Earwax Café, the vegan-friendly Wicker Park institution that for over 20 years managed to survive the neighborhood's transformation from working-class ghetto to artist ghetto to upscale condo ghetto, is reported to be closing at the end of the month, according to Wicker Park Bucktown Insiders Guide. more ›

From the City Department of Public Health: Earwax Café (1561 N. Milwaukee) in Wicker Park failed a follow-up inspection today after a spot inspection last week showed traces of a rat infestation. more ›