Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
‘It Was Meant To Be’: Owners Of Lost Girls Vintage Return To West Town For First Brick-And-Mortar Store
"We’re excited to be part of the bustling West Town neighborhood." Sarah Azzouzi and Kyla Embrey started Lost Girls Vintage six years ago.
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New Wicker Park Event Venue Exchange 312 Aims To Give Locals A Place To Come Together
By Hannah Alani Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town Primary category in which blog post is published
Community Groups Sue City To Try To End Lincoln Yards TIF, Reform TIF System
By Kelly Bauer Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town Primary category in which blog post is published
After 71 Years In Wicker Park, Hollywood Cleaners Will Close Its Doors Next Month
By Hannah Alani Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town Primary category in which blog post is published
Community Groups Sue City To Block $900 Million Lincoln Yards TIF
By Kelly Bauer Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town Primary category in which blog post is published
After Accidentally Graffiti-Blasting Massive Murals, City Rolls Out Database To Protect Public Art
The Mural Registry was proposed after a series of high-profile incidents where murals were accidentally removed or painted over by city workers.
‘Buckle Your Seatbelts’: Future Aldermen Head To Boot Camp And Get Real Talk, Advice From Progressive Council Members
The newly-elected leaders discussed ways to build coalitions and get 26 aldermen to possibly break from the mayor — a rarity in Chicago.
Turn Off Your Lights For An Hour On Earth Day And You Could Win $100 During ‘Bungalow Blackout’
The Chicago Bungalow Association decided to host the event after being inspired by Earth Hour.
Is There A Serial Killer Targeting Black Women In Chicago? After 50 Women Slain, FBI And CPD Form Task Force To Investigate
"Quite often, just knowing that it's a possible series is a gamechanger," said one man who thinks a serial killer is targeting women in Chicago.
Kitten Season Means Cats Are Flooding Chicago — But That’s Bad News For Shelters And Animal Lovers
One shelter got 53 kittens in January but that jumped by 240 percent to 127 in March when kitten season started.
95 Percent Of Chicagoans Listed As Gang Members By Chicago Police Are Black, Latino, Watchdog Audit Finds
Department officials cannot confirm gang designations “are based on reliable evidence” or ensure that the data “serves a legitimate law enforcement purpose,” according to the audit.
Allergy Season Has Begun And — Thanks To Climate Change — It Could Be Brutal This Spring
Nice, warm weather this spring could make things even worse for people with allergies.
West Town Drive-By Shooting Wounds Man, 45, Police Say
The shooting happened late Wednesday in the 1500 block of West Huron Street, police said.
As Newly Elected Aldermen Protest Outside, City Council Approves $1.6 Billion Lincoln Yards, The 78 Projects
The massive projects, particularly Lincoln Yards, had been controversial in the months leading up to the vote.
