1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (1927+ words) THE LOOP " An old circular neon sign is tucked away in a corner of Lou Mitchell's, the first stop for travelers heading west on Route 66." The sign watches over the 103-year-old diner, 565 W. Jackson Blvd. , with the flicker of colorful memories....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (451+ words) AVONDALE " The owner of a Rogers Park vintage shop that closed amid controversy over his transphobic social media posts died last week from head injuries sustained from an assault, according to police and the medical examiner. Xander Kazanowski, 25, was found…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1744+ words) THE LOOP " Bean bag chairs, soundproof booths and portable whiteboards make Alpha Schools look more like a tech startup than a school. But its biggest break from tradition is not the design: It's an education model that uses artificial intelligence…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (885+ words) LITTLE VILLAGE " Local bakeries are prepared to sell thousands of traditional Roscas de Reyes, or Wreaths of Kings, for this year's Three Kings Day celebration. Pilsen and Little Village bakeries are hopeful neighbors from across the city, suburbs and even…...