Alisa Hauser

"He was unafraid to be honest about what he saw. I think that’s why so many people felt so close to him, he really paid attention and understood and accepted people with all their complexities and flaws."

The neon Double Door sign was around long before the iconic Wicker Park music club opened in 1994.

The eatery and bottle shop is serving up sandwiches, doughnuts and more every day.

A shrine of flowers and condolence cards are placed where Kohl usually sat. "You can tell how much he loved him,” one neighbor said.

The exhibition features many sepia streetscape images and portraits of people Jim Redd knew and encountered on the street.

Where do get photos with Santa, pet portraits, trunk shows, indoor farmers market and a menorah making workshop are among the many picks for November 30- December 2.

The car was quickly abandoned nearby with the boy still inside, police said. He was not hurt.

Venues owned by music behemoth Live Nation could devastate local clubs, which would lose Lolla after parties and access to some of the world's biggest bands.

"We are thrilled be growing in the neighborhood and to continue to be part of its story and evolution."

Pilates-focused Solidcore will also anchor the new Wicker Park Connection building at 1660 W. Division St.

Established in 2004, the independently-owned store and community hub needs more space.

Once the water fully freezes, the rink will stay open from Dec. 1- Feb. 28, weather permitting.

"Just cuz it's vegan doesn't mean it sucks!" says the restaurant, known for its meat and dairy-free spins on nachos and burgers.

More than 20 storefronts will host musicians from 2-6 p.m. Saturday along with special sales for Small Business Saturday.

Dayna Less was set to marry her childhood sweetheart next summer. Instead, her family is planning her funeral.

Spotted all over Chicago and even England and Australia, the unique band and neighborhood pride shirts are sold via email and at St. Helen School events.

Organized by a local rabbi, the "Breaking Hate" will focus on how to put an end to bigotry.

Zachary Konecki, 30, faces two felony battery charges and will appear in bond court Saturday.

Unique pop-ups, free Pure Barre classes, "The Nutcracker," a craft brewer potluck with karaoke and more picks for November 16-18.

Dozens of the bar's supporters showed up to let Ald. Brian Hopkins and city officials know they're paying attention, and not going anywhere.