Cyd Smillie

Gwen Johnson, a youth volunteer, was the inspiration for the new mural on 63rd and Honore.

The former bank building could be transformed into a grocery and gym, while saving a historic theater. 

Lake Effect Brewing Co. will unveil the beer Thursday at Gale Street Inn.

Anthony Lewellen, a well-known graffiti artist in the '90s, is back painting walls — with permission.

The mural at Elston Avenue and Forest Glen Avenue replaces a fading, former artwork in the underpass.

The mural planned for the underpass at Elston and Forest Glen avenues will depict the four seasons.

Poet Yvonne Zipter turned a wedding gift into automatic poetry dispenser.

The mural planned for the underpass at Elston and Forest Glen avenues will depict the four seasons.

The sculpture will be displayed for a year as part of the Chicago Sculpture Exhibit.

Arts Alive Chicago painted the science-themed mural to inspire Beaubien Elementary School students.

The sculpture at Lawrence and Milwaukee avenues will be part of the Chicago Sculpture Exhibit.

Classes will start after Labor Day in Portage Park, the center's director said.

Ald. John Arena is sponsoring the competition to draw attention to the 45th Ward.

While the murals are cleaned and repaired every spring, this winter took a big toll, organizers said.

The name change was prompted by confusion about the group's mission.