Butler-Tarkington

New owners are upgrading and preserving the family home of pioneering journalist Janet Flanner.

One local mom brings a kids’ boutique to Butler-Tarkington.

Some residents say Ten Point Coalition is diverting resources from longstanding community groups there and claiming victory in an area that remains troubled.

Browsing this near-northside neighborhood.

“The soft surface is a welcome deviation from pounding the pavement,” says Fox 59’s Larra Overton, a former college track athlete. “Especially when training for longer distances like the Monumental Marathon, extended trails with a variety of terrain and scenery are crucial.”

Funny luggage tags, a versatile designer ankle boot, and a chunky sweater for your pooch.

Money pots that are flying off the shelves, and a new way to snag jewelry on Facebook.

The Illinois Street Food Emporium (5550 N. Illinois St., 317-253-9513) is getting a makeover. Most noticeably, the construction of two sidewalk-side patios and additional plantings will give the Butler-Tarkington–area cafe’s alfresco tables more of a garden feel. Inside, new windows sit closer to the ground, opening up the dining room’s close quarters. And the removal of an oven in the kitchen means additional space for seating. Minor touchups are also in the works, including some painting and a bathroom redux.