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- Flavors of the Caribbean Are Coming to 119th Street: Ethola Restaurant and BSCP Hall Scores City Grant to Transform West Pullman's Dining Scene
West Pullman is about to get a serious taste of something new. Ethola Restaurant and BSCP Hall, located at 846 W. 119th St., has been awarde
- New Apartments Coming to Milwaukee Avenue This August — And Registration Just Opened for Bucktown's Favorite Fall Race
Bucktown's housing scene is picking up fresh momentum this summer. Pre-leasing has officially kicked off at 1880 N. Milwaukee Ave., a brand-
- Tu Casa Is Coming to Division Street — and It Could Be Humboldt Park's Most Exciting New Space in Years
A new community landmark is in the works on Paseo Boricua, and its address alone tells a story. Sisters Michelle and Melissa Gomez — the dyn
- A Century in the Making: The Congress Theater's Long-Awaited Comeback Is Finally Happening — and Palmer Square Has a Front-Row Seat
Palmer Square neighbors, one of Chicago's most storied — and heartbreaking — vacant landmarks is finally coming back to life. The Congress T
- Pizza, Thai & Festival Season: Broadway Is on a Hot Streak This Summer in Lake View
Lake View's Broadway corridor is having a serious moment, and food lovers have every reason to make the trip. Milly's Pizza In The Pan — one
- Albany Park's Tastiest Night of the Year Is Almost Here: Flavors of Albany Park Returns This Wednesday
Albany Park's most delicious tradition is just around the corner — and this year's edition is shaping up to be the biggest yet. Flavors of A
- The Savannah Bananas Are Coming to Wrigley Field — and Wrigleyville Is Ready to Go Bananas
Wrigleyville neighbors, clear your late-July calendar — because one of the most wildly entertaining sports spectacles on the planet is headi
- Uptown's Historic Immaculata High School Is Becoming Apartments and Senior Living — With a Crypto Twist
One of Uptown's most storied architectural landmarks is on the verge of a remarkable second life. The former Immaculata High School is movin
- Summer Fun Starts Today: Valley Forge Park Kicks Off Day Camp Season in Garfield Ridge
Great news for Garfield Ridge families — summer camp season officially launches today at Valley Forge Park, and the Southwest Side's favorit
- Deli Dreams & Hearth-Fired Eats: Two Must-Visit Spots Are Cementing Lincoln Park as Chicago's Hottest Food Destination
Lincoln Park neighbors, your neighborhood's red-hot dining streak is showing absolutely no signs of slowing down. Two standout spots — one a
- Oakland's Voice at the Table: KOCO Heads to June 27 Community Benefits Summit as South Side's Future Takes Shape
Oakland's most enduring community champion is gearing up for one of the summer's most consequential South Side conversations. The Kenwood Oa
- History Meets Innovation: Near West Side's Chicago Daily News Building Tapped for Landmark Status — Plus a Fresh Retail Concept Lands in Fulton Market
Near West Side neighbors, your community is making headlines for all the right reasons this week — and two brand-new stories show just how b
- Logan Square Arts Fest Is Back and Bigger Than Ever — Here's What to Expect June 26–28
Logan Square, get ready: your favorite summer festival is making its long-awaited return. The Logan Square Arts Fest is back June 26–28 at t
- It's a Done Deal: Avondale's $65M California Avenue Development Gets Full City Council Green Light
Bricktown's biggest development story just hit its finish line. The Chicago City Council has officially approved the $65 million mixed-use d
- Washington Park's Deep Roots and Bright Future: A New Community Center Is Coming — and Summer Is the Perfect Time to Rediscover Your Park
Washington Park has always been more than just a green space — it's a living piece of Chicago history, and this summer, that legacy is feeli
- River North's Coolest New Address Is Here: The Former Salesforce Tower Just Became 153 Luxury Apartments at 111 Point
Near North neighbors, a landmark building in the heart of your neighborhood has just been reborn — and it's a stunning example of what smart
- Two Big Rogers Park Fests Are Coming This August — And Your Summer Just Got a Lot More Delicious
Rogers Park neighbors, your August calendar is about to fill up fast — and in the most delicious way possible. Two beloved Far North Side fe
- Brewed With Love: Dots Cafe Brings a Brother-Duo's Family Legacy to Roscoe Village
There's a new reason to linger a little longer on Addison Street. Dots Cafe is making its way to 2000 W. Addison Street in Roscoe Village, a
- Pedal Power Comes to the Northwest Side: New Bike Lanes & Greenways Proposed for Portage Park Streets
Portage Park neighbors who love getting around on two wheels have reason to celebrate this summer. The City of Chicago Department of Transpo
- Summer Carnival Season Returns to Archer Heights: St. Richard Family Fest & St. Bruno Carnival Are Back
Summer in Archer Heights has a heartbeat all its own — and for generations of Southwest Siders, that pulse is measured by the annual return