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- Logan Square's Restaurant Scene Is Hotter Than Ever — Here Are the New Spots You Need to Try
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
- Sparks & S'mores at Dunham Park: Portage Park's Free July 4th Fireworks Picnic Is the Place to Be This Weekend
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
- Fourth of July on Oakland's Doorstep: 'You Are America' at the OPC and Navy Pier's Biggest Fireworks Ever
Oakland residents are waking up this Fourth of July weekend with a front-row seat to one of the most momentous Independence Day celebrations
- Fall Fun Already on the Horizon: Retro on Roscoe Is Coming — Plus a European Gem You Need to Visit Now
Happy Fourth of July weekend, Roscoe Village! While the neighborhood is busy firing up grills and enjoying the holiday, there's plenty of fr
- Rogers Park's Beloved New 400 Theaters Faces an Uncertain Future — And the Neighborhood Is Paying Attention
Rogers Park neighbors, one of the Far North Side's most treasured cultural landmarks is at a crossroads. The New 400 Theaters — a neighborho
- Bricktown's Fourth of July Weekend Is Packed: Dance Parties, Yard Sales & Holiday Vibes in Avondale
Avondale is heading into the Fourth of July weekend with its community spirit dialed all the way up — and two Bricktown venues are making su
- Mark Your Calendar: Moving Archer Forward Unveils Its Draft Plan at July 8 Open House — and Your Voice Still Matters
After more than a year of community surveys, pop-up outreach events, and packed public meetings, the Moving Archer Forward planning process
- Friday Flow, a 4th of July Bash & Scrabble in the Park: Washington Park's Weekend Lineup Is Stacked
Washington Park neighbors, your holiday weekend just got even busier — and we mean that in the best possible way. Tonight, Friday, July 3, t
- Shop Local, Live Local: Fulton Market's Artisan Market Returns July 12 — Plus New Condos & Italian Dining Hit the Neighborhood
Near West Side neighbors, your summer social calendar just got a whole lot more exciting — and your neighborhood's momentum shows absolutely
- West Englewood's Englewood Music Festival Returns With Its 25th Year — and the EAC Arts Village Is Bigger Than Ever
Mark your calendars, West Englewood: one of the South Side's most beloved annual traditions is back, and this year it's a quarter-century mi
- Lurie Children's Hospital Is Expanding Its Streeterville Footprint — and a New All-Day Café Is Already Winning Over the Neighborhood
Streeterville is welcoming two fresh reasons to feel good about the neighborhood's future this week — one rooted in healthcare, the other in
- Pints, Playlists & a Party on Damen: Ravenswood's Summer Calendar Just Got Even More Exciting
Summer in Ravenswood is stacking up fast — and two upcoming events are giving neighbors even more reasons to get out and celebrate. First, m
- Taste of Andersonville Is Coming — Here's Your Ultimate Summer Foodie Checklist for the Neighborhood
Summer is heating up in Andersonville, and for food lovers, the calendar just got a whole lot more delicious. The neighborhood's beloved And
- Irving Park Art Space Lot'sa Debuts Bold New Exhibition Just in Time for the Fourth
Irving Park neighbors, your holiday weekend just got a cultural upgrade. Lot'sa, the community art space at 4150 N. Elston Ave., is debuting
- Art, Tango, and a Grateful Dead Legend: West Loop's Summer Calendar Is Absolutely Stacked
West Loop neighbors, your summer just got a whole lot more interesting — and that's saying something. This week, the neighborhood is already
- Bikes, Sprinklers & Kona Ice: North Center's 4th of July Parade at Town Square Is Tomorrow — Plus, a Summer of Free Concerts Starts Next Week
North Center neighbors, your most festive weekend of the summer is already here — and it's happening right at the heart of the neighborhood.
- Fresh Faces and Blooming Gardens: Graceland West Gears Up for July Council Elections and the Annual Garden Walk
July is shaping up to be one of the most participatory months on the Graceland West calendar — and the Graceland West Community Association
- Edgewater Honors a Comedy Legend: Sheridan Road Gets a New Name — Bob Newhart Way
Edgewater has a brand-new reason to look up at the street signs. A one-block stretch of Sheridan Road, just south of Thorndale Avenue, has b
- Sloop Summer Is Officially Served: Taste of Chicago Is Back & Goodman Theatre Drops a Blockbuster New Season
South Loop neighbors, your summer social calendar just got a whole lot tastier — and a lot more dramatic. Two major cultural anchors right o
- Fourth of July in Hyde Park Hits Different This Year: 4th on 53rd Parade, Summer Sunday Concerts & More Are Your Weekend Plans
Hyde Park neighbors, your holiday weekend just filled up fast — and in the best possible way. This Saturday, July 4th, one of Chicago's most