West Town
Big Shoulders Coffee Handing Out Free Milk, Coffee In East Ukrainian Village At 6 P.M. Sunday
In need of milk or coffee? A local coffee roasting company wants to help.
Family-Owned EuroFurniture Closing Grand Avenue Shop After More Than 50 Years
The store's focus has always been on contemporary Italian and American-made pieces.
Car Plows Into West Town’s Breakfast House At Accident-Prone Grand Avenue Intersection
The owner of Breakfast House said the restaurant will reopen Saturday.
Australian Bushfire Fundraiser Has New West Town Location, Still Selling Tickets
Proceeds will benefit BlazeAid, a volunteer organization that rebuilds fences and other structures in rural Australia after natural disasters.
Award-Winning Chefs To Bring Filipino Food, Pastries To Former Winchester Spot
Genie Kwon and Tim Flores worked at the two-Michelin-starred Oriole in the West Loop and left to open a neighborhood spot.
Burlesque Brunches Coming To River West’s The Dawson This Winter
A rotating cast of performers will join headliner Hot Tawdry at The Dawson.
West Town Workers Cottages Would Be Torn Down, Replaced With Condo Building Under New Plan
One of the 1920s cottages had 18 busted pipes last winter, owner Mike Skoulsky said.
Don’t Trash Your Christmas Trees! This Ukrainian Village Cyclist Will Recycle Them For Free
The owner of Second City Tuk Tuks is volunteering his time and skills to help neighbors recycle Christmas trees.
Wicker Park Checkers Opening Delayed Again
The fast food restaurant is now six months behind its scheduled July 2019 opening.
Do You Want A Pot Shop In West Town? Join Neighborhood Group Monday For Vote
One group has already proposed a plan for a weed-infused wellness spa, restaurant and dispensary in the neighborhood.
Checkers Delays Wicker Park Opening Again, But Slated To Open Next Week
The company had initially anticipated a July 16 opening, leading to months of anticipation by fans.
West Town Carpet Warehouse, Once Considered For Cloud Kitchens Site, Being Demolished
A plan to sell and develop the site into single family homes is "on hold," neighborhood leaders said.
Owners Of 1885 West Town Workers Cottage Want To Tear It Down, But Some Neighbors Aren’t On Board
The homeowners want to build a three-flat building in its place, but one neighbor said she worries developers are treating West Town like the "Wild West."
Woman, 18, Visiting Chicago From Poland Had To Relearn How To Walk And Talk After Brutal West Town Rape, Prosecutors Say
Rufus Carson, 38, charged in the West Town rape, rejected a 30-year plea deal Tuesday and could face 150 years in prison if the case goes to trial.
Man Charged In Brutal 2018 West Town Rape, Beating Due Back In Court — And Neighbors Will Be There To Watch
As of Thursday, $26,578 has been raised for the badly injured victim, nicknamed "Warrior Woman." "This is what gives the family moments of peace from this nightmare, and really, this hell that they're in."
Atomix Coffee Is Selling Fixtures, Including Its Iconic Astronaut Mural
Already missing your favorite red booth? Now's your chance to buy it and own a piece of West Town history.
Sick And Tired Of West Town Eyesore, Small Business Owner Hops The Fence To Clean, Paint Vacant Building
"I kind of just got to the point where I was like, 'If nobody's going to do anything about it, I'll take it upon myself,'" said Rob Colosi-McCann, the owner of Inside Home, 1942 W. Chicago Ave
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi Is Coming To Wicker Park, And He Wants To Answer Your Questions About Property Taxes
While increasing property taxes are a last resort, Mayor Lightfoot has said she will do what is necessary to get Chicago out of its $838 million hole.
West Town Art Walk Returns For 9th Season With Live Music, Wine Tastings And Build-Your-Own-Face-Mask Workshop
The West Town Art Walk, presented by the West Town Chamber of Commerce, will take place 5-8 p.m. Friday and 12-8 p.m. Saturday.
Midwest Coast Brewing Opens On Near West Side With Brother-Sister Team At The Helm
The dog-friendly brewery is owned by Cameron Compton and his sister Lanie Veckman.
