends what rate you’ll get with the $2000.00 cash vs 0%. Usually with cash back they up the APR, and with 0% they are less prone to lower the price of the car. At least with 0% you’re not paying extra monthly money & it often is a wash.

Q: How do u turn in an establishment that constantly has Police parking in the 1 & only Disabled Parking Spot?
The bar on the first floor has been breaking law after law for the entior time they have been open (About 2 years now) and I only now realize exactly HOW MANY LAWS they break on a weekly (Sometimes Daily) basis… They are constanly braging about how one of the owners has a LOT of cop friends that protect them and they are always ‘encouraging’ cops to eat here so they can get on their knees and blow them to continue their protection and it is only NOW I realize that the fact that I have had to call the cops and file a noise complaint at LEAST once a week, usually upwards of 5 times a NIGHT on weekends with the overly intoxicated patrons out in the parking lot until 2:00am to 3:00am so I am DONE calling down there and asking them to turn the music down and control their customers!

I am going to start collecting video of their illegal outdoor events… I’m going to start taking pictures of how they block off the whole parking lot and treat it as one big patio… (Which is illegal if their Outdoor Patio/Beer Garden License is only for the “Normal” patio that they use) I’m going to take video of the over served drunks stumbling to their cars or, even worse, SHOWING UP DRUNK and stumbling INSIDE then stumbling even more BACK to their car… And I’m going to turn in each and every person without a disabled parking placard…

I AM DONE PLAYING NICE.

I have HIGH DEF pictures of the police officer’s car:
Chicago Police Car9803
License Plate Number: M147234

Location: Stanley’s on Racine
324 S. Racine
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone:312.433.0007
Fax:312.433.7665

Time of Incident: 8:35 pm
Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Who can I turn these photos in to?

And just do demonstrate how tired of all this I am, I have done the research and discovered that the specific ordinances they have broken EVERY DAY are:
11-4-2800 Music and amplified sound.
(a) No person on the public way shall employ any device or instrument that creates or amplifies sound, including but not limited to any loudspeaker, bullhorn, amplifier, public address system, musical instrument, radio or device that plays recorded music, to generate any sound, for the purpose of communication or entertainment, that is louder than average conversational level at a distance of 100 feet or more, measured vertically or horizontally, from the source.

(b) Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., no person on any private open space shall employ any device or instrument that creates or amplifies sound, including but not limited to any loudspeaker, bullhorn, amplifier, public address system, musical instrument, radio or device that plays recorded music, to generate any sound, for the purpose of communication or entertainment, that is louder than average conversational level at a distance of 100 feet or more from the property line of the property from which the noise is being generated.

11-4-2805 Regulated entertainment businesses.
(a) No establishment holding a liquor license pursuant to Chapter 4-60 of this Code, or a public place of amusement license pursuant to Article III of Chapter 4-156 of this Code, shall operate or permit operation of any equipment or device that electronically amplifies sound so as to generate sound having a sound pressure level greater than 55 dB(A) when measured from within any dwelling unit; provided that, if the ambient noise level is greater than 55 dB(A), then the applicable limitation is 10 dB(A) above the ambient noise level.
(b) In addition to the limitations contained in subsection (a) of this section, the limitations contained in section 11-4-2800 of this Code apply to any entity subject to this section

FAQ from the City of Chicago Department of Environment Website ( http://www.cityofchicago.org )
What are the requirements of having an outdoor patio or beer garden? Can I serve liquor at my sidewalk cafe?
An Outdoor Patio License allows the service of liquor to the public outdoors on private property. Outdoor Patios must be enclosed and be directly adjacent to the existing licensed business. No live or recorded music should be played in an Outdoor Patio and it must be closed (for both food and liquor service) by 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

Outdoor Events – An outdoor Special Event Liquor License is required anytime liquor is to be served or sold outdoors to the public at a previously unlicensed location or at a private event in the which the attendants are charged a fee for the event. Although licensed caterers may provide liquor service for these events, the service of liquor by a licensed caterer DOES NOT exempt the event holder from obtaining a special event liquor license. Contact the Mayor’s Office of Special Events at (312) 744-0793 no later than two months before the event to receive information on the outdoor special event application process.

The two squad cars in the far end of the lot left at 9:06 p.m. The car in the disabled spot left at 9:08 pm

Being on an upper floor, I can see the whole lot from both bedroom windows, the kitchen window, and the living room window.
P.S. No, we can’t move until the economy gets better and we can afford it…

P.P.S. We lived here a good number of years BEFORE the bar opened.

A: Your details and documentation are excellent. Please consider any repercussions, once you set the wheels in motion. The District Attorney for the City and County will consider your complaint and enforcement of violations, but in doing so you are also going to subject yourself to some ridicule. I am sorry but the reality of the situation is they may tell you that they are busy catching hardened criminals.
You may also file a complain with the State license board, they are more likely to be interested in action TAF (Tobacco,Alcohol, Firearms) gets quicker response. Sincere best wishes in your quest. and thank you.

Q: How do I retrieve a lost lien release notice when the finance company is out of business?
7 years ago I paid off my car loan and was mailed a lien release notice. I now want to sell that used car but I can not find my lien release.
I found out the company who financed my car is out of business. The company was Premier Finance out of Chicago.

After extensive research I was able to find a phone number and left a very detailed message, they said it would take 30-45 days and it has been almost 2 months and I still have not received a new lien release notice.

Any advise or answers would be greatly appreciated!

A: Before a lien release becomes relevant, you would first need the vehicle title. If you have the title and the finance company is no longer in business, any potential lien claim should have expired with the lender; and if you have physical possession of your title, it should be all you require.

Otherwise, you will have to contact your state’s relevant agency and request a duplicate/replacement title. If, for some reason, a record of lien exists against the vehicle by the now-defunct lender, you may need to swear an affidavit that no further lien exists if, after the vehicle agency does whatever due diligence they perform has yielded no obstacles. You may be required to provide banking and payment records to show that payments were indeed made. That’s up to your state.

It’s possible that Premier Finance sold its business to another entity. In that case, the Illinois Secretary of State or Department of Professional Regulation may be able to guide you to whatever agency assumed their business and you can then start your hunt all over. In the meantime, I’d simply apply for a replacement title and let the outcome guide me rather than embarking upon an adventure that may begin with another 60 days of unreturned calls.

Best of luck. I hope this helps.

Q: Would it be fair to say that Sen. Obama has assumed a bunker-mentality ?
According to the Washington Post:

Sept. 15, 2008

CHICAGO — Obama family sightings used to be common in Hyde Park, and many residents walked by the presidential candidate’s home on a regular basis without thinking much of it.

No longer.

Since late August, concrete and steel barricades have cordoned off Barack Obama’s block — and a sizable stretch of the perpendicular streets on either side of it — in this Chicago neighborhood. Viewed on an unremarkable Monday afternoon, 51st Street just south of his home was guarded by five Chicago police squad cars and at least six uniformed officers, plus plainclothes guards and Secret Service personnel. Concrete traffic barriers and steel crowd control fences closed off the sidewalk in front of Obama’s house; across the street, passersby were partitioned off by a line of steel fences and told by guards to keep moving.

“I think they’re going too far,” said high school student Jerman Freeman, 14

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/09/15/for_obamas_its_life_behind_bar.html

When will Sen. Obama emerge from his bunker?

A: He is directing his imaginary armies from there. Reminiscent of April 1944 and another failed dictator.

A: If its in the valve train you may not need to replace anything. You may just need a valve adjustment. I would not use a thicker oil or anything to quiet it. You have a problem of some type and need to diagnose the problem then fix it. Not cover it up! I would first pull off the valve covers with the engine off of course. Then wiggle each rocker and find the ones that are loose and then, follow the proper steps in setting valves on the SBC, and just go thru all of them. If you see something that looks worn or needs replacing do so. If you still hear this noise after you inspect or re-adjust your valve train, you more than likely have another issue somewhere else thats bad. Squealing from a idler pulley? Water pump? Altenator? ect ect. But if your sure its coming from the valve train which chattering is a comon description of that issue then this should fix it. Call a machine shop, get a chiltons or haynes manual to show you how to set your valves properly. Or just take it somewhere. It should not cost alot of money. It is do it yourself type of job, however I would say most shops $30.00 per hour or some type of flate rate. Dealership will be $80 per hour. Good luck.

Q: Unfair and incorrect parking ticket in Chicago. How should I deal with this?
Hello everyone. I am a little confused. I got a parking ticket in Chicago dated Sunday, October 12, 2008 for parking my rental car at a spot that said “15 Minute Standing Zone, Use Flashing Lights 7:30AM-7:30PM, MON-SAT.” I actually parked there Saturday night at around 11:30PM, and went back to my car on Sunday to find this ticket. I had doubt about that sign so I took a picture including the car, location and the sign before I walked away.

I sent a contest letter to City of Chicago including the photo and the ticket (I kept a copy) and just recently (4 months later) received a response finding me liable for the ticket. It did not give much more information other than an administrative officer found me liable.

If you are interested in seeing the photo, here is a link:

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l224/alexhchen/9f6c27cb.jpg

And in my letter I wrote:

===========================
Dear City of Chicago Official,

This parking ticket was issued on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 4:19PM, at 3219 N Clark St. However, the sign says “15 Minute Standing Zone, Use Flashing Lights 7:30AM-7:30PM, MON-SAT.”
There is no violation.
For your reference, I have included a copy of 1) My rental car agreement 2) A photo of the location with the sign 3) The Violation Notice.

Please mail the hearing decision to:
My Address.
===========================

Should I pay for this ticket and just let it go? Will they charge the rental car company resulting in the rental car company charging me?Either way it’s unfair for them to ask for money this way. I am traveling abroad and won’t be able to make it by March 14, 35 days from the date of the decision letter, to attend the Circuit Court. Do I have a chance to fight this system?

Thank you for your thoughts in advance.
I see! So the sign actually meant 15 min anytime and use flashers during the specific time. OK. At least the enforcement is not as corrupt as I initially imagined.

I just wanted to make sure if I pay the $60 fine to Chicago, the rental car company won’t get charged and come after me to ask for another $60. It would really not make sense to double charge.
I failed to mention..ok. I should just have considered myself lucky and not posted this question. It would be easy for me to say that like you if I am not involved.

Next time when you get a ticket, consider yourself lucky. You probably never get one. Why do so many people like to be patronizing, not answer the question and just try to gain points? Especially those in law enforcement. Almost every response I read from someone in law enforcement is patronizing, and only some of them answers the question directly, like KC V. Should doctors all laugh at patients for them being stupid and got sick?

A: Pay, do not let it go. It is civil and the city will collect even if they have to turn it over to a credit agency and screw up your credit.
The rental will not pay, you are responsible. They already know about you but in the future know that the rental companies now turn over the name of the renter if the city wants it for collection (this was a court ordered agreement from years back).
Also for next time go and see the hearing officer in person with the photos etc. These hearing people are just per diem lawyers working for the city. You have more chance in person.
They will not explain but I do suggest that you go down to the start of the street, Barry?, and look for any other no parking sign that overrules the 15 minute sign. Many areas have specific times you cannot park. The 15 minute sign only refers to when there are no other restrictions. they only have to put up and maintain one sign at the beginning of the block, merchants often tear down signs in front or near their businesses The hearing officer has a computerized list of all no parking zones, just as they have a copy of the ticket if a cop wrote it out or the electronic copy if done by department of revenue.

Q: Are there any Wal-Mart or discount stores in Chicago?
I just moved to Chicago and I have a few questions about the city.
FYI, I’m currently staying on South King Drive with my cousin but I’m moving to N.Sheridan Rd. in two weeks.

1. Is there a Wal-Mart in Chicago?
Since I don’t have a car yet, please let me know how I can get to a Wal-mart by using CTA buses or the L.
If there are more than one Wal-Mart in Chicago, please refer me to the one that is closer to South King Drive and easier to access with public transportation.

2. If you know any other huge discount stores (equivalent of Walmart) in Chicago, please let me know how I can get there.
(Also, the one closer to So.King Dr. and easier to acces by CTA)

A: There is only on Wal-mart inside the city limits of Chicago.

4650 West North Ave
Chicago (W), IL 60639
(773) 252-7465

There are a few Targets in town…

Good luck…

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