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As Northwest Side Park Named For Poet And Holocaust Victim Gertrud Kolmar, Loved Ones Vow To Keep Her Story Alive
The ceremony comes five months after Park District officials unanimously approved the rededication request and almost two years since residents began the efforts.
Logan Square Athletic Club Could Be Coming To Grace’s Furniture Building After Long-Awaited Boutique Hotel Plan Scrapped
New plans have emerged for the long-vacant Grace's Furniture building in the heart of Logan Square.
Medical Facility Offering Primary Care, Cardiology Services Opens At Six Corners
The $4 million medical building will offer obstetrics and gynecology next month. It sits next to a senior housing development that's slated to be complete by the end of 2022.
Epic Kitchens’ Year-Old Lakeview Ghost Kitchen Location Closed Until ‘Further Notice’
Epic Kitchens' Lakeview restaurant is "closed ['til] further notice," according to a sign posted on its front door. The "Epic Kitchens" sign has also been taken down.
Uptown’s Clifton Avenue Gets Decorative String Lighting, The First Allowed Over A Public Street In Chicago
The decorative lighting hangs over the Clifton Avenue Art Gallery near the Wilson Red Line stop.
The Hen, A Breakfast Spot With 20-Topping Oatmeal Bar, Opens In Lincoln Park
The Hen also offers a build-your-own-mimosa package, an oatmeal bar, avocado toasts, breakfast burgers and more.
Replay Lincoln Park’s Latest Pop-Up Honors ‘Stranger Things,’ Including An Eddie Munson Graduation
The bar will also have a "The Simpsons"-themed Tree House of Gore with a Moe's Tavern on its second level.
Smylie Brothers Closes Lakeview Brewery 1 Year After Opening
"It has been an absolute pleasure to serve the local community for the near 12 months that we were open," Smylie Bros' owners wrote. Its Evanston location is still open.
Veteran Far Northwest Side Organizer Susanna Ernst To Run Against Ald. Jim Gardiner In 45th Ward
The community organizer and historian is the second woman to officially mount a run to take Ald. Jim Gardiner's seat.
Bucktown’s Ehrler Park Playground Getting An Upgrade After Neighbors Help Raise Money For Overhaul
The project will include new playground equipment and infrastructure repairs. Neighbors hope to eventually raise funds to install a turf field and landscaping improvements.
Logan Square’s Mini Mott Replaced With Second Generation, A Tribute To Owners’ Asian-American Heritage
The owners of Asian-inspired burger joint Mini Mott closed the Logan Square eatery this summer and opened a full-service restaurant in its place with an elevated and expanded menu.
National Sailing Championship Launches In Lake Michigan Off Monroe Harbor Starting Thursday
The Chicago Yacht Club will host this year's J/88 North American Championships.
West Town’s Komunity Kombucha Sees Success Amid Growing Sober Movement In Chicago
Komunity Kombucha aims to provide a kombucha that is "consumable for the masses." It has lavender butterfly, rose petal berry and hibiscus ginger flavors.
First Tee Opens $2 Million Golf Center On Lakefront: ‘Every Kid Will Have Better Experiences’
The $2 million, 60,000-square-foot facility was built by a nonprofit that provides programs, coaching and camps for children to learn golf.
Logan Square’s Lonesome Rose Expanding To Andersonville With Clark Street Restaurant
The popular Mexican-inspired restaurant Lonesome Rose will be the third Logan Square-based eatery to make the jump to Andersonville.
Far Northwest Side Neighbors Rally To Help Dog Recovering From Car Crash That Critically Injured Man
Neighbors say the stretch of Devon Avenue where the crash occurred has long been dangerous with speeding drivers and narrow lanes. A light or crosswalk with flashing lights would improve safety, they said.
Veteran Chefs Opening Pompette, A Cafe And Wine Bar, In Former Izakaya Mita Space In Bucktown
Pompette will feature breakfast and lunch service and shareable dinner plates paired with "Old World" natural wines. Owners aim to open in early October.
Jefferson Park Smoke Shop Closed For Building Violations As Owner Faces Charges Of Selling Cannabis To Undercover Cops
The Supreme Smoke Shop owner was arrested Sept. 8 after authorities said he sold cannabis out of his shop without a valid license.
Vote For Chicago’s Best Taco And Watch Mexican Wrestling Matches At Lakeview Taco Fest This Weekend
Twelve local restaurants will compete for the "People's Choice" award at this weekend's Lakeview Taco Fest.
Milwaukee Avenue Block On Northwest Side Shut Down Through December To Replace Bridge, Speed Up $36 Million Project
The full traffic closure will shave off six months of construction for the project timeline.
