Avondale
Local news from Avondale, Chicago, IL
- Bricktown's Beloved Deli Is Coming Back: Chicago Pickle Eatery Eyes Avondale Homecoming After Fire
Good news is brining in Bricktown. The Chicago Pickle Eatery — the Milwaukee Avenue deli that won over Avondale with its New York City bodeg
- Bricktown Below the Bridge: Avondale's River Concert Series Returns as Cultura Cafe Unveils a New Local Art Installation
Avondale's summer soundtrack is officially playing — and this time, it's coming from under the Belmont Avenue Bridge. The River Concert Seri
- Rev Up Your Weekend: Tune-Up Bar Revamps a Classic Avondale Auto Shop, Plus a Drag Climbing Show Hits First Ascent
Bricktown is shifting into high gear this June with two fresh reasons to get out and explore the neighborhood. Tune-Up, the newest bar to la
- Milwaukee Avenue Blooms Outdoors: Friendship Chinese Restaurant Kicks Off Avondale's Alfresco Season with a Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
Bricktown is stepping into summer in style. Friendship Chinese Restaurant on Milwaukee Avenue recently marked the official launch of alfresc
- Bricktown's Dining Scene Goes Global: Spice by CMB Brings African Diaspora Flavors to Avondale, Plus a Dog Park Bar Is on the Way
Avondale's reputation as one of Chicago's most exciting food neighborhoods just leveled up — twice. Spice by CMB has officially arrived in B
- It's Official: Avondale's California Avenue Development Clears Plan Commission with a Unanimous Vote
Bricktown's long-vacant California Avenue lot just cleared a major hurdle. The Chicago Plan Commission voted unanimously Thursday to approve
- Bricktown Goes Boutique: AVNDL Estates Brings Luxury Townhome Living to Avondale with Rooftop Skyline Views
Avondale's housing story keeps getting more interesting. A sleek new luxury townhome community called AVNDL Estates — developed by Noah Prop
- Bricktown Gets Its Own Magazine: 'Avondalia' Print Publication Debuts as Neighborhood Art Show Gears Up for Late Summer
Avondale's creative community is writing — and painting — its own story this spring. Avondale resident Matt McCarthy has launched *Avondalia
- Bricktown Beats: Sound & Gravity Festival Returns to Avondale's Rockwell on the River for Year Two
Good news is reverberating along the Chicago River in Avondale: the Sound & Gravity festival is back for its second year, and Rockwell on th
- Bricktown Shapes Its Own Future: Avondale Neighbors Win Key Changes to California Avenue Development
Community voices are making a real difference in Avondale. A major development proposal for a long-vacant lot at 3231–65 N. California Ave.
- Fan Favorite Returns: Chicago Pickle Eatery Eyes Avondale Comeback While Central Park Bar's Backyard Oasis Is Open for the Season
Good news is brewing on two fronts in Bricktown this May. Chicago Pickle Eatery — the beloved bodega-style deli that launched in 2023 with a
- Write On, Bricktown: Avondale Bowl and Belmont Tavern Host New Grassroots Postcard-Writing Series
Avondale has a new way to bring neighbors together — and all you need is a pen. Inspired by the energy of Whistlemania events sweeping the c
- Milwaukee Avenue Comes Alive: Friendship Chinese Restaurant Kicks Off Alfresco Season and Avondale Arts Brings Free Workshops to the Block
Spring has officially arrived on Milwaukee Avenue, and Avondale's community spirit is on full display. Friendship Chinese Restaurant recentl
- A Taste of the Diaspora: Avondale's Spice by CMB Brings Bold New Flavors to Kedzie Avenue
Avondale's dining scene just got a whole lot more exciting. Spice by CMB — the debut independent restaurant from Chef Mychael Bonner — has o
- Rev Up Your Weekend: The Tune-Up Is Avondale's Coolest New Bar, and Tonight Dance Mania Legends Hit the Music Hall
Avondale's nightlife just got a fresh coat of paint — and a full tank of personality. The Tune-Up, the neighborhood's newest bar, has offici
- Spring Is Blooming in Bricktown: Avondale's Parks, Green Spaces, and Community Spirit Shine This April
As temperatures warm and tulips push through the soil, Avondale's neighborhood parks and green corridors are coming back to life — and resid
- Avondale Is the Place to Be This Spring: Sound & Gravity Returns and Avondale Music Hall's Calendar Is Stacked
Big music news is rolling into Avondale from two directions this week, cementing the neighborhood's reputation as one of Chicago's most exci
- New Homes, Better Transit, and Polish Tradition: Avondale Is Building Its Future on All Fronts
Avondale is hitting the spring season on multiple fronts — with fresh housing, a transit-forward vision, and a beloved cultural celebration
- Avondale Development Corporation Gears Up for a Packed Spring: Film Fest, 5K, and Community Programs Return
Spring is officially in the air in Avondale, and the Avondale Development Corporation (ADC) is making sure the neighborhood feels it. The AD
- Bricktown's Beer Scene Shakes Up: Half Acre and Maplewood Brewery Announce Merger as Chicago Craft Scene Evolves
Big news is brewing in Avondale — literally. Half Acre Beer Company, one of the neighborhood's most beloved craft beer institutions, has ann
- A World-Famous Chef Is Coming to Bricktown: Cantina Contramar Sets Its Sights on Avondale This March
Avondale's culinary moment just got a whole lot bigger. Cantina Contramar — the highly anticipated new Chicago restaurant from celebrated Me
- Your Vote, Your Neighborhood: Avondale Heads to the Polls Today in Illinois' 2026 Primary Election
Today is the day, Avondale — the Illinois 2026 Primary Election is officially here, and your neighborhood has a front-row seat. Chicagoans a
- Avondale Music Hall Kicks Off the Weekend With Cash Cobain — And the Neighborhood's Live Music Scene Has Never Been Hotter
Avondale's reputation as Chicago's coolest neighborhood keeps getting louder — literally. This Saturday, March 14, the Avondale Music Hall h
- Avondale's Ballet Folklórico de Chicago Steps Into the Spotlight — and the Community Is Rallying Behind It
A beloved Mexican folk dance studio has become the talk of Avondale this week — and the outpouring of neighborhood love has been hard to mis
- Spring Is Almost Here: Avondale Park Flings Open Registration for New Season of Programs
Winter's grip on Avondale is loosening, and the Chicago Park District is making it official. Avondale Park is gearing up for its spring prog
- Avondale Shoppers Rejoice: Trader Joe's Opens Just Steps Away on Milwaukee Avenue
Great news for Avondale grocery bags: the neighborhood's most anticipated new shopping destination has officially opened. Trader Joe's debut
- Avondale Gets a New Culinary Passport: Spice by CMB Opens Its Doors to African Diaspora Dinner Service
Avondale's dining scene just got a whole lot more adventurous. Spice by CMB, the passion project of Chef Mychael Bonner, officially launched
- Avondale's Belmont Tavern Rises from a 25-Year Slumber to Become the Neighborhood's New Gathering Spot
History is back on tap in Avondale. The Belmont Tavern, a storied neighborhood bar that sat dark and vacant for roughly a quarter century, h
- Avondale Maker Space Secures Future with Community-Funded Building Purchase
The future of a popular Avondale creative hub has been secured as Pumping Station: One, an 11,000-square-foot maker space at 3519 N. Elston
- Chamberlain University Transforms Former WMS Industries Campus in Avondale
Avondale's riverfront is welcoming a major educational institution as Chamberlain University establishes its new Chicago campus at the forme