Lakeview|News|
Historic Façade to be Ripped from Century Mall
As part of the mall’s upcoming makeover, the alderman says the historic and ornate design on the building will be removed to make way for windows.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
- Lakeview, IL
I grew up in West De Pere, Wisconsin, a suburb just outside of Green Bay. While attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for journalism, I dived into various media outlets through internships at print newspapers, Milwaukee Public Radio and WISN-TV. I later freelanced for Patch in Milwaukee while working part time at the TV station post-internship. After graduating, I landed a full-time job with Patch as an editor outside of Milwaukee, and when the company announced new opportunities in Chicago, I jumped on the chance to live in Lake View. It finally feels good to call my favorite community in the world home!
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Lincoln Park, IL|News|
Green City Market Snags Sun Beams Saturday (PHOTOS)
It's no surprise that the Green City Market was a hotspot over the weekend. Peruse our photo gallery for glimpse at one of the neighborhood's most popular produce-purchasing destinations.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lincoln Park, IL|News|
Food & Wine Ranks North Side Bar as Best Beer Garden in America
The Lake View hot spot snags the attention of the dining magazine for its strong selection of beer and the beautiful cottonwood trees shading the garden.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Wholesale Retailer Re.Stock Pops Up in Boystown
The revolving pop-up store moves to North Halsted Street with hot buys in the heart of Boystown.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
North Center-Roscoe Village, IL|News|
Red Light Cameras: North Center Intersections Dishing the Most Tickets
An audit of the Chicago Department of Transportation reveals red-light cameras can’t be proven to increase safety, along with a record of every camera in the city. See where the neighborhood stands, and which intersection ticketed more than 16,000 drive
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Food & Wine Ranks Lake View Bar as Best Beer Garden in America
The Lake View hot spot snags the attention of the dining magazine for its strong selection of beer and the beautiful cottonwood trees shading the garden.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Bucktown-Wicker Park, IL|News|
Crime Map: Crack on Western, 7AM Armed Robbery
Multiple forced-entry burglaries and drug abuse violations join the list of crimes this week. Check the map to see if one occurred near you.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
New People Spot Ditches Cafe Feel, Adds Sculpted Design
Lake View’s new People Spot will be much larger than last year’s on Lincoln Avenue, and designers decided to nix the café vibe for a sculpted lounge. See the photo and weigh in on the look.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
North Center-Roscoe Village, IL|News|
Yard Sale Blitz Planned in Northcenter
The Northcenter Neighborhood Association is rounding up as many homes as possible for a massive neighborhood yard sale in June.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
North Center-Roscoe Village, IL|News|
Cubs Launch Website to Rally Support, Neighbors Realize Realities
The new website asks neighbors to sign a petition saying they’re in favor of the redesign. The Lake View Citizen’s Council president also chimes in, saying they’ll have to make lemonade out of lemons.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Bucktown-Wicker Park, IL|News|
Massage Spa to Fill Old Rockstar Hair Boutique on North
The storefront is being constructed now at the former salon, but the owner says it’ll be a transformation.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Chicago Craft Beer Week: What’s on Tap in the Neighborhood (MAP)
Chicago Craft Beer Week starts May 16; see what local bars and breweries are pouring up in Lake View using our interactive map.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Mind Behind IKEA Branding to Open Lake View Wine Shop
The new business will renovate the gutted space to become Winehouse, a high-end store only selling wines and wine-related accessories. And one of the partners behind the store is responsible for branding Illinois' two IKEA stores.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Cubs Launch Website to Rally Support, Neighbors Realize Realities
The new website asks neighbors to sign a petition saying they’re in favor of the redesign. The Lake View Citizen’s Council president also chimes in, saying they’ll have to make lemonade out of lemons.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
UPDATE: Alderman Misspoke, Lincoln Park Market Closing, Not Market Place
Ald. Tom Tunney says he misspoke when detailing the upcoming closure of the independent grocery store The Market Place. Lincoln Park Market on Clark Street, however, is shuttering.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Jeni’s Ice Cream Opening First Chicago Location in Lake View
The rumors are true: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream is coming to Southport Avenue, making it the company’s first storefront serving up the high-end treats in Chicago. Hear what Jeni herself has to say about the move.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Bucktown-Wicker Park, IL|News|
Hot Yoga Studio Coming to Former Bucktown Jiffy Lube
The transformation from garage to yoga studio is under way, with crews saying it could take them up to four months to get the project done.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Music Box Theatre Gutting, Renovating Screening Space
The historic theater on Southport Avenue is transforming one of its screening rooms. A bigger screen and new layout is in order.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Runners Hit Lake View, Race to Wrigley (PHOTOS)
The annual 5K event through Wrigleyville kicked off Saturday morning, drawing thousands of runners to Lake View.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lincoln Park, IL|News|
Developer Shares Vision for Former Sappano's Paint Building
The Halsted Street building has been vacant since 2009, but now the owner says he’s ready to move forward on new construction.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
