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Holy Funny Pages, Batman! Free Comic Book Day Strikes Again

Comic books have long been viewed as a gateway drug to nerdom, and the stereotype of a bunch of basement-dwelling dudes debating things like, ?Who was a better Batman: Adam West or George Clooney?,? might be a little oft-putting to newbies. And that?s something the industry appears to want to change with Free Comic...

Mythos Greek Taverna

Forget Stephanie Izard and Rick Bayless. Chef Vicky from Mythos Greek Taverna deserves to be elevated to celebrity status. ?You either devote the time or you don?t make it,? was her response as a fellow diner raved about the vegetarian special?a thinly sliced squash, tomatoes, and potatoes held together by just the right amount...

1,000 Words: Outside the Old Town School of Folk Music

Food Network Tapes At Lutz Cafe

The Food Network is taping all day at Lutz Bakery, 2458 West Montrose Ave.,?for an episode of a new show, Kid In A Candy Store, set to air in July and August. This morning the crew captured kitchen scenes, but if you get to the bakery between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. today, you...

Schulter Concerned About Wal-Mart’s Latest Push to Expand in Chicago

Lincoln Square Ald. Eugene Schulter (47th) says he?s ?very sympathetic? to an alderman who?s seeking City Council approval of a second Wal-Mart store in Chicago, but Schulter says he?s concerned about the big-box retailer?s latest push to expand in Chicago. ?I am a big proponent of entrepreneurship, and I fear the philosophy of Wal-Mart...

Honda Tire Bandit(s) On the Loose

If you own a Honda, you might want to keep an eye on your tires, because Chicago detectives are investigating a string of Honda tire thefts. According to a community alert issued by Area Three detectives, the thefts are taking place during the evening, and the bandit (or bandits) are targeting Hondas parked on...

1,000 Words: Orange Garden

Lincoln Park Savings Bank Fails

Broadway Bank wasn’t the only Illinois bank to fail on Friday. Federal regulators shut down six other banks.?One of those failed banks was Lincoln Park Savings Bank, which operated four branches, including two near the intersection of Irving Park Road and Damen Avenue. Northbrook Bank and Trust Company has agreed to take over Lincoln...

Ravenswood Run 2010 Winner Completes Course in 15 Minutes

This year’s annual Ravenswood Run winner is Todd Ptacek, who clocked in at 15 minutes and seven seconds. The female winner of last Sunday’s 5k race was Heather Prekop, who came in overall at 17th place at 17 minutes and 53 seconds.?More than 3,000 runners signed up for the sold-out race, and all proceeds...

Clark Streetscape Begins this Week, Lawrence Streetscape Still in the Works

A $7.4 million facelift of Clark Street begins this week, as the Clark Street streetscaping project is expected to break ground on Tuesday, April 27.?The streetscape will take place between Montrose Avenue and Ainslie Street, and it includes various infrastructure and aesthetic upgrades, like street repaving, stamped crosswalks, bike racks, and new light poles...

Ravenswood Run Sold Out

If you wanted to try out that new Spandex running suit at the Ravenswood Run, then you’re out of luck. This year’s annual 5k run has sold out, and more than 3,000 runners are expected to show up and stretch their Achilles tendons at Sunday’s event. The race kicks off at 8 a.m. and...

1,000 Words: Elsie’s Beauty Salon

Lincoln Square Farmers? Market Expands to Thursday Nights

Good news for those of us who have to leave early for work. The Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce announced that the popular Tuesday morning farmers? market will expand to Thursday nights from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and it’ll coincide with the free concert series in Giddings Plaza. According to the Chamber, most...

Elementary LSC Election Results

After much hounding, here are the results of the local school council elections for Lincoln Square’s eight public elementary schools. Bell Elementary School was the the only school that posted its election results on its website, a method that’s used by the Illinois State Board of Elections, the Cook County Clerk’s office, and the...