For our new photo project, we checked in with a few neighbors to see how they survived quarantine, what made it most memorable and how pandemic life has been.
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New Pizza ‘To Go’ Restaurant Opening in Late July Will Replace Big and Little’s
A new pizza restaurant is slated to move into the former Big and Little’s, making it the sixth pizza joint in the neighborhood.
Continue ReadingLocal Aldermen File New Ordinance to Get Police Out of Public Schools
Fourteen aldermen, including Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and Daniel La Spata, introduced an ordinance to terminate the Chicago Police Department’s contract with Chicago Public Schools that was dismissed the same day it was filed.
Continue Reading‘Power to the People’: Black Lives Matter Solidarity Artwork Fills the Neighborhood (PHOTOS)
Artists have taken the opportunity to express themselves with strong messages of racial equity and social justice seen over the neighborhood.
Continue ReadingCole’s Bar Brings its Weekly Comedy Open Mic Night to You Via Livestream
The show must go on: Cole’s Bar is going online with its popular comedy open mic night.
Continue ReadingPaulie Gee’s Temporarily Closes Pizza Restaurant As COVID-19 Spreads
Local favorite Paulie Gee’s has closed its doors as COVID-19 continues to take hold in Chicago, further impacting small businesses.
Continue ReadingLightfoot Closes 606, Lakefront Trail, Playgrounds: ‘Stay Home, Period’
Lightfoot is closing the 606, some bike trails, the lakefront trail, playgrounds and banning contact sports in an effort to flatten the curve of COVID-19 and get people to stay home.
Continue ReadingBusinesses Turn to Live Virtual Events to Keep Neighbors Connected
Seeking a little connection? Check out a number of local virtual live events and initiatives happening throughout the neighborhood.
Continue ReadingMini Target to Hire 70 Employees Ahead of April 5 Opening
Want to work at Target? The mini store is slated for an April 5 opening and is now hiring.
Continue ReadingCelebrating Logan Square's Beloved Christmas House: After Owner Dies, His Legacy Lives on (PHOTOS)
The neighborhood poured out in throngs to express condolences and to remember the late Frank Lopez, owner of the famous Christmas house that brought cheer and joy to the community for over 30 years.
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