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West Town's Grand Avenue corridor keeps stacking up reasons to make the trip, and the latest arrival might be its most singular yet. Haven,

Hyde Park neighbors, your post-holiday weekend is anything but over — and your July calendar has more goodness waiting than you might realiz

West Rogers Park's own Devon Avenue has long been celebrated as one of Chicago's most globally electric corridors — and this Sunday, it's ad

Pilsen is bringing the heat — and the beats — to the Chicago lakefront this Independence Day weekend. The Pilsen Cruise 2: The Finale, a Lat

McKinley Park's business community is riding a serious wave of momentum this week, with a major commercial real estate award and a brand-new

If there's one sensory experience that defines summer in University Village Little Italy, it's the line snaking down Taylor Street for a cup

Jefferson Park neighbors, your late-summer social calendar just filled up in the best possible way — and two beloved community traditions ar

Mark your calendars, Galewood: the neighborhood's most beloved annual celebration is officially on the summer schedule. Galewoodstock — the

The Loop's dining and transit scenes are both getting exciting upgrades this summer, and there's never been a better time to explore downtow

Humboldt Park rang in the Fourth of July holiday weekend on a high note, fresh off one of the most joyful community gatherings the West Side

Lincoln Park, your neighborhood is pulling out all the stops for the Fourth of July — and this year's celebration carries extra weight. Amer

Far South Side neighbors, mark your calendars — one of the region's most beloved summer traditions is pulling back into the station in a big

Book lovers and community connectors, take note: Uptown is about to get a wonderful new literary neighbor. Books4Cause is opening its third

Garfield Ridge has always worn its first-responder pride on its sleeve — and this summer, the neighborhood is lacing up its sneakers to prov

Albany Park neighbors, mark your calendars: the legendary Taste of Chicago is coming straight to the neighborhood this summer. In an excitin

Lake View neighbors, your Fourth of July weekend just got even sweeter — and not just because of fireworks. Two major stories have the neigh

Palmer Square neighbors, here's a story about putting your money — and your drafting skills — where your mouth is. Via Chicago Architects, a

Logan Square's culinary reputation has always punched above its weight, and summer 2026 is proving it all over again. A fresh wave of new re

Portage Park neighbors, your Fourth of July weekend just got a whole lot sweeter — and it's happening right in your own backyard. This Frida

Oakland residents are waking up this Fourth of July weekend with a front-row seat to one of the most momentous Independence Day celebrations