After individual school budgets revealed cuts up to $1 million, the Chicago Board of Education must now pass a budget for the whole district. The proposed budget—revealed Wednesday—angered students and public speakers at the BOE meeting.
The Kimball Brown Line Station was due to re-open Monday morning, but due to extended track work, will remained closed.
The first phase of the Lawrence Avenue Streetscape began Friday. Soon, the street will have bike lanes and a more pedestrian-friendly feel.
CDOT says it’s rolling out a majority of the remaining Divvy kiosks starting this week, and Lincoln Square is on the list to receive more than 20.
Horner Park could soon be home to Chicago’s second largest dog-friendly park, but first, federal funds allowed park officials to improve the riverfront.
The Jumbotron and right-field sign was approved, but not after the Chicago Cubs shaved off a large portion of their first proposal.
Residents will be directed to the station one stop east, starting Saturday.
Illinois became the last state to legalize the private, licensed carry of concealed firearms on Tuesday, with the General Assembly overriding Gov. Pat Quinn's veto before a court-ordered deadline.
Gateway to Learning teaches developmental skills to adults with disabilities, but the Lincoln Square center is in danger of temporarily closing.
There's currently a tax provision that allows owners to write off the mortgage interest payments on their taxes if they classify their boats as second homes.
Ward 47 Ald. Ameya Pawar and other officials are calling for an ‘all hands on deck’ approach to fixing local school budgets, with deficits in the hundreds of thousands.
At a town hall meeting, residents asked Ward 40 Ald. O'Connor why more money isn't being spent on local schools.
The Chicago Transit Authority announced the official start date to their new payment system Tuesday.
DOMA was struck down, a Prop 8 challenge was dismissed, but the LGBT community in Illinois says it remains “painfully aware here in Illinois” of the shortcomings.
A WWII solider that lived in Lincoln Square had an honorary street sign dedicated on the anniversary of his birthday.
The ban on federally recognizing same-sex marriage was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, so Chicago supporters are planning a huge rally in Boystown Wednesday night. California’s Prop 8 was also undone.
The caucus includes Lincoln Square and Northcenter Alderman Ameya Pawar (47th) and 10 others across the city.
The representative was joined by fellow congressman Brad Schneider when hosting a roundtable discussion with local education and manufacturing leaders.
Those opting to pitch their garbage onto the sidewalk or street will have to pay up under a newly proposed city council measure.
The Lincoln Square representative’s Facebook antics caught the attention of the writers at Buzz Feed, voting him the most YOLO congressman. “You Only Legislate Once”
Ward 40 Ald. Patrick O'Connor is hosting six town hall meetings throughout the neighborhood to keep residents informed of upcoming projects.
New bathrooms and landscaping are just two of the projects coming to the library at 4455 N. Lincoln Ave.
Hundreds of graffiti incidents have been reported in Lincoln Square so far this year and with recent changes to the removal system, it's more likely those stains will be scrubbed clean.
Emanuel helped plant 30 trees at the elementary school, then announced his new plan to plant almost 4,000 trees in Chicago in 2013.
The people have spoken and the results are in; see what $1.3 million in neighborhood improvements will buy.
At the Ward Council meeting tonight, residents will hear what improvements are coming to Ward 47 from a $1.3 million fund.
The second period of construction for the Wells Street Bridge will affect Brown Line travelers and may overcrowd Red Line Trains, Chicago Transit Authority officials said.
Officials hope five bike share kiosks along Lincoln Avenue will help take the sting out of the No. 11 bus elimination late last year.
After increasingly disruptive gang funerals, local elected officials have worked together to give law enforcement more power over processions.
Bus rapid transit will speed up travel times for commuters bus running from Irving Park to 95th Street.
The alderman was scheduled to meet with neighborhood groups and residents at a Ward Council meeting Wednesday night; a new meeting will be announced in the next few days.
After a delay in construction, the intersection will be closed starting Tuesday.
The Chicago mayor’s new ordinance will increase jail time and fines for people who are caught drinking, gambling and peeing in public.
A representative from Concept Schools, who was looking to build a charter school on Balmoral Avenue, told Patch the company will be looking elsewhere for expansion.
Officials are hosting a meeting to help identify ash trees in the neighborhood, which could die if not treated.
A second draft of plans for the West Ridge Nature Preserve reflected community input, park district officials said.
In a match that could only happen in Ravenswood, the home brew supply store opened a classroom space where the sustainable grocery's office used to be.
After residents spoke out against initial designs, Chicago Park District officials are planning a second community meeting to show new plans for the West Ridge Nature Preserve in Rosehill Cemetery.
Chicago's bike sharing program is moving forward, and locations for some of the bike kiosks have already been decided. Ward 47, covering Lincoln Square and Northcenter, will receive 22 kiosks.