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Lincoln Square
Garden Walk celebrates the art of urban gardening
Lincoln Square's annual "Garden Walk" highlights the urban landscaping skills of 22 local gardeners, paired with a "Green Fair" where residents can learn the art of living green.
3 years ago | Megan Cottrell
Lincoln Square sees signs of increased gang activity
"Tagging," vandalism and other signs of increased gang activity in the Lincoln Square neighborhood has residents and police worried that the area is seeing an end to a six-year lull in gang problems.
3 years ago | Megan Cottrell
At Chopping Block, no such thing as too many cooks in the classroom
A Chicago cooking school owner says residents motivated by health and economic concerns are flocking to her door to learn everything from chopping 101 to the fine points of preparing ethnic cuisine.
3 years ago | Megan Cottrell
At Chopping Block, no such thing as too many cooks in the classroom
A Chicago cooking school owner says residents motivated by health and economic concerns are flocking to her door to learn everything from chopping 101 to the fine points of preparing ethnic cuisine.
3 years ago | Megan Cottrell
Lincoln Square store promotes fair trade
Maya Essence, a new fair trade store offering products from Guatemala and other third-world countries, has opened in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood.
over 3 years ago | Sara Schapmann
City's riverfront parks are hidden gems
While not as well-known as parks along Lake Michigan, the city's riverfront parks provide a two-mile stretch of uninterrupted green space for walkers, bicyclists and birdwatchers.
over 3 years ago | Amy Crider
City's riverfront parks are hidden gems
While not as well-known as parks along Lake Michigan, the city's riverfront parks provide a two-mile stretch of uninterrupted green space for walkers, bicyclists and birdwatchers.
over 3 years ago | Amy Crider
Who's got Chicago's best slice? Ask the Italians
A Roman abroad is on a never-ending quest for good cooking. When it comes to pizza, the standards are high. Our interns from Italy weigh in on Chicago's best slice.
over 3 years ago | Laura Elia and Giulia Donati
Who's got Chicago's best slice? Ask the Italians
A Roman abroad is on a never-ending quest for good cooking. When it comes to pizza, the standards are high. Our interns from Italy weigh in on Chicago's best slice.
over 3 years ago | Laura Elia and Giulia Donati
Lincoln Square to celebrate spring and German tradition
Visitors will find German cuisine, steins of beer, dancing, and live music at Lincoln Square's annual May Fest celebration, beginning Thursday.
over 3 years ago | Sara Schapmann
Lincoln Square to celebrate spring and German tradition
Visitors will find German cuisine, steins of beer, dancing, and live music at Lincoln Square's annual May Fest celebration, beginning Thursday.
over 3 years ago | Sara Schapmann
Chicago River to undergo spring cleaning
The 16th annual Chicago River Day event begins at 9 a.m. tomorrow with a three-hour cleanup and restoration at sites along the river. As many as 4,000 volunteers are expected to participate.
over 3 years ago | Andrew Dunn
Chicago River to undergo spring cleaning
The 16th annual Chicago River Day event begins at 9 a.m. tomorrow with a three-hour cleanup and restoration at sites along the river. As many as 4,000 volunteers are expected to participate.
over 3 years ago | Andrew Dunn
New playground slated for Welles Park
The recreation area near the corner of Western and Montrose is in need of a makeover. Built in the early 1980s, it's paved with wood chips and often has to shut down after it rains.
over 3 years ago | Sara Schapmann
New playground slated for Welles Park
The recreation area near the corner of Western and Montrose is in need of a makeover. Built in the early 1980s, it's paved with wood chips and often has to shut down after it rains.
over 3 years ago | Sara Schapmann
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