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Taste Of Northalsted Returning In April With Food, Drink Samples From 19 Local Businesses
Taste of Northalsted is a food and drink crawl happening April 15 in Northalsted, Chicago's LGBTQ-friendly business and entertainment district.
Jefferson Park’s Copernicus Center Kicks Off Chicago’s Copernican Year With Exhibit Honoring Polish Scientist
The historical exhibit lines the fence of the Polish arts center to teach people about the famed astronomer and bring people to the area.
Pickleball Courts Coming To Portage Park And Dunning This Summer
Pickleball is coming to the Far Northwest Side parks as interest in the sport grows.
As Antisemitic Attacks Hit Record High, Chicago Jewish Groups Fight Back By Empowering Communities
Chicago saw 47 reported incidents of anti-Jewish hate last year, compared to 37 in 2021, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
Dimo’s Pizza Opening Cafe, Bar In Lincoln Square This April
Dimo’s Cafe will feature the company’s creative pizzas alongside other shareables, complete with a full-service bar and seating area.
Edgewater Retail Strip Will Be Partially Demolished And Rebuilt As Dollar Store, Auto Parts Shop Move Out
The building slated for demolition previously held a Payless shoe store and North Shore Optical. Both shops have since closed.
Popular Lincoln Park Restaurant Evette’s Opening Spot In Lakeview With Daily Brunch, Dinner
Evette's All Day builds on the first two Evette's restaurants by adding a daily brunch menu available until 2 p.m. and new dishes.
4 Groups Seeking Control Of Six Corners Services Will Meet The Public Next Week
The groups competing for who will manage beautification and cleanup projects in the area will present their case to the city and constituents.
The Understudy, A Theater-Themed Bookstore And Cafe, Debuts In Andersonville
The book and coffee shop will host script readings and other events with local theaters.
Perception Cannabis Pot Dispensary Looks To Open In A Former Rogers Park Currency Exchange
"If I'm going to buy pot, I'd like to support small business, not huge conglomerates," said a 76-year-old resident of Rogers Park who supports Perception Cannabis' bid for North Clark Street.
Povos Gallery Opens In West Town To Showcase Emerging Chicago Artists
Lucca Colombelli gives a 60-70 percent cut of each sale to its creator, donates part of its proceeds to a nonprofit and offers free legal resources to artists.
West Loop Group Wants To Block High-Rise Until New Alderman Takes Over, But Ald. Sigcho-Lopez Has Already Signed Off
Neighbors assumed Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez paused a proposal for a 370-unit apartment tower that will flip to Alderman-elect Bill Conway's ward. But Sigcho-Lopez said the project has been in the works for months.
Family Celebrates Their Colombian Culture With Magnifico Coffee Shop, Now Open In Avondale
Magnifico, which was brought to life through a city grant, serves Colombian coffee roasted on-site along with Colombian treats such as churros and pandebono con guava.
Burning Bush Brewery Expands With Event Venue And Riverside Patio In North Center
The event venue and riverside patio are opening just in time for Burning Bush Brewery’s third anniversary.
Proposed Dispensary At Former Town Hall Pub Will Strengthen LGBTQ Business District’s Future, Owner Says
One owner of the proposed weed dispensary in Northalsted said "opening a successful, inclusive dispensary" in the LGBTQ district "is about more than cannabis."
Uptown Retail Building To Be Replaced With 77 Apartments, Ground-Floor Commercial Space
The latest retail building to be redeveloped in Uptown will have 77 apartments, 40 parking spaces and ground-floor commercial space.
Jefferson Park’s The Made Shop Launches Workshops To Teach Candle Making, Screen Printing And More
The first class is Saturday and will focus on making candles. The lineup includes workshops on sewing and making wellness products.
Rogers Park’s New 400 Theaters Could Close After 100 Years As Fans Make Last-Ditch Effort To Save It
The New 400 Theaters opened in 1912 and made it through the pandemic. But the crowds haven't returned, signaling the theater's likely demise, its owner said.
Queer- And POC-Owned Weed Dispensary Could Replace Former Town Hall Pub In Northalsted
The proposed dispensary is a joint venture among cannabis policy reform leader Edie Moore and Art Johnston and Jose "Pepe" Peńa, LGBTQ rights pioneers and co-founders of Sidetrack.
Construction Starts On Affordable Apartments In The Heart Of Humboldt Park
Once built, the 95-foot-tall project will be the largest building in the area.