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- Pilsen Gets to Shape Its Own Future: City Opens Industrial Corridor Planning to the Neighborhood
Pilsen has always been a neighborhood that writes its own story — and now, city planners are making it official. The Chicago Department of P
- Tuscany on Taylor Is Packing Tables This Summer — and Pre-Festa Reservations Are Already Flying
With the Taylor Street Little Italy Festa now just over two weeks away and the United Center's summer concert calendar in full swing, Tuscan
- Dine In, Invest In: Gilda's Bold Community Ownership Model Is a First for West Town
West Town's Chicago Avenue dining corridor keeps raising the bar — and Gilda, the much-anticipated Basque-inspired tavern, is doing it in a
- The Sloop Is Booming: Loop's Q2 Report Crowns Downtown's Comeback — And 'Mr. South Loop' Shows You Why
South Loop neighbors, the numbers are in — and they're telling a story you already know from walking these streets every day. The Chicago Lo
- Dough You Know? Jarvis Square's Pierogi Fiesta Is Coming to Rogers Park on August 8
West Rogers Park neighbors with a serious appetite for Eastern European comfort food have a date to circle on their August calendars. The Ja
- Free Fitness, Films & a Standing Ovation: The Loop's Summer of Free Programming Is Peaking Right Now
Loop neighbors, if your wallet needs a break but your summer bucket list doesn't, this week is your moment. The neighborhood is absolutely s
- McKinley Park's Water Playground Gets a Full Redesign — Here's What Neighbors Can Expect
Big changes are coming to one of McKinley Park's most beloved summer destinations. The Chicago Park District has confirmed that the water pl
- A Historic Vote & A New Beginning: Affordable Housing Is Coming to Jefferson Park's Backyard
Jefferson Park neighbors, something significant just happened at City Hall — and it could reshape the northwest corner of your neighborhood
- Galewood Is Growing a Greener Future — And You Can Get a Free Tree to Help
Galewood is getting shadier — and that's a very good thing. Galewood Neighbors, Inc. is actively encouraging residents to sign up for a free
- Hyde Park's Last Week of July Is Full of Community Gems: Sunday Concerts, Live Music & the Jazz Fest Countdown Begins
Hyde Park neighbors, as July winds down, your neighborhood is packed with reasons to get outside, connect with community, and mark your fall
- Laugh Out Loud and Dance on the Boulevard: Palmer Square's Comedy and DJ Scene Is Heating Up This Week
Palmer Square neighbors, if you're hunting for something fun to do this Tuesday night — and every weekend through the end of July — your cor
- Southwest Side Students, Take Note: Daley College's New Engineering Pathway Opens Doors Right Here in the Neighborhood
Big news for students and families on the Southwest Side — and it's the kind of opportunity that could shape careers for a generation. Richa
- Lot Jams & Local Vendors: Albany Park's Outdoor Summer Scene Is Hitting Its Stride
If you haven't made it out to Albany Park's Lot Jams yet this summer, consider this your nudge. The neighborhood's beloved outdoor concert s
- Mark Your Calendar: Humboldt Park's Fall Programs Open for Registration August 3 — Here's What's Coming
Summer isn't over yet in Humboldt Park, but the neighborhood's beloved Chicago Park District fieldhouse is already gearing up for a packed f
- Pinstripes on the North Side: The Yankees Are Coming to Wrigleyville This Week
Wrigleyville neighbors, clear your schedules — the New York Yankees are rolling into the Friendly Confines starting this Friday, July 31, fo
- From Parking Lot to Community Hub: A Fresh Mixed-Use Development Is Proposed for Irving Park Road in Lake View
Lake View neighbors, the neighborhood's development momentum is showing no signs of slowing down — and the latest proposal could bring excit
- Western Avenue Is Blooming: Two Fresh Spots Just Opened in Bucktown — Plus a Neighbor's Wild Prairie Is Turning Heads
Bucktown's Western Avenue corridor just got a little more delicious. Two brand-new eateries have officially joined the strip this week: Buck
- Fresh Food Coming to the Far South Side: A New Grocery Store Is Planned for West Pullman
West Pullman residents may soon have a major new reason to celebrate — and to skip the long drive to the nearest full-service supermarket. T
- Bubble Tea, New Apartments, and a Win for Families: Uptown's Summer Momentum Keeps Rolling
Uptown neighbors have plenty of fresh reasons to celebrate this week, with a trio of exciting neighborhood updates landing all at once. Firs
- DePaul Goes Big in Lincoln Park: New Basketball Practice Facility Breaks Ground as Free Summer Fun Fills the Parks
Lincoln Park neighbors, your neighborhood is buzzing with big news this week — from a major university investment reshaping the landscape to