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- Garfield Ridge 2050: One Local Grad's Bold Vision Could Shape the Southwest Side for a Generation
What does Garfield Ridge look like in 25 years? Thanks to one determined hometown son, the neighborhood finally has an answer — on paper, at
- Your Summer Soundtrack Is Free: Live on Logan Jazz Series Returns to Palmer Square Park This July
Palmer Square neighbors, your park just got a whole lot more musical. Live on Logan, the beloved free outdoor jazz series that calls Palmer
- Roots, Rows & Recess: West Pullman's Summer of Green Is Blooming at the Park and in the Soil
West Pullman is growing — literally — and this July, two of the neighborhood's most grounding community assets are in full swing. West Pullm
- A Bold New Chapter on the North Side: Uptown's Getting a Queer-Led Sober Venue This August
Uptown is about to welcome one of its most distinctive new additions in years. A queer-led sober venue is set to open this August, taking ov
- Humboldt Park's Summer Festival Season Is Just Warming Up — Sangria Fest Is Headed to the West Side
Humboldt Park neighbors have another reason to circle their calendars this summer: the Sangria Festival Chicago is officially coming to the
- Wrigleyville's Hottest Week Yet: Tyler Childers, Jon Batiste & a Star-Studded Concert Stretch Takes Over the Friendly Confines
Wrigleyville neighbors, buckle up — the stretch of entertainment descending on the Friendly Confines this week is nothing short of legendary
- Sip, Stroll & Celebrate: Lincoln Park Is Stacking Up Can't-Miss Summer Experiences This July
Lincoln Park neighbors, summer is officially in full swing — and your neighborhood's calendar is packed with reasons to get outside, explore
- Ann Sather Says Goodbye to Belmont — and Roscoe Village's Summer Sidewalk Sale Is This Weekend
Lake View neighbors, two stories are making the rounds this week — one bittersweet, one a reason to get outside and shop local. First, the e
- From Family Kitchen to Chicago's Shelves: Albany Park Bakery's Sweet Story Is Winning Hearts Across the City
A heartwarming Albany Park success story is making waves across Chicago's food scene this summer. What started as a cherished family traditi
- Archer Heights Is a Hot Seller's Market This Summer — and Homes Are Flying Off the Block
If you've been thinking about buying a home in Archer Heights, here's your nudge to move fast — because everyone else already is. Fresh July
- From Pumpkins to Snowflakes: Roscoe Village Just Dropped Its Fall & Winter Event Calendar — Plus the Village Went Green This Weekend
Summer may be sizzling, but Roscoe Village is already thinking ahead — and the events calendar proves it. Roscoe Village Neighbors has offic
- Bricktown Gets a New Flavor: Chez Poulet's Rotisserie Chicken Spot Is About to Open on Western Ave
Avondale's already impressive dining scene is about to get a little more French. Chez Poulet, a casual rotisserie chicken concept from broth
- From Reggae to Roots Revival: Washington Park's Summer Programming Is in Full Swing This Week
Washington Park neighbors, the holiday weekend may be behind us, but the good times are absolutely still rolling. The park's jam-packed Summ
- Soccer, Skylines & the Future of Fulton Market: Two Can't-Miss Events Are Coming to Near West Side
Near West Side neighbors, your summer social calendar just leveled up — and this time, it's got a World Cup vibe. Rooftop Cinema Club at Ful
- A Queer-Led Sober Bar Is Coming to the Far North Side This August — And Rogers Park Is Ready
Rogers Park neighbors, a brand-new kind of community gathering spot is headed to the Far North Side — and it's turning heads across Chicago'
- Zen Meets Community: Wildlight Yoga's Mindful Market Is Portage Park's Feel-Good Summer Hangout
If you've been searching for your summer happy place on the Northwest Side, look no further than Wildlight Yoga's Mindful Market right here
- Near North Is Your Summer Wellness HQ: Free Classical Music, a Fitness Festival, and a Landmark Anniversary Are All Coming Your Way
Near North neighbors, your neighborhood is stacking up one of its most activity-packed summers in recent memory — and there's something on t
- South Side Summer Is Heating Up: Oakland's Lakefront Perch Puts Residents Steps from Chicago's Hottest July
July is officially Chicago's biggest month of 2026, and Oakland residents are sitting in one of the best seats in the house. With the Grant
- Paint the Town: Ravenswood Neighbors Get to Vote on the Neighborhood's Newest Public Mural
Ravenswood is about to get a colorful new landmark — and the community gets to help design it. The south-facing brick exterior of Foremost C
- A New Kind of Gathering Place: Queer-Led Sober Venue Coming to Edgewater This August — Plus, WEAR's Summer Soirées Are Here
Edgewater's social scene is about to get a meaningful new addition. A queer-led sober venue is set to open this August in the longtime space