They are definitely a good shop and should be able to put up anywhere. If porn shops and dollar stores can put up, why can't a tobacco shop. Why can a cigar shop? And not Mr Nice Guy
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Teresa Fourcher
10 years ago
As Mr. Nice Guy attests to there are a ton of head shops etc in the neighborhood - we're pretty open minded. There is NO need to be by the school. Per zoning regulations this shop is considered exactly 100' feet from the school (if they're lucky). The LAW is from property line (of the building) to property line of the school they are NOT "well in excess" of the requirements as stated. There is a gaming store next door that attracts a lot of under aged children as well. If they are willing to do what ever it takes to make the community happy they would simply move one block down the street. Additionally, the store front is almost 100% window - you can see clear from the street to the back of the shop, so unless they screen the window the products will be visible. Also, they won't be able to sell flavored tobacco - they would need to be 500' feet from the school to do this.
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Jai ganpat
10 years ago
The people need their weed. .
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Mary Gray
10 years ago
We all need agressive support hete in Missouri
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Sarah Hollingsworth
10 years ago
My nice guy.... true to their name, get real Chicago.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Would love to see this shop there!!
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Homer S
10 years ago
Only reason why I'm signing this is to call out one detail that's been omitted....you're looking to open a head shop 3 doors away from an ELEMENTARY SCHOOL where there's hundreds of kids pre K-8th grade. Out of all the available locations in Lincoln Square, why would you think opening next to a school is a good idea? To the person who mentioned "parents just don't want to address to thier kids". You're correct - I don't really care to have to explain to my 3rd grader what a bong is. There's an appropriate age to have these conversations but not at the age of 8. Ask any friend that you know whose a parent of a child of going age and I'm sure they'd agree. She also thought this store front was a toy store - indicating your logo and products are marketing to kids. I do not oppose your business, i don't wish to see someone fail but find a more appropriate place for it.
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Fugawee
10 years ago
I hope your successful with your new business. The parents need a little
parental training if this store is going to affect their children.
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Ja Stoddart
10 years ago
The NimBy's opposing are not representative of the majority of LSQ
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Chris
10 years ago
This has come down to parents that don't know how to parent not wanting to talk to their kids about drugs and alcohol. Having Mr. Nice Guy come into the neighborhood means they will have to actually teach their kid a lesson which must make them uncomfortable doing. I 100% support Mr. Nice Guy moving in, and hope the parents figure out how to properly parent, rather than blame a business for a kid potentially making a poor life choice.
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Felice Levin
10 years ago
Good luck. I hope you win.
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Esmeralda Leon
10 years ago
I fully support it. It's nice to bring varied business to the area.
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kendra lehr
10 years ago
I love Mr Nice guy! Everyday things for everyday people!
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Anonymous
10 years ago
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Lincoln Square resident here - if it were up to the parents of this area protesting this business, swearing would probably be illegal! It's just a smoke shop and they seem to be very willing to work with the area to make everyone happy.
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Marianne Marrero
10 years ago
What year is it?
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Anonymous
10 years ago
There are already head shops in lincoln square. and Pot is basically legal...
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Elektra
10 years ago
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A family owned, small business, is what this area needs more of. We have seen enough vacancies over the last few years. It also sounds like everyone is reasonable, and willing to make sure they respect the concerns of those who have voiced their problems. I see no logical reason to push them away!
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Orlando Hernandez
10 years ago
Seems like a good legitimate business.
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Ruth Palatnik
10 years ago
The owners of Mr. Nice Guy are committed to keeping the law and being an asset to the community.
They are definitely a good shop and should be able to put up anywhere. If porn shops and dollar stores can put up, why can't a tobacco shop. Why can a cigar shop? And not Mr Nice Guy
As Mr. Nice Guy attests to there are a ton of head shops etc in the neighborhood - we're pretty open minded. There is NO need to be by the school. Per zoning regulations this shop is considered exactly 100' feet from the school (if they're lucky). The LAW is from property line (of the building) to property line of the school they are NOT "well in excess" of the requirements as stated. There is a gaming store next door that attracts a lot of under aged children as well. If they are willing to do what ever it takes to make the community happy they would simply move one block down the street. Additionally, the store front is almost 100% window - you can see clear from the street to the back of the shop, so unless they screen the window the products will be visible. Also, they won't be able to sell flavored tobacco - they would need to be 500' feet from the school to do this.
The people need their weed. .
We all need agressive support hete in Missouri
My nice guy.... true to their name, get real Chicago.
Would love to see this shop there!!
Only reason why I'm signing this is to call out one detail that's been omitted....you're looking to open a head shop 3 doors away from an ELEMENTARY SCHOOL where there's hundreds of kids pre K-8th grade. Out of all the available locations in Lincoln Square, why would you think opening next to a school is a good idea? To the person who mentioned "parents just don't want to address to thier kids". You're correct - I don't really care to have to explain to my 3rd grader what a bong is. There's an appropriate age to have these conversations but not at the age of 8. Ask any friend that you know whose a parent of a child of going age and I'm sure they'd agree. She also thought this store front was a toy store - indicating your logo and products are marketing to kids. I do not oppose your business, i don't wish to see someone fail but find a more appropriate place for it.
I hope your successful with your new business. The parents need a little parental training if this store is going to affect their children.
The NimBy's opposing are not representative of the majority of LSQ
This has come down to parents that don't know how to parent not wanting to talk to their kids about drugs and alcohol. Having Mr. Nice Guy come into the neighborhood means they will have to actually teach their kid a lesson which must make them uncomfortable doing. I 100% support Mr. Nice Guy moving in, and hope the parents figure out how to properly parent, rather than blame a business for a kid potentially making a poor life choice.
Good luck. I hope you win.
I fully support it. It's nice to bring varied business to the area.
I love Mr Nice guy! Everyday things for everyday people!
Lincoln Square resident here - if it were up to the parents of this area protesting this business, swearing would probably be illegal! It's just a smoke shop and they seem to be very willing to work with the area to make everyone happy.
What year is it?
There are already head shops in lincoln square. and Pot is basically legal...
A family owned, small business, is what this area needs more of. We have seen enough vacancies over the last few years. It also sounds like everyone is reasonable, and willing to make sure they respect the concerns of those who have voiced their problems. I see no logical reason to push them away!
Seems like a good legitimate business.
The owners of Mr. Nice Guy are committed to keeping the law and being an asset to the community.
It's only common sense!