Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

The Edgewater food pantry founded in 1971 saw record need during the pandemic. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, it will host a block party Sunday.

A Loyola senior said she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity party in January 2020. She said she felt the university didn't do enough to protect her or punish her attacker — and she's not alone.

The West Ridge Community Response Team enlisted the help of youth in the neighborhood to design, construct and install little pantries around the neighborhood filled with free non-perishables.

"I know the individual who assaulted me," Cappleman said. The attack happened after the alderman tried to remove a small table from the corner. One of the men said the table belonged to them.

New to this version of the arcade bar is a kitchen, which will be manned by The Bare Naked Pole food company.

Six people have been shot at Sheridan and Wilson since late July in a longstanding gang conflict. Neighbors in a nearby high rise are voicing concerns for their safety.

An elite group of five contestants are racing to visit 367 Vienna Beef hot dog stands before the challenge ends in four weeks. The owner of Byron's in Uptown said the contest has helped boost business.

New Life Interim Shelter has provided families housing and social services for 30 years, operating out of a 1920s auto garage.

Courtenay Elementary will get $2.1 million in city funds to update its play area for all ages of students.

Lakeview-based Timeline Theatre is moving to a bigger facility in Uptown and will inhabit a rebuilt warehouse building on Broadway.

The development, first proposed in 2019, will now move forward after the City Council granted a rezoning request.

Responding to concerns, CPS authorized principals to flip classes to remote learning while COVID-19 case investigations are being completed.

The Plainfield-based Peter Rubi opened its second location in Uptown, selling exclusively health-conscious foods.

The Chicago Park District installed two life rings at Tobey Prinz Beach Park a week after removing neighbor-installed flotation devices.

Park District officials say new precautions will be in place by the next beach season.

The Bakers Dozen was founded in the 1930s. Its members — beloved bakery owners — meet in secret once per month to sample each other's goods, catch up and help keep their businesses alive.

Devon Avenue will see live music, a circus performance the unveiling of three mosaics.

Performances and outdoor dining will take over Argyle Street on Thursdays through September.

Rogers Park residents have tried to take measures into their own hands, adding life rings to a local pier — but the Park District removed them.