Stretch of Chicago's Milwaukee Avenue through Logan Square Park closed for good
The closure is part of the Chicago Department of Transportation's $27 million Milwaukee Avenue Streetscape and Logan Square Redesign Project.
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The closure is part of the Chicago Department of Transportation's $27 million Milwaukee Avenue Streetscape and Logan Square Redesign Project.
Crews started work on the massive project on Thursday.
It happened near the Liquor Barn, located in the Hawthorn Hills Square shopping center, at 700 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Vernon Hills.
"They had quite the time at the SuperSpa, and are looking forward to their next trip in 25 years," Superdawg wrote in an Instagram post.
The brewery said it struggled to rebound the past few years following the pandemic, so the brewpub in Logan Square is going out of business.
Superdawg's owners say the pair has earned a rest, and will enjoy "a trip to the SuperSpa for a bit of pampering and a little glow-up."
The Portage has been shuttered since 2018, and was recently named one of the most endangered sites in the state of Illinois. Marissa Perlman reports.
The popular Mediterranean chain will open its first restaurant in the Midwest at 1484 N. Milwaukee Ave. on Friday.
Even when Chicago Police arrived, the street party did not stop.
Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) and neighbors are appalled by the street takeover this past weekend in Logan Square. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Mercedes Jackson, 26, was arrested on Thursday.
The car had been stolen in Downers Grove. Police said charges were pending against the driver.
According to the people who live in the area, the SUV has been sitting in the bike lane outside 880 N. Milwaukee Ave., near Willard Court, for days.
Police told us neighbors should call 311 to report a vehicle that has been abandoned.
"Thirty to 45 more seconds, I'd have died of smoke inhalation out there, because it filled up that fast - that fast," said Mike Perry.
Four teenagers were injured in the shooting on the patio of the La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop across the street from the school at Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street.
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek also spoke to a taco shop owner who said one of the victims hid in front of his shop. A total of four teenage boys were injured in the Wednesday shooting, as CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
Four teenage boys were injured in the broad-daylight shooting on the patio of an ice cream shop outside the Northwest Side school, and one was left in critical condition. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
One 15-year-old boy was left in critical condition.
Police are searching for evidence and will have extra patrols at arrival and dismissal at the Northwest Side school starting Thursday. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
No one was in custody in the shooting as of early Wednesday evening. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The shooting took place on the patio of an ice cream shop across from the school at Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The shooting did not happen inside the school in the Old Irving Park neighborhood, but the school did go on lockdown. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Phil Pinkawa, 57, of the 2900 block of North Troy Street, was arrested at his home on Thursday.
Back on April 6, chunks of concrete hit Annie Shea Wheeler, 22, in the head.
A number of Augustinians traveled to Rome to celebrate a man they knew personally from his time in Chicago.
On Saturday morning, the West Side sounded like New Orleans, with music from a brass band accompanying a message.
New Live Covenant Church Southeast has been hosting "Prayer on the 9" for the past 15 years, but this year was special.
Angel Reese had 12 points and 17 rebounds for the Sky, who lost three of four last season to Indiana.
The all-time series between the crosstown rivals is tied at 74 wins apiece.
The Supreme Court on Friday said it will continue to block the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan men detained in northern Texas.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts.
The FBI accused Hannah Dugan of allegedly helping a man evade immigration authorities during a federal law enforcement operation at her courthouse.
Currently, Mayor Johnson has strong crime numbers to boast about — a 24% drop in homicides since taking office. But his poll numbers are currently terrible.
A Republican-backed House bill includes a range new tax breaks, including a $4,000 deduction for seniors. Here's what to know.
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts.
Salud was the only group in Chicago to receive grant money, and the group held an event full of art, music, and conversations about mental health Thursday night.
Northwestern has unveiled a new biomedical device to help new parents track breastfeeding and ensure their baby is getting enough to eat.
Ticks can be dangerous, and there are reports that this is shaping up to be an especially bad year for the parasitic arachnids.
Cornelia Tischmacher's lungs were failing because of advanced cancer. Everything changed with a double lung transplant.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The new Foxtrot location will open Thursday at 935 W. Webster Ave. — at the southwest corner of the intersection with Bissell Street.
In their college entrepreneurship class, seniors Lexi Kuzak and Neve Pomis and junior Molly Beyna invented a product that solves a common problem.
No Illinois industry does more business with China than the agricultural sector.
Wade-Smith said keeping kids engaged is what keeps them safe.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The show was supposed to start at 7 p.m.
The recent surprise visit from the Chicago Sinfonietta was inspired by the recent naming of the Shedd's new beluga calf, Opus.
The growth and evolution of downtown Aurora is in large part anchored by performing arts entertainment venues, the City of Aurora noted.
Jury selection in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial started Monday in New York City.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
Severe weather, including deadly tornadoes, have killed at least 26 people across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
The Vatican makes it official in a matter of hours as Pope Leo XIV’s installation Mass is set for Sunday morning in Rome.
At least 11 people have been wounded in shootings across Chicago this weekend. As police investigate, community groups are taking to the streets and the basketball court to promote peace.
A 7-year-old boy was stabbed Saturday morning in an apartment building in the Rogers Park neighborhood.
A number of Augustinians traveled to Rome to celebrate a man they knew personally from his time in Chicago.
On Saturday morning, the West Side sounded like New Orleans, with music from a brass band accompanying a message.
A 26-year-old woman stabbed the boy in the abdomen. He was hospitalized in fair condition.
The storms were part of a weather system Friday that touched down in Missouri and Wisconsin and left several hundred thousand customers without power in the Great Lakes region.
New Live Covenant Church Southeast has been hosting "Prayer on the 9" for the past 15 years, but this year was special.
A new playground in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood can capture more than 300,000 gallons of water — which won't flood homes or streets in the community.
The retailer claims he is a victim of SNAP fraud after a rash of bad reviews from theft victims.
The task force addressed its progress for the first time this week, nearly a year after the formation of the unit was first announced.
The lawsuit accuses Chicago Police of using excessive force on children.
The botched raid on the innocent Mendez family in November 2017 sparked CBS News Chicago's yearslong investigation into Chicago Police officers raiding the wrong homes.
Angel Reese had 12 points and 17 rebounds for the Sky, who lost three of four last season to Indiana.
The all-time series between the crosstown rivals is tied at 74 wins apiece.
The Cubs earned their sixth consecutive win against the White Sox, matching a franchise record for the series.
The Bears have been talking about a move from their home of more than 50 years at Soldier Field since 2021.
The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox will face off Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field in the first game of the Crosstown Classic this weekend.
A 26-year-old woman stabbed the boy in the abdomen. He was hospitalized in fair condition.
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 35.
Police said the victims were standing outside the gas station in the 600 block of South Homan Avenue shortly after 9 p.m., when an SUV pulled up and someone inside started shooting.
Police said the shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. as three teens were near the sidewalk in the 9000 block of South Exchange Avenue.
Police and an ambulance were seen at the corner of Waveland and Sheffield avenues right outside Murphy's Bleachers.
