Avondale
Local news from Avondale, Chicago, IL
- 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
- Avondale Gardening Alliance to Host 2026 Almanac Release Party at Revolution Brewing This February
The Avondale Gardening Alliance (AGA) is preparing to celebrate the release of their highly anticipated 2026 Almanac with a community gather
- Avondale's Creative Small Businesses Unite for February Community Initiatives
Avondale's tight-knit small business community is showcasing neighborhood solidarity through a series of collaborative events this February.
- Little Lark Brings Neo-Neapolitan Pizza to Avondale's Guild Row
Avondale's dining scene is soaring to new heights with the opening of Little Lark, a fresh pizza and sandwich concept nestled inside Guild R
- Avondale Gardening Alliance Hosts Winter Almanac Release Party at Revolution Brewing This Weekend
Avondale gardening enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate this winter season as the Avondale Gardening Alliance (AGA) prepares to host their
- Little Lark Soars: New Wood-Fired Pizza Restaurant Takes Flight in Avondale's Guild Row
Pizza enthusiasts in Avondale have a new reason to celebrate this winter as Little Lark, an exciting wood-fired pizza concept, has recently
- Avondale Gardening Alliance Launches 2026 Almanac and Winter Planning for Mindful Living Garden
The Avondale Gardening Alliance is kicking off 2026 with excitement as they prepare to distribute their highly-anticipated annual almanac at
- Major Residential Development Unveiled for Vacant Avondale Site at California Avenue
Plans have been revealed for an exciting residential redevelopment of the large vacant site at 3265 North California Avenue in Avondale. Loc
- Chamberlain University Opens New Nursing Campus at Riverview at Roscoe in Avondale
Chamberlain University, a growing chain of nursing schools, has established its new Chicago campus in Avondale at the former WMS Industries
- Latino-Owned Bloc Dispensary Brings Art and Community Focus to Avondale
Avondale's business landscape continues to evolve with the recent opening of Bloc Avondale, a Latino-owned cannabis dispensary at 3545 N. Ke
- Chicago Art Locker Expands with Featured Exhibition at Avondalia Arts Show
A vibrant community art initiative is bringing neighbors together in Avondale this winter season. The Chicago Art Locker, a colorful install