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Dispatch from 13th District Police Officer Appreciation Celebration

By at September 9, 2012 | 11:53 am | 0 Comment

Dispatch from 13th District Police Officer Appreciation Celebration

"Thank you so much for coming out, thank you for your support, we really appreciate it," 13th District Police Commander Frank C. Gross told attendees last night in the basement of St. Helen's School (2345 W. Augusta) during a celebration and appreciation ceremony to honor officers and workers from the 13th district. As previously reported, the 13th District police more...

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Local Authors Tell Local Coffee Shop Owner, “Thanks”

By at September 9, 2012 | 8:45 am | 0 Comment

Local Authors Tell Local Coffee Shop Owner, “Thanks”

Two guys walked into Filter Cafe, 1373 N. Milwaukee Ave., early in the morning this past Thursday, and ordered a hearty breakfast of steak and eggs. Later on, one of the men approached cafe owner Jeff Linnae, pictured, and told him that he had something to ask him. Jeff said he first thought, "Oh no, I hope he's not trying to sell me something!" It turned out more...

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Sunday Events in the Neighborhood

By at September 9, 2012 | 7:30 am | 0 Comment

Sunday Events in the Neighborhood

Here's a bunch of fun things to do today. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farmers' Market (Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen) 9 a.m. til ???  Multi-Family Yard Sale (2100 block of W. Potomac, north of Division, west of Damen) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Logan Square Farmers' Market (on Logan Blvd. just east of Milwaukee Ave.) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Play Hours (Purple Monkey Playroom) 10:30 more...

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Sept. 7th Pipeline and Weekend Events like Renegade Craft Fair and Police Officer Appreciation Celebration

By at September 7, 2012 | 4:49 pm | 0 Comment

Sept. 7th Pipeline and Weekend Events like Renegade Craft Fair and Police Officer Appreciation Celebration

Click here for the Sept 7th pipeline more...

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Now Open: Leo’s Shoe Repair

By at September 7, 2012 | 2:57 pm | 0 Comment

Now Open: Leo’s Shoe Repair

Leo's Shoe Repair opened two weeks ago at 1962 N. Milwaukee Ave. It's the second location for the Gage Park shop, according to Carmen, who was working the counter when we popped in. Leo's does repairs on leather shoes, purses, and more...

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High Holiday 2012 Schedule of Events at Wicker Park Bucktown Chabad/The Living Room

By at September 7, 2012 | 1:14 pm | 0 Comment

High Holiday 2012 Schedule of Events at Wicker Park Bucktown Chabad/The Living Room

The Jewish 'High Holidays' which consist of a New Year (Rosh Hashanah: Sunday-Tues. Sept. 16-18th 2012) and accompanying Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur: Tues/Wed Sept. 25-26th 2012) are right around the corner. If you're looking for a place to welcome in year 5772, the Bucktown Wicker Park Chabad Jewish Center is once again offering free High Holiday Services at 1630 more...

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Spaces with Eva Bergant, Sept. 5th

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Spaces with Eva Bergant, Sept. 5th

What a busy week! There were 14 closings in Wicker Park and Bucktown this past week: (4) Detached single family houses and (10) Attached condos. Most notably was a loft-style condo unit on the 1400 block of N. Paulina that sold in just eight days, pictured. Sold - Detached Single 1702 W Wabansia 3 bedroom 3.1 bath 2 Stories $640,000 2324 W Mclean 3 more...

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Michigan Based Indie Retailer Makes Entry into Wicker Park at 1424 N. Milwaukee Ave.

By at September 7, 2012 | 8:34 am | 0 Comment

Michigan Based Indie Retailer Makes Entry into Wicker Park at 1424 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Emma, a clothing store in the resort town of Petosky, Michigan is moving into the former Ben's Shoes storefront at 1424 N. Milwaukee Ave. Building co-owner Scott Neuman, who manages the property along with his brother, Keith, both second generation heirs to Ben's Shoes, reported to the pipeline that Emma is hoping to open on or before December first. According to more...

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Volunteer Deadline Extended to this Saturday, Sept. 8th for 8th Annual Riot Fest

By at September 6, 2012 | 9:48 pm | 0 Comment

Volunteer Deadline Extended to this Saturday, Sept. 8th for 8th Annual Riot Fest

Yes, there's still time to see your favorite bands like Gogol Bordello and Iggy Pop for free at the upcoming Riot Fest, Sept. 14-16th. The grassroots fest is in its 8th year. Prospective volunteers interested in helping out can send an email to volunteer@riotfest.org to apply. Deadline for volunteer sign up is this Sat. Sept. 8th. Check out the music line-up. Don't more...

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CPS Shares List of Schools, Churches to Remain Open for Half-Day In the Event of Teacher’s Strike

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CPS Shares List of Schools, Churches to Remain Open for Half-Day In the Event of Teacher’s Strike

Via the Sun-Times, Chicago Public Schools released a list of 144 public schools and 59 churches that will remain open to students for supervision from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10th in the event of a teacher's strike. Pictured at right are members of the Parents, Teachers, Students United group at LaSalle II Magnet School on Division St., snapped by more...

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