Slice of Life: Landscaping Out Of Control

Pick your poison:

• "At some point you're going to have to give in and tip the gardener."
• "One day Sigma Nu's botany experiment went horribly wrong."
• "Boy, Northwestern will do anything to be considered part of the Ivy League."

Spotted at the Sigma Nu house (2335 Sheridan Road, Evanston) at Northwestern University.

Quickie: Chicago Lodge Could be Razed

Crain's Chicago Business reports that the Chicago Lodge has been bought.  The motel on Foster Avenue near the lakefront is considered an eyesore by some.  The buyer is none other than the Dominick's grocery store next door.

So, does this mean redevelopment?  Perhaps more retail opportunities?  Crain's thinks the motel is going to be replaced by a new upscale Dominick's.  Considering the way the economy is these days, I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't just end up a parking lot expansion.