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Ald. Tom Tunney Digs In Against More Signs, Night Games At Wrigley
The Cubs got the go-ahead Thursday to hold two more summer concerts at Wrigley Field, but that could be all they get for a while if local Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) has his way.
Officer, Others Injured In Brawl Long After Pride Parade
A Chicago Police officer was cut and injured, and at least one other person was reportedly stabbed, when revelry apparently got out of hand in the Clark and Belmont district in Lakeview – long after the vast majority of the crowd out for the Gay Pride Parade had gone home.
2 Weeks, 3 Smash-And-Grab Retail Thefts
For the third time in just the past few weeks, police are trying to find some brazen thieves who get into stores by smashing their way in.
Roy’s Furniture Plans To Rebuild, Reopen After Fire
Fire reduced Roy’s Furniture Company in Lincoln Park to rubble, but the venerable neighborhood institution is already planning a comeback.
Remains Of Lincoln Park Furniture Store Come Down After Extra-Alarm Fire
Demolition crews are clearing away what is left of Roy’s Furniture Company in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, which was reduced to rubble by an extra-alarm fire Tuesday afternoon.
Extra-Alarm Fire Burns At Furniture Store, Delays CTA Trains
CTA trains on the Red, Brown, and Purple Lines were shut down in the Lincoln Park neighborhood for nearly three hours Tuesday afternoon, after an extra-alarm fire broke out at a furniture store next to the ‘L’ tracks.
Storied Wrigley Rooftop Club Sold At Bankruptcy Auction
The Lakeview Baseball Club, one of the oldest rooftop clubs on the streets surrounding Wrigley Field, has been sold at a bankruptcy auction.
Man Caught After Firing Shots In Weed Street Nightclub District
Bond has been set at $250,000 for a man who pulled out a gun and opened fire outside a nightclub in the Weed Street District over the weekend.
Three Arrested After Police Chase In Lakeview
Three suspects were in custody and police were searching for a fourth on Sunday, after they fired shots and led police on a chase in the Lakeview neighborhood overnight.
SWAT Team Sent Out For Dog Fighting On Sheffield Avenue
Two men were arrested on warrants for dog fighting in the Lincoln Park neighborhood Wednesday.
Wrigley Rooftop Club Files For Bankruptcy To Block Auction
The owners of a rooftop club across from Wrigley Field have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, in order to block a foreclosure auction that was set to go ahead within hours.
Tunney’s Office Seeks To Ensure Hotel Residents Find New Housing
Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) has said the two residential hotels now in the process of closing in Lakeview are in “dangerous and deplorable” condition, but his staff wants to make sure everyone finds new housing.
2 Residential Hotels Closing In Lakeview
Residents have now been ordered to move out of two of the few remaining single-room occupancy hotels in the greater Lakeview neighborhood.
Officer Hit, Injured By Driver During Safety Checkpoint Operation
A Chicago Police officer is hospitalized, after being hit and injured by a driver at a traffic checkpoint on the city’s Near North Side.
Bar Calls Off Party Celebrating Bin Laden’s Death
Uncle Fatty’s Rum Resort in the South Lakeview neighborhood has decided to call off a planned party celebrating the death of Osama bin Laden.
UPDATED: Cubs May Host Street Festivals For Big Series
The Cubs are trying to give every fan the ultimate game experience by offering street festivals during three of its more popular series.
Wrigleyville Harry Caray’s To Close
The Wrigleyville location of Harry Caray’s Tavern is closing, and looking for a new home.
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