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LINCOLN SQUARE — A popular Lincoln Square sports bar’s new home was broken into early Thursday morning, police said. About 1:25 a.m. Thursday, three people “dressed in all black” broke the front glass door of Wild Goose, 4600 N. Lincoln Ave., police said. No one is in custody, and it’s unclear if anything was taken […]
CHICAGO — It’s tough to run a small business. Thankfully, Chicago is filled with entrepreneurs who embrace the challenge and help make our neighborhoods more vibrant with their shops, restaurants and services. Every year, Block Club reporters hit the beat to highlight more than 100 businesses in every corner of our great city. So whether […]
RAVENSWOOD — A studio specializing in custom neon lighting has relocated from the north suburbs to Ravenswood’s arts corridor and is hosting a grand opening Saturday. Lightwriters Neon Chicago was launched by Jacob Fishman in 1977 and, until recently, the family-owned studio has been based out of suburban Northbrook. Earlier this year it started its […]
CHICAGO — With pumpkin-carving season behind us, Chicagoans can compost their gourds at environmentally friendly Pumpkin Smash events around the city. Each year, the city’s Department of Streets and Sanitation teams up with ward offices and neighborhoods to host 10 Pumpkin Smashes where neighbors can create compost that helps enrich soil. Composting keeps pumpkins out […]
RAVENSWOOD MANOR — The Francisco Brown Line stop’s unique mosaic pathway will be removed from the North Side station so it can be restored and relocated inside the station next year, city officials said. The hand-cut, marble mosaic, “Carpet,” by award-winning conceptual artist Ellen Harvey was installed in 2007 as part of the CTA’s Arts […]
CHICAGO — Dimo’s Cafe is closing its doors in Lincoln Square Saturday after a year and a half in the neighborhood. The late-night pizza spot opened in April 2023 at 4647 N. Lincoln Ave., branching out from Dimo’s casual slice shops in the Loop, Wicker Park and Wrigleyville. This Dimo’s location, Dimo’s Cafe, was meant […]