Got pets? A reader asked us to let you know about a new locally owned pet supply store, which will be holding its Grand Opening this Saturday."Ox and Oona is a small store focusing largely on dogs; they carry a limited range of highly rated dog food, and have a small selection for cats (but the nice lady at the shop assured me they are happy to do special orders). A great addition to Uptown!"Ox & Oona is located at 4407 North Hazel, between Food Town and TAE Cleaners. It's closed Mondays and Tuesdays; on weekdays the hours are 10:30am… [...]

Ainslie viaduct looking toward WinthropNo doubt about it! The CTA's long-planned RPM (Red and Purple Modernization) project that will completely rebuild the L between Leland and Bryn Mawr is finally underway. Much of the initial work is taking place in Edgewater, since the project will progress from the north to the south. But that doesn't mean CTA will sit around and ignore Uptown. We've got stuff goin' on.Crane Lifts on Ainslie between L tracks and Winthrop: On Thursday, July 29, between 9am and 4pm, there will be crane lifts and the short stretch of Ainslie between the train viaduct and Winthrop… [...]