Chicago Unemployment Report: Jobless Numbers Down From October 2011

Although unemployment is down in Chicago from this time compared to last year, numbers slightly increased from September 2012 to October.

Advisory Council Critiques Wicker Park Vending

At its Nov. 13 meeting, the Wicker Park Advisory Council discussed potential problems that could be caused by vendors setting up shop in the park.

Tollway Streamlines Process to Contest Violations

Agency’s new online service helps customers contest violations for which they are not responsible, usually when a vehicle is stolen or sold, officials said.

Thousands Vote Early in Bucktown, Wicker Park

Bucktown and Wicker Park is in 29th place in the race for early voter turnout so far. Can you guess which neighborhood has the most people going to the polls early?

Chamber Beautifies Bucktown-Wicker Park

Sidewalk pressure washing and North Avenue fence repairs aim to improve the cleanliness, appearance, and safety of Bucktown and Wicker Park.

Hundreds Vote Early in Bucktown, Wicker Park

Bucktown and Wicker Park is in 29th place in the race for early voter turnout so far. Can you guess which neighborhood has the most people going to the polls early?

Workers Pressure Wash Local Sidewalks, Beautify Area

Beautifying endeavors in Bucktown and Wicker Park are under way.

‘Lincoln Biking District’ May Offset No. 11 Bus Cut

Officials are working to make Lincoln Avenue the most pedestrian and biker friendly street in the area to compensate for an important bus line being cut.

Bike Sharing: Wicker Park has Most Demanded Kiosk in Chicago

Chicago is asking locals to choose where to place the new bike sharing kiosks using an interactive map, and Wicker Park has the most demanded location in the city.

Hospital Development Still Frustrates Neighbors as Vote Nears

After working with Advocate Hospital for months, residents are still unsatisfied and downright angry about the progress just days before a neighborhood vote.

Hold Legislators Accountable for Pension Problems, Experts Urge

A panel of experts gathered to talk about potential fixes for Illinois' pension woes.

Mayor Orders City 'Pay-to-Park' Meter Audit

Mayor Rahm Emanuel is calling for an audit of the expensive Chicago Parking Meters LLC deal that was instated four years ago. The audit includes about 80 parking boxes that are housed right here in Bucktown and Wicker Park.

Early Voting in Chicago Opens October 22

Don't want to deal with crowded polls on Nov. 6? Here's where you can vote early.

Overcrowded Elementary at Heart of Children's Memorial Redevelopment Debate

Those concerned with an already busting-at-the-seams Lincoln Park Elementary School are among critics to a plan that would add a 900-person apartment building to the former site of the Children's Memorial Hospital.

Lathrop Homes: ‘How Do We Put the Brakes on This?'

Residents are rallying against the mega-development at Lathrop Homes after contractors apparently put the project on the fast track behind the scenes. Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) is encouraging people to speak out.

Public Gets a Glimpse of Bloomingdale Trail

Three miles of abandoned industrial railroad tracks would become public trails and parks under this proposal.