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Spaces with Eva Bergant, Sept. 24th
By chicago-pipeline at September 26, 2012 | 2:06 pm | 0 Comment
Last week I wrote about the need for patience and urgency when navigating the foreclosure market. Even the government is running out of patience, too. [caption id="attachment_6804" align="alignright" width="300"] by Rick Liebenow[/caption] According to this Chicago Tribune article, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the government agencies backing of most of the mortgage more...
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UPATED: Bucktown Residents Launch Public Petition to Curb Development on Vacant Lot Alongside Bloomingdale Trail
By chicago-pipeline at September 26, 2012 | 7:06 am | 5 Comments
UPDATE: Leah Viands, a resident who attended Ward Night last night, shared the following with us via phone: 1. "[Moreno] did not give a timetable as to when he's making the decision. 2. The vote was 21-28 in favor of the development. An additional six signatures in support of the development were added to the initial 21-21 vote. All six of the residents live in a more...
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What’s for Lunch?: J.R. Checks Out Three Local Spots for Authentic Gyros
By chicago-pipeline at September 25, 2012 | 7:41 am | 0 Comment
As any Chicago-based food lover should know, it was in this very city that the Gyros was first introduced to the United States (then quickly mass produced, in typical American fashion). Within a few years of this delicious spiced and pressed meat dish making its way to Chicago, its popularity had spread like wildfire and it was being served at Greek restaurants and more...
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Experienced… Qualified… Committed… Indicted? Expelled Legislator Derrick Smith Campaigns as Usual
By chicago-pipeline at September 24, 2012 | 12:33 am | 0 Comment
10th District State Rep. Derrick Smith might've been booted from his legislative post for signing off on zoning for a nonexistent daycare center, but that's not going to keep him from fighting for his very real job this November 6, 2012. Or at least that's the impression we got as we noticed glossy postcards featuring Smith littering sidewalks and stoops all over more...
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Joe’s on Weed Street, Sweet Ginny’s BBQ Win Top Honors at 5th Annual Rib-a-Que
By chicago-pipeline at September 23, 2012 | 10:40 am | 1 Comments
Joe's on Weed Street beat out nine other contenders to walk away with 'Critic's Choice' honors and the 'Gilded Grill' trophy at Moonshine's 5th Annual Rib-a-Que and Smoke Out, 1824 W. Division St., late yesterday afternoon. Sweet Smoke Chicago, a new upstart from Mr. Dwayne, came in second place. Judges included Jason Paskewitz, Gemini Bistro and Rustic House more...
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RGB Lounge Celebrates Closing with Everything-Must-Go Sale
By chicago-pipeline at September 22, 2012 | 8:31 am | 0 Comment
As Forbes declares Wicker Park to be one of the nation's top 'hipster' neighborhoods, what's truly disconcerting about this report is that, if the editors of Forbes 'walked the streets' like we do, they would've noticed that over the past few years, the people and small businesses that made Wicker Park cool are the ones now slowly migrating out of it. To Logan Square. more...
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Sept. 21st Pipeline w/ Weekend Events like Rib-A-Que, Chicken Coop Tour, Circus in Holstein Park
By chicago-pipeline at September 21, 2012 | 5:54 pm | 0 Comment
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Driver of SUV That Caused 3-Car Crash Turns Herself into Authorities
By chicago-pipeline at September 21, 2012 | 3:07 pm | 0 Comment
[caption id="attachment_13727" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo courtesy of Lynn Basa[/caption] Laura A. Brogan, 26, of the 3300 block of N. Karlov, turned herself into police around 3 p.m. Monday, according to Officer Jose Estrada of Chicago Police News Affairs. As previously reported, a Nissan SUV plowed into the back of a taxicab, which then careened into more...
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Local Stamp Maker Made His Mark on Outskirts of Renegade Craft Fair
By chicago-pipeline at September 21, 2012 | 7:36 am | 0 Comment
Kiron R.S. was not one of the 368 venders selling his handmade wares at this year's Renegade Craft Fair, but he did take a renegade approach to reaching the many thousands of shoppers visiting the fair. The small businessman was selling his original rubber stamps at a combined multi-family garage sale just south of Division and Damen with longtime friend, more...
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ALLternative Recreation Plans Weekend Long Grand Opening Celebration Oct. 6-7th
By chicago-pipeline at September 20, 2012 | 2:05 pm | 0 Comment
ALLternative Recreation is now open for business at 1830 N. Milwaukee Ave, Suite A. in Bucktown/Wicker Park. This storefront-level center provides various Day, After School and Saturday programs to children with and without disabilities in an inclusive adapted environment. In addition, the facility offers birthday party packages. All parties are lead by Activity more...
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