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Democratic National Convention · ChicagoWEST LOOP — After years of waiting and two groundbreaking celebrations, the highly anticipated Damen Green Line stop is opening next month — just in time for the Democratic National Convention. The station at Lake Street and Damen Avenue is opening Aug. 5, Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. (27th) told Block Club. Plans for a $50 million Damen Green Line station were announced in 2017 by former Mayor Rahm Emanuel. The stop near the United Center is meant t…See the Story
Damen Green Line Stop Opens Aug. 5, In Time For Democratic National Convention
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Gun Violence · ChicagoNORTH LAWNDALE — On Chicago’s West Side, a surrealist, intergenerational theater contends with what it means to lose a loved one to gun violence in “Little Carl,” an original play by puppetry artisan Michael Montenegro. Produced by Theatre Y, a North Lawndale arts incubator, the show uses puppetry, lights, music, poetry and dance to tell the story of a young man who is a victim of gun violence. Since the making of “Little Carl” in 2022, the cast…See the Story
In 'Little Carl,' West Side Theater Company Addresses Gun Violence Epidemic
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Chicago, IL · ChicagoWEST TOWN — A pop-up restaurant known for combining smash burgers and jibaritos is now serving its unique creations in a West Town Bar. Smash Jibaritos set up shop last week at Desert Hawk, 2049 W. Division St. Jibaritos — sandwiches invented at a Puerto Rican restaurant in Humboldt Park in the ’90s — use fried plantains instead of slices of bread. Smash Jibarito, which Josean Irizarry started in 2021 and was later joined by David Matulac in…See the Story
Smash Jibarito Opens In West Town's Desert Hawk Bar
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GoFundMe · ChicagoWEST PULLMAN — The family of a Chicago postal worker killed on the job last week on the Far South Side has launched a GoFundMe in her honor. The loved ones of Octavia Redmond hope to raise $12,000 with the GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses and “to cope with our grief,” according to the campaign’s page. Over $3,700 had been donated as of Thursday evening. “The Redmond family is devastated by the tragic loss of the Queen of our family,” Demet…See the Story
GoFundMe Launched To Support Family Of Mail Carrier Killed On Her Far South Side Route
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Chicago, IL · ChicagoALBANY PARK — A developer is trying to get a zoning change to bring a performing arts and gathering space to Albany Park. James Yelen wants to renovate the vacant single-story building at 3741-49 W. Lawrence Ave. into The Workshop Arts Collaborative. It would have rehearsal and instruction studios, pop-up space for local food and beverage vendors and flexible event space. Yelen was awarded a $250,000 Equitable Transit-Oriented grant from the …See the Story
Workshop Arts Collaborative Aims To Open Studio And Event Space In Albany Park
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Chicago, IL · ChicagoLOGAN SQUARE — Beloved restaurant Lula Cafe is going big for its 25th anniversary celebration. Chef and owner Jason Hammel will host 25 Chicago chefs for a series of ticketed dinners on the five nights leading up to Lula Cafe’s milestone anniversary next month. The 25 For 25 dinner series runs Aug. 26-31. Each night, five chefs will come together in Lula Cafe’s kitchen to collaborate on a five-course meal, with each chef preparing one course. Ti…See the Story
Lula Cafe Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Dinner Series Helmed By Top Chicago Chefs
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Pickleball · ChicagoDUNNING — Shabbona Park’s picklers are enjoying new digs as five aging tennis courts were replaced with three tennis courts and four pickleball courts. The new courts opened last week, Ald. Nicholas Sposato (38th) said. The park is at 6935 W. Addison St. Pearl Melchor said she and her fellow picklers have been “champing at the bit” to try out the new space. Jerry Pistone moved across the grounds with ease during a recent session. “They’re real n…See the Story
New Pickleball, Tennis Courts Open In Dunning's Shabbona Park
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TikTok · ChicagoThe hugely popular TikTok food critic is back in Chicago and made a stop this week at Amici, a little-known restaurant in Buena Park specializing in homemade arancini.See the Story
A Chicago Restaurant Was On The Brink Of Closure. Then, Keith Lee Showed Up
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