Graceland West
Local news from Graceland West, Chicago, IL
- Pride Is in the Air: Graceland West Neighbors Step Out for One of Chicago's Biggest Summer Celebrations
This weekend, Graceland West's famously walkable streets are buzzing with a little extra energy — and for good reason. Chicago Pride Fest an
- Summer Is On: Graceland West's Annual Block Party Season Kicks Off With Community Spirit Running High
As June warms Graceland West's tree-lined blocks and neighbors spill onto their stoops, the neighborhood's beloved summer block party season
- Going Green From the Ground Up: Graceland West Eyes a Network of Green Alleys
Graceland West's commitment to sustainability just got a fresh boost — and this time, it's coming from the alleys. The GWCA's Eco Committee
- Music Moves In: A New Arts Hub Is Rising From Graceland West's Long-Vacant Corner
For years, the empty lot at 4116 N. Clark St. — the former 7-Eleven site near the Southport corner — sat as one of those quiet neighborhood
- Pedal Power: How Graceland West's Spring Bike Celebration Brought the Whole Neighborhood Together
If you happened to be near Lake View High School on the morning of April 26th, you witnessed one of the most joyful scenes Graceland West ha
- Gates Open Soon: Graceland West's Summer Garden Walk Is Calling for Participants Right Now
One of Graceland West's most beloved warm-weather traditions is gearing up for another season — and if you've ever wanted to throw open your
- From a Vacant Lot to a Neighborhood Gem: The Story Behind Graceland West's Warner Park & Gardens
Tucked among the tree-lined two-flats of Graceland West is one of Chicago's most quietly extraordinary green spaces — Warner Park & Gardens.
- Your Voice Matters: GWCA's 'Shaping Graceland West's Future' Survey Is Open Now
Graceland West neighbors, here's your chance to help write the next chapter of the community you love. The Graceland West Community Associat
- Score Big This Spring: Graceland West's Community Garage Sale Season Is Here
Spring cleaning is officially in full swing in Graceland West — and if your closets are bursting or your basement is overflowing, the Gracel
- In Your Own Backyard: Graceland Cemetery's Spring Tours Are Drawing Neighbors Into Chicago's Most Storied Arboretum
Graceland West takes its name from the 121-acre historic gem anchoring its eastern edge — and this spring, Graceland Cemetery is reminding n
- Summer's Calling: Graceland West's Festival Season Is About to Kick Into High Gear
Graceland West neighbors, mark your calendars — Chicago's 2026 summer festival season is officially revving up, and some of the city's best
- Rise & Stride: Graceland West's Hidden Morning Ritual Has Neighbors Hitting the Track Before Sunrise
If you've strolled past Lake View High School on an early weekday morning and noticed a steady stream of neighbors circling the track around
- Pedal Power: Graceland West's Community Bike Parade Rolls Out Tomorrow at Lake View High School
Graceland West neighbors, dust off your helmets and pump up your tires — the neighborhood's much-anticipated community cycling celebration i
- Green Thumbs Wanted: Graceland West's Summer Garden Walk Is Open for Sign-Ups Right Now
Spring has fully arrived in Graceland West — and if the blooming front yards along Greenview and Cullom are any indication, this year's Summ
- New Neighbors, Local Loyalists & a Community That Keeps Growing: Graceland West's Welcoming Spirit Is Showing Up on Nextdoor
Spring has a way of bringing Graceland West to life — and this season, that energy is showing up online just as much as it is on the sidewal
- Hidden Gem Alert: Graceland West Neighbors Can't Stop Talking About 'The Check Out'
Spring has arrived in Graceland West, and along with blooming front yards and busy sidewalks, one local spot is generating serious neighborh
- Your Voice Matters: Graceland West Wants to Hear From You in Its 'Shaping Our Future' Survey
Graceland West neighbors, here's your chance to help write the next chapter of the community you love. The Graceland West Community Associat
- Bowling Nights, Trivia Throwdowns & New Traditions: How Graceland West Keeps Its Social Calendar Fresh
Graceland West has long been known for its community spirit, but 2025 quietly marked the launch of some exciting new neighborhood traditions
- Save the Date: Graceland West's Beloved GWCAFest Is Back for Its 37th Year at Warner Park
Summer isn't here yet, but Graceland West already has one date circled in red on the calendar: the 37th Annual GWCAFest. The Graceland West
- History Comes Alive: Author Adam Selzer Leads a Literary Tour Through Graceland Cemetery
Graceland West's iconic eastern landmark got a fresh spotlight last Sunday when author and Chicago historian Adam Selzer led a special guide
- Graceland West Gears Up for April's All-Ages Bike Swap, Obstacle Course & Neighborhood Parade
Spring is barely here and Graceland West is already planning one of its most fun-filled events of the season. The Graceland West Community A
- Graceland West's Beloved Garden Walk Returns: Show Off Your Garden or Simply Stroll the Neighborhood This Summer
Spring officially arrives today, and in Graceland West, that means one thing above all else: it's time to start thinking about the neighborh
- Graceland West Gets a Front-Row Seat: ACM's Transformed Clark Street Space Opens Its Doors to Neighbors
Something special is taking shape on North Clark Street, and Graceland West residents will be among the very first to experience it. The Gra
- Graceland West's Eco Committee Is Turning Green Dreams Into Real Results — and the Neighborhood Is Taking Notice
Graceland West has long been known for its lush tree-lined streets and Victorian charm, but a closer look reveals a neighborhood quietly lea
- Graceland West's Local Restaurant Scene Is a Hidden Gem Worth Discovering This Spring
As spring inches closer and Chicagoans shake off the winter chill, Graceland West is proving it has far more to offer than its famous tree-l
- Graceland West's GWCA Kicks Off 2026 Membership Drive — And Summer's Biggest Block Party Is Already on the Horizon
With spring still weeks away, the Graceland West Community Association is already building momentum for what promises to be a landmark year
- Graceland West's Q1 Community Meeting to Spotlight the Hidden History of Its Iconic Cemetery Arboretum
Graceland West neighbors have a compelling reason to mark their calendars for Thursday, March 13th: the GWCA's Q1 Community Meeting will fea
- Former 7-Eleven on Clark Street Reborn as Graceland West's Newest Music & Arts Hub
A long-vacant eyesore on the neighborhood's eastern edge is getting a remarkable second act. Access Contemporary Music (ACM), a Chicago nonp
- Graceland West Gears Up for Spring Bike Swap & Community Ride at Lake View High School
Cyclists and families in Graceland West have something exciting to look forward to this spring: the Graceland West Community Association (GW
- Graceland West Hosts Adults-Only Trivia Night to Fund New Children's Pollinator Garden at Warner Park
The Graceland West Community Association (GWCA) is preparing to host its Adults-Only Trivia Night Party on Saturday, February 22, from 7-9 p