Uptown Argyle Street Named to Historic Register

Uptown's Argyle Street Named To Historic Register

Buildings In Vibrant Southeast Asian District Reflected Bustling Community In Early 20th Century

 

The buildings that make up a vibrant section of the Uptown neighborhood known for its Southeast Asian dining and culture have landed the area on the National Register of Historic Places.

On June 3, the West Argyle Street Historic District – bounded by Sheridan Road on the east, Ainslie Street on the south, Broadway on the west, and Winona Street on the north – was listed on the national register...

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(My own condo, pictured here if you're looking to rent, rent to own, or buy, falls within this area.)

Marvin, Youngest Of Isley Brothers, Dies in Uptown at 56

Marvin, Youngest Of Isley Brothers, Dies At 56― 

Marvin Isley, the bass player who helped give R&B powerhouse the Isley Brothers their distinctive sound, died at a Chicago hospital over the weekend. He was 56. Isley died Sunday morning in a hospice at Weiss Memorial Hospital, at 4646 N. Marine Dr. in the Uptown neighborhood, hospital spokeswoman Catherine Gianaro said. She could not confirm a cause of death...The Isley Brothers' body of work have spanned more than half a century. They are known for classic hits such as "Shout" (1959), "Twist and Shout" (1962), and "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)" (1966), the Grammy-winning "It's Your Thing" (1969), "That Lady" (1973), and "Fight the Power" (1975)...

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Green Mill Makes Esquire List of Bars Every Man Should Drink In Before He Dies

Green Mill on Best Bar List