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Closing Sunday

Ukrainian Folk Tale Exhibit: Don't miss the experience

By:

Elaine Coorens

Date:

09/28/2016

Fairy tales in a unique, fun charming exhibit for kids of all ages will be closing October 2 at the Ukrainian National Museum,

Museums

St. Boniface saved: Michael Skoulsky's Stas Development ends 17-year battle

By:

Elaine Coorens

Date:

09/26/2016

Behind closed doors in a crowded room, with 30 "moving parts" to be agreed upon and a 5 p.m. deadline, Michael Skoulsky, Stas Development, Inc., came to an agreement with Phil Moeller's Carefree Development, LLC. on the purchase of St. Boniface Church property

Preservation

Peek into The Robey and The Hollander in their final completion stages

By:

Elaine Coorens

Date:

09/22/2016

Both The Robey, 2018 W. North Ave., and The Hollander, 2022 W. North Ave, buildings are beehives of activities as they are fast approaching their opening.

Preservation

Positive loitering works: see for yourself in Bucktown

By:

Elaine Coorens

Date:

09/29/2016

"Positive loitering works," says a group of Bucktown residents who are about to "take to the streets" again this week. They will be gathering from 7 to 11 p.m., Fri., Sept. 30, at the Damen Plaza on The 606.

Residential Orgs

CTA Blue Line changes from September 30 thru October 3

Date:

09/30/2016

Blue Line changes between September 30 and October 3 may affect travel time, according to the Chicago Transit Authority.

Transportation

Voter registration rally attracts hundreds: Good and disappointing news

Date:

09/27/2016

As hundreds rallied in Daley Plaza to launch 30 voter registration drives throughout the city, members of the Just Democracy Illinois coalition expressed disappointment in preliminary federal court decision

Event News

Fight back against caller spoofing

By:

Elaine Coorens

Date:

09/16/2016

Have you, a family member or friend fallen prey to calls where the caller id was a lie (spoofed)? Now you can fight back.

Resident News

Artist Opportunity: Largest public art commission by Wicker Chamber and SSA #33

By:

Elaine Coorens

Date:

09/11/2016

Submissions are open to an artist or group of artists for the largest commission in the history of the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce and WPB Special Service Area (SSA) #33.