The northern part of Uptown hasn't had a neighborhood pizza option since Pie Hole closed in 2014, and the recent closure of Fat Chris' Pizza eliminated another option on the Andersonville-Uptown border. A little further north, Calo, Great Lake, Pizza Lobo and Primo provide local variety, but the northern Uptown-Andersonville area has only Jet's. The current "pizza desert" will change soon, as rumors of a new pizza place from the owner of Kanin have transitioned into reality.Kiko's Pizza / InstagramPer Instagram and building permits filed with the city, Kiko's Pizza will open in the spot formerly occupied by Hot 'G' Dog at 5009 N. Clark. [Eds: we were [...]

A huge housing project we have been watching with great interest is finally moving forward. The historic former Immaculata High School at Irving Park & Marine DriveYou may recall plans for the former Immaculata High School buildings were announced way back in January of 2020. Plans called for a residential conversion, along with a midrise senior housing component on a surface parking lot .The proposal went before Ald. Cappleman's 46th Ward Zoning & Development Committee (oh, how we miss a transparent development process!) as well as Buena Park Neighbors and was eventually approved by Ald. Cappleman. Shortly thereafter, COVID hit and the site was [...]