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Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

North Side Hit With 8 Robberies Within An Hour Overnight

Several of the victims were hit in the head during the robberies, and an older man was taken to a local hospital in good condition.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Once-Hated $100 Million Development Near Six Corners Gets Overhauled, Wins Over Neighbors

The redevelopment of a Peoples Gas site will include 354 apartments and four retail buildings, according to updated plans.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park

41 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Randolph Street Market, Beverly Art Walk, Oktoberfests And More

The 312 Block Party, Live! Chicago, SAUCED Night Market and Chicago Gourmet are also on deck.

Citywide

Mas Tacos Opens In Irving Park From Veteran Chicago Restaurant Couple

The owners also are behind popular barbecue joints in Lincoln Park, Jefferson Park and Wicker Park. They opened Mas Tacos after testing out the concept in a suburban pop up.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

Improv Therapy Players Find The Comedy In Psychology

The eight-person troupe made up of psychotherapists-turned-improvisers will appear at the Bughouse Theater in North Center Saturday.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

Common Pantry Opens $1.5 Million North Center Home To Serve Neighbors In Need

The pantry offers emergency groceries, monthly fresh produce distribution, weekly hot meals and senior home delivery.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

Lincoln Square Arts District Getting Upgraded Sidewalks, Crosswalks

The latest round of beautification for along Lincoln Avenue kicks off Friday and is expected to continue through 2024.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

El Xangarrito, Popular Mexican Restaurant In Lincoln Square, Is Closing

Husband-and-wife owners Rogelio and Erika Benitez made the surprise announcement that the restaurant will close at the end of the month, but hinted at a “big project in the future."

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

31 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Riot Fest, Ravenswood ArtWalk, Film Festivals And More

The Englewood Jazz Festival, Mexican Independence Day Parade and Connect South Shore Arts Fest are also back this weekend.

Citywide

Café Selmarie Closing After 4 Decades In Lincoln Square

The owner plans to retire and close the restaurant early next year. The Café Selmarie name and recipes will not be sold.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

‘On The Route’ Owner Wants Someone To Buy North Side Bike Shop Business Before She Retires

On The Route opened in 1971 but will soon close if no one buys the shops in Lakeview and Lincoln Square. Its owner is planning to retire and tour Europe by bicycle.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

Irving Park, Bridgeport Groups Say Brown Paper Tickets Owes Them Thousands

One North Side group said Brown Paper Tickets still hasn't paid them from an event in March 2020. “It’s just incredibly frustrating, and I don't understand how a company can take our money,” one organizer said.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

Children’s Book ‘The Stupendous Switcheroo’ By Local Author Celebrates Launch This Week

Lincoln Square author Mary Winn Heider and artist Chad Sell will appear at the launch party for their captivating new volume for young readers on Friday at The Book Cellar.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

A Waukegan Church Is Picking Up Migrants On The Northwest Side — But Volunteers Are Skeptical

Church members relocated seven families at the Jefferson Park station to homes in the northern suburb, promising stable shelter, food and child care. Volunteers and other migrants said they are wary of the group and their mission.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park

Alderman Launches Migrant Data Portal, Improving Transparency On Care For New Arrivals

The new website will provide weekly updates on the number of migrants in the city, new arrivals and other related data to the public.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

Local Lens: An Evening With A Rat In An Alley

Block Club Chicago photojournalist Colin Boyle shares the story behind the fat rat photo that led our investigation into the city's rodent problem.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

Ravenswood’s Bethany Methodist Will Become Affordable Housing For Seniors

Thorek Memorial Hospital will renovate the existing retirement home attached to Bethany Hospital into 150 apartments for senior citizens subsidized by state Medicare funding.

Ravenswood

Albany Park Church Asks Neighbors — And The Feds — For Help Caring For Migrant Families

As the federal government does nothing to speed up work permits, volunteers are covering the cost of food, medical care and more for asylum seekers. "I just can't fathom how we’re going to be able to that for a year," one pastor said.

Albany Park

These Lincoln Square Streets Will Be Closed Through The Weekend

The street closures for German-American Fest and the Steuben Parade will be lifted by Monday afternoon.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

How Did A Convicted Felon Become A Little League Coach? Horner Park Parents Want Answers After Gun Charge

The league president said Anthony Borrero Santoyo was offered a coaching role due to a lack of volunteers. He was arrested last month after a game and is now banned from Horner Park.

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