The Violet Hour, a James Beard Award-winning cocktail bar in Chicago's Wicker Park, is closing permanently after 18 years.

A crowd turned out in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood Wednesday evening for an adult spelling bee.Three teachers organized ...

The Violet Hour, a revered Wicker Park establishment that was one named among the best bars in the U.S., will soon close its ...

Vikram Singh calls Wicker Park a bridge toward what he wants to accomplish along Randolph Restaurant Row where the third ...

Iconic Hot Spot Closing Doors for Good After 18 Years: 'Will be Sorely Missed' originally appeared on Parade. It's time to say goodbye to an iconic fixture in Chicago's bar landscape. After 18 years ...

The Violet Hour, an iconic Chicago cocktail bar, is closing permanently due to building issues and failed landlord ...

The Violet Hour had been around since 2007 and fell under the umbrella of One Off Hospitality Group. It was widely considered ...

Three local teachers organized Wednesday’s event, promoting it in a TikTok post that went viral. They're already thinking up more community events to host this summer.

You can stand-up paddleboard at sunset, bring your dog to Morton Arboretum, attend the 4th Annual Wild Mile Block Party and ...

Jon Hansen, Host and Executive Producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago ...

From corner bodegas to prix fixe, these top Chicago spots offer a modern take on the tangy sweet and richly satisfying island ...