Bucktown

Chicago police reported a crash-and-grab burglary targeting a gas station in Bucktown. The incident took place at approximately 3 a.m. on Tuesday.

Cafe Gimme, an all-day European-style cafe serving breakfast, lunch, cocktails, and wine, opened in Bucktown. It is owned by Courtney and Joe Gryzik, who previously operated a smoothie shop in Lake Forest and rebranded it as Cafe Gimme. The cafe emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere with seasonal menu items and a focus on community engagement.

A new Ann Sather location opens in Wicker Park, replacing a former Yolk restaurant, while Bucktown gains a new pizza spot called Bucktown Pizza. Vajra also reopens for dine-in in the area.

The Wag Lab, a new Bucktown doggy daycare for small dogs, doubles as a donation center for homeless pets and their owners. Founder Linette Robles combines her passions for animal care and helping the homeless by collecting supplies and gift cards. The facility offers daycare services and hosts an open house with free goodie bags.

Two women were found dead in Bucktown on Chicago's Northwest Side, prompting a death investigation by police.

David Berger, co-founder of an Illinois cannabis company, was sentenced to one year in prison for money laundering and structuring cash transactions linked to a Mexican cocaine trafficker. He was accused of converting drug proceeds into private jet charters for Oswaldo Espinosa, who is charged with importing cocaine into the U.S. Berger was ordered to pay $253,000 in restitution and a $10,000 fine.