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Atlas Comics on Chicago's Northwest Side has thrived for 37 years through the industry's ups and downs. Now, with new Fantastic Four and Superman films on the horizon, nostalgia and superhero hype are fueling a surge in vintage comic book sales.
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A bar crawl is giving people a chance to learn about the history of a neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side in a different way. full 48 Fri, 23 May 2025 18:10:08 +0000 Qgi8sbqsahiXQP6huIph2rWroU7goOxs news Chicago All Local news A bar crawl is giving people a chance to learn about the history of a neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side in a different way. A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News
A bar crawl is giving people a chance to learn about the history of a neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side in a different way. full 48 Fri, 23 May 2025 18:10:08 +0000 Qgi8sbqsahiXQP6huIph2rWroU7goOxs news Chicago All Local news A bar crawl is giving people a chance to learn about the history of a neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side in a different way. A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News
A bar crawl is giving people a chance to learn about the history of a neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side in a different way. full 48 Fri, 23 May 2025 18:10:08 +0000 Qgi8sbqsahiXQP6huIph2rWroU7goOxs news Chicago All Local news A bar crawl is giving people a chance to learn about the history of a neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side in a different way. A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News
An early morning shooting at a home in Detroit leaves two brothers dead. The family says another brother was also shot and killed recently. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit WWJ's Charlie Langton)
What actionable steps do I need to take for the Northwest Side Preservation Ordinance? ============= If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Brie Schmidt, Second City Real Estate Link: Northwest Side Preservation Ordinance Link: The Current State Of Chicago's Northside Real Estate Market With Managing Broker Brie Schmidt Link: Episode 327: Logan & Humboldt Property Owners' Rights Taken By The New NW Preservation Ordinance with Luke Blahnik ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2025.
Santa Masa Tamaleria in Chicago's Dunning neighborhood uses non-GMO corn from Northern Mexico to make the dough for their tamales and tortillas. Opening this restaurant was a long held dream for the chef-couple. Reset hears how owners Jhoana Ruiz and Danny Espinoza made their dream a reality, and how the threat of tariffs is impacting them. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
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Buc-ee's is coming to Wisconsin in 2027, and more.
Buc-ee's is coming to Wisconsin in 2027, and more.
Buc-ee's is coming to Wisconsin in 2027, and more.
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Driver shot and killed on Northwest Side; Two dogs saved from burning car in Arlington Heights; Clairo plays sold-out show in Chicago tonight and more.
Driver shot and killed on Northwest Side; Two dogs saved from burning car in Arlington Heights; Clairo plays sold-out show in Chicago tonight and more.
Driver shot and killed on Northwest Side; Two dogs saved from burning car in Arlington Heights; Clairo plays sold-out show in Chicago tonight and more.
Rogers Park tenants facing eviction; Four young men shot while walking on sidewalk on Northwest Side; Lake Forest industrial supply company donates to Joffrey Academy of Dance and more.
Rogers Park tenants facing eviction; Four young men shot while walking on sidewalk on Northwest Side; Lake Forest industrial supply company donates to Joffrey Academy of Dance and more.
Rogers Park tenants facing eviction; Four young men shot while walking on sidewalk on Northwest Side; Lake Forest industrial supply company donates to Joffrey Academy of Dance and more.
Residents of Humboldt Park, West Town, Logan Square, Avondale and Hermosa have faced rising housing prices due to gentrification for over a decade. A city ordinance passed last week aims to stem the tide of people forced to move because they can no longer afford to stay in their neighborhoods. Reset discusses with Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, 35th Ward, and housing organizer Gary Jimenez. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
Police investigating fatal shooting outside Jim's Original Hot Dog stand; Halloween in the Parks events to include pumpkin patches, campfire horror movies, more; Five businesses targeted in break-ins on Northwest Side and more.
Police investigating fatal shooting outside Jim's Original Hot Dog stand; Halloween in the Parks events to include pumpkin patches, campfire horror movies, more; Five businesses targeted in break-ins on Northwest Side and more.
Police investigating fatal shooting outside Jim's Original Hot Dog stand; Halloween in the Parks events to include pumpkin patches, campfire horror movies, more; Five businesses targeted in break-ins on Northwest Side and more.
Also in the news: Man facing charges for yelling racial slurs at people in Lombard park; University of Illinois-Springfield faculty demanding federal mediation; Letter carrier attacked on Northwest Side and more.
Also in the news: Man facing charges for yelling racial slurs at people in Lombard park; University of Illinois-Springfield faculty demanding federal mediation; Letter carrier attacked on Northwest Side and more.
Also in the news: Man facing charges for yelling racial slurs at people in Lombard park; University of Illinois-Springfield faculty demanding federal mediation; Letter carrier attacked on Northwest Side and more.
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: What Was Dennis Rodman Doing On The Northwest Side?: The Bulls legend was spotted on the Northwest Side a few times this summer, hosting a sneaker convention in Rosemont, volunteering with […]
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Also in the news: Family remembered 7-year-old shot, killed; Second multi-alarm fire started on West Side within two days; Man charged with sexually assaulting woman on Northwest Side and more.
Also in the news: Family remembered 7-year-old shot, killed; Second multi-alarm fire started on West Side within two days; Man charged with sexually assaulting woman on Northwest Side and more.
Also in the news: Family remembered 7-year-old shot, killed; Second multi-alarm fire started on West Side within two days; Man charged with sexually assaulting woman on Northwest Side and more.
Also in the news: Lanes crossed on Lake Shore Drive; Families celebrated Father's Day with ballet at Millennium Park; Chicago pools to open today and more.
Your day ahead forecast, ways to beat the heat, Olympic Swim Trials action (what happens to the water after?), former police chief funeral, splash pad mass shooting near Detroit, hard foul involving Caitlin Clark, U.S. Open stunning end, Juneteenth celebrations, GR8 Pasta Push and more...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Also in the news: Lanes crossed on Lake Shore Drive; Families celebrated Father's Day with ballet at Millennium Park; Chicago pools to open today and more.
Also in the news: Lanes crossed on Lake Shore Drive; Families celebrated Father's Day with ballet at Millennium Park; Chicago pools to open today and more.
Also in the news: Naperville Ribfest will not come back this year; New field house opens in Northwest Side; New file cabinet owner looking for family of WW2 veteran and more.
Also in the news: Naperville Ribfest will not come back this year; New field house opens in Northwest Side; New file cabinet owner looking for family of WW2 veteran and more.
Also in the news: Naperville Ribfest will not come back this year; New field house opens in Northwest Side; New file cabinet owner looking for family of WW2 veteran and more.
Also in the news: Two men charged in robbery, fatal shooting on Northwest Side; Two women charged with fraud COVID-related loans while employed by the state; Community reacts to closed farm near Rockford and more.
Also in the news: Two men charged in robbery, fatal shooting on Northwest Side; Two women charged with fraud COVID-related loans while employed by the state; Community reacts to closed farm near Rockford and more.
Also in the news: Two men charged in robbery, fatal shooting on Northwest Side; Two women charged with fraud COVID-related loans while employed by the state; Community reacts to closed farm near Rockford and more.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has filed new documents in federal court regarding his restitution payments, and a raid this morning on the city's northwest side. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson has today's top local stories. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
Also in the news: Chicago bank robbed around noon yesterday; New vaccine recommendations issued to stop measles spread; Federal government to ensure McDonald's ice cream machines work and more.
Also in the news: Chicago bank robbed around noon yesterday; New vaccine recommendations issued to stop measles spread; Federal government to ensure McDonald's ice cream machines work and more.
It's Car Con Blarney! Tony Duggins, Aaron Duggins and Mike Pawla joined us for a chat from Million Yen Studios on Chicago's Northwest Side. (Thanks to Andy Gerber for the hospitality.) In advance of the Tossers' annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Metro. The show's happening on Saturday 3/16 with openers Scott Lucas & The Married Men, Totally Cashed and The Chancers. Covered in this episode: *“I'm just trying to impress my parents by doing this.” *The challenges of bringing the band together to do literally anything *”LESS JAW, MORE PAW!”*Beer *31 years and counting… what does the future look like for the Tossers? *The long shadow the Tossers have cast on Celtic-infused modern music *The Tossers and Chicago This was an episode many years in the making. Thanks to the Tossers for being part of it! Car Con Carne (a Q101 podcast) is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube (@TheAlexRossArt) to keep up to date with one of the comics industry's most important and celebrated creators. ****** I'm teaming up with the American Lung Association to help them save lives! I've committed to climbing the steps at Soldier Field for the Fight For Air climb. People of all ages and fitness levels climb the stairs to raise awareness and money to end lung disease. I hope you'll join me and help, because… when you can't breathe, nothing else matters. Chicago Fight For Air Climb presented by United Healthcare Sunday, May 19th The stadium's outdoor route snakes up and down the stands, giving climbers a one-of-a-kind perspective of the legendary venue. fightforairclimb.org/chicagoland. As a special offer for my listeners, the Lung Association is giving $10 off your registration when you enter code CARNE at checkout. That's C-A-R-N-E for $10 off. See you on the stairs! **** A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home. With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use. Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules. Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728 dSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In other news stories tonight: Suspected drunken driver damages retail cooperative; couple found dead in Northwest Side residence; obituary pulled for being too harsh toward deceased mother; and more.
Marc and Maureen Schulman of Eli's Cheesecake join Rick Kogan to talk about the expansion of their Northwest Side facility, next Sunday’s benefit for Happiness Club, and more!
Nancy Day-Archauer, a candidate for Columbus City Council District 2 (parts of the West Side and Northwest Side), joins us on the show. She discusses her advocacy for the West Side, her insights into council districts, her views on housing, and the time she accidentally canvassed at a trap house. We also delve into Nancy's background, which includes her journey from California to Ohio for ministry and her previous experiences running for City Council and the Ohio House in a red district. She also highlights the distinctions between herself and her district opponent, Luis Gil. Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message
Manny Escarpita is a young Chicago Real Estate Investor and Licensed General Contractor who has built up an impressive real estate portfolio since starting in 2019! Manny leads by explaining the hungry mindset he cultivated when starting in real estate and the lessons learned on his first deal. After discussing his first couple house hacks, he breaks down a successful BRRRR project that ultimately motivated him to quit his job to pursue real estate investing full time! He dives deep into hard money lending, estimating rehabs, and generating deal flow for his flipping business. Throughout the show, Manny emphasizes the importance of taking action despite fear and attributes his success to his ability to do just that! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guests: Manny Escarpita Link: SUCI Ep 196 - John Warren Link: SUCI Ep 229 - Hernandez Roofing Link: George LaGuardia - A and N Mortgage Link: Raising Private Capital (Book Recommendation) ----------------- Guest Questions 02:52 Housing Provider Tip: Understand insurance policy coverage as it relates to water damage in basement units! 04:30 Intro to our guest, Manny Escarpita! 05:51 Hungry mindset of a new investor. 13:12 Manny's journey after his first deal! 17:42 Dealing with hard money loans. 24:26 Manny's next deal in West Logan! 28:30 Manny's transition to General Contracting and Flipping! 30:33 Advice for new flippers. 34:25 Manny's long term goals. 39:11 Estimating rehabs. 41:06 What is Manny's competitive advantage? 41:40 One piece of advice for new investors. 42:28 What do you do for fun? 42:55 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend? 43:12 Local Network Recommendation? 43:46 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2023.
Jason Wagner is the Managing Broker of Greystone Realty; a brokerage where every agent is also an investor. If you don't already know, Jason is a huge proponent of 75 Hard, and he explains the program and the amazing impact it's had on his life! He breaks down how he started and continues to invest in Portage Park and Jefferson Park. Jason dives deep into the housing supply shortage, recent trends in inventory, and projects what could be on the horizon. Jason closes by discussing Greystone Realty and the Wagner Report and how they are adding huge value to Chicago Real Estate Investors! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Jason Wagner, Greystone Realty Link: Jason's Instagram Link: Traction (Book Recommendation) Link: SUCI Ep 43 - RJ and Nicky De Leon Link: SUCI Ep 82 - Property People Sponsors: Pentwater Cabinetry and Essex Realty Group ----------------- Guest Questions 03:52 Housing Provider Tip: End leases at noon, instead of midnight, to allow time for turnover! 05:11 Intro to our guest, Jason Wagner! 06:33 Jason explains 75 Hard! 11:05 Jason breaks down investing in Portage and Jefferson Park! 20:00 Discussing months of supply and the supply shortage over the last few years. 31:12 What drew Jason to Belmont Cragin? 36:18 Valuation of 2-4 units vs 5+ units. 40:24 Concept of an investment-minded brokerage! 45:14 How did Jason develop the Wagner Report? 47:00 What is Jason's competitive advantage? 47:22 One piece of advice for new investors. 48:34 What do you do for fun? 49:49 Good book, podcast, or self-development activity that you would recommend? 50:46 Local Network Recommendation? 52:25 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2023.