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Businesses wary about months-long Montrose closure
A sewer replacement project will close Montrose Avenue to through traffic between Hermitage and Damen avenues, and could last up to 12 weeks. Crews may be able to keep one traffic lane open during construction.
19 days ago | By Shannon McGee
Garden Walk celebrates the art of urban gardening
Lincoln Square's annual "Garden Walk" highlights the urban landscaping skills of 22 local gardeners, paired with a "Green Fair" where residents can learn the art of living green.
20 days ago | By Megan Cottrell
At Chopping Block, no such thing as too many cooks in the classroom
A Chicago cooking school owner says residents motivated by health and economic concerns are flocking to her door to learn everything from chopping 101 to the fine points of preparing ethnic cuisine.
27 days ago | By Megan Cottrell
At Chopping Block, no such thing as too many cooks in the classroom
A Chicago cooking school owner says residents motivated by health and economic concerns are flocking to her door to learn everything from chopping 101 to the fine points of preparing ethnic cuisine.
27 days ago | By Megan Cottrell
Emergency sewer repairs close roads in Ravenswood
An emergency sewer repair project begins today on West Montrose Avenue between Damen and Ashland. Repairs are expected to be completed by Tuesday.
2 months ago | By Shannon McGee
Emergency sewer repairs close roads in Ravenswood
An emergency sewer repair project begins today on West Montrose Avenue between Damen and Ashland. Repairs are expected to be completed by Tuesday.
2 months ago | By Shannon McGee
Who's got Chicago's best slice? Ask the Italians
A Roman abroad is on a never-ending quest for good cooking. When it comes to pizza, the standards are high. Our interns from Italy weigh in on Chicago's best slice.
2 months ago | By Laura Elia and Giulia Donati
Who's got Chicago's best slice? Ask the Italians
A Roman abroad is on a never-ending quest for good cooking. When it comes to pizza, the standards are high. Our interns from Italy weigh in on Chicago's best slice.
2 months ago | By Laura Elia and Giulia Donati
Lincoln Square to celebrate spring and German tradition
Visitors will find German cuisine, steins of beer, dancing, and live music at Lincoln Square's annual May Fest celebration, beginning Thursday.
2 months ago | By Sara Schapmann
Lincoln Square to celebrate spring and German tradition
Visitors will find German cuisine, steins of beer, dancing, and live music at Lincoln Square's annual May Fest celebration, beginning Thursday.
2 months ago | By Sara Schapmann
New playground slated for Welles Park
The recreation area near the corner of Western and Montrose is in need of a makeover. Built in the early 1980s, it's paved with wood chips and often has to shut down after it rains.
4 months ago | By Sara Schapmann
New playground slated for Welles Park
The recreation area near the corner of Western and Montrose is in need of a makeover. Built in the early 1980s, it's paved with wood chips and often has to shut down after it rains.
4 months ago | By Sara Schapmann
City bids farewell to Asian beetle
The event capped 10 years of efforts by government and community groups to stamp out the destructive beetle. Officials are now hoping to stop a new pest -- the Emerald Ash Borer.
4 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar
Turtle racing draws raucous crowd
Each Friday night, Big Joe's Bar in Ravenswood transforms itself from a typical neighborhood bar into a hotbed of urban turtle racing.
4 months ago | By Joe Osgood
Mask-maker lives for double takes
Jeff Semmerling, a Chicago-based artist, explores the transformative power of accessories most often thought of as Halloween props. Leading theater groups use his masks.
4 months ago | By Jack Newell
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