Sewage is flowing periodically out of the drain and toilet in CVS. A snake has been used to clear the drain line all the way to the sewer line, but sewage continues to feed upward. The pipes are full of stolen garbage and it is suspected that there may be a blockage in the sewer line itself.
Dead vulture on sidewalk
Strong smell of some sort of natural gas coming from the hotel. Made me a little dizzy. On the B-line between the hotel and Wonderlab.
Many large potholes
Plants along sidewalk have grown out enough to impede pedestrians, and they keep growing. Could be responsibility of 713 E. Cottage Grove, or maybe both.
Tree of heaven just starting in front yard.
Large tree of heaven on Prow side of lot.
Identical issue to cases 171211, 181052, and 192902. Retaining wall is collapsing on the NW corner of lot at the intersection of Lincoln and the alley north of the property. Large stone is *again* blocking the sidewalk. This has become an annual problem. Property owner should request services of an actual mason to fix the issue once and for all.
I wanted to report that I have observed three individuals casing the cars in my neighborhood. Sunday night someone got into my car and ran down the battery despite my having tried to lock it . They left drink straws in the car. I have observed two individuals on bikes wearing hoodies working the cars at the Grant street inn. They come out and case the neighborhood typically between two and five and wake me up. I have observed them at least twice. This morning an older person perhaps sixty five white hair combed back blue “beater” t shirt and shorts was casing the cars on Lincoln Street. I left my car for two seconds to let my dog in and he was looking in mine. I saw him proceed down the street, not the sidewalk, and approach a car parked near the Presbyterian church. It looked to me as if it was either a police car or the community service officer suv from the color. It was the reason I decided to make this report. It’s one thing to be casing for money. It’s quite another to be interested in the contents of a police car. Obviously you would know if you had one there after nine this morning.
Stop sign for westbound traffic on 7th at Lincoln obscured by tree branches. Branches also obscure warning sign to stop, which is just east of stop sign.