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Wicker Park Ice Rink Plan has Hockey Dads, Skating Fans Excited

"It would make Wicker Park a destination in the winter," said one enthusiastic hockey player.

Season's Final Garden Tour, Symphony Concert Set for Sunday in Wicker Park

The Symphony Sounds Quartet performance will spotlight South American compositions.

Graffiti Tagging Hits Wicker Park Murals, Businesses

Some residents and a graffiti removal service said there appears to be a recent uptick in tagging.

PHOTOS: 1st Ward Awards Combine Community Pride with Friendly Competition

Several hundred online votes were cast in 11 categories to determine best groups, schools, businesses.

Wicker Park Shooting, 'Gutter Punk' Fights Have Residents on Edge

More security is needed at the park, neighbors said, citing after-hours drinking and a Friday shooting.

Big Crack in Wicker Park Sidewalk Unfixed for 7 Years, Park Regulars Say

Ald. Joe Moreno's office confirmed that a work order is in place to repair the damaged walkway.

Wanted: Your Solutions for Curbing Bad Behavior in Wicker Park's Park

Ideas to curtail drinking, drug use/sales, harassment and vandalism are being solicited by council.

Wicker Park Chess Tables Causing a Stir, Could Get Ripped Out

No guarantee removal would curb crime, Ald. Moreno said, in calling for more community input on decision.

'Hipster Dog' Wows Boopalooza Crowd

A hipster terrier snagged top honors at a weekend party in the park

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.