tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post3366961740502823572..comments2024-03-23T09:42:36.833-05:00Comments on Uptown Update: A Sign Of Hope For The Uptown Theatre?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-23776664240208188272011-05-21T17:04:20.026-05:002011-05-21T17:04:20.026-05:00This is exactly what TIF Funds were supposed to go...This is exactly what TIF Funds were supposed to go to - redevelopment of distressed areas of the city and investment in local cultural attractions, not corporate welfare in the LOOP, and I say this as a strong pro business person. Helping one company over another is cronyism, not capitalism. Jumpstarting a neighborhood is simply good government. Tap dat TIF baby.markohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10457612661988773978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-78381473146050459592011-05-21T13:31:59.661-05:002011-05-21T13:31:59.661-05:00Captain Picard 2015 I agree the interior of the Ri...Captain Picard 2015 I agree the interior of the Riv is fitting for was the venue.Stevewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401129908095830306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-67977674745054070862011-05-20T20:27:03.333-05:002011-05-20T20:27:03.333-05:00"It would be nice to see the diaper removed f..."It would be nice to see the diaper removed from the Riv and an interior restoration wouldn't hurt. Diapers are for babies."<br /><br />I am probably in the minority, but I think the interior of the Riv is cool as it is.It's Obama's Faulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471177475479988262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-36982335618746921262011-05-20T17:59:39.686-05:002011-05-20T17:59:39.686-05:00Its nice to have a Mayor that uses the word dude!
...Its nice to have a Mayor that uses the word dude!<br /><br />I was thinking it may be an option to restore the stunning and large lobby first. Then it could be rented out for weddings, Black Tie affairs and the like. Besides raising revenue it would really gin-up some interest. Revenue and foot traffic for area business as well.<br /><br />It would be nice to see the diaper removed from the Riv and an interior restoration wouldn't hurt. Diapers are for babies.<br /><br />But the Uptown Theater is a separate issue and shouldn't wait!!<br /><br />Uptown Theater up and running will be trans-formative to say the least...just check it out:<br /><br />http://uptownarts.blogspot.com/2011/05/heart-and-soul-of-uptown-sleeps-save.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11678683729454882322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-36067336453741976152011-05-20T11:31:22.803-05:002011-05-20T11:31:22.803-05:00A Casino in Uptown? That would be AWESOME! IP wo...A Casino in Uptown? That would be AWESOME! IP would be in heaven.It's Obama's Faulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471177475479988262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-20296797700600487692011-05-20T11:27:40.852-05:002011-05-20T11:27:40.852-05:00A casino in Uptown sounds like a disaster in the m...A casino in Uptown sounds like a disaster in the making.Alekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03828029859097663933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-73278215221400775742011-05-20T11:06:18.935-05:002011-05-20T11:06:18.935-05:00What a dump that Riv is, a little paint isn't ...What a dump that Riv is, a little paint isn't too expensive, is it?ingridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262786788672352561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-10510884072633912152011-05-20T10:55:31.718-05:002011-05-20T10:55:31.718-05:00Rahm can put his new casino in the Uptown. That w...Rahm can put his new casino in the Uptown. That would easily pay for itself!chicagotravelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10723752998311344989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-12878498509415548312011-05-20T10:28:02.667-05:002011-05-20T10:28:02.667-05:00Rob - agree with you on the JAM fixing the Riv up....Rob - agree with you on the JAM fixing the Riv up. It looks like a dump. If they put a little effort into that, they might look more favorable in the eyes of the public.<br /><br />As far as the Aragon - they don't own it. Just promote some shows there.miss kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05838853679955521645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-57440949250098551392011-05-20T09:45:13.478-05:002011-05-20T09:45:13.478-05:0070 million is an incredible sum and probably low b...70 million is an incredible sum and probably low balled. As skeptical as I am that such a massive amount of cash will be pumped into this neighborhood in this economic climate, IF it were to happen, talk about a bellwether.Alekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03828029859097663933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-70851007600407281042011-05-20T09:16:01.772-05:002011-05-20T09:16:01.772-05:00Maybe JAM could finish fixing the facades at The R...Maybe JAM could finish fixing the facades at The Rivera ( that has been covered for over 2 years) and replace the burned out lights at the Aragon first... baby steps...Uptown SuperHero!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16978617436727705272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-15764647673402105032011-05-20T09:09:10.469-05:002011-05-20T09:09:10.469-05:00Dude, where's my theater?Dude, where's my theater?UptownActionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13766597956762604439noreply@blogger.com