Richie Requena

Artist Eskat’s mural as seen from Armitage and Racine avenues.

Where three alleys converge in Lincoln Park, a mural speaks to the area’s Victorian architecture

“Murals are like paintings in a house,” says Levar Hoard, who brought in artist Eskat to paint it. “You need to find where in the house the painting fits.”

By Richie Requena

“Lovers Like Flamingos,” at Noble and Ohio streets, was painted last year by artist JC Rivera.

Near West Side mural features flamingos — and one beleaguered looking bear

Wicker Park artist JC Rivera’s signature “Bear Champ” character is back, this time in a mass of pink.

By Richie Requena

A mural titled “Toro Totem” underneath the Kennedy Expressway at Belmont and Kedzie. It was painted in 2017 by artist Tony Passero.

Murals and Mosaics

What 50 gallons of paint on a Kennedy Expressway underpass looks like in Tony Passero’s hands

He has a knack for turning dark spaces around Chicago into something bright and inviting — like these bulls, rams, gazelles and totems in Avondale, near where he grew up.

By Richie Requena

Among the murals created in Aurora last year as part of a public arts blitz.

Murals and Mosaics

Aurora arts effort results in 30 colorful murals including Mexican folk art, graffiti

The images include the fantastical creatures known as alebrijes — maybe you saw them as animated characters in the movie ‘Coco.’

By Richie Requena

Lost Lake bar is located at 3154 W. Diversey Avenue.

Food and Restaurants

Logan Square’s Lost Lake bar to close permanently

Last call will be Jan. 15, two days after the establishment’s seventh anniversary.

By Richie Requena

Steppenwolf Theatre on Halsted has postponed its production of “1919.”

Theater

Steppenwolf postpones ‘1919’ due to COVID surge

The rest of the theater’s season schedule remains unchanged.

By Richie Requena