Around and About

"I wanted to share something that makes me happy and gives me joy," says Mark Yee who exhibited some of his paintings on his Hoyne Ave. front steps in Wicker Park on one of the early Spring warm days.

The streets in the Chicago Police Department's 14th District will have roving police cars looking for intoxicated drivers tonight, Fri., Feb. 28 from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Sat., Feb. 29.

Your vote is needed by the Orange Gnome Army! 

We gnomes have been fulfilling many tasks since we took to the streets in Chicago's Wicker Park and Bucktown in April 2016. 

Special kisses will be available in the Kitty Kissing booth at the Harmony House on February 2, from 1 to 4 p.m., 2914 N. Elston Ave. 

Celebrated in more than 40 countries, Mother's Day celebrations are believed to have begun by the Greeks and Romans.Today, the celebration date varies around the globe. The intent is the same: honoring those who nurture and care.

Perhaps living in the United States, state of Illinois, county of Cook and city of Chicago is not dramatic enough for you.

This year those who have died in the military services are being honored on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, a Federal holiday. It is also a day to thank those who serve today. 

Officers from the 12th and 14th Chicago Police Department Districts, as well as

It is spring and thoughts are known to stray toward attracting a mate, but rarely does one see such an elaborate display of enticement as this underwater experience.