Archer Heights
Local news from Archer Heights, Chicago, IL
- Vacant Lots, Big Potential: Archer Heights Neighbors Can Now Claim City-Owned Land Through ChiBlockBuilder
Archer Heights homeowners, nonprofits, and small business owners have a fresh opportunity to shape the future of their own block — and it st
- Roots & Rhymes: Archer Heights Celebrates Earth Month With Fruit Trees, Fresh Soil, and Free Poetry
April is shaping up to be a green and creative month in Archer Heights — and neighbors have two can't-miss community events to put on their
- New Homes Rising on Ridgeway: Archer Heights Sees Fresh Residential Investment as Housing Market Heats Up
Something new is taking shape on the 4800 block of South Ridgeway Avenue — and it's a sign that investors and builders are putting real mone
- Your Neighborhood Library Is Doing More Than You Think: Archer Heights Branch Offers Free Classes, Bilingual Help, and a Welcoming Door for All
Tucked at 5055 S. Archer Avenue, the Archer Heights Branch of the Chicago Public Library has long been one of the Southwest Side's most unde
- Archer Heights Drivers Feeling the Pinch at the Pump: Gas Prices Jump $1.20 a Gallon Since January
If you've pulled into a gas station on Archer Avenue lately and done a double-take at the price on the sign, you're not imagining things. Ga
- Archer Heights Small Businesses Rally Together as Midway Chamber Pledges to Fight for Corridor's Future
Archer Heights' small business owners are finding a loud advocate in their corner as the Moving Archer Forward planning process moves toward
- Spring Is Stirring in Archer Heights: Archer Park Gears Up for a New Season of Community Programming
With St. Patrick's Day green in the air and the calendar turning toward spring, Archer Heights is shaking off winter and gearing up for a fr
- Archer Heights Community Association Takes a Stand: Neighbors Weigh In on Archer Avenue Bike Lane Debate
The conversation around Archer Avenue's future just got louder — and more divided. Following last week's packed Moving Archer Forward public
- Curie High School Students Hit Broadway (Well, Almost): Archer Heights Teens Experience Phantom and Hell's Kitchen Live
Archer Heights students got a taste of the spotlight this winter — from the audience. Students at Curie Metro High School recently attended
- Neighbors Pack the McKinley Park Fieldhouse to Shape the Future of Archer Avenue
Big things are brewing for one of Archer Heights' most iconic corridors. Last Saturday, the Chicago Department of Planning and Development h
- New Homes Coming to Archer Heights: Two Single-Family Houses Permitted on Long-Vacant Ridgeway Lot
Good news for Archer Heights: a long-vacant corner lot in the heart of the neighborhood is finally getting new life. Just this week, two bui
- Archer Heights Tops Chicago's 'Dibs' Capital List as Winter Parking Wars Hit Their Peak
Move over, downtown — Archer Heights has claimed a very Chicago kind of crown this winter. According to Chicago Sun-Times data, Archer Heigh
- Curie High Students Bring Voices to Life with Community Zines Now on Display at Archer Heights Library
Archer Heights has a vibrant new creative showcase worth checking out this weekend. Students from Curie Metro High School's Topics in World
- Archer Heights Library Launches New Digital Art Workshop Series for Community Youth
The Archer Heights Library is expanding its creative programming this February with the launch of a new Digital Art Workshop series aimed at
- Archer Heights Library Launches 'Spice Club' Program to Celebrate Culinary Diversity
The Archer Heights Library is spicing up community engagement this February with the launch of an innovative 'Spice Club' program. Beginning
- Southwest Collective Expands Community Engagement as Archer Avenue Improvements Gain Support
The Southwest Collective, a local community organization in Archer Heights, is seeing increased resident participation in their neighborhood
- Archer Park Kicks Off Winter Recreation Programs in Archer Heights
Archer Heights residents of all ages are enjoying a variety of winter recreation programs at Archer Park this season. The park's winter prog
- De Colores Ice Cream & Coffee Shop Brings Vibrant Community Hub to Archer Heights
Archer Heights residents have a colorful new gathering spot with the recent renovation and expansion of De Colores Ice Cream & Coffee Shop.
- Archer Heights Gem 'Red Barrel Restaurant' Joins Chicago Restaurant Week for First Time
Archer Heights food scene is getting a boost this January as local favorite Red Barrel Restaurant announced its debut participation in the 1
- Archer Heights Library Hosts Digital Learning Lab as Community Development Plans Advance
The Archer Heights Library is set to host the Touch Gift Foundation's Digital Learning Lab on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, offering local re
- Archer Heights Community Rallies Around Street Safety Improvements as Southwest Collective Expands Neighborhood Programs
Archer Heights residents are coming together in growing numbers to support the ongoing Archer Avenue safety improvement project, with commun
- Archer Heights Residents Rally to Support Safer Streets as Bike Lane Project Progresses
Community engagement is thriving in Archer Heights as residents continue to show support for the ongoing Archer Avenue traffic safety improv
- Base Community Cafe Brings Fresh Vibes to Archer Heights Dining Scene
Base Community Cafe has officially opened its doors in the Archer Heights neighborhood, bringing a new dining option to local residents look
- Archer Heights Residents Invited to Shape Neighborhood's Future at January Moving Archer Forward Meeting
Archer Heights residents will have a significant opportunity to influence the future development of their neighborhood this month as the Chi
- Archer Park Launches New Winter Youth Program Series for Archer Heights Families
Archer Heights families have a new reason to celebrate this winter as Archer Park unveils its highly anticipated Winter Youth Program Series
- Angelo's Stuffed Pizza Brings Cultural Twist to Three Kings Day in Archer Heights
Archer Heights favorite Angelo's Stuffed Pizza has created a buzz in the neighborhood with their innovative take on a beloved holiday tradit
- Southwest Collective Leads Community Engagement as Archer Heights' Streets Transform
The Southwest Collective, a vibrant community organization based in Archer Heights, is driving neighborhood engagement as the area's street
- Archer Heights Celebrates First Winter With Complete Streets Project as Community Engagement Grows
Archer Heights residents are embracing the benefits of the recently implemented Archer Avenue Complete Streets project this holiday season,
- Greater Chicago Food Depository Unveils Holiday Volunteer Initiative at Archer Heights Headquarters
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is bringing holiday cheer to Archer Heights with a special seasonal volunteer program at its neighborhoo
- Archer Heights Library Launches 'Wrap, Chat and Be Merry' Holiday Station This Sunday
The Archer Heights Branch of the Chicago Public Library is spreading holiday cheer with a special 'Wrap, Chat and Be Merry' gift wrapping st