The DNAinfo archives brought to you by WNYC.
Read the press release here.

people

Darren McGraw

Recent Headlines

Lincoln Square »

Bang Bang Pie Joins Ampersand's 'Amperbash' Block Party On Damen

Ampersand is joining with its Damen Avenue neighbors for a one-year anniversary party.

Lincoln Square »

Ampersand Is Open: No More 'Coming Soon' for Hotly Anticipated Wine Bar

The long-awaited Damen Avenue wine bar from a Charlie Trotter vet is now open for business.

Lincoln Square »

Get a Sneak Sip of Ampersand Wine Bar at Saturday's "AmperBash" on Damen

Ampersand Wine Bar is teaming up with its neighbors on Damen for Saturday's "AmperBash" wine walk.

Lincoln Square »

'Cutthroat Kitchen' Winner on Board at Ampersand as Wine Bar Opening Nears

Tim Havidic, winner of the Food Network's "Cutthroat Kitchen," will be Ampersand's chef de cuisine.

Lincoln Square »

Ampersand Wine Bar Eyes June Opening on Bustling Section of Damen

Owner Darren McGraw finally received the city's OK to start construction on his Damen Avenue wine bar.

Lincoln Square »

Is Second Time the Charm for Ampersand? Wine Bar Now Sets Sights on Damen

Darren McGraw is trading Lawrence Avenue for Damen Avenue in his ongoing bid to open Ampersand Wine Bar.

Ampersand Wine Bar's 'Coming Soon' Changed to 'Coming Eventually, Maybe'

Darren McGraw is still looking for a space to rent for his proposed wine bar on Lawrence Avenue.

Ampersand Wine Bar to Join Crop of New Businesses on Lawrence Avenue

Community members support the concept, which requires the lifting of a liquor license moratorium.

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.