Heartland Cafe Closing In Rogers Park: ‘What A Long, Strange Trip It’s Been’
After 42 years, the iconic restaurant and community gathering place will shut down as it seeks a new home.
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Beloved Wicker Park ‘Shop Dog’ Dies, Leaving Longtime Retailer, Community Heartbroken
By Alisa Hauser Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town Primary category in which blog post is published
Chatham Shop Windows Get A Kwanzaa-Themed Makeover Thanks To Kwanzaa On The 9 Saturday
By Lee Edwards
Tiny Lounge Closing After 19 Years Of Serving Up Cocktails In North Center
By Alex V. Hernandez Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park Primary category in which blog post is published
The Pedway Is About To Get Even Weirder And That’s A Good Thing
By Patty Wetli Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
Kitten, Cat Open House Will Help Families Meet Homeless Pets This Weekend
Attendees can fill out an adoption application at the event to get 50 percent off their adoption donation.
From Missed Meetings To Children Home Alone, Chicago Families Feel The Strain Of Ongoing Acero Charter Strike
The strike has displaced more than 7,000 children whose parents were advised to keep their children home or find child care.
Art Institute Wants You To Help It Recreate Historic 1893 Photo For Its 125th Anniversary
The photo will be taken Saturday morning outside the Art Institute.
Twisted Hippo Now Brewing Beer At Its Albany Park Home As Kitchen, Taproom Get Ready To Open
The brewery's kitchen and taproom is slated to open next month at 2925 W. Montrose Ave.
With Art Starting At $1, Bronzeville Sale Aims To Make Art Affordable For Everyone
The art sale is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the South Side Community Arts Center.
Aldermen Vote To Approve Pilsen, Little Village Affordable Housing Program — But Was It Legal?
Ald. Raymond Lopez thinks a Pilsen affordable housing ordinance is a bad idea, and used a parliamentary move to block it — but aldermen pressed on anyway.
Vintage Chicago Film Found At Estate Sale Shows 1940s-Era City
"Chicago, the most American of American cities," touts the narrator of the tourism film shot for the the Chicago Board of Education.
Candidates In 43rd Ward Unite, Accuse Ald. Smith’s Campaign Of Pushing Newcomers Off The Ballot: ‘It’s A Shame’
“I never understood exactly how rigged the system is against newcomers," one candidate said. "It’s a shame. It’s old-school ward politics.”
Trans CTA Worker Will Be Able To Get Surgery To Transition After CTA Changes Insurance Policy
"In a company of 11,000 people, I was able to help change this policy for the better — and that feels really good,” said the bus driver.
