“CHICAGO (WLS) — In the midst of a frigid January, the Chicago Fire Department issued a plea for the thousands of city residents who live in high-rise buildings to take caution if there is a fire.
“They’re vertical towns,” said District Chief Walter Schroeder, Chicago Fire Dept. “Some of them have populations of a lot of surrounding suburbs.”
photo courtesy of Kenny Mac's website Kenny Mac's, "where barbers and gentlemen meet," has moved from its long-time home on Leland Avenue to 4427 North Broadway (formerly Treasures Hair Studio). Kenny Mac's has built a solid reputation in its ten-plus years in Uptown, and we're so glad Kenny and company made the decision to stay in the neighborhood. It's open Tuesday through Saturday for appointments and walk-ins.As the website says, the shop provides "barber/cosmetology services for haircuts, fades, tapers, shaves and facials where clients can escape the daily stress of life and rejuvenate themselves while enjoying camaraderie with colleagues and friends."* [...]
Looks like another international coffee option is coming to Uptown! Nabala Cafe has received permits to start construction at 4660 North Broadway (corner of Clifton).On its Instagram page, it says it will feature "Coffee, chai, espresso drinks, sandwiches, pitas, and more!" Opening is set for sometime this spring.We look forward to getting a java jolt there before too long. [...]