Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

The hospital revived a defunct garden after employees said they were experiencing more food insecurity. Neighbors can donate seeds, seedlings, soil and tools to help.

Five families moved into private rooms at Christ Lutheran Church this month. "I can't stress how grateful I am for all of these people for helping us get to this point," one woman said.

The motel could be turned into 40 rooms of special housing where residents get housing assistance and mental health and medical care.

Cody made a quick recovery from his injuries and went home with his new owner last week. "It was an emotional moment for all of us," his caretakers said.

Grubhub planned to put large food sculptures in neighborhood parks, but backlash from neighbors killed the plan.

A woman charged with hurting women on the Northwest Side, some with a bat, was ordered held on an $800,000 bond — $100,000 for each woman she attacked, the judge said.

Denise Solorzano attacked at least five women in separate incidents between Sunday and Tuesday, police said.

The money from the city treasurer is meant to help the community bank make more loans to neighbors who want to open a business or secure affordable housing.

The detours to Addison Street remain in effect as construction on the Metra bridge continues to take longer than planned.

There have been at least six attacks since Sunday involving nine women, officials said.

At least six similar attacks have been reported since Sunday. Four attacks were reported Tuesday, one of which targeted a mother walking down the street with her baby and sister.

Around 3,100 migrants are in temporary shelters, relying on donated clothes and food as Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson inherits the crisis. “We don’t have beds. Children are sleeping on the floor," one man said.

You can also go to a bike garage sale, help identify native bird and plant species, and volunteer to clean up the Chicago River. 

Sellers, who also started Sleeping Village's annual Queer Art Party, explores how trauma, gender, expression and clothing intersect in their upcoming show at Color Club.

Construction of the western side of the Ravenswood station was completed in 2015. Work on the eastern platform has been delayed multiple times.

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

The Irving Park location will have a vegetable-forward cafe menu and full espresso bar that uses coffee beans from Hermosa-based roaster Factotum Coffee.

The restaurant's owner said he's being unfairly targeted — but neighbors said they've long complained about loud noise coming from the restaurant after 10 p.m.

The three longtime chefs and friends planned their menu to highlight Italian fare from Piemonte, Lombardia and Veneto.

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