Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park
Swastikas Drawn On Jefferson Park Businesses Owned By People Of Color: ‘It Definitely Feels Targeted’
Antisemitic incidents have been on the rise locally and nationally recently, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
Officers Working Weeks Without Breaks Blast Lightfoot For Claiming Cops Have An ‘Incredible’ Amount Of Time Off
Two married police officers said they had to have relatives come to town to watch their children because they haven't had a day off in three weeks.
Ald. Jim Gardiner’s Ward Superintendent Fired While Facing Federal Machine Gun Investigation
Charles Sikanich is under investigation for trying to sell a World War II heirloom illegal machine gun while on the clock for his government job.
Northwest Side Book Club Aims To Keep Kids Engaged Over The Summer
Students who participate by reading books and filing out a form could help their local library win a pizza party.
Ed Paschke Art Center To Reopen In Jefferson Park Next Year
The reopening of the Ed Paschke Art Center, which has been closed since March 2020, is part of the anticipated Northside Cultural District planned for Jefferson Park's downtown area.
Portage Park Man Charged With Shooting US Marshal, Police Dog To Appear In Court
The shooting led to officers sealing off a commercial strip in Portage Park for hours earlier this month.
Family-Owned Jefferson Park Gelato Shop Ix-Chel Reopens For Summer
Ix-Chel serves more than 30 flavors of gelato and now offers banana splits and ice cream sundaes. A food menu could be coming soon.
Bluebird, An American Brunch And Comfort Food Spot, Opening In Portage Park This Week
Bluebird will open Friday in Portage Park for lunch. It will offer more sit-down food options, expanded cocktails and local draft beers.
Henry’s Cafe Bringing Breakfast, Coffee And More To Jefferson Park’s Esdohr House This Summer
Henry's Cafe will serve breakfast foods, including parties, baked goods, egg sandwiches. The operator hopes to expand to lunch and cold drinks.
Little Lulu’s Italian Ice Shop Reopens In Portage Park With Nutrition Bar
Little Lulu's reopened in late May. Thanks to a new business partnership, it now serves waffles, protein shakes, acai bowls and more in addition to its signature Italian ice.
Panda Express Plan Scrapped As Portage Park Neighbors Push For A Different Development At Bank Parking Lot
Panda Express opponents want the bank lot to be turned into a mixed-use development. But others say the drive-thru would have given nearby businesses a boost.
Gladstone Park’s North Branch Fried Chicken Celebrates 2 Years With Free Pork Sliders, Chicken Sandwiches
North Branch Fried Chicken will give free grub to attendees at its Thursday Father's Day market pop-up to thank the community for its support.
Jefferson Park 10-Year-Old Helps Rescue Baby Goat, Who Is Now Living His Best Life At A Sprawling Farm
Gerald, a six-month-old goat, was found on June 6 wandering the Metra tracks near Austin Avenue and Northwest Highway.
You Can Now Apply To Live In The Clarendale, A Senior Living Complex At Six Corners
Applications for market-rate and more affordable units in The Clarendale are now open. The development plans to be complete in September, and leasing will begin in October.
See Over 60 Historical Bungalows And Exchange Plants At Mayfair’s Annual Community Garage Sale
The big garage sale is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday from Pulaski to Elston and Lawrence to Foster.
Friendship Church, Community Space Opens Inside Far Northwest Side Affordable Housing Building
Friendship Presbyterian Church, which bounced around locations since 2018, held its first in-person service this weekend at its new home on the ground floor of a Jefferson Park affordable apartment complex.
Family Devastated After Navy Vet, Cubs Fan Killed By Drunk Driver In Portage Park
Tim Kast died May 19 after a drunk motorcyclist hit him as he was walking to his sister's house. It is among several serious crashes that have occurred along Irving Park Road in recent months.
After 2 Cyclists Killed, Protected Bike Lanes Coming To Stretch Of Milwaukee Avenue On Northwest Side
Raised concrete curbs are coming to Milwaukee Avenue's bike lane between Addison Street and Irving Park Road to improve safety for cyclists using the bike highway.
Six Corners Hot Dog Joint Says It Was Excluded From Area’s Hot Dog Fest, But Chamber Says That’s Not The Case
Some Six Corners businesses and neighbors criticized the Windy City Hot Dog Fest for having no Far Northwest Side participants, while others say bringing a wide variety of vendors to the area will help put it back on the map.
U.S. Marshal, Police Dog Shot While Trying To Arrest Fugitive In Portage Park
The shooting happened along a Belmont Avenue commercial strip. Police said the officer had "non-life-threatening injuries" and the K-9 is in the ICU at a local animal hospital.
