Lakeview|News|
Missed Connections: Milkshakes Bringing Boys to the Yard
From a milkshake server in Lake View to a karaoke queen jumping around the North Side, these are the best missed connections in town this week.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
- Lakeview, IL
I grew up in West De Pere, Wisconsin, a suburb just outside of Green Bay. While attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for journalism, I dived into various media outlets through internships at print newspapers, Milwaukee Public Radio and WISN-TV. I later freelanced for Patch in Milwaukee while working part time at the TV station post-internship. After graduating, I landed a full-time job with Patch as an editor outside of Milwaukee, and when the company announced new opportunities in Chicago, I jumped on the chance to live in Lake View. It finally feels good to call my favorite community in the world home!
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Lakeview|News|
Health Inspection: Black Slime at Yoshi's Cafe, Chinese is Too Greasy
A slew of Lake View restaurants were visited by the health inspector recently. Read the details behind the reports here on Patch.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lincoln Park, IL|News|
Expect Spring-Like Thanksgiving Temps in Chicago
Do you believe it? Your Thanksgiving football could be shirts-and-skins as temperatures will remain remarkably warm throughout this week.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
60-Degree Thanksgiving in Chicago
Do you believe it? Your Thanksgiving football could be shirts-and-skins as temperatures will remain remarkably warm throughout this week.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Shop Safe: Tips on Avoiding Scams and Thieves
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez is sharing tips on how to avoid being robbed, burglarized or scammed this holiday shopping season.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Support Lake View Businesses — Local Companies to 'Like' on Facebook
Check out some of the top Lake View pages on Facebook.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Bucktown-Wicker Park, IL|News|
Pet Alert: Are You Missing a Lhasa Apso Dog?
Help rally together as a community to find this dog's owners. A scared Lhasa Apso was found recently in Wicker Park.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lincoln Park, IL|News|
Retail Boom: Longest Shopping Season Under Way
With Nov. 1 having fallen on a Thursday this year, Thanksgiving and Black Friday couldn't come any sooner. Local shops are getting ready for the rush, which culminates on Black Friday.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
North Center-Roscoe Village, IL|News|
Most Dangerous Neighborhoods: See Where North Center Ranks
After adding up every reported crime in the past 365 days, see where North Center and Roscoe Village rank compared to other Chicago neighborhoods.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Giraffe, Goat Sculptures Removed for Insurance Reasons
The iconic Elaine Place sculptures in Lake View were taken down because the cost of insuring them was too high. Ald. Tunney said he’s working to bring them back the neighborhood.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Abbey Bar in Talks to Replace Circuit Nightclub in Boystown
One official in Lake View says he’s been in talks with the broker behind bringing the West Hollywood bar to Chicago, this time to possibly replace Circuit Nightclub.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Tire Slashing Rampage on Lincoln Wednesday (VIDEO)
Cars parked near the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Addison Street had their tires slashed Wednesday, totaling more than 10 vehicles with flat tires.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Road Construction, New Street Lights in Lake View
Ald. Tom Tunney is updating Lake View residents on when the big construction projects will be finished in Chicago's 44th Ward.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
North Center-Roscoe Village, IL|News|
Bike Lanes Considered for Roscoe, School Streets
With the focus on bike lanes primarily on roads going north and south, Lake View officials say they’re looking at dedicated bike lanes running toward and away from the lake.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lincoln Park, IL|News|
New Craft Liquor Store Proposed on Halsted
The new business will focus on craft beers and specialty wines, but some neighbors aren’t excited.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
North Center-Roscoe Village, IL|News|
Ziptrip: North Side Siblings Create CTA App
Leave your old CTA smartphone app in the dust, because two area siblings are focused on making Chicago's commute simpler. They hope it helps with the pending No. 11 bus cancellation, they said.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
North Center-Roscoe Village, IL|News|
Blaine Elementary Paints Huge ‘Cultural Diversity’ Mural (PHOTOS)
Students, parents and staff at Lake View’s Blaine Elementary are in the process of painting a three-story mural, and the first panel was just competed.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Lake View's Theater Wit Receives $60,000 from MacArthur Grant
The iconic theater on Belmont Avenue just won a three-year grant for arts and culture.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
'Noche Hispana' Celebrated at Blaine Elementary (VIDEO)
The Bilingual Advisory Committee at the Lake View school hosted a night of art, dancing and plenty of food.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
CAPS Not Dismantling in 19th District, Police Say
The two top police officials in the 19th District say the CAPS program is here to stay despite false reports from the media.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
