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Wicker Park BBQ Joints Named Some of America’s Best
Two area restaurants were named in Daily Candy’s roundup of the nation’s best barbecue restaurants. Guess which two made the cut.

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!
Two area restaurants were named in Daily Candy’s roundup of the nation’s best barbecue restaurants. Guess which two made the cut.

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The Lake View alderman was joined by the Cubs chairman to dedicate a new photographic mural in the neighborhood Tuesday.
The building sits just north of the upcoming Target building. Three tenants are slated to fill the new space, expected for completion next fall.
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Bill Daley has dropped out of the Illinois governor's race.
Bill Daley has dropped out of the Illinois governor's race.
Police say they didn’t catch a single drunk driver during their strike around the 19th District this weekend.
Police say they didn’t catch a single drunk driver during their strike around the Boystown and Wrigleyville area over the weekend.
The new building will be twice as tall after the 2-story unit was demolished in August.
The City Target pegged for Belmont, Ashland and Lincoln avenues was introduced in May, and now designers say they’re almost ready to come back for round two.
The City Target pegged for Belmont, Ashland and Lincoln avenues was introduced in May, and now designers say they’re almost ready to come back for round two.
The City Target pegged for Belmont, Ashland and Lincoln avenues was introduced in May, and now designers say they’re almost ready to come back for round two.
Organizers have chosen five bars along the upcoming trail where people can snag food and drinks while learning more about the new park.
Primetimetickets.com will soon take up space in Wrigleyville, selling concessions and tickets to concerts, sporting events and theater performances.
The Boystown development will keep its historic façade, with Chicago officials approving the building’s landmark status.
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