Big Star

Richard Perez was charged with felony counts of possession of drugs and resisting arrest, police said.

Parlor Pizza Bar, Benchmark, Au Cheval and Bottled Blonde also are popular spots for ride-sharers.

An asphalt lot on the southern end of the Wicker Park hotspot's patio area is under construction.

A beer-based cocktail made with tomato, lime and spices, the Mexican specialty is gaining new fans fast.

You can skip Big Star's line ... if you trust a stranger and have $1,500 to spare for a table.

The breakfast tacos along with orange juice, coffee will be sold at Big Star's to-go window on weekends.

You can get breakfast tacos and OJ to go soon when you stop by Big Star.

Areas near public transit had the most reported thefts; very few stolen bikes are recovered.

Wicker Park's Big Star has dropped its cash-only policy and is accepting credit cards.

It's part of the nonprofit Pilot Light program, in which gourmet chefs teach about health and food.

"It's nice hearing brass; it's not a sound you normally hear," said nearby worker who bought two CDs.

The taco bar at 1531 N. Damen Ave. allows pups on their popular patio.

Who would know the speakeasy bar's murals better than the guy who stares at them for hours each night?

The latest Violet Hour Wall is preceding Does' new show, opening Friday at Maxwell Collette gallery.

"Some are happy. Some are mean and some say, 'Don't tell me what to do,'" said Mahfoud Amrani.