Jojo Baby has for years been a fixture in Wicker Park, unmissable for his
elaborate makeup and outfits. He’s starting chemotherapy treatments this week,
he said.
Vital records are not just for establishing identity. They often provide the
missing puzzle piece for people looking to find out who they are and where they
come from, State Comptroller Susana Mendoza said.
The owner has renovated parts of the old theater since taking it over in 2019
and plans to replace the marquee, bring back its historic “cloud sky” and hook
up its organ once he has enough revenue.
The restaurant will is bringing cafe fare like quiche, salads and pastries to
the corner of Damen and Armitage — before transforming the space into a wine bar
in the evenings.
Event creator Ferrai Pickett is planning to have activities for families,
performances, group yoga, a drag queen storytime, face painting, a balloon
artist and more.
Attorney Sam Royko, Logan Square Preservation president Andy Schneider and
former Ald. Proco Joe Moreno are all running to unseat incumbent Ald. Daniel La
Spata (1st), who was elected in 2019.