Mark Thomas is searching for the right successor to take over the business, which includes the legendary punk store, the Art Colony and the Music Factory.

Local bars, restaurants and other businesses are trying to meet an intense demand for soccer with watch parties and other events.

The all-vinyl daytime party — featuring Chicago House icon DJ Lori Branch — aims to bridge genres and generations, its organizer said.

Rollerskate on the lakefront, canoe the African American Heritage Water Trail or watch fire performers under a full moon at Foster Beach this month.

The Little Village 5K, an underground rave, an Aretha Franklin tribute, sunrise yoga and a brand-new kite festival are also on deck.

The project slated for the vacant California Avenue lot has the support of Ald. Anthony Quezada. It now needs zoning and City Council approval.

The Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival, a zine library launch and a jigsaw puzzle competition are also on deck.

Below-market housing and a new One Tail At A Time center are coming to Humboldt Park. A plan to bring housing to an Avondale Catholic school building was also approved.

Ahead of the fifth and final season, here's a look back at the local establishments that had cameos and served as backdrops on the hit FX/Hulu show.

There are also arts and crafts and garden fairs, farmers markets, art exhibits, a pizza battle and free community portraits and mini-golf.

Dance-punk pioneers ESG are headlining the inaugural all-day Ragbagalia festival Saturday. The bill also features local acts Em Grace & the Undercuts and Beastie Boys tribute band She’s Crafty.

A revised plan for the vacant lot on California Avenue adds more townhomes and removes one of two five-story apartment buildings originally proposed.

Families are thousands of dollars behind on rent due to lost wages, the report from Rent Brigade found. Advocates are calling for City Council to enact a blanket eviction moratorium as ICE continues to target immigrants.

The Belmont Gardens shop, from the owners of Moonwalker Cafe across the street, is stocked with snacks and kitchen essentials as well as products from local food brands.

Inspired by Whistlemania events, organizer Allyssa Bujdoso launched the postcard-writing series at Belmont Tavern and Avondale Bowl to make protest more accessible.

The issues stem from drivers speeding in the Western Avenue bus lane to bypass traffic, neighbors say. Crashes near Western and George are so common, neighbors stopped parking or crossing the street in the area to avoid being hit.

The Greek Independence Day Parade, animal adoption events, a Children's Museum fundraiser, a footwork class and a cat lady party are also on deck.

Julia Suhr thought she had her dream job as hostess of Chicago’s hottest restaurant — until her boss, Trevor Fleming, sexually assaulted her when she tried to end their relationship, she said.

Launched last year by Pitchfork co-founder Mike Reed, the fest and fundraiser will bring over 50 artists to seven of the city’s iconic music venues over Labor Day weekend.

Police are seeking to question four people in the killing of Alexander Kazanowski, who was found with blunt-force injuries to his head after reportedly getting into a fight at an Avondale bar.

The horseshoe, a Springfield creation, is often referred to as the unofficial state sandwich. A bill backed by Italian beef devotee Rep. Rick Ryan aims to change that.

Noc Dyngusowa, or Dyngus Night, at the Hairpin Arts Center will feature traditional Polish food, music, family activities — and the crowning of the city’s “Polka Princess."

You can shop a variety of indoor markets and craft events, watch an Indiana Jones flick accompanied by the Chicago Philharmonic and enjoy an evening of jazz in South Shore.

The band is celebrating its third album with a specially brewed pilsner as well as a free release party Friday at Sportsman's Club, followed by a Sleeping Village gig in April.

The Avondale bar aims to keep its winning streak going as it faces Philly and Seattle breweries in this weekend's Mild Masters Invitational, designed for fans of the obscure beer style pumped from a cask.

Former attorney Jeff VanDam launched his whiskey blend and distribution company in January. His first bottle, Dynamite Batch, is being poured and sold at local bars and a second release is in the works.

A neighbor of Ballet Folklorico's studio in Avondale is accused of throwing a liquid at the students during a confrontation last week in which another neighbor threatened to call ICE on them.

Co-owners Emily Kraszyk and John Lupton are suing Trevor Fleming, claiming the former star chef’s conduct has resulted in $1.4 million in lost revenue for the Avondale restaurant. Fleming faces charges of sharing explicit photos of a woman without her consent.

Kids leaving a dance class at Ballet Folklorico de Chicago Friday were harassed by two neighbors who threw cups of liquid on them. Police are investigation while the community rallies to the dance studio and its students.

ASPIRA CEO Edgar Lopez said high schools will close by April 3, when all staff at the two campuses “are anticipated” to be laid off.