Garfield Ridge
Local news from Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL
Garfield Ridge ranks as the 56th of Chicago's 77 community areas, sitting ten miles from the Loop on the far southwest side. With approximately 36,400 residents, the area forms part of Chicago's southwestern residential landscape.
Part of the Garfield Ridge community area of Chicago.
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- $127 Million LeClaire Courts Redevelopment Clears Major Hurdle — 183 New Apartments Are Coming to Garfield Ridge
Big news landed on the Southwest Side late last week: the first residential phase of the long-anticipated LeClaire Courts redevelopment has
- Neighbors Showing Up: Garfield Ridge's Food Pantries & Library Rally the Southwest Side Ahead of Back-to-School Season
As summer winds down on the Southwest Side, Garfield Ridge's tight-knit community is once again proving that when neighbors need support, ne
- Sabor y Cultura: A Beloved Chicken Spot Is Back & Fiesta Mexicana Is Coming to Garfield Ridge
Garfield Ridge is serving up a double dose of good news this August — and both stories have deep roots in the Southwest Side's vibrant, mult
- Garfield Ridge 2050 Is Here: One Neighbor's Bold Vision for the Southwest Side's Future Is Now Official
A homegrown dream just became a real blueprint. The Garfield Ridge 2050 comprehensive community plan — the neighborhood's very first — was o
- From Prison Tours to Comedy Jams: The Garfield Ridge Chamber's Fall Lineup Is Packed with Southwest Side Fun
Summer isn't even over yet, and the Garfield Ridge Chamber of Commerce is already cooking up one of its most exciting fall event calendars i
- $5.5 Million Retail Development Coming to Cicero Avenue: Garfield Ridge's Biggest Commercial Win in Years
Big things are coming to Cicero Avenue — and Garfield Ridge residents have every reason to be excited. The City of Chicago's Department of P
- Southwest Side Students, Take Note: Daley College's New Engineering Pathway Opens Doors Right Here in the Neighborhood
Big news for students and families on the Southwest Side — and it's the kind of opportunity that could shape careers for a generation. Richa
- Vroom with a View: The Archer Avenue Car Show Puts Garfield Ridge's Southwest Side Spirit on Full Display
If you missed it, you heard about it — and if you heard about it, you already wish you'd been there. The Archer Avenue Car Show roared back
- Fresh Finds Every Wednesday: The Garfield Ridge Farmers Market Is the Southwest Side's Sweetest Summer Tradition
If your Wednesday afternoons have been feeling a little ordinary, the Garfield Ridge Farmers Market has a cure — and it's only a short drive
- Pages, Prizes & Southwest Side Pride: Garfield Ridge Library's Summer Reading Program Is One You Won't Want to Miss
Summer in Garfield Ridge isn't just about block parties and backyard barbecues — it's also about keeping young minds sharp, and the Garfield
- 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
- Garfield Ridge 2050: One Local Grad's Bold Vision Could Shape the Southwest Side for a Generation
What does Garfield Ridge look like in 25 years? Thanks to one determined hometown son, the neighborhood finally has an answer — on paper, at
- Running for Heroes: The Garfield Ridge Stars & Stripes 5K Honors Fallen First Responders This Summer
Garfield Ridge has always worn its first-responder pride on its sleeve — and this summer, the neighborhood is lacing up its sneakers to prov
- ¡Que Viva la Cultura! Fiesta Mexicana Concert Brings Music, Dance & Heritage to Garfield Ridge
Garfield Ridge is turning up the volume on Southwest Side cultural pride this summer — and this week, the neighborhood is celebrating its de
- Southwest Side Salutes America: Garfield Ridge's Own Geno Randazzo Leads the 2026 Patriot's Day Parade
Garfield Ridge had plenty of reasons to stand up and cheer this week — and on Thursday evening, the neighborhood did exactly that. The Midwa
- Summer Fun Starts Today: Valley Forge Park Kicks Off Day Camp Season in Garfield Ridge
Great news for Garfield Ridge families — summer camp season officially launches today at Valley Forge Park, and the Southwest Side's favorit
- A Taste of Nostalgia Returns: Beloved Garfield Ridge Chicken Spot Gets New Life Under Fresh Ownership
Great news for Southwest Side food lovers — one of Garfield Ridge's most-missed neighborhood eateries is officially back. According to the G
- Fresh, Local & Weekly: The Garfield Ridge Farmers Market Is Back for Summer 2026
Good news for Southwest Side food lovers and small-business fans — the Garfield Ridge Farmers Market has returned for another summer season,
- New Retail Is Coming to Garfield Ridge: City Picks $5.5M Development for S. Cicero Avenue
Big news for Garfield Ridge's commercial corridors — a brand-new retail development is headed to 4301 S. Cicero Ave. after the City of Chica
- Deals, Neighbors, and Southwest Side Pride: The Sell-A-Bration Community Yard Sale Is Coming to Garfield Ridge
If your garage is overflowing and your wallet could use a little love, mark your calendars — the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch's beloved
- Pop Your Hood and Pull Up a Chair: Garfield Ridge's Beloved Archer Car Show Returns for Summer 2026
Gear heads and neighbors alike have reason to celebrate this summer — the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch's iconic Archer Car Show is back
- Lace Up for a Cause: Garfield Ridge's Stars and Stripes 5K Returns to Honor First Responders in 2026
Garfield Ridge is gearing up for one of its most beloved community traditions. The annual Stars and Stripes 5K Run is back for 2026 — and th
- Your Ward, Your Way: Alderman Tabares Opens New 23rd Ward Office Right in the Heart of Garfield Ridge
Garfield Ridge residents now have an even easier way to connect with their local government. On Saturday, May 16, Alderman Silvana Tabares (
- A Southwest Side Icon Levels Up: Home Run Inn Is Now Serving Deep Dish Pizza
Garfield Ridge has always had bragging rights when it comes to pizza — and now the neighborhood's most legendary pie maker is giving locals
- Fresh Finds Every Wednesday: The Garfield Ridge Farmers Market Is Back for the 2026 Season
Good news for Southwest Side shoppers and community lovers alike — the Garfield Ridge Farmers Market has returned for 2026, and it's ready t
- Get Moving, Garfield Ridge: Valley Forge Park Is Your Neighborhood Hub for Spring Fitness This May
Spring has fully arrived on the Southwest Side, and Garfield Ridge's own Valley Forge Park is buzzing with activity just in time for the Chi
- 30 Years Strong: Women's Health Group Puts Down Deeper Roots in Garfield Ridge With Brand-New Medical Home
A Garfield Ridge healthcare institution is about to make its most permanent statement yet. Women's Health Group — which has served Southwest
- Building Boom: Garfield Ridge Lands New Medical Office, $5.5M Retail Project, and 183 New Apartments
Garfield Ridge is entering a new era of growth, with three major development milestones putting the Southwest Side neighborhood firmly on Ch
- One Graduate Student's Bold Vision: The Garfield Ridge 2050 Plan Could Transform the Southwest Side
Garfield Ridge has a passionate new voice shaping its future — and he's been a neighbor his entire life. Danny Villalobos, a 24-year-old Uni
- Honoring the Fallen: A New CPD Memorial Mural Is Coming to Garfield Ridge
Garfield Ridge's deep bond with Chicago's first responder community is about to be painted — literally — onto the neighborhood's walls. A ne