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Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Houndstooth Saloon Closing Sunday, Marking ‘End Of An Era’ In Wrigleyville

The Clark Street bar is closing after profits declined due to nearby CTA construction. It opened in 2006.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Heads Up, Chicago: Red-Winged Blackbirds Are Divebombing Earlier Than Usual This Year

The birds, which are notorious for fiercely protecting their offspring, appear to be nesting earlier this season thanks to unseasonably warm weather.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

19 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: A Fair Trade Fest, Plant Sale, Mother’s Day And More

There's also the Lincoln Roscoe Art and Craft Fair, a yoga class with bunnies and a Hollywood-themed prom for pups.

Citywide

Lakeview’s Low-Line Farmers Market Begins Summer Season Next Month

The Low-Line Market kicks off June 6 and runs Tuesdays near the Southport Brown Line Station. It will feature more than 20 Midwestern farmers and vendors.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Chicago Gay Bars Face Harassment After Ditching Bud Light Over Dylan Mulvaney Controversy

"We've gotten a lot of hate mail. But it's not my first experience with bullying, so I've got pretty tough skin, as do a lot of LGBTQ people who have been through this before," one bar owner said.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Strings Ramen Taking Over Former Furious Spoon Building In Lakeview For New Asian Restaurant

The new restaurant is down the street from the Lakeview outpost of the popular ramen chain.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Chicago Gay Bars Stop Selling Bud Light, Other Anheuser-Busch Beers After Brand Backs Down To Anti-Trans Critics

After backlash over the beer company partnering with transgender TikToker Dylan Mulvaney, the brand distanced itself from the star without addressing the transphobia.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Northalsted-Based Elevate Coffee Opening Uptown Location In Former Home Of Heritage Outpost

Elevate Coffee is opening its second shop on Wilson Avenue after coming to Northalsted in 2018.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

26 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: A Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl, Hafla Dance Party, Pullman Walking Tour And More

You can kick off the first weekend of May with Chicago's Latino Spirits Festival, a spring market, North Pond wildflower walk and more.

Citywide

Alderman-Elect Bennett Lawson Ready To ‘Hit The Ground Running’ When He Takes Over As Lakeview Alderman This Month

As Lawson succeeds Ald. Tom Tunney, his checklist from neighbors include reducing crime, attracting more small businesses and improving public transportation.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Chicago Is About To Have The Gayest City Council In The Country

Lesbian, gay and bisexual alderpeople now are one-fifth of the City Council — and they represent all corners of the city. The new members show "there is LGBTQ life outside of Boystown," one said.

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Lakeview Teacher Who Left Chalk Messages For Students During Pandemic Wins Golden Apple Award

Rachel Werderits, a sixth-grade teacher at St. Andrew School, was surprised with the prestigious award Tuesday. Golden Apple winners get $5,000 and a Northwestern University sabbatical.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Jonas Brothers Will Perform At Wrigley Field This Summer

The boy band will make its debut at the ballpark Aug. 25. Tickets go on sale next week.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

16 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Pickle Fest, Bookstore Crawl, Chinese Music Concert And More

There's also a launch party for a Chicago brewery, an Edgebrook art and wine walk and a 5K through Ravenswood and Lincoln Square.

Citywide

A House That’s A Shorter Walk To Wrigley Field Than A Home Run Trot Hits Market For $1 Million

The 130-year-old house on Addison Street is just 300 feet from the Wrigley Field marquee.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

LGBTQ Seniors, College Students Come Together In Lakeview Art Exhibit That Tells ‘Stories And Glories Of Our Lives’

The LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project pairs queer students with older LGBTQ adults to bond over shared meals and art-making while learning their history.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Sway, Northalsted’s First Dispensary Planned For Former Town Hall Pub, Gets Approval From Key City Panel

The dispensary opening in the former Town Hall Pub space will be named Sway after a weed brand that's Black- and gay-owned.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Slayyyter, Eureka O’Hara, Heather Small Among This Year’s Pride Fest Performers

This year's Pride Fest is June 17-18 along a stretch of North Halsted Street in the LGBTQ neighborhood.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

‘They’ve Only Reminded Us What We’re Up Against’: Lakeview Church Supports LGBTQ+ Community Despite Homophobic Vandalism

Someone has repeatedly vandalized supportive messages for the LGBTQ+ community outside of Holy Covenant United Methodist Church.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

My Block, My Hood, My City Giving Away 1,000 Meals As Walmart Closes South Side Stores

Neighbors have said they were stunned by the announcement and are worried about losing access to affordable food, prescriptions and necessities.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
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