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Marie's Rip Tide Lounge Wiped Clean From High-Traffic Corner in Bucktown

The suddenly empty corner has caused people to think they're lost, said a spokeswoman for the new owners.

Marie's Rip Tide Lounge Goes Out 'With A Bang' In Bucktown

"This place has the heart and soul of this neighborhood, and it's the last place like it."

Marie's Rip Tide Closing For Good Saturday, Neighbor Buying Building

A construction firm next to the bar is planning to buy the building for $2 milllion, Tina Congenie said.

Marie's Riptide Lounge Seeks Return to 4 a.m. Late Hours, Sets 'Reopening'

A late hour license ban enacted by an alderman could make a Bucktown bar owner's wishes complicated.

Marie's Riptide Lounge Saga Appears to be Over As Court Rules on Cash Loan

A $150,000 loan with few strings attached keeps the Bucktown bar in manager's hands.

Riptide Lounge Owner Expects to Get Bailout Loan from 'Dear Friend' Soon

An investor from a "prominent Chicago family" is finalizing an offer to give dough to Tina Congenie.

Judge Appoints Third Party to Handle Sale of Marie's Rip Tide Lounge

Estate of bar owner Marie Wuczynski was willed to a former manager, who's now lost control of dealings.

Legendary Dive Bar with Long Roots in Bucktown in Danger of Closing

The future of Marie's Rip Tide Lounge is in jeopardy if manager does not pay $140,000 to heirs of owner.

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.