Midnight Fire Damages Northcenter Garage

A fire broke out in an alley early Thursday, igniting a portion of a garage.

Mark Your Calendar: Northcenter Annual Meeting

The Northcenter Neighborhood Association’s annual meeting is almost here. Read what they’ll be talking about and what you can learn about the community.

How to: Post Garage, Yard Sales on Patch

Whether you're jettisoning junk or in search of treasure, North Center-Roscoe Village Patch is the place to go.

Black Dog Gelato Starts Summer Hours Soon

A local gelato shop will return to its summer hours starting this weekend. See what you can expect from the Belmont Avenue sweet treat hotspot.

Roscoe Village Mega Garage Sale Seeking More Sellers

The entire neighborhood will be on sale for one day in May; see how to join in.

Nearly 150 Snag Straight A's at Lane Tech

Check out the list of smarty-pants who scored A's in every subject this quarter. Do you recognize any of these names?

Northcenter Steals Second Small Business from Southport

First Bell Studio announced it would reopen on Lincoln Avenue, and now another small business says they’re being forced out of their home on Southport in Lake View.

Alinea Falls on Global '50 Best Restaurants' List

Lincoln Park's famed Alinea no longer claims a Top 10 spot on a buzzed about global list honoring the world's best restaurants.

Southport's Bell Studio Relocates to North Center, Starts Fresh

The owner of the new Therieau Art and Frame says while Southport Avenue migrates toward national chains, Lincoln Avenue reminds him of the street a decade ago.

Neighbors Seek to Spruce Up Corners in North Center

The group is looking for neighborhood corners to transform into a native plant ecosystem in its Parkway Corners Initiative.

Zoo BeerFest Boasts Bears and Brews

An upcoming Lincoln Park Zoo event will give attendees exclusive access to the zoo as well as their pick of more than 60 craft beers and several food trucks.

Free Sundays: Emanuel Makes 'Lemonade' From Parking Meter 'Lemon'

A settlement reached with Chicago Parking Meters LLC will bring some perks for drivers in exchange for compromises including the need to pay for parking a bit later in many areas. City Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the deal Monday.

Park-Inspired Paintings on Display in Ravenswood

Local artist Amy Williamson has gone from computers to canvas, showing the neighborhood's natural beauty.

Meteorologists: Chicago's April is Wettest on Record

April is almost over and in case you didn't notice, it was a particularly rainy one.

Crime Map: Burglaries on Western, Damen; 9 Thefts

Burglaries, larcenies and a robbery were among incidents reported between April 13 and April 18 in North Center. See our attached map, which has an accompanying key, to determine what occurred near your home.

The Apples Are Bad, But The Ketchup is Good

Bad Apple is gaining recognition for its good ketchup, which could soon be available outside the restaurant.

Online Broker Trades Stocks For Strings

Meet David Kalt, the former trader and man behind the Chicago Music Exchange who’s taking an entrepreneurial approach to vintage guitars.

Chefs Battle for Bragging Rights in 'Chopped' Competition

The competition reached a boiling point when two chefs from The Chopping Block showed off their skills in a popular Food Network-style cooking competition.

Lineup Announced: 'Fun.' Among Taste of Chicago Headliners

The Department of Cultural Affairs has announced the lineup of musical acts that will perform at the 2013 Taste of Chicago. Read on for the full list.

Lane Tech Students, Teachers to Rock in Upcoming Palooza

Proceeds from upcoming rock shows at Roscoe Village's Lane Tech College Prep High School will benefit a unique engineering class being offered next academic year.

Bike Sharing Locations Announced With Five Along Lincoln Avenue

Officials hope five bike share kiosks along Lincoln Avenue will help take the sting out of the No. 11 bus elimination late last year.

Belmont Theater District Placed on National Stage, Preps Unveiling

The new emphasis on the close to 25 theaters down Belmont Avenue gets notice from the American Planning Association, with organizers ready to start moving on their plans.

Sal’s Barber Shop Cutting Out the Fluff in Roscoe Village

Chicago Grid takes a look at a Roscoe Village barber shop that’s been in the neighborhood since the 1960s.

Neighborhood Ash Trees in Danger from Exotic Beetle

Officials are hosting a meeting Wednesday in Northcenter to help identify ash trees in the neighborhood, which could die if not treated.

New Apartments, Storefronts Coming to Abandoned Building

An old mattress store at Irving Park and Ashland avenues will become nine units with commercial space.

Help Northcenter Seniors by Donating Tea Party Items

The North Center Senior Center is asking residents to donate goods for an upcoming event.

Massive Soccer Facility Plans Northcenter Location

The Chicago Soccer Center would be one of the largest in the Chicagoland area with eight configurable fields indoors and outdoors.

$2.2M For-Sale Home has Outdoor Fireplaces, Wet Bars

Realtors say this local home "exudes luxury." Check out the accompanying photo gallery for a glimpse of the details.

Lawmakers Lobby to Curb Reckless Driving During Funeral Processions

After increasingly disruptive gang funerals, local elected officials have worked together to give law enforcement more power over processions.

Eyes on Boston: Chicago Police Send Detectives, Sergeant

Chicago officials announced Friday afternoon that they're sending help in the form of law enforcement officials to Boston.

Crime Map: Armed Robbery on Sidewalk, 13 Larcenies in 8 Days

Burglaries, larcenies and robberies were among incidents reported between April 4 and April 12 in North Center. See our attached map, which has an accompanying key, to determine what occurred near your home.

New Neighborhood Watch Sparked by Frustrated Neighbors

The new organization in Roscoe Village comes after burglaries, robberies, car thefts and graffiti has neighbors asking what they’re supposed to do.

Starbucks Offers 'Secret' Free Coffee Friday

Let's not get ahead of ourselves, it's only one cup. Read on for details.

Chicago Flooding: Where to Avoid in Northcenter and Roscoe Village

The nonstop downpour has pools of water affecting drivers and pedestrians across the city. See what locals are saying and seeing in the neighborhood.

Local Animal Lovers Help Starving Pets with New Food Pantry

Two women in the 47th Ward are making a difference for the neighborhood's furry friends through the Friendship Pet Food Pantry.

Local Pet Store Denies Puppy Mill Accusations, Another Changes its Ways

The Ashland Avenue pet store says they never purchased from puppy mills despite an investigation by the Humane Society of the United States. Another North Side pet store, however, says they’ve changed their buying practices.

New Homes For Sale in North Center and Roscoe Village This Week

Find homes for sale in North Center and Roscoe Village on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

Northcenter's Sticky Rice Thai Expands to Bucktown

Sticky Rice is sticking on the North Side as owners announce a second location in Bucktown, opening in July.

Clark Park Boathouse Rowers: 'Big Fish in Small Pond'

The LPJ team is sharing rowing opportunities with those in the Chicago area, and by moving into the new boathouses at Clark Park, they hope to expand their program even further. An event is scheduled to help their mission move forward.

North Center Gains Most in City's Plan to 'Close Digital Divide'

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he's rolling out an existing digital access plan to more than one million residents. North Center tops the list, according to reports.