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- A Little Italy Legend Returns: The Newly Reopened Rosebud on Taylor Street Is Ready for Its Close-Up
University Village Little Italy has no shortage of storied dining institutions — but few names carry the weight of Rosebud Taylor Street. An
- Hyde Park's Weekend Is Packed: The Silver Room Block Party Is Back, Oscar Brown Jr. Gets His Flowers & Your Neighborhood Has Plans for You
Hyde Park neighbors, this weekend is serving up a full plate — and two of the stories behind it are worth knowing. First, a big one: after t
- Rock, Strings & Summer Nights: Jefferson Memorial Park's Free Concert Series Is Your New Favorite Friday Plan
Jefferson Park neighbors, your summer just got a whole lot louder — in the best possible way. Jefferson Memorial Park's beloved Back Porch M
- New Life for a Vacant Lot: Mixed-Use Development Green-Lit for 2652 W. Chicago Ave.
West Town's Chicago Avenue corridor is about to get a little less gap-toothed. A new mixed-use development at 2652 W. Chicago Ave. has clear
- Pilsen Community Books Is Back — Bigger, Bolder, and Ready to Be Your Neighborhood Living Room
Great news for book lovers on the 18th Street corridor: Pilsen Community Books has settled into a brand-new home at 1531 W. 18th St., and th
- Lolla Is Almost Here & Chicago Climate Week Kicks Off: The Loop's Big Week Is Just Getting Started
Loop neighbors, mark your calendars — the next two weeks are stacking up to be some of the most electrifying of the summer. First, the news
- Taco Tuesday? Try Taco Thursday: The Rogers Park Taco Crawl Is Back and It's Delicious
West Rogers Park neighbors with a taste for adventure have a perfect reason to head up to Clark Street this week — the beloved Rogers Park T
- Recipes, Roller Paint & Rolling Decks: McKinley Park's Most Creative Community Spaces Are Thriving This July
McKinley Park is serving up two of its most heartwarming community stories of the summer — one happening in a kitchen, and one on a stretch
- Galewoodstock 2026 Vendor Applications Are Open — And the Neighborhood's Most Unique Summer Tradition Is Already Building Buzz
With August 22 on the horizon, Galewoodstock 2026 is officially entering its next phase — and if you're a local artist, food vendor, or smal
- 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