The Robey

Robey was the name for Damen Avenue during the 1890s.

A new menu is underway for the fall, along with a more fun, less classic vibe, general manager said.

The video by photographer Max Wilson compiles five years of shots.

Chamber of Commerce members were in the holiday spirit at their annual party, held in The Robey.

"In the 70s and 80s, it was not safe to be out at this corner at night. Now, look at it," Tilley said.

Time lapse photographer Max Wilson focused on skyline views from the roof of new Wicker Park hotel.

Many of the workers live in the area, the hotels' owners said.

The skinny on Wicker Park/Bucktown's two new hotels: Hours, parking spots, retailers and more details.

Details on how to join parties scheduled for Dec. 8 and 14 inside the Art Deco skyscraper turned hotel.

Duck confit, pastas prepared in an open kitchen and a raw bar will be served at the 55-seat Cafe Robey.

Hotel operators are looking for "service oriented, hard working front office staff," according to flier.

Rooms in the rehabbed Northwest Tower will start at $150 nightly; owners are targeting a Nov. 15 debut.

A public notice announcing plans to serve liquor was sent to residents who live near the hotel.

A nod to the former name of Damen Avenue, the 89-room hotel is on track to open by year's end.