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Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

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

Swedish Hospital Launches Community Garden To Grow Fresh Produce For Employees And Neighbors 

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.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

As Albany Park Church Takes In Migrants, Its Pastor Urges Others In The City To Do The Same

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.

Albany Park

Lincoln Square’s Diplomat Hotel Could Become Transitional Housing For People Experiencing Homelessness

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

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

An Abandoned Pitbull Puppy Brought To Irving Park Animal Rescue Has Found His Forever Home

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.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

Grubhub Pizza Sculpture Not Coming To Palmer Square Park After All

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

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Woman Who Attacked Strangers With A Bat Also Tried To Run Over 2 Victims With Her Car, Prosecutors Say

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.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

Woman Charged With Randomly Attacking 5 Women With Bat On Northwest Side, Police Say

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

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

With $10 Million From City, An Albany Park Community Bank Can Help Neighbors Start Businesses And Buy Homes

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.

Albany Park

Milwaukee Avenue Stretch Near Grayland Metra Station Will Be Closed Until End Of Year

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

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

Woman In Custody In String Of Unprovoked Baseball Bat Attacks In Ravenswood Manor Area

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

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

Women In Ravenswood Manor, Irving Park And Albany Park Have Been Attacked By A Bat-Wielding Woman, Police Say

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.

Ravenswood

As Lightfoot Departs, A ‘Woefully Unprepared’ Chicago Leaves Migrants In ‘Inhumane’ Conditions For Weeks — With No Plan In Sight

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.

Citywide

15 Things To Do Outside In Chicago This May: Bike Swap, Birdwatch, Kayak The Fox River And More

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

Citywide

‘What Was She Wearing’ Solo Show By Artist Hannah Sellers Explores The Power Of Clothing

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.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

Long-Delayed Ravenswood Metra Station Renovation Now Won’t Be Done Until July

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

Ravenswood

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

Katherine Anne Confections’ Irving Park Location Opening In May

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.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

Lincoln Square’s Sandunga Restaurant Changes Saturday Hours, Hires Security To Address Noise Complaints

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.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

Three Friends Are Bringing Northern Italian Cuisine To The Former Parkside In North Center

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

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

The Record Track Will Give Away Thousands Of CDs, DVDs And VHS Tapes On Record Store Day

Plus: Find out how record shops are celebrating Record Store Day across Chicago.

South Chicago, East Side
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