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Lincoln Park, Old Town

Lincoln Park, Old Town
Lincoln Park, Old Town

The Budlong Hot Chicken Returns With New Owner, Menu — And Plans For 100 More Restaurants

Budlong's locations in Lincoln Square, Lincoln Park, the Loop and Hyde Park will host grand reopening events next week with discounts on food.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
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Workers At Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago’s Oldest Museum, Are Voting To Unionize

Workers filed a petition Tuesday with the National Labor Relations Board that will trigger an election to form the union. If successful, the union would represent 45 full- and part-time employees.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

12 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Oddities Flea Market, An Easter Egg Hunt For Your Dog And More

You can usher in April with a cleanup event, an anti-war benefit and more.

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Chicago’s Big Spenders: Here’s Who Is Paying Serious Cash To Shape The Next City Council

Millions have fueled campaigns for City Council. The way candidates get their campaign cash — and who gives it to them — often reveals a lot about their alliances, promises and priorities.

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Here’s How You Can Show Up For Transgender Day Of Visibility In Chicago

Transgender Day of Visibility is an international awareness day celebrating the lives and contributions of trans people while highlighting issues the community faces.

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In Old Town, Pickleball Drama Brewing As Players, Local Parents Feud Over Court Access

A group of neighbors who say the three pickleball courts at Bauler Park were installed without community input want them removed, while other neighbors and players say the courts help build community.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Ald. Timmy Knudsen, Brian Comer Spar Over Policing, Development In 43rd Ward Debate

Knudsen and Comer shared different strategies on improving police staffing and revisited a controversy about Comer posting a video that had false information.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Meet ‘Chicago-Fried’ Comedian Maggie Winters, Performing 2 Sold-Out Solo Shows This Weekend

Winters' solo comedy show, “MARGUERITE," explores her life growing up in Chicago and is directed by her two brothers.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

23 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Wine Fest, Shamrock Shuffle, A Pozole Cookoff And More

You can also shop at a farmers market, watch a Double Dutch competition and check out a Woman's History Month art show.

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Popular Lincoln Park Restaurant Evette’s Opening Spot In Lakeview With Daily Brunch, Dinner

Evette's All Day builds on the first two Evette's restaurants by adding a daily brunch menu available until 2 p.m. and new dishes.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Green City Market Is Back This Spring In Lincoln Park And West Loop

The Green City Market locations will have new and returning vendors selling greens, root veggies, chicken, pork and other fresh food.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Lincoln Park Aldermanic Candidates Debate Public Safety But Agree Cops Should Patrol CTA

Ald. Timmy Knudsen and Brian Comer commended mayoral candidate Paul Vallas’ public safety plan, but they criticized each others’ ideas for reducing crime.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Chicago Strip Club Sued By Former Dancers, Alleging Sexual Assaults, Hostile Work Environment

The lawsuit says Rick's Cabaret — formerly VIPs — also purposefully misclassified the dancers as independent contractors to skirt federal and state laws governing compensation and discrimination.

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43rd Ward Aldermanic Candidates To Debate The Issues Thursday In Old Town

Incumbent Ald. Timmy Knudsen and challenger Brian Comer, president of the Sheffield Neighborhood Association, will attend.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Ald. Timmy Knudsen Nabs Endorsements From 5 Retired Alderpeople, Former Rival In 43rd Ward Runoff

Former Ald. Michele Smith and former candidate Wendi Taylor Nations previously blasted Knudsen but are now backing him over Brian Comer. Comer accused Knudsen of sending a "misleading" poll about him.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

43rd Ward Aldermanic Candidates Will Talk Neighborhood Issues Monday At Lincoln Park High School

Incumbent Ald. Timmy Knudsen and challenger Brian Comer, three-term president of the Sheffield Neighborhood Association, will attend.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

3 Adorable Lion Cubs At The Lincoln Park Zoo Now Have Names

The cubs are still living behind the scenes at the zoo, but they'll go public this spring.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

17 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Stout Fest, Pop-Up Markets, Lucky Charms Brunch And More

A Holi celebration, St. Patrick's Day brunch party and nautical flea market are also on tap.

Citywide

Royal George Theater Apartments Plan Hits Another Roadblock As Neighbors Fight Zoning Change

Ald. Brian Hopkins said he won’t support the proposed development until neighbors’ concerns are addressed. Neighbors said new apartments would "completely alter the quiet enjoyment" of their homes.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Ald. Timmy Knudsen Faces Neighborhood Group Leader Brian Comer In Hot 43rd Ward Runoff

Brian Comer, president of the Sheffield Neighborhood Association, and appointed Ald. Timmy Knudsen were separated by just 367 votes in the Feb. 28 election.

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