Photo courtesy reader EKHave you noticed that the Lawrence and Wilson viaducts have been free of tents and homeless for about 8 months now? We have.  And we have a pretty good idea why that is...Throughout the Shiller administration and early Cappleman administration, the Lawrence and Wilson viaducts were decrepit and in danger of falling down. While homeless would take refuge under the viaduct at times, there were no tent 'cities' and the biggest viaduct issue we were focused on was pigeon poop. Right around the time former Alderman James Cappleman was elected in 2012, however, homeless encampments under the viaducts became [...]

"Hops & Grapes" at 1027 W. ArgyleWe told you in February 2025 that Foremost Liquors was leaving their longtime 1040 W. Argyle home for the opposite corner.We can now report that "Hops & Grapes" has officially opened its doors at 1027 W. Argyle in another handsome, historic building.Check out their website for a complete list of offerings! Be sure to select the "Edgewater" location.  [...]