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Battle Between Wicker Park Developers Over Jam-Packed Corner Heads To Court: ‘The City Should Just Fold Now’

“I am the poster child for greater zoning on that corner because it is so close to the el stop,” the developer behind the massive tower told Crains.

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Bucktown Arts Fest Will Bring 100+ Artists To Holstein Park This Weekend

By Hannah Alani Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town Primary category in which blog post is published

Free School Supplies, Immunizations, Dental Exams Available In West Town This Weekend

By Hannah Alani Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town Primary category in which blog post is published

Nashville’s Hattie B’s Hot Chicken Will ‘Pop Up’ In Wicker Park Next Month

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Golden Gloves Champ Scares Off Bucktown Mugger — With A Right Hook To His Crotch

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Jack’s Pumpkin Nights Bringing Halloween Pop-Up ‘Farm’ — And Its Corn Maze To A Secret Bar — Back This Year

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Tavern On North Manager Brings ‘Irish Hospitality’ To 1930s-Era Wicker Park Dive Bar

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Ban Farm Animals In Chicago? Ald. Lopez Wants Tighter Regulations After Goats, Gators And More Found

"Obviously, farm animals belong on a farm, not in an urban environment like this," said Ald. Ray Lopez (15th).

The Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Has $2,500 Scholarships For College Students. Here’s How To Get It

Students attending an accredited two or four year university may be eligible for a $2,500 scholarship.

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Woman Punches Mugger In The Groin In Botched Bucktown Robbery

Two muggers knocked down a woman and punched her in the face at about 10:30 a.m. Sunday. But she fought them off.

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Anyone Who Receives Government Assistance Can Now Get A Big Discount On The Internet In Chicago

The Internet Essentials program is making it so anyone who participates in at least one government assistance program can get discounted broadband in Chicago.

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Little Victories, A New Bar And Restaurant In Former Anthem Space On Division Street, Opening Soon

The Wicker Park sports bar is gone, and the new place will now be "more in in-line with the neighborhood evolution over the past 10 years," an owner said this week.

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Construction Begins On New Batch Of Million-Dollar Condos, Townhomes On Wicker Park’s Division Street

Alcove Wicker Park will be nestled tightly within a collection of high-rise rental towers near the intersection of Division Street and Ashland Avenue.

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Kids, Teens Get Free CTA Rides For First Day Of School On Sept. 3

Last year, the program provided about 130,000 free rides to students and their parents or guardians, according to the city.

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Groups Fighting To Find Stable Housing For Chicago Kids Get $500K From Youth Homeless Innovation Fund

Eight nonprofits will be among the groups receiving money to help young people experiencing housing instability.

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Beatnik Team Opening Cocktail Lounge In Old Al’s Beef Storefront In Wicker Park

Neighbors noticed the Al's Beef sign was removed from the building this week.