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Standing Passengers, Coffee House and Art Gallery, to Perk Up Noble Square

A documentary filmmaker and artist is hoping to open the new spot by April.

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Unpaid Rent Prompts Seizure of Oven, Espresso Machine at Ugly Mug Cafe

Move is "like cutting us off at the knees," owner said, but landlord cited $5,500 in past due rent.

Ugly Mug Cafe Aims to Open West Loop Spot with $85,000 in Crowdfunding

The owner of the West Town Cafe is trying to raise money to open a second location in the West Loop.

Forbidden Root Pairs Beer with Chicken, Waffles at West Town Pop-Up Dinner

Tickets are $40 per person and include three chicken dishes, botanical beers and dessert.

Lincoln Park »

VIDEO: Ugly Mug Cafe's Backyard Garden Cuts Distance From 'Farm to Table'

The West Town cafe's backyard garden supplies fresh herbs and vegetables for the dishes on its menu.

Lincoln Park »

Butter Coffee Trend Hits Chicago; Coffee Shops Take Note

The Ugly Mug Cafe in West Town added butter coffee to its menu this week due to customer demand.

Ugly Mug Cafe Crowd-Sources $25K Loan to Pay for Outdoor Patio

With nine days remaining, the West Town coffee shop has received 22 percent of its funding goal.

West Town Cafe Scraps Holiday Party After Burglary, Nearby Cafes Also Hit

West Town's Ugly Mug and Native Foods and the Wormhole in Wicker Park were burgled within three days.

ABC's 'Mind Games' Films Along Damen Avenue in Wicker Park

A drama starring Christian Slater is one of severals TV shows being shot in the neighborhood this fall.

West Town Coffee Scene on Chicago Ave. Perks Up with Ugly Mug Cafe

The shop will store customers' "ugly mug" cups and fill 'em up with java.

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.