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Piano Bar Tack Room Set to Open in Thalia Hall's Restored Carriage House

Recently restored, the new Pilsen piano saloon takes over a century-old carriage house.

Everything You Need to Know About Pilsen Food Truck Social This Weekend

The fest will bring 25 food trucks, a dozen music acts and a special Revolution Brewery brew to Pilsen.

Pilsen's Thalia Hall Honored for Historic Restoration by Real Estate Group

The Chicago Association of Realtors is honoring owners for their work to restore the historic landmark.

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10 Ways To Celebrate Halloween on the Near West Side This Weekend

From family-friendly to truly spooky, the West Loop and Pilsen are under Halloween's spell this weekend.

Thalia Hall Owners Seek New Licenses, Could Open Music Venue 'Soon'

The owners seek liquor and entertainment licenses for a yet-to-open music venue at the historic site.

Bow Truss Coffee Coming to Pilsen, Owner Seeking Another Roasting Space

The North Side coffee roasters are hoping to open a new location at 1641 W. 18th St. by May.

Thalia Hall's Punch House Now Offering Classes on Punch-Making

Cultivate your punch-making skills at Pilsen's Punch House.

Pilsen/Near West Side Year in Review: 5 Stories that Mattered in 2013

A look back at neighborhood stories that made the news this year.

PHOTOS: Inside Dusek's Board and Beer at Thalia Hall

Take an up-close look at the food and drink on the menu in the newly restored Thalia Hall.

Thalia Hall's Punch House, Dusek's Now Hiring

The new bars at Thalia Hall in Pilsen are looking for servers, bartenders and more.

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.