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Double Door Could Reopen In Former Wicker Park Furniture Mart

"The [Double Door] brand is still alive, and that's where we are at this point," said the club co-owner.

Former Furniture Mart in Wicker Park Starts Renovations, Seeks Tenant

Two marquees and "corner visibility" ideal for outdoor seating are benefits touted in a rental ad.

Punch Bowl Drops Wicker Park Site, Blames City's 'Complicated Fire Code'

Two other spots in Chicago are being considered as replacements, the owner of the popular chain said.

Punch Bowl Social to Pump $6M into Wicker Park Entertainment, Dining Mecca

Eight bowling lanes, ping pong, foosball and a 24-hour diner are among the many draws.

Punch Bowl Social Plan Gets Mixed Reception in Wicker Park

Some see a bowling alley and restaurant as a good addition, but a group is opposed to a tavern license.

Wicker Park Central Furniture Mart Sells for $3.75M to Saxony Capital

"It's a great building with great visibility," said investor who is "weighing options" on future plans.

Wicker Park Rising Rents Force Nail Salon, Resale Shop Off Milwaukee Avenue

Developer Josh Mintzer is planning to renovate the storefronts, rental units above The Ark, Sunny Nails.

Central Furniture Leaving Wicker Park After 65 Years on 'Furniture Row'

The Milwaukee Avenue "anchor" furniture shop is moving to Humboldt Park.

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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.