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A quasi-chaotic atmosphere of traffic and crowded sidewalks gives the Chicago neighborhood its palpable buzz. The newest immigrants to Wicker Park are diverse by occupation, mixed by levels of education and ethnicity, single or married, but almost always young. Read more about Wicker Park, Chicago.
Wicker Park is part of the West Town community area.
Wicker Park is part of the West Town community area.
A quasi-chaotic atmosphere of traffic and crowded sidewalks gives the Chicago neighborhood its palpable buzz. The newest immigrants to Wicker Park are diverse by occupation, mixed by levels of education and ethnicity, single or married, but almost always young. Read more about Wicker Park, Chicago.
Wicker Park is part of the West Town community area.
Wicker Park is part of the West Town community area.
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Letherbee Distillers releases new malort and gin
RedEyeThere's no longer only one malort in town. R. Franklin's Original Recipe Malort, which was developed by The Violet Hour beverage director Robbie Haynes and borrows his middle name, now is available at bars and shops across the city. The bitter liquor,...Tags: Bars and Clubs, Recipes, Dining and Drinking, Lifestyle and Leisure
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May 24: Replay in Boystown, The Dec in River North May or June: Three Dots and a Dash in River North Early June: Endgrain in Roscoe Village, Tre Soldi in Streeterville June 13: DryHop Brewers in Lakeview July: Chicago Chop Shop in Wicker Park Late...
Tags: Boystown (Chicago, Illinois), Streeterville, River North
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CPS documents raise questions about closings
Making the case to close Ericson Academy on the West Side, Chicago Public Schools officials stressed that it would cost $9.6 million to fix the 51-year-old building. What they didn't point out in materials provided to parents was that they planned to...
Tags: Chicago Public Schools, Teachers, Environmental Issues, Layoffs and Downsizing, Budgets and Budgeting
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What's on tap for Chicago Craft Beer Week? A lot
Tribune NewspapersIt has been an ambitious year for craft beer in Chicago — possibly the most ambitious ever. Virtually every one of our breweries expanded in some form. Revolution added an entire new production facility. So did 5 Rabbit. Solemn Oath established...Tags: Foods and Beverages, Sandwiches, Dining and Drinking, Festive Events, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Road between drivers, cyclists threatens to widen
One morning as Rick Cunningham drove to work at the Chicago Board of Trade, he signaled to a cyclist on his right that he was going to pass the car in front of him. As Cunningham merged back into his lane, apparently close to the biker, the cyclist did...
Tags: Chicago Mayor, Chicago Board of Trade, Vehicles, Crime, Law and Justice, Near North Side
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Monday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EAT Reopening Centro Ristorante 6 W. Hubbard St. 312-988-7775 Step back to the future as Rosebud Restaurants revives this '90s supper club featuring its signature neoclassic Italian dishes—in shareable portions—such as double-stuffed...
Tags: Restaurants, New York City, Dining and Drinking, French Toast, Lifestyle and Leisure
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A newbie's guide to Chicago Craft Beer Week
RedEyeHow much does Chicago love its beer? Our craft beer week is 11 days long, if that's any indication. The fourth annual Chicago Craft Beer Week (May 16-26) is busier than past years, with 21 new breweries joining the lineup of tastings, tap takeovers and $4...Tags: Pies and Tarts, Dining and Drinking, Distilling and Brewing Industry, Lifestyle and Leisure, River North
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Some restaurants using on-site soilless gardens to grow food
To satisfy diners who clamor for local produce, Nana takes it to a new level — the basement. That's where the restaurant, 3267 S. Halsted St., maintains a 100-square-foot hydroponic garden, which produces mustard greens, basil, broccoli and more,...
Tags: Restaurants, Nana, McCormick Place, Lettuce, Dining and Drinking
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Kevin K. Pierce, 1957-2013
Kevin Pierce was an architect whose focus on the best use of resources made him a leader in green design and sustainable development. "From early on, Kevin established himself as a real innovator and leader in green building design, not only in Chicago,...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Environmental Politics, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP, Shaw Group Incorporated, Arts
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Eating strategically for health
Restaurant Michael in Winnetka feels a bit like stepping back into the famed Le Francais dining room in Wheeling, except it's cozier, a touch more casual, with brighter lighting and upbeat jazz gently playing on the speakers. It all makes sense because...
Tags: Spiaggia, Sushi and Sashimi, Restaurants, Tony Mantuano, Foods and Beverages
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Charter school advocates call for fair funding at Loop rally
Thousands of people wearing bright yellow caps rallied in the Loop's Federal Plaza on Wednesday evening in support of privately run charter schools, which are under more scrutiny because of the city's plan to close 53 neighborhood schools. The rally was...
Tags: Justice System, Chicago Public Schools, Local Government, Chicago Mayor, Chicago Loop
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Giordano's on wheels
RedEyeGiordano’s has officially joined the food truck frenzy. Known for its deep-dish pizza (and spokesman Derrick Rose of the Bulls), Giordano’s announced it will be previewing its first-ever food truck by Memorial Day weekend. The 28-foot-...Tags: Restaurants, Dining and Drinking, Memorial Day, Chicago Park District, Lifestyle and Leisure
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