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He said, she said: Oiistar
We went to Oiistar (1385 N. Milwaukee, a few doors down from Filter) this past Friday after waiting patiently for it to open the past several months. Little did we know that Oiistar has been in the...
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Public Safety Meeting Wed. January 9th at Innjoy
Concerned about the recent closure of the 13th District Police station, neighbors are banding together to create a Neighborhood Watch. On Wednesday, January 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Innjoy Eat &...
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‘American Pickers’ Star to Open Shop in Wicker Park
The owner of a rockabilly-inspired boutique is teaming up with the star of reality TV show “American Pickers” to form a “Cherry Pickers’ Row” in Wicker Park. Not exactly a full street, or even a block,...
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Save-the-date: Wicker Park Dog Park Fundraiser Sat. Feb. 16 @Twisted Spoke
It’s time again for the annual Wicker Dog Park Fundraiser! As if hanging with friends, eating awesome grub and drinking the finest brew isn’t enough, you get to do it for great cause! Every year this...
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O’Cha Thai Cuisine Celebrates Soft Opening with MLK Tribute Lunch
Headline says it all… here’s a pic of some of the food you’ll find over at O’cha Thai, 2062 N. Damen Ave. O’Cha is open Jan. 21 for a special Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday tribute from Noon to 2...
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One Wicker Park Craft Beer Fan’s Take on Pub Royale
DNAinfo published a story today about Pub Royale, a new bar that replaces SmallBar at 2049 W. Division St. and opens Thursday. On Twitter, I put out a call for help with understanding craft beer in...
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Is Apathy the New Hope?
CHICAGO — On Monday’s Inauguration Day, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel was sworn in to his heartily-fought 2nd term, and more 1st time alderman than ever before — 13 — have now taken the helms of their...
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Where Do I Sleep Tonight? A Wicker Park Airbnb Host’s Dilemma
By Tiger Thomas WICKER PARK — Should I offer my guests breakfast? Will they be able open a lockbox? Do they expect me to provide shampoo? As an Airbnb host in Chicago, I ask myself a lot of...
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Wicker Park Girl’s Soccer Scene: 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Inspires Lil’...
Photo credit: TK Photography Soccer is about to once again take center stage on the world scene, as the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off on Saturday in Canada. All eyes will be on the United...
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Taco Bell Franchisee Seeking Liquor License to Speak at Wicker Park Meeting...
WICKER PARK — The nation’s first booze-serving Taco Bell could be landing in Wicker Park this summer if a franchisee gets a liquor license, though a local alderman said he would like to see some...
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