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Developer seeks to demolish historic building in Milwaukee Ave. Landmark District in Wicker Park

Owner of the property at 1505 N. Milwaukee, Steve Lipe, Lipe Property Company, and his architect Brent Norsman, Norsman Architects, presented a proposal to the Wicker Park Committee's (WPC) Preservation and Development (P and D) Committee to demolish the building at 1501 N. Milwaukee Ave.

In memory of Marcella Juszynski Bucktown Community Organization dedicates bench

In memory of Marcella Juszynski, a bench behind the Bucktown Wicker Park Library, 1705 N. Milwaukee Ave., was dedicated to the well known longtime Bucktown resident, Fri., Sept. 20, by the Bucktown Community Organization (BCO).

Two Decisive Moment opportunities: Writers and filmmakers can reap cash and fame in Logan Square

Writers and filmmakers have an opportunity to receive money and recognition in the AnySquared's 2013 Cinema Minima starting Oct. 6. The theme is "The Decisive Moment."

Park 567, part of The 606, with future access to The Bloomingdale Trail, officially opened with the help of Wicker Park resident Al Linnerud

Part of The 606 Park System and one of the future access points for The Bloomingdale Trail, Park 567 officially opened last Friday, Sept. 13. Wicker Park's Al Linnerud spearheaded the construction by Paul Borg Construction.

New school year at St. Nicholas Cathedral School a buzz with change in the Ukrainian Village

There is always a buzz in the air when a new school year begins, but this year the air around Ukrainian Village's St. Nicholas Cathedral School, 2200 W. Rice St., is more like the fourth of July. The reason is Dr. Susan Kurland, the school's new principal.

Life Coach Margaret Briem looks at Image vs Substance

ABC’s Desperate Housewives was a guilty pleasure for many, myself included. What stood out from the beginning for the show was that no matter how perfect the exterior, the interior could be flawed.

The DUI Strike Force Patrol will be in the near west 12th District this weekend

The Chicago Police Department's DUI (Drinking Under the Influence) Strike Force Patrol will be in the Near West 12th District this weekend. It starts at 8 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 21, and continues to 4 a.m. on Sun., Sept., 22.

Dancing in the Polish Triangle during next Tuesdays at the Triangle

Tatra Mountain Cultural Foundations's Polish Highland Dancers will be back in the Polish Triangle during Tuesdays at the Triangle Sept. 17, between 6 and 8 p.m.

Man charged in fatal shooting on Wicker Park's Milwaukee Ave.

Manuel D. Gonzalez, 30, was charged with three counts in connection with the murder of Miguel Delgado, in the early hours of Sat., Sept. 14, on Milwaukee Ave. in Wicker Park.