🌱 Armed Robberies + Brown Line Bypass + Christkindl Market

Good morning, Lakeview! Let's get to the news for Nov. 19.

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First, today's weather: Sun, then clouds; chilly. High: 40 Low: 36.

Here are the top stories in Lakeview today:

1. Two women were robbed at gunpoint Wednesday around 9 p.m. in the 800 block of West Wolfram Street. Chicago police said the suspects stole the victims’ cellphones and purses. (CBS2)

2. A second armed robbery was reported just 20 minutes later about a mile away, according to a CBS report. A 46-year-old man was approached by armed suspects in the 500 block of West Stratford Place. (CBS2)

3. The Lakeview Red-Purple Bypass will go into service on the Brown Line Friday. The new bypass will help Brown Line trains more efficiently pass the Red and Purple line tracks, according to the CTA. (Block Club)

4. A man was shot and injured on a ramp from I-55 to DuSable Lake Shore Drive early Thursday morning. Police said shots were fired around 3:30 a.m., after which the northbound lanes were closed for investigation. (ABC7)

5. Smylie Brothers Brewing Company is now “officially” open in Lakeview. The restaurant opened in September at 3827 N. Broadway, but did not promote its new location until it was fully staffed. (Block Club)

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Today in Lakeview (Holiday Edition!):

• The Winterland Ice Rink opens at Gallagher Way. (11 a.m.)
• Wrigleyville’s Christkindl Market opens for the season. (11 a.m.)
• Lincoln Park Zoo members get a first look at this year’s ZooLights. (4 p.m.)
• The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival kicks off on Michigan Avenue. (4 p.m.)
• The 108th annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree lighting is held at Millennium Park. (6 p.m.)

Lakeview Patch Notebook

• WBEZ is clearing up your COVID-19 booster confusion questions. (WBEZ)
• A fight over book bans in public schools is making its way across Illinois. (WBEZ)
• Can’t make the city tree lighting tonight? Lakeview will light its own tree Sunday outside St. Alphonsus. (Chamber)
• The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce is offering tips on shopping local this holiday season. (Chamber)
• In honor of the Christkindl Market return, the Tribune is looking back on 25 years of iconic souvenir mugs. (Paid source: Tribune)

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That's all for today, Lakeview! See you tomorrow for more news.

— Georgi Presecky

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