Gladstone Park

September 3, 2026

Family Values and Big Ideas Keep Colletti’s ‘Fresh’ After 80 Years

by EDDIE RYBARSKI Black-and-white photos and vintage menus hung from exposed brick walls tell the story of Colletti’s — a long-time neighborhood…

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August 31, 2026

New NW Side coalition to focus on issues that transcend neighborhood boundaries

by BRIAN NADIG A newly formed civic organization is designed to help bring community groups together to better address issues that transcend…

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August 12, 2026

Taste of Polonia to feature bands, motorcycle shows, casino, scavenger hunt, mini-golf, food, beer

The annual Taste of Polonia festival will be held Labor Day weekend, Friday through Monday, Sept. 4 to 7, at the Copernicus…

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August 3, 2026

Retaining wall on Lawrence exit ramp on inbound Kennedy Expressway in Jefferson Park collapses; partial reopening of ramp possible in a week

by BRIAN NADIG The Illinois Department of Transportation says an emergency closure of the inbound Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90) ramp to Lawrence…

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July 29, 2026

Repairs to Austin Ave. pedestrian bridge over Kennedy delayed until August, but bridge expected to remain open for students

by BRIAN NADIG Repairs on the Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge over the Kennedy Expressway are set to start in early August and…

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July 23, 2026

Proposed coffee cafe, creamery at Milwaukee & Menard avenues gets thumbs up from Gladstone Park community

by BRIAN NADIG The Kind Brew Cafe and Creamery at 5462 N. Milwaukee Ave. was well received at a July 23 community…

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