Updates
Dispatch from the Streets: New Bike Lanes, Wheelchair Ramps
By chicago-pipeline at October 12, 2011 | 3:56 pm | 1 Comments
Workers from Elgin-based Marking Specialists were spotted on Armitage Avenue in Bucktown this past Monday morning, using high pressure and heat to bond tape to the pavement signifying a new bicycle lane, extending from Armitage and Damen to Armitage and Western. The project is expected to be complete by today, according to a worker named Kyle who informed The more...
Bucktown , Featured , Neighborhoods , Residential , Updates , Wicker Park
Star Anna & the Laughing Dogs and the Buddies at the Hideout October 20th
By dickjones at October 12, 2011 | 11:14 am | 0 Comment
If you are a fan of dirty punk-rock and songs about getting drunk and getting rowdy, then you will love The Buddies, a band of Nashville garage rockers slated to appear with Star Anna & the Laughing Dogs at The Hideout, on Thurs. October 20. (Pictured: Band photo by Patrick Clause) Just from the album cover alone of dirty high-top sneakers that more...
Articles , Arts , Featured , Updates , Wicker Park
RIOTfest brings Weezer to the Congress
By Dika at October 11, 2011 | 8:13 pm | 0 Comment
When I first ever heard/saw Weezer, I was in junior high, deep in the midst of an embarrassing schoolgirl crush on what some would consider a 'huge nerd." The video for Buddy Holly had just come on MTV when I was attempting to make a grilled cheese sandwich in my toaster oven while at the same time gabbing phone with my BFF, back when phones were still, for a majority, more...
Articles , Featured , Logan Square , Updates
Message from Residents to Rahm: ‘Public Safety is Priceless, Don’t Close 13th District Police HQ’
By chicago-pipeline at October 11, 2011 | 6:15 pm | 0 Comment
Approx. 150 residents of the UK Village and West Town neighborhoods, serviced by the 13th District Chicago Police Department office at 937 N. Wood, rallied together along with First Ward Ald. 'Proco' Joe Moreno this past Monday afternoon, late in the day on the Columbus Day Holiday, to protest a proposed closure of the 13th District Police HQ. The station, established more...
Articles , Featured , Neighborhoods , Residential , Ukrainian Village , Updates , Wicker Park
Spaces with Eva Bergant, Oct. 11
By chicago-pipeline at October 11, 2011 | 3:09 pm | 0 Comment
It was another beautiful weekend in Chicago. For some, the Chicago marathon was one way to get familiar with multiple neighborhoods. For others, it’s always great to research areas online and save yourself the 26-mile trek. Check out the neighborhoods on my website, FetchRealEstateChicago.com, and click on the neighborhoods tab on the top of the page. Speaking of more...
Articles , Bucktown , Featured , Neighborhoods , Residential , Updates
Sunday Funday in the ‘hood, Plus Columbus Day Sales
By chicago-pipeline at October 9, 2011 | 8:49 am | 0 Comment
(((note: we cut 'N pasted this City Soles flyer, but can't seem to make a text block around it, so we are sitting in the 'burbs hijacking a PC and typing today's post within the flyer on this beautiful "Sunday Funday" morning.))) NOW until 2PM: Wicker Park Farmers Market (Park Grounds) NOW until the last runner crosses the finish line: Lasalle Bank more...
Articles , Bucktown , Business , Featured , Logan Square , Neighborhoods , Ukrainian Village , Updates , Wicker Park
A Warm Fall Afternoon in Evanston Brings the Dogs Out
By chicago-pipeline at October 8, 2011 | 3:44 pm | 0 Comment
Albeit an "out of the neighborhood" sighting, it's not everyday that dogs look like they are walking on more...
Vividbraille, a fashion brand ‘impossible to categorize’ sets up shop in Bucktown
By chicago-pipeline at October 6, 2011 | 12:50 pm | 0 Comment
While C. Dahlstedt, a new Division street boutique run by indie fashion designer Carl Dahlstedt plans to offer custom suits by Thanksgiving, per this Chicago magazine story, across town, Brock Willsey, a Michigan native, self-taught clothing designer, and Bucktown resident, is gearing up to open his first flagship store, vividbraille, a studio boutique at 2064 N. Damen more...
Bucktown , Business , Featured , Neighborhoods , Updates
Joe Eats: Lucia’s
By chicago-pipeline at October 5, 2011 | 6:08 pm | 0 Comment
I'd long wanted to try Lucia's Deli and Restaurant after passing their tempting window display of Italian culinary goodies, so, on this rainy fall morning, I finally made my way over to this cozy eatery which houses a deli in front and a gourmet restaurant in back. Unfortunately, the fine dining portion doesn't open until dinner, but the deli offers a wide variety of more...
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Spaces with Eva Bergant, Oct. 4
By chicago-pipeline at October 5, 2011 | 4:30 pm | 0 Comment
Decisions, decisions, decisions.. With so many properties to choose from in the current buyer's market, how do you decide on which property is the right fit for you?! Months back we addressed the benefits of jotting down a list of at least the Top 5 characteristics you need in a home, followed by the Top 5 things that you also want, which may not be one and the same. more...
Bucktown , Neighborhoods , Residential , Updates , Wicker Park
