Demolish landmark struggle?, Quinn to fight judge’s ruling, Street construction, Grand Ave. Design District Fest, Christy Webber Fall Fest and more!

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The question is...demolition for 1881 structure in Wicker Park's Milwaukee Ave. Landmark District: Yes or No

Part of the Milwaukee Ave. Historic District, the 1501 N. Milwaukee Ave. property, under contract to Lipe Properties, is on the Oct. 3 Agenda for the Permit Review Committee of the Chicago Landmarks Commission. Lipe has asked for a review to determine whether the building may be demolished.

Governor Quinn not standing down from fight with legislators despite Judge's ruling

In response to the ruling by Judge Neil Cohen to allow Illinois legislators to receive their paychecks despite no solution to pension reform, Quinn said yesterday, "On behalf of Illinois taxpayers, I intend to appeal the decision and seek a court stay that would prevent any legislative paychecks from being issued until this case is considered by a higher court."

Division Street resurfacing scheduled to begin Sept. 30. in Humboldt Park

Part of the Chicago Department of Transportation's (CDOT) Arterial Street Resurfacing of the 26th Ward, Division St. construction will occur from Western to Cicero Avenues. This is scheduled to begin on Sept. 30, according to 26th Ward Alderman Roberto Maldonado.

While all work on this corridor is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 6, 2013, temporary "No Parking" signs will be periodically installed as required for each activity.

Milwaukee-Wood-Wolcott intersection in Wicker Park: Work begins...not really, not yet... but soon?

The long discussed and highly anticipated Milwaukee-Wood-Wolcott intersection reconstruction in Wicker Park was to have begun on Monday, Sept. 23., but it hasn't.

Chicago's Grand Avenue Design District holds 4th Design Harvest Sept. 28 and 29

The 4th Annual Design Harvest in the Grand Avenue Design District* will be between Wood St. and Damen Ave. on Sept. 28 and 29 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. It will include about a dozen avenue shops and, in a large tent, about 30 vendors from beyond the district.

Christy Webber's Farm and Garden Fall Harvest Festival blends with Design Harvest

This weekend's Fall Harvest Festival, hosted by Christy Webber Farm and Garden Center, 2200 W. Grand Ave., will be chock-full of free autumnal fun for the whole family on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gang Intervention Probation Program: David Cruz in 12th District

Arrested and charged with a criminal offense in Illinois, David Cruz has been placed in the Gang Intervention Program. He resides in the 12th Police District and frequents the 1400 block of Erie and the 1500 block of Superior.

Wicker Mic season ends this Friday

The joy and fun of Wicker Mic is ending this Fri., Sept. 27, for the season. Show starts at 6 p.m. in Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Ave., and continues until 8:45 p.m. Bring your chair or blanket and your dinner or snacks.

Jackson Junge Gallery honors Chicago Artists' Month with "Wicker Park after Dark"

In honor of the Chicago Artists' Month theme, In the Neighborhood, Jackson Junge Gallery, 1389 N. Milwaukee Ave., is featuring a local photographer and well-known musician David Szpunar.