CHICAGO | 108 North State (Block 37) - Page 119

wrab · #**2361** Posted **Aug 2, 2008, 3:22 AM**

^ Oedipus Rex - Chicago is Queen Jocasta.

honte · #**2362** Posted **Aug 2, 2008, 3:54 AM**

^

I was wondering why they put up a commemorative street sign reading "Phocis" at 35th and Lowe.

i_am_hydrogen · #**2363** Posted **Aug 2, 2008, 4:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by honte

If they had put the station at Randolph and Dearborn, with the "loudscreen" facing Randolph, the station could have interacted with City, County, and State.

Wouldn't State and Washington be better?

honte · #**2364** Posted **Aug 2, 2008, 5:55 AM**

^ Sorry, I don't follow that. Could you please explain? I meant the State of Illinois via the Thompson Center, not State Street, by the way.

jjk1103 · #**2365** Posted **Aug 4, 2008, 2:28 AM**

.....you guys are all driving me nuts with this "jumbo-tron" stuff..........does anyone have any new pics ?

Norsider · #**2366** Posted **Aug 4, 2008, 3:38 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjk1103

.....you guys are all driving me nuts with this "jumbo-tron" stuff..........does anyone have any new pics ?

We'll head right out and take those for ya, JJ.

jjk1103 · #**2367** Posted **Aug 4, 2008, 11:27 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norsider

We'll head right out and take those for ya, JJ.

...thanks !!!!

pottebaum · #**2368** Posted **Aug 5, 2008, 8:11 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by simcityaustin

Let them know what you think...

http://cbs2chicago.com/contact

I did. Here's the response I got back:

"Thank you for taking the time to email us at CBS 2 Chicago. We always
appreciate hearing from our viewers.

We are in the process of finalizing plans for the rest of the space
surrounding our large outdoor video wall facing Daley Plaza. The video
screen is powered by some of our industry's most sophisticated and
powerful technology. The picture quality is virtually the clearest
resolution available allowing our station to serve and connect with the
public like never before. We recognize the significance of our location
in the heart of Chicago and what this video display means to the entire
area.

We appreciate your feedback and thank you for your interest in CBS 2."

Taft · #**2369** Posted **Aug 5, 2008, 8:49 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by pottebaum

I did. Here's the response I got back:

"Thank you for taking the time to email us at CBS 2 Chicago. We always
appreciate hearing from our viewers.

We are in the process of finalizing plans for the rest of the space
surrounding our large outdoor video wall facing Daley Plaza. The video
screen is powered by some of our industry's most sophisticated and
powerful technology. The picture quality is virtually the clearest
resolution available allowing our station to serve and connect with the
public like never before. We recognize the significance of our location
in the heart of Chicago and what this video display means to the entire
area.

We appreciate your feedback and thank you for your interest in CBS 2."

Typical corporate garbage: a whole lotta words and yet you come away with no relevant information. That crap practically writes itself.

Taft

cbotnyse · #**2370** Posted **Aug 5, 2008, 8:52 PM**

^^ You're right becuase I also wrote and got the same exact response. Hopefully their "finalized plans" are better than what we have now.

simcityaustin · #**2371** Posted **Aug 6, 2008, 12:38 PM**

At least you guys got a response. I never heard back. In then end or future I really hope that add to the rinky dink sign up there.

jjk1103 · #**2372** Posted **Aug 11, 2008, 1:08 AM**

...I saw the sign in person today (bright sunshine) ....it certainly is bright and clear .....even in the bright sun

Breezyfingers · #**2373** Posted **Aug 13, 2008, 11:58 PM**

Last week:

It really does look stupid

SolarWind · #**2374** Posted **Aug 14, 2008, 1:16 AM**

August 11, 2008

harryc · #**2375** Posted **Aug 15, 2008, 2:29 AM**

Solar you nailed that one.

From today

Breezyfingers · #**2376** Posted **Aug 16, 2008, 12:14 AM**

Northwest · #**2377** Posted **Aug 17, 2008, 9:29 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breezyfingers

It really does look stupid

This really looks stupid

CBS cant possibly intend to leave it like this? Please tell me no.

chicubs111 · #**2378** Posted **Aug 17, 2008, 9:55 PM**

^ Its so ridiculous too becuase you can obviously see this was inteneded to be a large jumbotron not just that middle piece...just freakin CBS cheapin out at the last minute...pisses me off

the urban politician · #**2379** Posted **Aug 17, 2008, 10:20 PM**

I hate to say this but something like this would never happen in Manhattan.

And Chicago shouldn't settle for this crap either. That thing just looks stupid

Tom Servo · #**2380** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 12:11 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by the urban politician

I hate to say this but something like this would never happen in Manhattan.

so true... but remember this is chicago... so expectations shouldn't be very high.