Logan Square News

Share + Jul 7, 2009 6:37 am US/Central The Rev. Wilfredo De Jesus, whom Ald. Billy Ocasio has proposed as his successor, is drawing heat among gay rights activists for his views, according to published reports.

Buddy Guy plays Taste of Chicago on Saturday July 4. FRIDAY 3 SHOPPING & STYLE - Gap Outlet sale There's more to celebrate than the good old U.S. of A. this July 4th weekend.

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IT'S just shy of 5 p.m. on a sunny spring Friday in Chicago, and the intimate front room of Michael & Louise's Hopleaf Bar on the North Side is already packed, the decibel level growing.

A fire nearly burned the entire roof off a vacant, boarded-up building and left a gaping hole on the top floor early Thursday in the Northwest Sidea s Logan Square community.

This cute Humboldt Park Puerto Rican eatery features exposed brick walls, oak floors, plenty of unusual custommade artwork, and a beautiful wood bar housing an extensive rum collection.

Purple Hearts Get ready to pig out. Scott Harris and Jimmy Bannos are at work on The Purple Pig , a Mediterranean "cheese, wine, and swine" spot.

I must admit, back in March, when my neighbor Seth first told me of the recently hatched plans for Baconfest Chicago over slices of Hoosier Mama Pie, I stifled a yawn.

The search was born out of curiosity. In July 2005, back when the economic environment was just peachy, I sank my life savings into my first house.

Lisa Lee and husband Jose Palomino, the owners of this Wicker Park Mexican BYOB, are all about keeping it in the family.

Daniel Zemans, our man in Chicago, checks in with another piece of intel on the Windy City pizza scene.

This affordable Uptown Mexican restaurant typically serves a lot of locals, including families in the early evening and budget-minded twenty- and thirtysomethings neighbors later on.

Dragon Gate USA Announces Chicago Debut on September 6th Posted by Larry Csonka on 05.14.2009 Get all the details! - Dragon Gate USA sent out the following announcement today, announcing the company's Chicago debut: Chicago is a special city in Dragon Gate history.

In keeping with the rage for all things local and sustainable, an increasingly popular way to foster small, regional family farms is community-supported agriculture, or CSAs, through which you can buy a share that gets you weekly or biweekly deliveries of seasonal fruits and vegetables; there are also CSAs specializing in meat and poultry, and some ...

When you go to a farmers market, perhaps you shop with a checklist. Your list varies, of course, as the seasons change.

For almost a decade , Lava Lounge built a loyal, DJ-faithful following on the border between East Village and Ukrainian Village, despite ongoing complaints from the club's mostly residential neighbors.

Rendering of what Lathrop Homes residents have in mind for redevelopment. Drawing courtesy of Landmarks Illinois.

This summer, you've got two ways to roll: Hit the phones and try to land a reservation at a trendy new downtown restaurant, or hit the pavement and land mucho eats for a song.

Market opens to the public May 1. This slick sports bar really ups the ante on the West Loop's alfresco offerings.

One drink will probably suffice at this hotel bar where the cocktails are humorously huge.