2 Chicago businesses reflect on stepping out of their comfort zones, helping during pandemic
When the pandemic created shortages in supply, businesses stepped up – in many cases creating new products overnight.
Chicago businesses that pivoted during pandemic prepare for new normal
When the pandemic created shortages in supply, businesses stepped up – in many cases creating new products overnight.
Man with ax arrested at Blue Line station in Wicker Park
A man with an ax was arrested Monday at the Damen Blue Line stop in Wicker Park.
Rash of car thefts reported in Wicker Park
Police are warning residents of a string of car thefts reported recently around the Wicker Park neighborhood.
Pop Up Grocer sets up shop in Wicker Park
Emily Schildt, founder and CEO of Pop Up Grocer, talks about their new location in Wicker Park and the hundreds of products they are showcasing.
Lovin' Local: Chicago Plants in Wicker Park
Ryan Glynn from Chicago Plants talks about how his business has fared during the pandemic.
Woman and daughter carjacked in Wicker Park
A woman and her daughter were carjacked Wednesday in Wicker Park on the Northwest Side.
Missing woman known to frequent Wicker Park found safe
Maria Diaz, a 31-year-old woman who was recently reported missing, has been found safe, according to Chicago police.
Lovin' Local: Cinnaholic in Wicker Park
Stephen Lotho from Cinnaholic Wicker Park talks about how his business has adapted to the pandemic.
Carjackings reported in Noble Square, South Shore: police
Two carjackings were reported Monday in separate incidents on the South and Northwest sides.
Woman carjacked in Wicker Park
A woman was carjacked Sunday in Wicker Park.
Police warn of carjackings in Wicker Park parking lot
At least three people were violently carjacked in the last month in the same parking lot in Wicker Park.
Man exchanges gunfire with robber in attempted carjacking in Wicker Park
A 22-year-old man exchanged gunfire with a would-be robber Monday in Wicker Park on the North Side.
Rideshare drivers carjacked at gunpoint in Wicker Park, Bucktown: police
Chicago police are warning rideshare drivers about a series of recent carjackings in Wicker Park and Bucktown.
3 ride-share drivers carjacked by passengers in Wicker Park
At least three ride-share drivers have been carjacked by passengers in recent weeks in Wicker Park on the North Side.
Historic Chopin Theatre rallies for support during pandemic-plagued year
Lela and Zygmond Dyrkacz, owners of Chopin Theatre, ask for support to keep their historic Wicker Park institution afloat.
Wicker Park club, alderman's restaurant cited for defying indoor service ban
Ald. Tom Tunney’s (44th) Lake View Ann Sather Restaurant and a Wicker Park club that held a party with 142 mask-less patrons were among the latest businesses to be cited by the city for violating the city and state’s indoor service ban.
Chicago shuts down 300-person party for 'egregiously' violating COVID-19 restrictions
No one was following social distancing protocols or wearing face coverings, officials said. Multiple citations were issued, including cease and desist orders and closure orders to the business “for throwing a dangerous and unlicensed commercial party.”
New Virtual 5k in Wicker Park and Bucktown
Like so many annual events in Chicago, Small Business Saturday is going to look a lot different than in years past. To raise awareness for this year's event, the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is holding its first-ever Virtual 5K. Pam Maass has a preview.
Black SUV sought in connection to hit-and-run in Wicker Park
The Major Accident Investigation Unit is searching for a vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run on Tuesday evening in Wicker Park.