Lincoln Park News

Just in time for Lincoln's birthday, the Metropolitan Museum of Art* has aquired its first major image of the president - a rare and beautiful piece with a distinguished provenance to boot.

"Real food fast" is their trademark at Etno Village Grill , 2580 N. Lincoln at the intersection of Sheffield and Wrightwood in Lincoln Park.

New homes and condos by Chicago-based Noah properties come loaded up with practical and stylish extras that buyers hesitated to pay for in the super-heated market of several years back.

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CHICAGO /strong> - Two new big-box stores are coming to the edge of the Clybourn Corridor, near the Lincoln Park area Whole Foods store, according to a published report.

The Chicago City Council voted 41-8 to approve a new ward map for the city of Chicago.

Jesus Rodriguez, bottom center, laughs after being bounced on a trampoline by Alejandro Zubia, far left, and Hector Rodriguez, center back, at their home on Aurora's east side Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

The "no parking" signs warning that unauthorized vehicles will be towed at this Lincoln Park lot are not clearly visibile from the entrance, as they are only posted on utility poles at the far rear of the lot.

With his hard hat on and patent leather sneakers, our Chicago man about town, Jared Hatch , headed over to forthcoming Hotel Lincoln last week to see what Joie de Vivre has in store for their second boutique property outside of California.

Spiritual sites, ethnic neighborhoods, down-home food, fine fabrics and Asian art are among your worthwhile reasons for stepping away from the Loop and Magnificent Mile.

Rick Schuler was there first Friday, idling in his blue Volkswagen Jetta outside Binny's in south Lincoln Park, 40 minutes before the doors would open.

"Chicago-style" deep-dish pizza is the Windy City's version of local cuisine. A Try to picture/smell/taste it: flaky, golden brown crust packed with about an inch of gooey cheese covered in a rich tomato sauce, and, depending on your taste, stuffed with anything from ham and pineapple to spinach and mushrooms.

After being shuttered for six years, the Hotel Lincoln at the corner of Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue will reopen in the coming months.

Martin Luther King Jr. weekend is in full bloom this weekend in the Windy City. His legacy is being celebrated by Blacks, Latinos, Whites, Asians, and everybody else.