Lincoln Square

A homeless shelter for single adults, prioritizing those 60 and older, is being developed on Chicago’s Far Northwest Side with $13 million in state funds. The non-congregate shelter will offer 40-70 beds in rooms rather than communal spaces, addressing long wait times for shelter placements in the area.

A North Side Chicago gas station was damaged in an attempted smash-and-grab burglary around 5 a.m. Thursday near West Berwyn Avenue and North Western Avenue in Lincoln Square. Police reported the incident occurred shortly after midnight.

An affordable housing lottery is open for luxury apartments in Lincoln Square, Manhattan, at Three Waterline Square located at 639 West 59th Street. The units offer amenities such as basketball courts, a fitness center, a pool, sauna, in-unit laundry, and a playground.

A former WGN employee is seeking damages after being detained by federal agents in an incident captured on video. The incident occurred in Lincoln Square and led to a lawsuit against the federal government.

Debbie Brockman, a former WGN employee, filed a $10 million claim against the federal government after being violently thrown to the ground and detained by federal immigration agents during an October 10 incident in Lincoln Square. The agents, part of Operation Midway Blitz, accused her of assault on a federal officer, though no criminal charges were filed, and she was released after six hours without charges.

A WGN staffer filed a $10 million claim against the federal government after being forcefully detained and released without charges during 'Operation Midway Blitz' in Lincoln Square. The claim alleges physical and emotional injuries from the arrest, including assault and false imprisonment, with the plaintiff criticizing federal agents for violent conduct.

The Friendship Center in Lincoln Square expanded its pet pantry program to four days a week to address rising demand caused by increasing living costs. The pantry, which began in 2013 under volunteer Dara Salk, now serves more pets and people facing financial hardship, with increased distributions of pet food and supplies.

Chicago's Michelin-starred Atelier in Lincoln Square abruptly closed due to insufficient reservations despite efforts to attract casual diners through a new location, expanded space, and a bar menu. Owner Tim Lacey cited economic challenges, including rising costs and inflation, as contributing factors to the restaurant's struggles.