Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

More than 20 bands will play at Edgewater restaurants on Fridays through August in a new format for the annual event.

"Who'd ever think a burger joint inside a gas station could serve up this kind of food?" one reviewer said. "These burgers are worth keeping in our neighborhood."

The lesbian-owned bar opened last month in the former Pressure Billiards space. The owners are still converting part of the interior from a longtime pool hall into a bar focused on craft cocktails and beers — but four pool tables will remain.

There are two classes in August costing $25, and the first class is Saturday. No experience is necessary, and there will be equipment available to borrow.

North Side Housing's plans for a 72-bed shelter has been the subject of intense neighborhood debate and an "intentional misinformation campaign," Ald. Maria Hadden said.

Orion Couling used Star Wars action figures to create the Galaxy's Hedge, a rebel base on a small plot on the far, far North Side of Chicago.

The Rogers Park Free Store started as a form of mutual aid during the pandemic. After losing its space in a local church, the store is on the hunt for a new location.

Neighbors are encouraged to drop off or send backpacks to one of several sites on the North Side.

Thanks to inflation, need for food assistance is reaching levels unseen even during the pandemic. Food Pantries are stretched thin to meet the demand. "[Clients] are having to make a choice: Am I going to eat or am I going to buy medicine?" one operator said.

Rogers Park residents Ellen Hargis and David Douglass are the longtime artistic directors of the Newberry Consort, which performs music from the Medieval to Renaissance periods.

The girl was in Green Briar Park when a man pulled her into a portable toilet and sexually assaulted her, according to police.

Neighbors can get a photo of their dog on a surfboard while checking out special sales at local businesses.

Neighbors typically offer up furniture, clothing and vintage items during the yard sale.

The Summertime Carnival will include game booths, a temporary tattoo parlor, fortune teller and rubber ducky race tournament.

The Andersonville business's license was suspended by the Chicago Department of Public Health last week, records show.

Families can stop by Indian Boundary Park Nature Play Center to get supplies as school returns.

The Christian organization C24/7 is giving away toys and bicycles at its second annual Great Giveaway in Willye B. White Park July 30. Families can also enjoy various kid-friendly activities and free food.

More than 100 people have been diagnosed with monkeypox in Chicago. Howard Brown Health experts are encouraging people to learn how it spreads to prevent more infections.

Kim Walz was an aide to U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, who has endorsed her in the race to succeed Ald. James Cappleman (46th).