Hannah Alani

A developer wants to build a 38-unit building on a vacant lot, but neighbors say the project is too big and will result in too much traffic.

Veronica and Betty Romo are embarking on a career change — helping other small business owners navigate city bureaucracy. They're hosting a goodbye party Sunday with $2 tacos.

Rabbits can reproduce at just four months old — which led a suburban woman to become overwhelmed with litters. A West Ridge shelter orchestrated the rescue and is helping to find homes for the bunnies.

Consultant and Wicker Park neighbor Gail Adler long dreamed of owning her own gym. Bored with at home workouts early in the pandemic, she and her husband decided to open their own.

The Chicagoans behind The Silver Room, Double Door, Honey Pot Performance and Heaven Gallery will participate in the panel.

Goddess Home & Flea includes items Debbie Sharpe has collected over the years, from Maryse Boxer's flower plates to Illy espresso cups.

Que4's leaders hope their next home will be inside a building they can buy — if they get enough support through donations. Their studio on the West Town and Humboldt Park border became unaffordable after the death of a valued volunteer.

Barry's Gym opens Saturday at 1457 N. Milwaukee Ave. The chain's other Chicago locations are in Lincoln Park and River North.

Through May 17, vaccinated customers can receive some services for free at United Tires' West Town and Dunning locations.

A pair of Broadway musicians moved to Ukrainian Village during the pandemic. They want to share their zero-waste lifestyle with neighbors.

The restaurant is teaming up with Humboldt Park Health, Casa Central and Chicago Vaccine Angels to provide the vaccines May 18.

Half-price "Community Access" tickets are "intended for diehard fans with restricted disposable income."

The driver was an elderly man who was "very shaken up" after he accidentally hit the gas pedal as opposed to the brakes while trying to parallel park. The West Town dive is getting new front windows, but is open.

Jackson — who worked for Chicago Public Schools as a teacher and principal, and led the district for 3 ½ years — will step down when her contact expires in June. It falls to Mayor Lori Lightfoot to appoint Jackson's replacement.

"I was taught that if I can help other people, I should help people,” Loyola law student Jacqueline Ingles said.

The popular gelato shops at 859 N. Damen Ave. and 2662 N. Sawyer Ave. reopen Saturday. The West Loop location will open May 15.

"When you're planning special events, there comes a time in the timeline when you have to pull the plug."

Like last year, the market will be plastic-free, will require masks and will enforce social distancing.

Joe Lake moved to Bucktown after his wife's sudden death. For nearly two decades, the beloved neighbor cheered local reporters and shaped aldermanic policy.

"The heart of the event revolves around connecting neighbors and giving nature lovers a glimpse into urban gardening."