Logan Square's Revolution Brewing is Chicago's newest brew pub, and it can't keep the spigots flowing fast enough. The spot is the latest from the team behind Wicker Park's Handlebar - the bicycle themed, eco-friendly place for eats and drinks....

By:  Elaine Coorens Date:  Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Despite the belief by many that tomorrow, Wed. Mar. 10 is the day that Mayor Daley will announce his replacement for Manny Flores as the 1st Ward Alderman, nothing about the Mayor's selection or announcement is certain.

By:  Ryan Date:  Monday, March 8th, 2010

What do the following have in common – poker playing cards, golf tees, golf balls, and golf markers?  They were promotions at the 2010 Chicago Golf Show, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont. 

By:  Alicia Jenkins Date:  Monday, March 8th, 2010

Lesson Study, known as kenkyu jugyo, is a teaching process that includes teaching improvement, teacher collaboration and student learning. Originated in Japanese elementary schools, this process is becoming more popular, not only in elementary schools, but in high schools and in higher education.  It has become a powerful tool for teacher development in different parts of the world.

By:  Elaine Coorens Date:  Monday, March 8th, 2010

The eighteenth selection for One Book, One Chicago program was announced by the Chicago Public Library's Commissioner Mary Dempsey as Colm Toibin's award-winning Brooklyn.  It will be part of the Bucktown-Wicker Park Library book discussion group's monthly meeting on April 17 at 11 a.m. Sign up early.

Date:  Monday, March 8th, 2010

Free paper shredding and recycling schedule for 2010 begins in Wicker Park and Bucktown Sat., Mar. 13, between 10 a.m. and noon, in the Jewel-Osco and KMart parking lot on Ashland Ave. one block north of Division. 

The building, on a commercial strip of Chicago Avenue, is a former carpet warehouse and car dealership that now boasts three distinct attractions: Union, a sleek, upscale pizza restaurant at the front; the 250-capacity SPACE (aka Society for the...

By:  Elaine Coorens Date:  Saturday, March 6th, 2010 Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski was center stage as he appeared to ride into the middle of the ceremonies honoring him in the Polish Museum of America's Great Hall on Pulaski Day.  Hundreds of celebrants including Mayor Daley; other city, state and local officials; business and organizational representatives; and many proud Polish Americans participated in a two hour event of presentations and music.

Date:  Saturday, March 6th, 2010

This year the Polish Museum of America at 984 N. Milwaukee Ave  is celebrating its 75th year and encouraging people of all ages to join this very active organization. 

The Museum is dedicated to preserving the Polish American past for future generations.  Its work goes beyond exhibiting artifacts, it sponsors workshops and programs focused on Polish folk arts, customs and traditions.

Date:  Friday, March 5th, 2010

Rock Poster Exhibit curated by Chicago artist and teacher Steve Walters is featured at the Chicago International Movies and Music Festival's weekend  headquarters and lounge in St. Paul's Cultural Center at 2215 W. North Ave. in Wicker Park where music, movie and video events will continue  beyond midnight this Saturday, Mar. 6.

Enjoy a journey through a day's most intriguing hours with Dusk 'til Dawn Wicker Park Choral Singers invite you to join them on March 27 for a journey through a day's most intriguing hours. Dusk 'til Dawn, the ensemble's second concert of the 09-10...

By:  Sierra L. Campbell Date:  Thursday, March 4th, 2010

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Date:  Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Janice Metzger's memorial service will be held in the Northwestern University Settlement House on Mar. 6 at 7 p.m.

In the spirit of Jan and due to the neighborhood. John Paige and Metzger's sons Tim, Andy and Chris request that attendees walk, ride a bike, or take public transportation.  Sreet parking will be limited.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts to Association House of Chicago or the Center for Neighborhood Technology.

 

By:  Paul Wargaski Date:  Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

After developing first name relationships with local delivery folks throughout my 20's I discovered the space in my condo that stored my refrigerator (whose sole purpose was to keep my leftover takeout containers) also housed something called a stove, known to me then as a sock dryer.

Three or four times a week, Laura Lombardi walks to the Wicker Park post office and mails boxes of handmade jewelry. She sells jewelry through her online store, www.lauralombardijewelry.etsy.com, and a large part of her business relies on the shipping...

Date:  Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Holstein Park is located at 2200 N. Oakley Ave., and their telephone number is 312.742.7554. It's most predominant feature, the fieldhouse was built in 1912 which still stands today and is scheduled for renovation sometime in 2010 or 2011.  It is a large park with an open field, perfect for ball playing.

Date:  Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Erhler Playlot Park, located at 2230 W. Cortland St., is a small, soft, asphalt playground surrounded by lawn and trees, and is affiliated with Holstein Park.  It also includes a sandbox and an open field perfect for tossing a ball around.

Date:  Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Senior Citizens Memorial Park, located at 2238 N. Oakley Avenue, is affiliated with Holstein Park and contains a variety of curved walkways, places to sit, a small playground and swings. 

Date:  Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Churchill Field Park, located at 2007 W. Churchill Street is used as a junior baseball field.  There is also a green, dog-friendly area inside this park that is in development and will hopefully be completed by 2011. It will include new surface materials, solar lighting on the south wall, new landscaping and plenty of water fountains. There is also a south wall that was recently whitewashed and will soon be painted with a brand new mural.