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- Archer Heights Is a Hot Seller's Market This Summer — and Homes Are Flying Off the Block
If you've been thinking about buying a home in Archer Heights, here's your nudge to move fast — because everyone else already is. Fresh July
- From Pumpkins to Snowflakes: Roscoe Village Just Dropped Its Fall & Winter Event Calendar — Plus the Village Went Green This Weekend
Summer may be sizzling, but Roscoe Village is already thinking ahead — and the events calendar proves it. Roscoe Village Neighbors has offic
- Bricktown Gets a New Flavor: Chez Poulet's Rotisserie Chicken Spot Is About to Open on Western Ave
Avondale's already impressive dining scene is about to get a little more French. Chez Poulet, a casual rotisserie chicken concept from broth
- From Reggae to Roots Revival: Washington Park's Summer Programming Is in Full Swing This Week
Washington Park neighbors, the holiday weekend may be behind us, but the good times are absolutely still rolling. The park's jam-packed Summ
- Soccer, Skylines & the Future of Fulton Market: Two Can't-Miss Events Are Coming to Near West Side
Near West Side neighbors, your summer social calendar just leveled up — and this time, it's got a World Cup vibe. Rooftop Cinema Club at Ful
- A Queer-Led Sober Bar Is Coming to the Far North Side This August — And Rogers Park Is Ready
Rogers Park neighbors, a brand-new kind of community gathering spot is headed to the Far North Side — and it's turning heads across Chicago'
- Zen Meets Community: Wildlight Yoga's Mindful Market Is Portage Park's Feel-Good Summer Hangout
If you've been searching for your summer happy place on the Northwest Side, look no further than Wildlight Yoga's Mindful Market right here
- Near North Is Your Summer Wellness HQ: Free Classical Music, a Fitness Festival, and a Landmark Anniversary Are All Coming Your Way
Near North neighbors, your neighborhood is stacking up one of its most activity-packed summers in recent memory — and there's something on t
- South Side Summer Is Heating Up: Oakland's Lakefront Perch Puts Residents Steps from Chicago's Hottest July
July is officially Chicago's biggest month of 2026, and Oakland residents are sitting in one of the best seats in the house. With the Grant
- Paint the Town: Ravenswood Neighbors Get to Vote on the Neighborhood's Newest Public Mural
Ravenswood is about to get a colorful new landmark — and the community gets to help design it. The south-facing brick exterior of Foremost C
- A New Kind of Gathering Place: Queer-Led Sober Venue Coming to Edgewater This August — Plus, WEAR's Summer Soirées Are Here
Edgewater's social scene is about to get a meaningful new addition. A queer-led sober venue is set to open this August in the longtime space
- Flavor & Festivity: Taste of Bronzeville Returns Bigger Than Ever — and Summer Nights Is Right Around the Corner
Bronzeville's appetite for community celebration is showing no signs of slowing down this summer. The annual Taste of Bronzeville is back —
- New Condos & a Classic July 4th Parade: Irving Park's Holiday Weekend Was One for the Books
Irving Park neighbors, your community had plenty to celebrate this Fourth of July weekend — and not just America's 250th birthday. Fresh off
- Navy Pier Is Firing on All Cylinders This July — and Streeterville Is Soaking It All In
If you haven't made your way down to the lakefront this week, Streeterville's Navy Pier is giving neighbors every reason to go. The pier's 2
- West Loop's Dining Scene Keeps Raising the Bar: All Well and Trino Are the Neighborhood's Most Exciting New Tables
West Loop neighbors, just when you thought Randolph Street couldn't get any hotter, two brand-new dining destinations are turning up the fla
- North Center Builds Up: A New Five-Story Residential Development Just Got the Green Light on Western Avenue
North Center neighbors, the neighborhood's building boom is showing no signs of slowing down — and the latest sign comes from Western Avenue
- Graceland West's Garden Walk Is This Saturday — And Chicago Is Watching
Mark your calendars, neighbors: the Graceland West Garden Walk is officially happening this Saturday, July 12 — and the whole city has its e
- Andersonville's Sidewalk Sale Is Three Weeks Away — Start Your Shopping List Now
Summer is in full swing on Clark Street, and Andersonville's most anticipated retail celebration of the season is just around the corner. Th
- West Englewood Homes Are Getting a Second Life Thanks to a $20 Million 'Rebuild 2.0' Push
West Englewood homeowners have a major new reason to feel hopeful this summer. A city-backed home rehabilitation initiative called Rebuild C
- A Phoenix Rising on North Avenue: Craft & Carvery Brings Rotisserie Sandwiches, Pizza & Brunch to Wicker Park Just in Time for Summer
Wicker Park's corner of Hoyne and North avenues has a delicious new reason to visit. Craft & Carvery officially opened its doors at 2101 W.