The Latest Breaking News from Lincoln Square

More magic shows and venues materialize in Chicago for fans of the art of illusion

Performers are mystifying audiences in an elegant downtown basement, a former Rogers Park vaudeville house and even a Lincoln Square gelato shop.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2024

Illinois Supreme Court finds Chicago not liable for cyclists who hit potholes on roads not ‘intended’ for bikes

A bicyclist injured when he hit a pothole in Lincoln Square sued the city. The state Supreme Court rules that cyclists are ‘permitted’ users of roads and not ‘intended’ users unless signs indicate otherwise.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023

Northwest Side man accused of setting fire to Halloween hay at one home, cutting heads off decorative figures at another

So far this month, at least eight Halloween and autumn decoration displays on sidewalks and front porches have been set on fire in the Lincoln Square, North Center and Roscoe Village neighborhoods.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 25, 2023

Once targeted for demolition, Lincoln Square motel slated to be ‘stabilization housing’

A City Council committee OKs plan to buy the Diplomat Motel for $2.9 million and use its 40 rooms to help people with mental health and substance abuse issues.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 10, 2023

Liberal education is the solution to America’s problem with irrational thinking

Book bans and the distractions of social media are some of the reasons for the erosion of critical thinking skills America needs to sustain its democracy, a Lincoln Square reader writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 6, 2023

Suspect shot during an attempted burglary in Lincoln Square

The suspect was shot in the leg, police said. He was taken to the Illinois Masonic Medical Center where he was in fair condition, officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 10, 2023

Photos: Youngsters hunt for eggs at Welles Park

The youngsters also got to do a craft, get their face painted and pose with the Bunny.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 29, 2023

Affordable housing plan in Lincoln Square cleared for passage

The project will offer lower-cost housing in a wealthy area while preserving some public parking for nearby businesses.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2022

Amid mounting pushback, Illinois drag queens push forward

For the last four years on the third Sunday of every month, drag queen Ginger Forest heads to Jerry’s Sandwiches in Lincoln Square just in time for brunch. She’s there to put on a show.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 21, 2022

Gelato shop backed by magician Penn Jillette coming to Lincoln Square, will feature magic, juggling, ventriloquists

Shrunken heads, magic and other circus acts will accompany scoops of gelato at Sideshow Gelato, coming to Lincoln Square next year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 4, 2022