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Dickens Greenway Construction Begins In Lincoln Park

The contraflow bike lane along Dickens Avenue will formalize two-way cycling traffic along the mostly one-way street.

Lincoln Park, Old Town
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Lincoln Park Dispensary Plan Gets Needed Permit From Zoning Board

This is the final zoning approval needed for Marigrow to operate a dispensary in the former Salt n' Pepper Diner. The company still needs construction and occupancy permits before it can start renovating.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Wieners Circle Stops Playing Music Outdoors, But Neighbors Say Back Patio Is Still Too Noisy

Owner Ari Levy assured neighbors the famed hot dog stand won't play music outside except on days it has a permit to do so, but neighbors now want the business to stop all special events with loud music.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Wieners Circle Vowed To Keep Back Patio Chill, But Neighbors Say It’s Too Loud And Rowdy

The Wieners Circle needs to address and abate noise, loitering and littering, neighbors said. A meeting was called by the area's alderman in an effort to settle the dispute.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Lincoln Park Alderman Asks Mayor For More Cops As Robberies Soar

The 43rd Ward saw a 17 percent increase in robberies last year and has reported 32 robberies since June, according to Chicago Police data.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Lincoln Park Alderman Proposes Stricter Anti-Idling Ordinance For Chicago Drivers

Ald. Timmy Knudsen's proposed ordinance prohibits all internal combustion-powered vehicles from idling for more than three minutes.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

A ‘Dire’ Shortage Of Lawyers Making Chicago’s Migrant Crisis Even Worse

Chicago is short hundreds of lawyers as migrants wait months to apply for asylum. The city has yet to help new arrivals get legal services to stay here, a nonprofit director said.

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Get To Know Timmy Knudsen, Lincoln Park’s New Alderman

One of the youngest council members, Knudsen said he'll continue prioritizing public safety, the environment and constituent services in his first full term.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Brian Comer Concedes To Ald. Timmy Knudsen In 43rd Ward Runoff

Comer called Knudsen on Tuesday to congratulate him. Knudsen, 32, is City Council’s youngest alderman and will be sworn in May 15.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Ald. Timmy Knudsen Declares Victory In Lincoln Park’s 43rd Ward

Ald. Timmy Knudsen defended himself against a challenge from local group leader Brian Comer.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Ald. Timmy Knudsen, Brian Comer Spar Over Policing, Development In 43rd Ward Debate

Knudsen and Comer shared different strategies on improving police staffing and revisited a controversy about Comer posting a video that had false information.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Lincoln Park Aldermanic Candidates Debate Public Safety But Agree Cops Should Patrol CTA

Ald. Timmy Knudsen and Brian Comer commended mayoral candidate Paul Vallas’ public safety plan, but they criticized each others’ ideas for reducing crime.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

43rd Ward Aldermanic Candidates To Debate The Issues Thursday In Old Town

Incumbent Ald. Timmy Knudsen and challenger Brian Comer, president of the Sheffield Neighborhood Association, will attend.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Ald. Timmy Knudsen Nabs Endorsements From 5 Retired Alderpeople, Former Rival In 43rd Ward Runoff

Former Ald. Michele Smith and former candidate Wendi Taylor Nations previously blasted Knudsen but are now backing him over Brian Comer. Comer accused Knudsen of sending a "misleading" poll about him.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

43rd Ward Aldermanic Candidates Will Talk Neighborhood Issues Monday At Lincoln Park High School

Incumbent Ald. Timmy Knudsen and challenger Brian Comer, three-term president of the Sheffield Neighborhood Association, will attend.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Ald. Timmy Knudsen Faces Neighborhood Group Leader Brian Comer In Hot 43rd Ward Runoff

Brian Comer, president of the Sheffield Neighborhood Association, and appointed Ald. Timmy Knudsen were separated by just 367 votes in the Feb. 28 election.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

In The 43rd Ward, Knudsen And Comer Enter Runoff With New Endorsements, Sign Drama

About 42 percent of voters turned out in the 43rd Ward, which encompasses most of Lincoln Park, Old Town and the Gold Coast.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Ald. Timmy Knudsen Headed To Runoff With Brian Comer In 43rd Ward Race

Knudsen did not secure enough votes to guarantee his first full term. He'll compete against Comer, the president of the Sheffield Neighborhood Association.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Lincoln Park Gets New Preschool Across From Zoo For 200 Students

The preschool across the street from Lincoln Park Zoo briefly stalled in 2021 after some neighbors complained about added traffic in the area.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

43rd Ward Alderman Candidates To Debate In Forum Tuesday At DePaul University

Six candidates are running to become the next 43rd Ward alderman, including Timmy Knudsen, who was appointed to the role in September after Ald. Michele Smith resigned.

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