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Lincoln Square restaurant seeks to end 117-year old local ban on liquor sales
CHICAGO (CBS) -- For 117 years, a tiny part of the Lincoln Square neighborhood has banned alcohol sales, meaning stores and restaurants can't get liquor licenses, but voters next month could change that.A Lincoln Square restaurant owner has led the push to eliminate a 1907 law that has kept the 9th Precinct in the 47th Ward "dry" while neighboring parts of the ward have remained wet.Lucia Herrejon sets the tables ahead of the lunch rush at XOchimilco Mexican Restaurant in Lincoln Square, but there's one thing she can't bring out just yet – booze. "We've had guests walk out when...
Weekend Break: Sky-High Puppy Yoga
360 Sky Yoga is partnering with One Tail At A Time for a Puppy Yoga charity event on Saturday, Oct. 19! All proceeds from the event will be donated to One Tail at a Time. For more information, go to: 360chicago.com For information on animals available for adoption, go to: www.onetail.org
Trick or treat yourself: Halloween and autumn-themed desserts to die for in October
Halloween in Chicago just got a lot more spooky and sweet with these bakeries and cafes serving specialty desserts for the season. Order themed desserts from these local places to serve at your upcoming Halloween parties.
Sticky Rice Closing After 20 Years In North Center
NORTH CENTER — A popular restaurant specializing in northern Thai cuisine will close its longtime North Center home Sunday to the dismay of its many regulars. The owners of Sticky Rice, 4018 N. Western Ave., made the announcement via an Instagram post Wednesday. “After 20 incredible years of serving...
Author John Pelissero on book ‘Voting For Ethics’
A Chicago professor is helping Americans find the ethical qualities in a candidate, from your local school board to the national stage. Dr. John Pelissero joins WGN Weekend Morning News to talk about his new book “Voting For Ethics: A Guide For U.S. Voters.” To buy his book, go to: amazon.com
Runway Latinx Holds Fashion Show for a Cause
This weekend, Runway Latinx is bringing a fusion of fashion designers together to close out Chicago Fashion Week. Arabel Rosales, founder of the event, started the fashion show to give back to her community through her organization Pivoting in Heels, which offers professional development and internships for women. They year...
Dancer redefines movement and advocates for inclusion
Robby Williams, a Chicago man who was left paralyzed from the waist down after being shot in 2018, is redefining what it means to be a dancer by creating choreography and techniques for all types of bodies and abilities, and advocating for other artists through a fellowship with 3 Arts Bodies of Work.
Wellness West Forum Tackles Food Insecurity
State Rep. Camille Lilly (Photos Provided). Nearly 150 people gathered at the Garfield Park Conservatory on Oct. 10 for “Bridging the Equity Gap: Food Insecurity on the West Side” to discuss one of the most critical issues facing Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods. Wellness West, a coalition of West...
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