Albany Park
Local news from Albany Park, Chicago, IL
- Albany Park Neighbors Rally Around Each Other as the Community Garage Sale Takes Over the Streets Today
⚠️ Editorial Note: After a thorough search of recent news (past 7 days), the dominant fresh Albany Park story this week involves a sensitive
- Albany Park's Own Uniting Voices Chicago Just Recorded With a Rock Legend — and the Internet Is Here for It
Albany Park has always had serious musical firepower — and now the whole country is starting to notice. Uniting Voices Chicago, the acclaime
- 10 Years of Waiting: Albany Park Neighbors Are Calling on NEIU to Finally Do Something With Its Vacant Properties
A decade is a long time to wait — and Albany Park residents are done being patient. Fox 32 Chicago is shining a spotlight on a long-simmerin
- Albany Park's Youth Choir Is Gearing Up for a New Season — and Registration Is Open Now
Albany Park has always worn its multicultural heart on its sleeve — and few places show that more beautifully than the Albany Park Neighborh
- Get Ready to Dig for Deals: Albany Park's Community-Wide Garage Sale Is Coming June 6th
Mark your calendars, Albany Park — the neighborhood is turning into one giant treasure hunt this summer. The Albany Park Community Garage Sa
- Albany Park Is Getting a Music and Arts Hub on Lawrence Avenue — and the Community Is Behind It
Big news for Albany Park's creative community: a long-vacant building at 3741 W. Lawrence Avenue is set to be transformed into a vibrant cul
- Eat Your Way Around the World: Flavors of Albany Park 2026 Is Coming — and Tickets Are on Sale Now
Albany Park's most delicious annual tradition is back — and this year's edition is shaping up to be bigger and tastier than ever. The North
- Sweet Success on the Northwest Side: Albany Park's 4-Year-Old Lemonade Stand Hero Is Back — and a New Bakery Is Bringing South Asian Sweets to the Neighborhood
Albany Park has always been a neighborhood where heart and hustle go hand in hand — and this week, two sweet stories are proving it all over
- Albany Park's Chicago River Gets a Major Glow-Up: $7.5M in Improvements Are Transforming Your Waterfront
Big things are happening along Albany Park's beloved Chicago River corridor — and residents are about to get a whole lot closer to the water
- Hit the Trail This May: Albany Park's River Park Is Your First Stop on a Summer-Long Tree Walk Series
Spring has officially arrived in Albany Park — and this May, the North River Commission is inviting neighbors to slow down, step outside, an
- Your Monday Starts Here: Albany Park Branch Library Is Buzzing This Week — and Lot Jams Season Is Almost Here
If you're looking for a reason to step outside and connect with your neighbors this week, Albany Park's own branch library is giving you two
- Rising Up on Lawrence: Albany Park's New 41-Unit Building Takes Shape — and a Free Kids' Event Is Coming This Weekend
Albany Park's skyline is quietly getting a little taller — and that's a very good thing. Construction is visibly progressing on Lawrence Gat
- Bateman Elementary Gets a Major Glow-Up: Albany Park Students Score a Brand-New Playground and Turf Soccer Field
Albany Park families have a brand-new reason to cheer this spring. Bateman Elementary School, located near Irving Park Road and Sacramento A
- Young Voices, Big Stage: Uniting Voices Chicago Brings Albany Park Youth Choir Back to the Spotlight
Albany Park's love of music runs deep — and this spring, that tradition rang out loud and clear thanks to Uniting Voices Chicago and its Alb
- Taste the World on Lawrence Avenue: Flavors of Albany Park 2026 Is Back and Tickets Are on Sale Now
Albany Park's most delicious annual tradition is returning — and this year promises to be bigger than ever. The North River Commission has o
- Lawrence Avenue Gets a Creative Boost: 'The Workshop' Arts Hub Greenlit for Albany Park
Big news for Albany Park's creative community: a transformative new arts and cultural space called The Workshop is coming to 3741 W. Lawrenc
- Last Call, Lovingly: Albany Park's Lizard's Liquid Lounge Toasts 18 Years with a Final Farewell Weekend
Albany Park is getting ready to raise one last glass to one of its most beloved neighborhood institutions. Lizard's Liquid Lounge, the dog-f
- Spring Into Albany Park: Community Garden Plots, Library Programs, and Neighborhood Roots That Keep on Growing
As March gives way to April, Albany Park is shaking off the chill with a burst of community energy — and there's never been a better time to
- Sweet Memories, Fresh Flavors: A North Side Bakery Born in Albany Park Tradition Brings South Asian Desserts to All of Chicago
Albany Park has always been a neighborhood where family recipes travel far — and one small bakery is proving just how far those flavors can
- Albany Park's Own Stories Take Center Stage: Theater Project's 'Port of Entry' Wows with Youth-Led Immersive Experience
Albany Park has long been a neighborhood that writes its own stories — and the Albany Park Theater Project (APTP) is making sure those stori
- Lawrence Avenue's Future Is Being Written Now: North River Commission Advances Bold Comprehensive Plan for Albany Park's Main Street
Albany Park's most iconic commercial corridor is getting a serious look at what comes next. The North River Commission — the nonprofit commu
- Albany Park's Youth Choir Makes Rock History: Uniting Voices Chicago Records with The B-52s' Kate Pierson
Albany Park's beloved youth choral organization just landed the coolest collaboration in neighborhood history. Uniting Voices Chicago — whic
- Mark Your Calendars: 'Flavors of Albany Park' Festival Returns June 24 with 50+ Restaurants Celebrating the Neighborhood's Global Cuisine
Albany Park food lovers, summer can't come soon enough — and now there's an even bigger reason to count down the days. The annual Flavors of
- Last Chance This Weekend: Albany Park's Arzan Café Wows with Central Asian Flavors During North Side Restaurant Week
Albany Park food lovers, don't sleep on this one — you have just two more days to take advantage of North Side Restaurant Week before it wra
- Albany Park's 3741 W. Lawrence Gets a Creative Makeover: The Workshop Arts Collaborative Takes Shape
Albany Park is on the cusp of a major cultural milestone as The Workshop Arts Collaborative moves forward with its ambitious redevelopment o
- Albany Park Youth Voices Set to Shine at Spring Concert This April
Albany Park families have a reason to mark their calendars this spring: the Albany Park Neighborhood Choir, part of the acclaimed Uniting Vo
- Albany Park Says Farewell to a Beloved Institution: Lizard's Liquid Lounge Plans Rockin' 18th Anniversary Goodbye
After 18 years as one of Albany Park's most beloved neighborhood gathering spots, Lizard's Liquid Lounge is preparing to close its doors — a
- First Nations Garden Launches Winter Cultural Series with Indigenous Workshops and Storytelling
The First Nations Garden in Albany Park is launching a special Winter Cultural Series this month, providing a vibrant social space for Chica
- Albany Park Welcomes 'Mosaic Market' - New International Artisan Hub Opening on Lawrence Avenue
Albany Park's diverse community will soon have a vibrant new destination with the announcement of Mosaic Market, an international artisan ma
- North Side Restaurant Week to Showcase Albany Park's Global Flavors Starting February 26
Albany Park residents will soon have the chance to celebrate the neighborhood's diverse culinary scene during the upcoming North Side Restau