Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
Chicago Public Schools Will Start With All-Remote Learning On Sept. 8
Teachers and parents pushed back against the district's plan to have most kids in school for two days per week.
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Some CTA Blue Line Stairwells Will Temporarily Close This Month In Wicker Park, West Town
By Hannah Alani Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town Primary category in which blog post is published
Cook County Teen Dies Of Coronavirus As Illinois Reports 1,471 New Cases
By Block Club Chicago Staff Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
Flour Power, A Neighbor-Funded Homemade Pasta Shop, Opens This Week In West Town
By Hannah Alani Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town Primary category in which blog post is published
Chicago Sees Its Most Violent Month In 28 Years As Murders, Shootings Skyrocket
By Bob Chiarito Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
CPS Giving Parents A Week To Decide Whether To Send Kids To School Or Choose Remote Learning
District officials said they need time to plan based on how many families choose all-remote learning. The Teachers Union wants CPS to open for remote learning only this fall.
Bucktown Dispensary Gets Key Approval, But Neighborhood Group Wants More Social Equity Promises
Verano Holdings want to open a Zen Leaf dispensary at 1720 N. Damen Ave., previously home to a Marc Jacobs store.
Big Star Closes Wicker Park Location After Staffer Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The popular patio spot is closed temporarily while other staffers are tested and the restaurant is deep cleaned.
Bars Can Now Apply To Open Sidewalk Cafes For Customers During Coronavirus Pandemic
Previously, only restaurants were allowed to apply for and open a sidewalk cafe. The city hopes the change can help alcohol-only bars and taverns stay afloat.
For Struggling Innertown Pub, Temporary Beer Garden Would Be A ‘Lifeline’ — But City Won’t Issue Permit, Owner Says
The city's Liquor Commission asked Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) to decide on whether to grant the pub a permit — but he punted the decision to a neighborhood group. Meanwhile, Innertown's staff has been laid off again.
Illinois Sees Highest Number Of New Coronavirus Cases In 2 Months As State Hits ‘Danger Point,’ Pritzker Says
Another 1,772 new cases of coronavirus were reported and 18 more people died.
Helendora Samuels Picture Framing, One Of Few Black-Owned Shops In Wicker Park, Struggling During Pandemic
Wicker Park has few Black-owned businesses. With neighbors' support, framing experts Sylvester "Tommy" and Helendora Samuels hope to stay.
2nd Scooter Pilot Starts Aug. 12 With Bird, Lime And Spin
The city will allow vendors to leave scooters out at night. Last time, vendors had to pick them up at night and re-deploy them in the morning.
High School Football Moved Back To Spring After State Makes New Coronavirus Restrictions
The rules, which go into effect Aug. 15, apply to people of all ages and cover almost all areas of athletics.
