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The following is a list of obituaries posted by funeral homes in the neighborhood and the North Side in December and January.
A piece of artwork dedicated to the area's older adults will be in display at the chamber along with other local artists' work.
Lollipop Seeds recently opened near Giddings Plaza, featuring environmentally friendly items made in the USA.
Despite budget challenges, local schools are looking for ways to improve security by talking to teachers and administrators.
The popular program is back: Residents can get a bargain on sidewalk repairs when the Chicago Department of Transportation pays half the check.
The first meteor shower of 2013 peaks between Wednesday and Thursday, but predicted snow makes the viewing window small for sky-gazers.
The first meteor shower of 2013 peaks between Wednesday and Thursday, but predicted snow makes the viewing window short for sky-gazers.
The popular program is back: Residents can get a bargain on sidewalk repairs when the Chicago Department of Transportation pays half the check.
How did your favorite local restaurants and bakeries fare on City of Chicago restaurant inspections?
How did your favorite local restaurants and bakeries fare on City of Chicago restaurant inspections?
The popular program is back: Residents can get a bargain on sidewalk repairs when the Chicago Department of Transportation pays half the check.
If you could make a New Year's resolution for the area, what would it be?
Chicago Police 20th and 19th District police reports, Dec. 19 to Dec. 23.
From armed robbery to Election Night, here's a look back at the most-read stories of 2012.
Officials have started working on a new grocery store at Lawrence and Ravenswood; see photos from the future site.
When it comes to news about area businesses, stories about a new Mariano's Fresh Market took the cake. See what other articles snagged the most readers since Patch went live in Lincoln Square.
Residents will need to pitch in an extra quarter to park on neighborhood streets and Chicago becomes the most expensive city to park in.
Residents will need to pitch in an extra quarter to park on neighborhood streets, meaning Chicago will become the most expensive city to park in.
Three schools in the Lake View Elementary Network were suggested for closure according to an internal Chicago Public Schools document from September.