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- Neighbors First: Garfield Ridge Pizza Shops Rally Around Obbie's in a Show of Pure Southwest Side Spirit
When one Garfield Ridge institution went down, the rest of the neighborhood stepped up — and the result is one of the most heartwarming stor
- Burgers, Brews & Bling: Burger Fest Is One Week Away, Colectivo Coffee Eyes a Southport Comeback, and a Jewelry Gem Lands on the Corridor
Lake View neighbors, your summer calendar is about to get very full — and very delicious. The beloved Roscoe Village Burger Fest returns nex
- Sun, Water & Community: Albany Park's Parks Are the Place to Be This Summer
As temperatures climb across Chicago, Albany Park neighbors are discovering that some of the best summer experiences are right outside their
- Soul Food Meets the North Side: Neva Hangry's Creole Kitchen Is Heading to Wrigleyville
Wrigleyville's dining scene keeps heating up — and this time, it's bringing some serious Southern soul to Clark Street. Neva Hangry, a belov
- Suds, Crafts, and Community: Palmer Square's July Weekend Lineup Is Packed With Local Fun
Palmer Square neighbors, your mid-July calendar just filled up fast — and in the best possible way. This Sunday, July 12, Pilot Project Brew
- Uptown's Argyle Corridor Just Got Even More Delicious: Chicago's Newest Indonesian Restaurant Opens Its Doors
Uptown's legendary Argyle Street dining scene just added an exciting new chapter. Garuda Street Food has officially opened at 1046 W. Argyle
- From Brazilian Brews to Live-Fire Feasts & Free Movies Under the Stars: Lincoln Park's Summer Just Got Even Better
Lincoln Park neighbors, your neighborhood's electric summer streak isn't slowing down one bit — and this week brings a fresh crop of reasons
- From Coworkers to Neighbors: Habitat for Humanity's West Pullman Townhomes Are Turning Dreams Into Deeds
Something remarkable is quietly taking shape on the Far South Side: Habitat for Humanity Chicago's largest real estate development in the or
- Humboldt Park's Newest Cultural Hub Is Packed With Things to Do This July — Meet the House of Belonging
Humboldt Park has a vibrant new creative home, and July is the month to discover it. Collaboraction Theatre Company has unveiled its full Ju
- Bricktown Has Big Weekend Energy: Julieta Venegas Rocks Avondale Music Hall Tonight & a Neighborhood Garage Sale Is Coming Next Week
Avondale is making the most of summer, and this weekend is proof. Tonight, Saturday July 11, the neighborhood's own Avondale Music Hall at 3
- Shop, Stroll & Score: Roscoe Village's Summer Sidewalk Sales Are ON Right Now — Plus a Sneak Peek at Burger Fest's Sizzling Lineup
Good morning, Roscoe Village — your Saturday just got a whole lot more exciting. The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce is hosting
- Your Neighborhood Is Getting a Fresh Green Space: Montgomery Ward Park Ribbon-Cutting Is Coming July 22nd
Near North neighbors, here's some exciting news to kick off your weekend: a brand-new chapter for one of River North's beloved green spaces
- No New Verified Story Available for Oakland, Chicago Today
We were unable to find fresh, verified, positive local news specific to the Oakland neighborhood in Chicago for today's edition (Saturday, J
- Logan Square's Farmers Market Is Thriving in Its New Home — And Local Artists Just Painted the Neighborhood's Boldest Mural Yet
Logan Square is having quite the summer, and two fresh developments this week prove the neighborhood's community spirit is firing on all cyl
- Smoke, Sound & New Digs: Windy City Smokeout Takes Over Near West Side — Plus a New Mixed-Use Building Gets the Green Light on Madison
Near West Side neighbors, your weekend just got a whole lot louder — and tastier. The Windy City Smokeout has officially taken over the Unit
- History Is Being Made on King Drive: Washington Park Breaks Ground on the Nation's First Police Torture Survivors Memorial
Washington Park neighbors, something truly historic happened in your backyard this week. On Wednesday, July 9, Chicago city leaders, communi
- Rogers Park's Taco Crawl Is Back July 16 — And Your Stomach Should Be Ready
Rogers Park neighbors, clear your Thursday evening — one of the Far North Side's most delicious annual traditions is making its triumphant r
- Your Voice Wanted: GWCA's 'Shaping Graceland West's Future' Survey Is Open Now
Neighbors, the Graceland West Community Association wants to hear from you — and they mean it. The GWCA has launched a community-wide survey
- R.A.G.E. Kicks Off 'Porch Life Tours' This Summer — and West Englewood Is the Star
West Englewood's summer social calendar just got a whole lot more exciting. The Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.) launche
- Your West Loop Weekend Just Got a Whole Lot Better: A Beach Bash and an Artisan Market Are Calling Your Name
West Loop neighbors, if you're looking for a reason to step outside this weekend — and let's be honest, you don't need much of one — the nei