18th Street

The iconic 45-year-old mural was painted over earlier this month, sparking neighborhood outrage.

High-flying lucha libre wrestlers and more than 25 music acts will also rock the three-day fest.   

Police received an anonymous tip after security footage of the man circulated on social media.

Closed businesses included Panaderia Nuevo Leon, 5 Rabanitos and Supermercados El Guero. 

ElevArte's 37th annual Muertos de la Risa will feature large puppets, decorated carts and live music.

Ald. Danny Solis said affordable housing could be built at the site rezoned for industrial use.

Parts of 18th and Throop streets will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to accommodate film crews. 

The two issues are interconnected, one supporter said on 18th Street Wednesday. [PHOTOS]

No weekend plans? From festivals to yard sales in Near West Side neighborhoods, we've got you covered. 

The three-day fest will bring together Pilsen's best chefs to find out whose mole reigns supreme.

The new store, at 18th Street and Ashland Avenue, will sell phones, devices, accessories and more.   

Focused on baking with local ingredients, the bakery/espresso bar takes over the old Beurrage space. 

PMG Development will also build an affordable housing development at an undisclosed location in Pilsen. 

But the UIC study also found that gentrification has been slower in Pilsen than in other Chicago 'hoods.

After a two-month closure, the 1870s tavern will soon welcome regulars once again on 18th Street.