Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
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Modern Relish Revamps Duk’s Red Hots In West Town With Booze, Breakfast And Vegan Dogs
The new owners have given the hot dog stand a major facelift inside and out, adding plant-based menu options, beer, wine and a second patio.
Your Reporter
Quinn covers Wicker Park, Bucktown and West Town.
Quinn can usually be found at Map Room on Armitage or any of the seemingly endless number of coffee shops on his beat. He’s particularly fond of Senior Citizens Memorial Park and the bizarre blue sculpture at Grand and Western.
Things To Do
Ward Politics
West Town Neighbors Back Non-Binding Measure To Reopen Closed Police District
Southwest Side neighbors in the 13th and 23rd wards also voted overwhelmingly in favor of a measure to create a police district in their area.
Vote On How To Spend Nearly $1 Million In Wicker Park, Logan Square And Humboldt Park
Seven infrastructure projects could get funding as part of the 1st Ward’s participatory budgeting process. Voting goes through Feb. 4.
City Paying Well More Than Typical Rent For Migrant Shelter Buildings — And Keeping Details Secret
Aides to Mayor Brandon Johnson and building owners say no one is getting rich off the shelters.
A Neighbor To Know
John Latino, Bongo Room Co-Owner, Dies At 58: ‘He Poured His Heart And Soul Into These Restaurants’
With business partner Derrick Robles, Latino started The Bongo Room in 1993 in Wicker Park, where he engineered adventurous and unique breakfast dishes before brunch…
Local Groups
West Town Chamber Expands Pop-Up Program To Lease Rent-Free Stores To Small Businesses
The organization will now operate three pop-up spots across West Town to encourage business development. Applications for future leases are open.
How to help
Exclusive773 Hosting Annual Toy Giveaway Friday
The annual Toy Drive will bring toy donations to various locations across the city.
