Blotter Map: Cocaine, Heroin, Pot; Aggravated Battery With Handgun

Including in the Dec. 21-28 North Center police reports are several drug-related incidents, various car thefts, four residential burglaries, and more. Read on to see where and when these incidents were documented.

Lathrop Developers to Present 1 Feedback-Based Design

The development team working on a redesign of our local Lathrop Homes is planning to present one draft plan at the end of February primarily based on feedback it received at open houses during the fall.

$2.5M Roscoe Village Home has Basketball Court, Theater, Pool

This local house truly leaves a lasting impression. It's eye-catching on both the outside and inside and has virtually every amenity you can think of—three laundry areas, two kitchens, to name just two. Get a glimpse via our photo gallery.

When Wards Collide: Waguespack Walks 'New', 'Old' Lines

Aldermanic offices, like that of 32nd Ward Ald. Scott Waguespack, have, in some ways, started implementing the 2012-approved "new" ward boundaries. Read on to learn when those boundaries are considered versus the "old" (or current) o

Graffiti, Rodents: Most Requested Local Services

Find out how many city services requests were made in the neighborhood in 2012, and what topped the list.

Half Acre Brewery Reduces Hours in Tap Room and Store

Starting Jan. 14, the Half Acre tap room won't be open on Mondays—those with beginning-of-the-week blues will have to wait until Tuesday.

UPDATE: Target Buys Building at Lincoln and Belmont

They’re not rumors anymore. The enormous intersection where Lincoln, Belmont and Ashland meet will soon be home to a Target.

New Comet ISON Could Make Skywatchers' Year in 2013

The comet was discovered by two amateur astronomers in September.

Endgrain Joins Roscoe Village Restaurant Lineup (PHOTOS)

Two brothers are taking on Roscoe Village's restaurant scene by opening the "new American" restaurant endgrain, expected to debut in February.

North Center Ranks Low for Homicides in 12-Year Study

A recent report ranks the North Center neighborhood low compared to other Chicago areas. Austin was among the deadliest parts of the city. Learn what other details the study uncovered.

Sewer Work at Belmont, Ravenswood Starts Today

Starting today, Jan. 7, drivers may want to avoid a local intersection where construction will likely lead to traffic delays.

Gang Map Shows North Center, Roscoe Village as Home to Insane Deuces

A interactive crime map shows two gang territories within the North Center and Roscoe Village areas. Do you live within their turf boundaries?

Shared Cost Sidewalk Repair Program Already Closed

Lincoln Park residents who didn't apply to get half off their sidewalk repairs through the city have already missed out; the popular program is already closed because of too many requests.

Rumored Sale of Hotel Chateau has Area Residents Buzzing

After a slew of court dates and a buyer expressing interest in the property, tenants and business owners in the mixed-use building say Hotel Chateau may be under new ownership.

Get Your Weekend Weather Forecast

Planning your weekend? See what the weather has in store for you.

19th Police District Loses 34 Beat Officers in 2012

A Sun-Times Media report examines shifting beat officer numbers across the city. The number of officers patrolling Northcenter and Roscoe Village dropped signifcantly this year.

Armed Robbers Strip Drunken Man of His Coat

Police say a pair of armed robbers targeted a 58-year-old man over the weekend, hitting him in the head with a handgun before taking his coat.

Restaurant Caught Washing Dishes Without Soap

How did your favorite local restaurants and bakeries fare on City of Chicago restaurant inspections?

Mayan 'Doomsday,' Dangerous Neighborhoods Make Top 5 Stories of 2012

Wondering what the most-read stories on Northcenter-Roscoe Village Patch were this year? Read on for a recap of the top headlines of 2012—well, since we launched in September.

Aggravated Assault on Warner; 5 Burglaries in 5 Days

Also in North Center's latest police reports, dated Dec. 16 to the 20, thieves targeted two cars, one on Belmont and one on Clybourn.

$3.85M 6-Lot Estate has In-Ground Trampoline

A nearby home that sits on six city lots is on the market for less than $4 million. Check out our photo gallery for a glimpse of the details.

Local Banh Mi Bustles on Roscoe Street

A relatively new cafe in Roscoe Village will deliver its renown Vietnamese sandwiches and wonton soup right to your door.

PHOTOS: Rink at Wrigley Open for Business

The fourth annual Rink at Wrigley is open for businesses, and residents are all-smiles on the ice near Wrigley Field. See the pricing and hours of operation here on Patch.

Take Old Christmas Trees To Clark Park

If the holiday spirit — or sap — has left your house, the Chicago Park District will recycle your old tree at Clark Park in Northcenter.

Blotter: 4 Burglaries in 6 Days

Also in the latest police reports, dated Dec. 10-15, someone's charged with pot possession, three cars are stolen and several thefts are reported.

Rankin/Bass Christmas Classics Kept Alive by Suburban Historian

Rick Goldschmidt chronicles history of Rankin/Bass studio and iconic TV holiday classics like 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.'

$2.2M Custom Home has Rooftop Deck, Spa Bath

Have you seen this week's Wow House? It's in Lakeview near Northcenter. We've got photos of the inside.

Roscoe Village Shooting Leaves One Wounded

A man pulled up to the victim on Western Avenue and opened fire on his car.

Apocalypse Fail: Why the World Didn't End

Intended as a video to be aired on Dec. 22, NASA reassures the public that life will continue on after the so-called Mayan apocalypse.

Cops Arrest 108 in 'Operation Whoville' Holiday Theft Ring

The month-long investigation resulted in authorities recovering 85 iPads, valued at over $50,000, along with thousands more in holiday items.

Local Police Offer to Break Into Your Home

Police in the 19th District are offering to inspect your home or apartment to determine if you're adequately protected against burglars.

Northcenter Family Cafe Shutters its Doors

Local parents looking for a family-friendly venue for coffee and kids' fun will have to keep looking. A three-year old cafe is closing today in Northcenter.

PHOTOS: Construction Under Way at New Cubs Field

The Kerry Wood Cubs Field behind Lane Tech is under construction as crews roll in the heavy machinery.

Slide into Fun with Newly-Opened Filbert Playlot

The Filbert Playlot Park opened Saturday in Northcenter after two years of fundraising efforts.

CPS Wants Parental Input on New Calendar

Chicago Public Schools has launched an online survey to gather feedback from parents while creating the district's universal calendar for the 2013-2014 academic year. The initiative is part of the deal that ended the summer's teachers' un

Track Santa's Journey on Christmas Eve

For more than 55 years, NORAD has been helping kids follow Santa as he travels the globe.

Sandy Hook Tragedy Touches Local Business Owner

Joe Nguyen of Independent Signs on Irving Park Road created a sign for the 26 children and adults that were gunned down at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.

Man Uses Ice Skates as Weapon

A argument between neighbors got heated when a man took out a pair of ice skates and used them as a weapon.

Area Shops Part of Puppy Mill Investigation

A Lincoln Park pet store joined a list of a dozen others in the Chicago area that were identified during a Humane Society investigation on puppy mills. Also on the list are stores in Old Town, Lake View, Portage Park and Elmwood Park.

PHOTOS: Students Light the Fire at Lane Tech's Art Department

The Lane Tech art department held its annual Raku firing event where students help turn their ceramic creations into works of art using traditional methods. Check out photos from the event on Patch.