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- A 62 Million Transformation: 500 N. Michigan Breaks Ground, Bringing 320 New Apartments to the Heart of Streeterville
Streeterville just kicked off another major milestone this week. Construction officially broke ground on the office-to-residential conversio
- Backpacks, Supplies & Community Love: Bronzeville's Back 2 School Bash Is Tomorrow
With the school year just around the corner, Bronzeville is making sure no student gets left behind. The Bronzeville Back 2 School Bash land
- Edgewater's Dining Scene Is Booming: New Flavors From Thailand, India & Ethiopia Land on Broadway and Granville
If your stomach has been telling you to explore Edgewater's streets lately, it knows something your calendar doesn't — the neighborhood's di
- Roots and Renewal: Graceland West Celebrates Its 44th Annual Garden Walk — and Welcomes Fresh Faces to Community Leadership
Graceland West's green thumb was on full display this summer as the neighborhood celebrated its 44th Annual Garden Walk on Sunday, July 12,
- Magic Is in the Air on Clark Street: Chicago Magic Lounge's Dazzling Summer Run Continues Through August
Andersonville's Clark Street has no shortage of ways to spend a summer evening — and right now, one of the most enchanting options is hiding
- Wheels, Clay & Community: Ravenswood's New Protected Bike Lanes Lead to a Hidden Creative Gem
Ravenswood's streets just got a whole lot more rideable — and a whole lot more interesting. The neighborhood's newly-installed protected bik
- Fulton Market Is on Fire: Three Bold New Restaurants Are Putting West Loop on the Map — Again
West Loop neighbors, your Restaurant Row reputation just got even more delicious. A trio of exciting new dining concepts is descending on th
- Fight to Save the Treehouse: Irving Park-Area Dad's Beloved Parkway Fort Faces City Removal Order
Irving Park neighbors, a beloved neighborhood landmark is fighting for its future — and the community is rallying behind it. Nate Hutcheson'
- Vacant Lots No More: Englewood Arts Collective Unveils Stunning New Sculpture Park Right in the Neighborhood
West Englewood just got a brand-new outdoor gallery — and it was born from some of the neighborhood's most stubborn empty lots. The Englewoo
- Fall Is Calling: Jefferson Memorial Park's New Season Programming Just Opened for Registration — Here's What's Coming
Jefferson Park neighbors, summer isn't over yet — but the Chicago Park District is already thinking ahead, and what's lined up for fall at J
- Golden Arches & Great Stages: South Loop's Soccer Temple Gets a Name While Goodman Theatre Drops a Blockbuster Season
South Loop neighbors, your neighborhood just made two major headlines this week — one that'll have soccer fans roaring and another that'll h
- The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Is Right Here in Little Italy — And It's One of Chicago's Most Underrated Neighborhood Gems
University Village Little Italy is widely celebrated for its legendary restaurants and the annual Taylor Street Festa, but tucked right in t
- Sweet Ambition: Pastry Chef Tatum Sinclair's Haven Is About to Give West Town Its Most Singular Dining Experience Yet
West Town's Grand Avenue corridor keeps reaching new heights — and the next big arrival may be the most ambitious yet. Haven, the debut solo
- New Season, New Opportunities: McKinley Park Fall Programs Are Open for Registration — Plus a New Development Pitch on Pershing
McKinley Park neighbors, your fall calendar is about to get a lot more exciting. The Chicago Park District officially opened online registra
- Sound & Soul at West Ridge: Free 'We the People' Concert Is Coming to the Neighborhood This September
West Rogers Park neighbors have a powerful reason to mark their fall calendars early — and it's one that's equal parts stunning music and co
- Pilsen Is Showing Up for Its Kids — and Its Culture — This August
August is shaping up to be one of the most community-rich months Pilsen has seen all year, and two upcoming events are giving neighbors plen
- Galewoodstock 2026 Is Two Weeks Away — Here's Everything You Need to Know Before August 22
Mark your calendars, Galewood: the neighborhood's most beloved summer tradition is almost here. Galewoodstock 2026 lands on Saturday, August
- History, Healing & Black Cinema: Hyde Park Has a Big Thursday Night Ahead
Hyde Park neighbors, tonight is one of those evenings that reminds you why this neighborhood is unlike anywhere else in Chicago — history, a
- From Broadway Hits to Big Business: The Loop's Fall Lineup Is Already Taking Shape
Loop neighbors, summer isn't even over yet — but your neighborhood is already laying the groundwork for a spectacular fall, and the news thi
- The Workshop on Lawrence Avenue Just Got
.2M to Become Albany Park's Next Great Arts HubAlbany Park's creative heartbeat just got a major boost. The Workshop, an ambitious community-oriented performing arts center planned for 37
- Backpacks, Supplies & Community Love: Bronzeville's Back 2 School Bash Is Tomorrow