Original Argo Tea Closes; Studio Switches Neighborhoods Make Week's Top 5

In Chicago, news happens fast, making it easy to miss something.

That's why we're giving you a refresher regarding the North Side's top stories during the past week or so. Look for this new feature on Patch every Saturday. 

Mom Takes Over Easy Meal Planning Business in Roscoe Village

One mom of three is trying to make life easier for on-the-go families by speeding up the dinner process. 

Jodi Hamilton recently bought the Dream Dinners location at 2124 W. Belmont Ave. in Roscoe Village. The idea behind Dream Dinners doesn’t include delivered meals, or monthly boxes shipped to a resident’s house.

• Read the full story on North Center-Roscoe Village Patch. 

For Sale: 'Unsurpassed' 6-Lot Estate in Bucktown

We know there's no shortage of awe-inspiring architecture or homes in Bucktown and Wicker Park.

That's why once a week, we feature a property that stands out from the rest.

This week, our "Wow House" is an "unsurpassed" $3.9 million 10,000-square-foot estate on six city lots. It includes six private outdoor spaces, five bedrooms, a media room, library, dramatic chef's kitchen and "gracious foyer," according to its MLS listing. 

• See the full story on Bucktown-Wicker Park Patch.

Closed: Chicago's Original Argo Tea on Armitage

The city's original Argo Tea has shuttered its doors.

Located off one of Lincoln Park's busiest intersections, the shop was at 958 W. Armitage Ave.

Staff members were clearing out the business on Monday and the website was updated with news of the closure by Tuesday evening.

• Follow this link for the full story on Lincoln Park Patch.

Lane Tech Named Among Top Illinois High Schools

It was a clean sweep for Chicago Public Schools as the most prestigious selective enrollment schools in Chicago were named the four best high schools in the state, according to a ranking of public schools released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report magazine.

Northside College Prep continued its 13-year reign as the No. 1 high school in the state. The school also climbed to No. 33 in the nation, according to the magazine's survey. 

• Read the full story on Lincoln Square Patch.

The ever-changing streetscape on Southport Avenue is making another transition as Bell Studio packs up and heads to Lincoln Avenue, rebranding itself as Therieau Art and Frame.

Pronounced “Therry-O,” the custom framing business is relocating from 3428 N. Southport Ave. to North Center at 3831 N. Lincoln Ave.

• Read the full story on Lake View Patch.

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