The Latest Breaking News from Lake View

15 community organizations awarded $2.7 million to revamp vacant storefronts

Groups receiving the funds will use them to revitalize commercial corridors across Chicago, including Michigan Avenue downtown and business districts in Garfield Park, Pilsen, Humboldt Park, Uptown, West Loop, Lake View and Chatham.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2024

How to tip Chicago service workers the right way this holiday season

Etiquette experts said tipping extra or gift giving during the holidays shows you appreciate the workers you revisit often throughout the year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2023

In Lake View man’s tattoos, a nostalgic cast of characters

In one of Nick Yokanovich’s tattoos, two characters jump from the pages of Shel Silverstein’s “Where the Sidewalk Ends,” permanently onto the 26-year-old’s leg.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2023

Archdiocesan Gay and Lesbian Outreach of Chicago celebrates its 35th anniversary

Hundreds filled Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Lake View for a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Blase Cupich, who honored the group as a ‘covenant of people.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 19, 2023

Thai Fest kicks off in Lake View this weekend

Admission is free, but organizers said donations are welcome.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 9, 2023

SWAT responds to Lake View home after man shoots 2 dogs ‘aggressively’ moving toward him

The dogs were taken to separate veterinary clinics where one succumbed to its injuries, officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 7, 2023

Man stabbed and robbed at Red Line station in Lake View

The man, 25, suffered a stab wound to the back and a laceration to the head. He was hospitalized in serious condition, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2022

A remote reading? With demand up in Chicago, psychics say they’re adapting to client’s needs

“My goal is to help people feel better so that they have the tools to continue to live their lives and not need me,” says Lake View-based psychic and medium Pandora Pappas.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2022

Girl, 17, critically hurt after car crashes into tree in Lake View

Her car jumped a curb shortly after midnight in the 2800 block of North Ashland Avenue, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2022

Party bus driver charged with striking 13 cars in Lake View over weekend

Gregory Baldwin, 45, is charged with misdemeanor reckless driving and felony damage to property, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2022