Now the only vestige of this mainstay bar from my 20s is the Debonair Yacht, named in homage, that frequents the city’s floating party at Lake Michigan’s Playpen. ~ learn more
I couldn’t help but share this sad link because it happened so close to my old home in Wicker Park. “The robbery was the second to hit a Chicago TV news crew this month.” ~ learn more
It’s nice to know that even if I move 1,000 miles away from Wicker Park, there’s a dispute between a music venue and its landlord to remind me of home. | learn more
This happens to be my ward’s alderman, Daniel La Spata, and I’ve been less than thrilled with his first year on the job. He told me by phone last month that the local crime problem is merely a “perception problem.” […]
This is an interesting site that shows occupation prevalence by neighborhood. Interesting find: lawyers love living in my neighborhood, Wicker Park. | learn more
“Even as corporations decamp for downtown, GlenStar’s Michael Klein is refurbishing suburban office complexes to feel more like Wicker Park than Woodfield Mall. Will his contrarian instinct pay off?” | learn more
Block Club Chicago interviewed the owner, Roman Brach, to learn more about the business and why he still runs it. He keeps it going because “it’s like my reality show.” | learn more
We’ve had graffiti on our garage a few times, and the city service that removes it is very helpful. This time, it looks like their authority was abused because a supervisor simply “didn’t like” a mural by Hebru Brantley in […]