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Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

What’s Up With All The White Fluff? Why Cottonwood Trees Are Seeding Like Crazy This Year

These types of trees expel their seeds en masse every few years, and it usually only lasts a few weeks. The seed blizzard is more noticeable this year because there's been so little rain, an expert said.

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Vienna Beef Reopening Restaurant, Corporate Headquarters At Former Bucktown Factory

"Vienna Beef Plaza" will include offices for the hot dog brand and additional retail space. The restaurant is slated for a spring 2024 opening.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Built To Spill, The Regrettes, Speedy Ortiz And More Playing Wicker Park Fest In July

Organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, the annual festival will run July 28-30 on Milwaukee Avenue between Damen and Ashland.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

This Chicago Cop Got Out Of 44 Tickets By Saying Over And Over That His Girlfriend Stole His Car

Chicago police officer Jeffrey Kriv used the same alibi to contest dozens of traffic tickets over the years. A deeper look at his career sheds light on Chicago’s troubled history of police accountability.

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21 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Hot Dog Fest, Porchfest, Do Division And More

There's also an LGBTQ+ writers tour, a Taylor Swift-themed brunch and a laundromat pop-up.

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15 Drag Brunches You Can Check Out This Pride Month: ’90s-Themed, Garden Party And More

You can hit up drag brunches all June for electric performances, food and drinks.

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Your Guide To LGBTQ+ Family Resources: Foster Programs, Health Centers, Parent Groups, Legal Aid And More

Here's a roundup of nearly 50 resources for LGBTQ+ families in Chicago, from housing support and health care services to social justice and skateboarding groups.

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31 Pride Month Parties In Chicago: Gay Prom, Back Lot Bash, Rooftop Parties, Speed Dating And More

Here's a roundup of parties happening all month long — and into July.

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Wicker Park Field House, Restrooms Will Open Sundays After Neighbors Petition For Expanded Hours

The field house will be open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays starting this weekend. Neighbors gathered more than 1,300 signatures in support of the effort.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

OKAY Cannabis, West Town’s First Weed Dispensary, Opens Sunday On Chicago Avenue

The pot shop is co-owned by former Ald. Ameya Pawar, Fifty/50 restaurant group founders and others. Like other social equity dispensaries, its opening was delayed by lawsuits.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

The Weekend Blue Line Is Finally Back

Crews have successfully replaced the old Belmont crossover along the O'Hare branch. Normal service between the Addison and Western stations will resume this weekend, officials said.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Adolfo ‘Shabba-Doo’ Quinones, Chicago-bred Dance Icon Who Worked With Madonna, Honored With Street Sign

Quinones popularized street dancing in the 1984 film "Breakin'" and numerous other projects. Working with Madonna, Lionel Richie and Chaka Khan, he would return to Chicago to host workshops with kids.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Allez Cafe Bringing Craft Espresso, Fine Dining Pop-Ups To Bucktown Next To Ambrosia Foods

Jason Melamed and Andrew Silaghi want their cafe to be a place where people can put "down the laptop" and enjoy well-made coffee, pastries and pop-up dinners from local chefs.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

29 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: A Vintage Market, Pilsen Cantina Crawl, Taylor Swift Dance Party And More

There's also an interactive Taiwanese music concert, a Ravenswood garage sale, a non-alcoholic social and a bike ride celebrating the city's youth.

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Chonk The Thicc Snapping Turtle Is A Superstar — And Great News For The Chicago River

Experts are attributing the return of local wildlife to improvements in the water quality of the Chicago River over time.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Wicker Park’s Field House And Restrooms Should Be Open All Weekend Long, Neighbors Say

The park's field house is open Saturday mornings and closed Sundays, eliminating restrooms when thousands are visiting the park. Hundreds of neighbors have signed a petition asking the Park District to expand the hours.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Thrd Coffee Opening Bucktown Shop This Summer After 3 Years Of Pop-Ups

After working in coffee shops, Raoul Adwan started selling lattes out of his apartment during the pandemic. Now his popular mobile coffee business will soon be headquartered on Milwaukee Avenue near The 606.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Modern Mediterranean Restaurant Elia To Open In Wicker Park

Owner Metin Serbest, who also owns Turquoise in Roscoe Village, rebranded the former Sea & Olive and plans to offer a wide-ranging menu, cocktails and brunch on weekends. The restaurant opens Thursday.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Chonk, An Enormous Snapping Turtle On The Chicago River, Is Stealing City’s Heart

Joey Santore and Al Scorch, two longtime friends, filmed their surprise encounter with a large snapping turtle — and it's gone viral.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Northwest Side Tent City Residents Get Housing After Kennedy Expressway Construction Forces Them Out

All of the residents — about 35 — were matched with housing thanks to an interagency effort. The outcome shows what can be done with more funding for homelessness, advocates say.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
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