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- Batter & Berries Comes to Southbridge: Beloved Brunch Icon Headlines Big Ribbon-Cutting at South Loop's 23rd Place
South Loop neighbors, a major community milestone just landed right in your backyard — and it comes with pancakes. Mayor Brandon Johnson and
- $580 Million Woodlawn Central Gets Green Light & the Museum of Science and Industry Is Getting a Historic Makeover — Hyde Park's Future Is Looking Bright
Hyde Park neighbors, this week delivered two pieces of news that signal just how much transformative energy is flowing into your corner of t
- Five New Homes Coming to West Town: Mayor Johnson Proposes City Land Sale on Erie Street
West Town is about to get a little more neighborly — literally. Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a City-owned land sale to City Council this w
- Galewood Just Ranked One of Chicago's Friendliest Neighborhoods — And the Numbers Back It Up
It's official: Galewood's reputation as one of Chicago's warmest, most tight-knit communities isn't just something neighbors say at block pa
- Two Stages, Zero Excuses: The Chicago Italian Beef Fest's Full Music Lineup Is Here — And It's Stacked
Jefferson Park neighbors, the Chicago Italian Beef Fest just got even more exciting. With just days to go until the July 31–August 2 festiva
- Pedal Power Comes to 35th Street: McKinley Park's Main Drag Is Getting Bike Lanes in a Complete Streets Makeover
McKinley Park's busiest corridor is about to get a whole new look — and this time, it's for cyclists and pedestrians. The 11th Ward has anno
- The Loop Is Thriving: New Q2 Report Shows Record Weekend Foot Traffic — Plus a Dreamy New Coffee Spot Just Opened in the Fine Arts Building
Good news, Loop neighbors — the numbers are in, and your neighborhood is booming. The Chicago Loop Alliance just released its Q2 2026 State
- Misericordia Is Going Bigger: West Rogers Park's Beloved Anchor Institution Launches Major Expansion
West Rogers Park neighbors have powerful proof this week that one of the Far North Side's most treasured institutions is doubling down on it
- 19 Days Out: The Taylor Street Little Italy Festa Is Shaping Up to Be the Near West Side's Biggest Summer Weekend
University Village Little Italy's biggest annual celebration is almost here — and with the Taylor Street Little Italy Festa confirmed for Au
- Pilsen's Viral Viaduct Mural Gets a Superdog Makeover — and the Neighborhood Is Here for It
Pilsen's legendary street art scene just delivered one of its most feel-good chapters yet. A beloved viaduct mural by local artist Viril the
- New Neighbor Alert: UCAN Chicago Joins the Maple Park Marketplace, Bringing Youth Services to West Pullman's Growing Hub
West Pullman's Maple Park Marketplace just got a powerful new addition. The Far South Community Development Corporation (Far South CDC) has
- Your Neighborhood's Music Soul Is Having a Moment: The Whistler's Relax Attack Jazz Series and a Love Letter to Logan Square's Sonic Roots
Palmer Square neighbors, if you've been sleeping on The Whistler this week, wake up — because the beloved Logan Square cocktail bar and musi
- Three Chefs, One Crowdfunded Dream: A New Restaurant Just Landed on Bucktown's Chicago Avenue
Bucktown's dining scene just got a little more soulful — and a lot more community-powered. A brand-new restaurant from chef-partners Jeremy
- Banana Ball Madness Hits Wrigleyville TODAY — Plus Wrigley Field Just Landed the 2027 MLB All-Star Game
Wrigleyville, your weekend just got a whole lot wilder. As of today, Friday, July 24, the Savannah Bananas have officially taken over Wrigle
- Music, Flavor & Community: Lincoln Park Serves Up a Pig Roast Collab and a Music School Open House This Week
Lincoln Park neighbors, your summer social calendar is far from winding down — the neighborhood has two more can't-miss experiences lined up
- Vroom with a View: The Archer Avenue Car Show Puts Garfield Ridge's Southwest Side Spirit on Full Display
If you missed it, you heard about it — and if you heard about it, you already wish you'd been there. The Archer Avenue Car Show roared back
- Curtain Up, Uptown! TimeLine Theatre Plants Roots in the Neighborhood — Plus a Beautiful New Streetscape Blooms at CircEsteem
Uptown's arts and community spirit are shining brighter than ever this week, with two distinct feel-good stories giving neighbors even more
- Sky-High Ambitions: A Bold 28-Story Tower With Affordable Housing & a Rooftop Pool Could Be Coming to Lake View
Lake View neighbors, a major development proposal is turning heads at City Hall — and it could reshape the neighborhood's skyline in a big w
- Splash, Play & Stay Cool: Archer Park's Summer Day Camp and Saturday Programming Keep Kids Active Through August
With school out and temperatures climbing across the Southwest Side, Archer Park has become the go-to destination for families in Archer Hei
- Brewing Up Family History: Dots Cafe Is Coming to Roscoe Village — and the Story Behind It Will Warm Your Heart
Roscoe Village is about to welcome a new neighborhood café with a story as rich as its coffee. Dots Cafe is set to open at 2000 W. Addison S