Jefferson Park
Local news from Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL
- Strikes, Strings & Summer Concerts: Jefferson Park Is Turning Up the Fun This June
Jefferson Park is keeping the good times rolling this June with a fresh wave of community events that prove the Northwest Side knows how to
- Stars, Stripes & Sweet Corn: Jefferson Park Rings In America's 250th Birthday With a Neighborhood Block Party for the Ages
Jefferson Park kicked off its summer in style this past Sunday, June 14, treating neighbors to a full day of red, white, and blue festivitie
- From Fire Hoses to Blow-Dryers: Jefferson Park's 120-Year-Old Firehouse Is Being Reimagined as a Boutique Beauty Hub
Jefferson Park has a long history of giving old buildings a bold new purpose — and the neighborhood's next act of reinvention might be its m
- Spikes, Serves & Serenity: A Former Jefferson Park Church Gets New Life as Pickleball Courts — And a Wellness Studio Is Right Behind It
Jefferson Park is doing what it does best — breathing new life into familiar spaces — and two exciting neighborhood transformations are givi
- Walk This Way: Jefferson Park's New Northwest Art Trail Turns Milwaukee Avenue Into an Outdoor Gallery
Jefferson Park's beloved Milwaukee Avenue just got a stunning cultural upgrade. The Northwest Art Trail — a vibrant new public art experienc
- After 50 Years, Jefferson Park Is Marching Again: A Fourth of July Parade Is Coming to Milwaukee Ave.
Jefferson Park neighbors, mark your calendars and dust off your lawn chairs — a beloved American tradition is making a triumphant comeback o
- 55 Languages, One Community: Taft High School's Multilingual Students Are Turning Diversity Into Opportunity
Jefferson Park's own Taft High School is making headlines for a remarkable feat of cultural richness: its students speak at least 55 differe
- Beef Up Your Summer Plans: Jeff Fest Gets a Sizzling New Identity for 2026
Jefferson Park's beloved summer festival is getting a bold makeover this year — and it smells delicious. The annual arts and music festival
- Youth Voices, Strikes & Swings: Jefferson Park's Community Calendar Gets a Fresh Boost This May
Jefferson Park's community spirit is on full display this spring, with a pair of exciting new additions making waves across the neighborhood
- Pages, Paint & Policy: Jefferson Park's Community Calendar Is Packed With Fresh Ways to Connect This May
Jefferson Park neighbors looking for meaningful ways to plug into their community this month have no shortage of options — from local art to
- Market Days Are Back: Jefferson Park Sunday Market Returns With Fresh Dates, Local Vendors & SNAP Access All Summer Long
Summer is just around the corner, and Jefferson Park's favorite outdoor tradition is gearing back up — the Jefferson Park Sunday Market is o
- Curtain Up, Northwest Side: The Gift Theatre Brings Jeff Award-Winning Drama Right to Jefferson Park's Backyard
Jefferson Park has long punched above its weight when it comes to arts and culture — and this spring, one of the neighborhood's most celebra
- Holy Smash! A Jefferson Park Church Is Being Transformed Into Pickleball Courts
Jefferson Park is about to get one of its most unique recreational destinations yet — and it's coming straight from the pews. The former St.
- Fresh Groceries & Fresh Starts: Sprouts Farmers Market Is Coming to Jefferson Park — and More Retail Revival Is in the Works
Jefferson Park is about to get a major grocery upgrade — and the Northwest Side couldn't be more ready for it. Alderman James Gardiner (45th
- A Legend Is Coming Back: Gale Street Inn Eyes Comeback as Jefferson Park Sunday Market Gears Up for Spring
Jefferson Park neighbors have not one, but two reasons to celebrate this weekend and beyond. First, the return of a true Northwest Side inst
- Something's Cooking on Northwest Highway: Taco Bell Eyes Jefferson Park as Playlot Gets a Fresh Facelift
Jefferson Park is seeing some fresh activity on two fronts this spring — and both have neighbors paying close attention. First, a new fast-f
- Free Legal Help Is Coming to Jefferson Park: JPNA Hosts Chicago Bar Foundation's Bob Glaves on April 29
Jefferson Park residents looking for guidance on everyday legal questions are in luck — and it won't cost them a dime. The Jefferson Park Ne
- Speak Easy, Jefferson Park: Vito's Vault Brings 1920s Dinner-Theater Glamour to Lawrence Avenue
Jefferson Park has a flashy new neighbor, and it's serving up way more than just dinner. Vito's Vault, a 1920s-themed dinner-theater revue,
- Pedal to the Metal: New Bike Lanes & Greenways Proposed to Connect Jefferson Park's Streets This Spring
Big changes could be coming to the streets of Jefferson Park — and cyclists, families, and pedestrians have plenty of reason to be excited.
- Art Is Alive on the Northwest Side: Jefferson Park's Milwaukee Avenue Becomes an Outdoor Gallery with the NW Art Trail
Jefferson Park has a brand-new reason to take a stroll down Milwaukee Avenue — and it's something you can enjoy any day of the week, complet
- Beef's On, Jefferson Park! Jeff Fest Gets a Delicious Rebrand as the 'Chicago Italian Beef Fest' This Summer
Jefferson Park's beloved annual summer festival is getting a mouthwatering makeover for 2026 — and it sounds absolutely delicious. The longt
- Vendors, Foodies & Fresh Finds: Jefferson Park Sunday Market Buzzes Back to Life at the Copernicus Center
Jefferson Park's beloved indoor market didn't just return on Sunday — it absolutely packed the house. The Jefferson Park Sunday Market drew
- Last Call No More: Beloved Gale Street Inn Set for Comeback as New Owner Eyes Jefferson Park Reopening
Jefferson Park just got some seriously good news for its dining faithful. A new owner has announced plans to reopen the Gale Street Inn, the
- Hallelujah for Pickleball! Former Jefferson Park Church to Swap Pews for Courts at 5430 W. Foster Ave.
Jefferson Park is getting a seriously fun new community destination — and it's coming from the most unexpected of places. A former church bu
- 'Kathy Strong!' Jefferson Park Rallies Around Beloved Filipino Restaurant Owner Facing Cancer Surgery
Jefferson Park is showing up for one of its own. A special community fundraiser dubbed "Kathy Strong!" has been organized to support Kathy V
- Spring Is in the Air: Jefferson Park Sunday Market Returns March 22 at the Historic Gateway Theater
Jefferson Park's beloved indoor market is making its springtime comeback — and residents have a reason to head to the Copernicus Center on S
- Federal Dollars Fuel the Dream: $850K Grant Awarded for Long-Awaited Weber Spur Trail on Chicago's Northwest Side
Big news for Jefferson Park trail enthusiasts: federal funding has officially arrived for one of the Northwest Side's most anticipated outdo
- A Milwaukee Avenue Revival: Portage Theater Clears Tax Debt, Inching Closer to a Long-Awaited Reopening
Great news is brewing along Milwaukee Avenue for Jefferson Park and neighboring Portage Park residents: the shuttered Portage Theater is off
- Jeff Fest Gets a Meaty Makeover: Jefferson Park's Beloved Summer Festival Rebrands as the 'Chicago Italian Beef Fest at Jeff Fest'
Jefferson Park's favorite summer tradition just got a whole lot tastier. The annual Jeff Fest arts and music festival is being rebranded as
- Pedal Power Comes to Jefferson Park: CDOT Proposes New Bike Lanes and Neighborhood Greenways on the Northwest Side
Jefferson Park cyclists and families rejoice — the Chicago Department of Transportation has unveiled a proposal to bring new bike lanes and