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- A Trader Joe's Is Coming to Milwaukee Avenue — and Bucktown Just Got Another New Development Filing
Bucktown neighbors, brace yourselves: a Trader Joe's is on its way to 2053 N. Milwaukee Ave. The beloved grocery chain's planned arrival nea
- Scoop, Sweep, and Socialize: Trash People of Logan Square Bring an Ice Cream Social to Palmer Square's Doorstep
Palmer Square neighbors, here's a summer event that's as sweet as it sounds — and leaves the neighborhood looking better than you found it.
- Colombian Fest Lands in Humboldt Park This Weekend — and a New 44-Unit Affordable Housing Win Is Making Waves Too
Humboldt Park is gearing up for a festive and forward-looking week. Starting tomorrow, Friday, July 17, the park at 2800 W. Division becomes
- Bagels, Broadway & Al Fresco Bites: Tilly Bagel Shop Has Landed in Lake View — and Dine Out On Broadway Is Back for Year Six
Lake View's Broadway corridor is on a serious hot streak, and two fresh reasons to head that way just dropped this week. First, the neighbor
- Portillo's Is Coming to Wrigleyville — And It's Bringing a First-Ever Walk-Up Window
Wrigleyville neighbors, a Chicago institution is about to get even closer to another Chicago institution. Portillo's — the legendary chain b
- History Honored & Housing on the Horizon: Lincoln Park Scores a Landmark Win and a Fresh Development Proposal
Lincoln Park neighbors, your neighborhood is making headlines on two exciting fronts this week — one celebrating its storied past, and anoth
- Paws Up, Uptown! Chicago Paws District Opens on Broadway — and the Historic Uptown Theatre Is Back in the Spotlight
Dog lovers and history buffs both have reason to celebrate this week in Uptown. Chicago Paws District has officially opened its doors at 452
- Pages, Prizes & Southwest Side Pride: Garfield Ridge Library's Summer Reading Program Is One You Won't Want to Miss
Summer in Garfield Ridge isn't just about block parties and backyard barbecues — it's also about keeping young minds sharp, and the Garfield
- Albany Park Theatre Project Keeps the Neighborhood Stage Alive This Summer at Eugene Field Park
Albany Park has long been a neighborhood where storytelling and community go hand in hand — and this summer, the Albany Park Theatre Project
- 800 New Homes Coming to Archer Heights? The Bold Vision Inside the Moving Archer Forward Draft Plan
A sweeping new vision for Archer Heights and its neighboring Southwest Side communities is now officially on paper — and the numbers are str
- Washington Park Is Your Summer HQ: Day Camp, Girls Sports, and the Bud Billiken Parade Are All Headed Your Way
Washington Park neighbors, your park is pulling double duty this summer — serving as a full-on community campus for kids and families throug
- Skyward & Soulful: Near West Side Marks MLK History While a New Fulton Market Tower Tops Out
Near West Side neighbors, this week your community is celebrating both its roots and its rising skyline — and the combination couldn't feel
- Rogers Park's July Is Far From Over: Jarvis Square Music & Art Fest Hits This Saturday
Rogers Park neighbors, save your Saturday — the neighborhood's summer momentum isn't slowing down one bit. The Jarvis Square Music and Art F
- Bricktown's Commute Is Getting an Upgrade: Belmont Blue Line Station Renovation Is Underway
Great news for Avondale's daily commuters: the Belmont Blue Line station — one of the neighborhood's most-used CTA transit hubs and a key ga
- No New Verified Story Available for Oakland, Chicago Today
We were unable to find fresh, verified, positive local news specific to the Oakland neighborhood in Chicago for today's edition (Wednesday,
- Art Comes Alive on Milwaukee Avenue: Portage Park Is Now Part of Chicago's Newest Public Art Trail
Portage Park just got a whole lot more colorful — and you can experience it right outside your front door. The brand-new Northwest Art Trail
- A Long-Empty Logan Square Corner Is Getting a Second Chance — With 40 New Apartments and Neighborhood Input
Logan Square neighbors, another long-vacant eyesore could soon be a thing of the past. A fresh development proposal is on the table for the
- Your Neighborhood, Your Vote: The 'Best of Ravenswood Awards' Are Back — And Every Neighbor Has a Say
Ravenswood is putting its favorites to a vote — and this is one election you won't want to sit out. The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commer
- Built in Chicago, For Chicago: West Englewood's 63rd & Western Is Rising — One Prefab Panel at a Time
A long-blighted corner in West Englewood is finally getting the transformation it deserves. Back in April, local leaders gathered at 6301 S.
- Your Alderman Is Also a Rapper: North Center's Summer Music Scene Is Having a Moment
North Center neighbors, the neighborhood's love of live music runs so deep that even the local alderman is getting in on the act. Block Club