Garfield Ridge
Local news from Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL
- Floats, Neighbors, and Southwest Side Pride: Garfield Ridge's Archer Avenue Parade Draws Thousands in 2026
Spring is in full swing on the Southwest Side, and Garfield Ridge's community calendar is as packed as ever. The annual Chicago Working Fami
- Lace Up for a Cause: Garfield Ridge's Stars and Stripes 5K Returns June 27 to Honor First Responders
Garfield Ridge has long worn its first responder pride on its sleeve — and this summer, it's lacing it up on its sneakers too. The annual Ga
- Sell-A-Bration Is Back: Garfield Ridge's Beloved Community Yard Sale Returns for 2026
Spring cleaning season is officially underway in Garfield Ridge — and the neighborhood's most anticipated warm-weather tradition is gearing
- Garfield Ridge Goes Green This April: Fruit Trees, Fresh Produce, and a Farmers Market Season on the Horizon
Spring has arrived in Garfield Ridge — and the neighborhood is celebrating in the greenest way possible. Two exciting community milestones a
- Zemsky's on Archer Avenue Begins Liquidation Sale — A Bittersweet Moment for Garfield Ridge Shoppers
A familiar name on Archer Avenue is entering its final chapter, and Garfield Ridge neighbors are taking notice. Zemsky's, the long-standing
- Girl Scout Cookie Blitz at Fair Share Finer Foods Raises the Bar — and the Spirits — in Garfield Ridge
A simple act of neighborhood solidarity turned into one of Garfield Ridge's most feel-good moments of the season. When it became clear that
- Meet the 24-Year-Old Garfield Ridge Native Drafting the Neighborhood's First-Ever Master Plan — Garfield Ridge 2050
Garfield Ridge has always been the kind of neighborhood that takes care of its own — and now, one of its youngest residents is taking care o
- Garfield Ridge Goes Green: Free Electronics Recycling Drive at Kennedy High School Diverts Tech Waste From Landfills
Garfield Ridge residents got a chance to do right by the environment this weekend — and clean out the garage while they were at it. A free e
- Garfield Ridge's Archer Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade Returns — This Year Honoring Fallen Officers and Firefighters
Garfield Ridge is lacing up its green for one of the Southwest Side's most beloved annual traditions: the Archer Avenue St. Patrick's Day Pa
- Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes 5K Reveals 2026 Honoree — A Chicago Firefighter — and Opens Registration for June Race
Garfield Ridge's most patriotic footrace just got even more personal. The annual Stars and Stripes 5K Run has officially unveiled its 2026 h
- Garfield Ridge Library Bridges Generations With Tech Help for Seniors and Board Games With Kids — Today!
If you're looking for a reason to pop into the Garfield Ridge Branch Library today, you've got not one — but two. The neighborhood's beloved
- Garfield Ridge Farmers Market Is Back for 2026 — And Vendors Wanted!
Spring is still weeks away, but the Garfield Ridge Farmers Market is already gearing up for another season — and the Midway Chamber of Comme
- Garfield Ridge Branch Library Rings in Spring Programming Season — Including a Pulaski Day Salute to Chicago's Polish Roots
Happy Pulaski Day, Garfield Ridge! As Chicago pauses today, March 2, to honor Revolutionary War hero General Casimir Pulaski — a holiday cel
- Garfield Ridge Unveils Mural Honoring Fallen CPD Officers, Celebrating Neighborhood's Deep First Responder Roots
Garfield Ridge is adding a powerful new landmark to its streets: a mural honoring slain Chicago Police Department officers is set to be unve
- Beloved Mini Hut Returns to Garfield Ridge, Reigniting Decades of Delicious Memories
Great news for Garfield Ridge foodies: Mini Hut, the iconic neighborhood eatery famous for its butter crust chicken and hot dogs, is coming
- Local Grad Student's 'Garfield Ridge 2050' Plan Gains Traction with City Officials
A visionary blueprint for Garfield Ridge's future is gaining attention as UIC graduate student Danny Villalobos presents his comprehensive c
- $5.5 Million Retail Project to Transform Vacant Garfield Ridge Site Near Midway
A $5.5 million retail project will soon replace long-vacant City land at 4301-37 S. Cicero Ave. in Garfield Ridge, recently announced by Dep
- Free Heart Health Screenings Coming to Garfield Park on February 21
Garfield Ridge residents looking to take charge of their cardiovascular health will have a special opportunity later this month when the Chi
- Garfield Ridge Businesses Eligible for Renovation Grants as City Expands Small Business Support Program
Garfield Ridge business owners looking to enhance their storefronts or upgrade their facilities now have a significant financial opportunity
- Garfield Ridge Launches 'Winter Warmth Initiative' with Community Center Renovation
Garfield Ridge residents have something new to celebrate this winter as the neighborhood's community center on Archer Avenue unveiled its ne
- Garfield Ridge Farmers Market Announces Early Opening for 2026 Season
The Garfield Ridge Farmers Market will kick off its 2026 season earlier than ever before, with a grand opening scheduled for late April, the
- New Archer Avenue Business District Enhancement Project Launches in Garfield Ridge
The Garfield Ridge Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of an ambitious Business District Enhancement Project along Archer Avenue this m
- Archer Avenue Small Business Workshop Series Kicks Off at Garfield Ridge Chamber
Local entrepreneurs and business owners in Garfield Ridge have a valuable opportunity to strengthen their networks this month as the Garfiel
- Vittum Park Winter Programs Offer Community Connection for Garfield Ridge Residents
Garfield Ridge residents looking to stay active during Chicago's chilly winter months have a wealth of options at Vittum Park. The 13.31-acr
- Vittum Park's Winter Programs Bring Garfield Ridge Residents Together During January Chill
Garfield Ridge residents are finding warmth in community connection this January through expanded winter programming at Vittum Park. The 13.
- Midway Chamber of Commerce Expands Business Support Programs in Garfield Ridge for 2026
Garfield Ridge businesses are set to benefit from expanded support programs launched this January by the Midway Chamber of Commerce, which s
- Garfield Ridge Art Enthusiasts Flock to Saint Xavier's 'Spare' Exhibition
Garfield Ridge residents have a unique cultural opportunity this winter as Saint Xavier University hosts 'Spare,' an innovative art exhibiti
- New Transit-Oriented Development Project Slated for Archer Avenue in Garfield Ridge
Garfield Ridge residents can look forward to enhanced commercial options along Archer Avenue as the City of Chicago's Department of Planning
- Garfield Ridge's Wentworth Ice Rink Becomes Winter Destination with Holiday Activities
Garfield Ridge residents have embraced the Wentworth Ice Rink as the neighborhood's winter gathering place this December, with the Chicago P
- Frigid Temperatures No Match for Garfield Ridge's Santa Fire Truck Tradition
The Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch defied bitter December cold last weekend to deliver holiday cheer throughout the community with their