The teachers said they created the spelling bee because they wanted to spread positivity in their community in an age where social media is dominant in people's lives.

Three teachers organized the first-ever Wicker Park Spelling Bee in the Chicago Park District park of Wicker Park at Damen Avenue and Schiller Street.

Workers from Robinson Iron disassembled and loaded the final pieces of the Forsyth Park fountain before leaving for Alabama.

Michael Liptrot from Block Club Chicago talks us through some of their most-read stories.

Extremely Local News: It’s last call at The Violet Hour in Wicker Park by: Julian Saldierna Posted: Jun 30, 2025 / 07:48 AM CDT Updated: Jun 30, 2025 / 07:48 AM CDT Jon Hansen, Host and Executive ...

A new park opened in Uptown on Saturday afternoon. And it bears the name of one of the city’s biggest contributors.

The Violet Hour, a James Beard-winning Chicago institution, closes permanently After 18 years in Wicker Park, the innovative cocktail bar shutters following damage to its building. “Despite ...

POCATELLO — In memory of the distinguished Black family whose local influence can still be felt to this day, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Thursday to dedicate Purce Park in Pocatello.

Sterkel Community Park for All is designed to be an inclusive space for residents of all ages and abilities. The playground is ADA-compliant.