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'Saved by the Bell' Diner Heads to Wicker Park's Flat Iron Building

The pop-up will make its 30-day run at the former site of Storefront Company, 1941 W. North Ave.

Geek Bar Abandons Lincoln Park, Asks Geeks for Cash to Save Fading Business

Geek Bar spent $300,000 on the now-abandoned Lincoln Park location and is trying to stay alive.

Celebrating Marriage Equality? Drink Scalia's Tears at Geek Bar

One dollar from every $10 purchase of the bitter (and salty) cocktail goes to Center on Halsted.

Geek Bar Beta Opens in Wicker Park Friday with 'Dr. Who' Inspired Drinks

The two-month pop-up will give patrons a taste of what's brewing at the permanent Lincoln Park digs.

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Geek Bar Coming Soon to Lincoln Park, Reveals Sneak Peek

The geek-centric bar is preparing to open in June on Clybourn Avenue.

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LINCOLN PARK MORNING REPORT: Geek Bar's New Locale, Second City's Marathon

VIDEO: And find out what's happening around the neighborhood today.

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Geek Bar Finds a Home in Lincoln Park, to Open in Late Spring

The Kickstarter-funded bar aimed at comic lovers, fantasy players and more is going to 1960 N. Clybourn.

Lakeview 'Geek Out' Bar Hopes to be Play Spot for Nerds

From comic lovers to Trekkies, "Geek Out Geek Bar" will aim to serve all sorts of outcasts.

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.