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- Screens Down, Community Up: Namaste Charter School's Wellness Day & a Big Development Showdown on Ashland Signal a Neighborhood in Full Bloom
McKinley Park is buzzing with two stories that speak to the neighborhood's values this week — one celebrating the whole child, the other fle
- Pilsen's Own Windy City Events Is Taking Over Chicago's Summer — And Michelada Fest Is Just Days Away
Pilsen has always punched above its weight when it comes to culture, and this summer, one homegrown business is proving it on a citywide sta
- Books on Wheels & Beef on Buns: Jefferson Park Is Serving Up Two Delicious Firsts This Summer
Jefferson Park is cooking up something fresh — literally and literarily — with two exciting new developments that are giving Northwest Sider
- West Rogers Park's Misericordia Gets a Major Upgrade: Bigger Pantry, More Space, and a New Mental Health Hub
Big changes are underway at one of West Rogers Park's most beloved institutions. Misericordia, the celebrated nonprofit anchoring the Far No
- Goal! McDonald's Park Is Coming to the South Loop — and the Soccer Buzz Just Keeps Building
The South Loop's transformation into one of Chicago's most electric destinations just got a whole lot louder. Chicago Fire FC has officially
- A Historic Loop Tower Becomes Home & A Bold New Restaurant Opens: Downtown's Transformation Is Personal
The Loop's reinvention is hitting close to home — literally. The storied building at 65 E. Wacker Place, once a hub for manufacturing women'
- Buzz-Worthy: The Obama Presidential Center Just Hired a Beekeeper — Plus, Hyde Park Jazz Fest Turns 20 This Fall
Hyde Park neighbors, your neighborhood's most talked-about new landmark just added the most charming staff member imaginable — and one of yo
- West Town's Coolest New Cocktail Lounge Is Here — Bar Bambi Marks a Solo Debut Worth Toasting
West Town has a sparkling new reason to venture out on a weeknight. Bar Bambi, the first solo concept from award-winning bartender Katie Ren
- Countdown to Taylor Street: Little Italy Festa 2026 Is Almost Here and the Neighborhood Is Buzzing
University Village Little Italy's biggest annual block party is right around the corner — and the anticipation on Taylor Street is already p
- Galewood Named One of Chicago's Friendliest Neighborhoods — And Residents Aren't Surprised
Galewood has official bragging rights. Nextdoor's 2026 neighborhood rankings have named Galewood the #7 friendliest neighborhood to live in
- 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