The Four Star Brass Band Performs for Summer Concert Series

Summer weeks slowing down? There's still a lot left to do. Check out what's going on in your neighborhood for the coming week.

Shuttered Bowman's Location to Open as New Gastro Sports Pub

The owners of several Irish bars in the city have started a new concept in Lincoln Square with Monty Gael's Tavern and Grill.

Shakespeare in Hamlin Park

Shakespeare in Hamlin Park

Rincon Family Services 2013 Community of Care Annual Gala

Rincon Family Services 2013 Community of Care Annual Gala

Routine Car Checkup Helped Create A to Z Auto Service: Business Spotlight

Business owners on the North Side tell Patch how their businesses came about and what makes them unique in town.

Bourdage Pearls Boutique a Local Gem: Business Spotlight

Business owners on the North Side tell Patch how their businesses came about and what makes them unique in town.

CDOT Shares Ideas, Priorities for Lake Shore Drive Overhaul

Things like rapid transit, larger pedestrian tunnels and redeveloping high-trafficked exits are on the organization’s radar to “Redefine the Drive.”

Market Days 2013: Wilson Phillips, Lynda Carter, Aaron Carter in Boystown

Music powerhouses like Wilson Phillips and Lynda Carter have already been announced for the Boystown street festival, but now organizers have listed the full lineup, revealing other big name performing acts.

Backpack Safety Tips for Back to School

Don't let your child get weighed down with an oversized, overly heavy backpack. We share safety tips for buying a backpack and keeping kids safe.

NASA Predicts Spectacular Meteor Shower Next Week

New research by NASA has identified the Perseid meteor shower, which peaks on Aug. 12 and 13 and promises to produce more fireballs than any other.

Residents Demand Change in Area Crime, Criticize Police

A group gathered to address area police, saying something has to change. Police share what residents should do to make a dent in neighborhood crime.

Spend Your Saturday Morning Beautifying Your Community Gardens

Want to help keep North Center beautiful and get a free Chipotle burrito while you're at it? Read on to learn how.

Tow Zones Enforced for Retro On Roscoe (MAP)

The weekend festival starts Saturday, bringing four decades of musical entertainment to Roscoe Street. But don’t park on these streets, or you may get towed.

Signal Ensemble Theatre Opens Their 2013-2014 Season With U.S. Premiere of Hannah Moscovitch's "This Is War," August 22 - September 28

Ashland-Western Coalition Calls for 'Sensible Bus Improvements' in Lieu of BRT

Members of a Wicker Park coalition presented their thoughts Wednesday on the Chicago Transit Authority's proposed Bus Rapid Transit Route. Group members say they aren't "anti-BRT", but they do not support the endeavor.

Fun for the Fam: Retro on Roscoe, Movies in Hamlin, Kids' Stories

Don't know what to do with the whole family this weekend? Check out these family-friendly fun events you and your kids will enjoy!

When is the First Day of School in Northcenter and Roscoe Village?

Whether your child is attending a private school or CPS, we have the helpful links and information to make the start of fall seamless.

Chic Antique Doubling Space, Leaving Boystown for Lincoln Ave

The furniture boutique and interior design studio is rapidly expanding, meaning it’s time to move from North Broadway to a new storefront on Lincoln Avenue.

Big Night, Annual Event Benefiting Chicago’s Neediest Animals

Residents Warned to Stay Indoors During Mosquito Spraying

With more rain than usual, city officials are spraying insecticide to kill mosquitos that may be carrying the West Nile Virus.

War Between Food Trucks and Businesses Waning, Officials Say

Even with City Council's new food truck zones and regulations, your favorite street-side snacks aren't going anywhere. We touched base with area officials who discussed the pros and cons of the trucks and how they're perceived throughout the city.

Celebrate Ecuador's Independence Day Parade This Weekend

Slaughtering Horses?

Ravenswood Mattress Changing Location, Hosting Liquidation Sale

Owners say the business has lost its lease and is looking for a new home.

3rd Annual Dinner with Ditka

Vacation Solution: Alternative Pet Sitting Options

Not interested in dropping big bucks on a pet hotel or boarding while you travel? Consider asking a neighbor for some help.

Finding Work When There Are No Jobs: Expert to Speak at Sulzer Library

A local author is helping Lincoln Square and Northcenter residents find work in a difficult time. See his tips for changing your career.

Challenge Issued to North Center and Roscoe Village Parents

Summer Concert Series to Feature Grasstronauts

Stroll through North Center's Town Square and listen to great music, enjoying 80-degree weather Wednesday evening.

Chicago Vein Institute, IK Gymnastics are Hiring: Job Hunters

Looking for a job around the North Side? Find our list of local opportunities here and add any more openings you know about.

Lollapalooza 2013: Reliving the Music and Memories

The bands, the outfits, the goofiness—photos from Lollapalooza 2013.

Meditation in Spanish

Retro on Roscoe Promises Roadtrip to Yesteryear

Bring on the nostalgia—this year’s Retro on Roscoe promises not only classic cover bands, but also a vintage car show.

Metra Construction to Shut Down Irving Park Road

Plan to avoid Irving Park Road near Ravenswood Avenue Saturday, because crews will be working on the Metra tracks almost all day.

What's the Going Rate for Allowance?

The rush of independence you felt the first time you paid for an album or ice cream cone with your allowance was priceless. What does it cost to give your kids a little spending freedom today?

Be the Next Bob Ross!

Paint the Town Tour

Painting Night at Riverview Tavern