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"Won't You Be My Neighbor?" tackles issues of affordable, housing, homelessness, racial justice, inclusion and community development.

Locals can use their own bikes or Divvy bikes for the 8-mile ride. There will be refreshments from Eli's Cheesecake.

The co-owner of Alchemy Chicago, which attracted artists of color from around the city, said he suspects some neighbors weren't happy with the gallery's clientele. But the city said he had no license to operate.

The lot at 4050 N. LaPorte Ave. would be packed when the Portage Theater was active. But shoppers coming to the area rarely use it now.

"We need protected routes on major ways or intermediary routes to bike safely — and we needed it years ago," said a Northwest Side cycling advocate.

Tickets to the family-friendly festival are $6 in advance and $7 at the door. Kids 12 and younger are free with an adult.

The MollyStrong Family Day is Sunday. There will be carnival games, Irish dancers, balloon creations and more.

Of 209 luxury apartments planned for the vacant Sears building, just six will be affordable, according to the zoning application. It won't be subject to the city's new affordability ordinance, which goes into effect in October.

Polish Americans Joseph Barnas and Alina Bosak created the book, which leaders said will be the first comprehensive history of the foundation.

Jeff Marpé loved giving back to local businesses. The Marpé family will hold a memorial for him 1-5 p.m. Saturday at Emerald Isle.

The firehouse brewery and kitchen are slated to open in summer 2022.

"Molly's extraordinary strength and courage has inspired her family, friends, and neighbors," the resolution says of Molly Morris.

Volunteers and nature conservationists say the area has become difficult to access as maintenance has fallen off. They hope state funds will help with removing weeds and installing better trails, fences, signs and parking.

Zia's Social plans to open in October inside the former Iron Horse Ale House, which closed last year because of the pandemic.

The Seventh Corner Gallery's first pop-up is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the Irish American Heritage Center. It will feature work from five Northwest Side illustrators.

Max's is a beloved staple in the Philippines — but the Mayfair location is the first from the chain in the Midwest.

The project at 5150 N. Northwest Highway was the subject of a long, heated, racially charged debate. But now some people initially skeptical of affordable housing have applied for spots, its developer said.

Italian restaurant BarTucci, 3426 N. Harlem Ave., will host a watch party for the final game of the Euro Cup on Sunday.

The restaurant at 5606 W. Irving Park Road serves a variety of Cuban sandwiches, entrees, empanadas and appetizers.

Chrys Carvajal was back in Chicago to visit family after finishing basic training for the National Guard when he was killed Sunday.