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Sidewalk Ads for Umami Burger Upset Some, Impress Others in Wicker Park

Logos for the burger chain have appeared along several blocks of Milwaukee and Damen avenues.

Drinking in Public, Battery, Strong-arm Robberies on Rise in Wicker Park

Residents voiced concerns to beat cops about "gutter punks" and open alcohol during Movies in the Park.

Snapshots from Do-Division Fest, Wicker Park 'Antique and Junque' Sale

Rain didn't stop people from flocking to two popular events on the first weekend of June.

The Crocodile's Controversial Zoning Request Put on Hold By Alderman

The Wicker Park bar's plan to apply for a tavern license was curtailed until residents can weigh in.

Chicago Chop Shop's Rooftop Patio Plan to be Focus of Wicker Park Meeting

An attorney said noise from the "L" train is louder than his client's proposed rooftop patio.

Wicker Park Group Balks at Ditching Parking for Bike Lanes on Milwaukee

Protected bike lanes on Milwaukee Avenue would mean "significant reductions" in parking, alderman says.

Ald. Fioretti Says New Ward Map Was Set Up to Defeat Him

Far-flung boundaries frustrate some in Wicker Park, too, residents said during a Fioretti appearance.

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.

Chicago Athletic Clubs Plan to Expand Chain to North Avenue in Bucktown

A neighborhood group voted to approve zoning for a revamped plan with fitness club and 16 apartments.

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.