Near West Side
Local news from Near West Side, Chicago, IL
- Funkytown Brewery Receives $3.7 Million Grant for New Near West Side Craft Beer Facility
Funkytown Brewery is set to transform the Near West Side business landscape after receiving a $3.7 million grant to develop a $7.4 million c
- Madison Row Winter Market Launches in Near West Side with Local Artisans and Interactive Activities
The Near West Side is welcoming a vibrant new community initiative this month with the launch of the Madison Row Winter Market, bringing tog
- West Loop Music & Art Fest Expands to Five Blocks for January 2026 Winter Edition
The Near West Side is kicking off 2026 with an expanded version of the popular West Loop Music & Art Fest, transforming Fulton Street into a
- New 19-Story Residential Tower Proposed for Near West Side, Bringing 237 Units to Polk Street
A new residential development is poised to transform the Near West Side landscape as plans for a 19-story tower at 557 W. Polk Street were u
- New Public Park Coming to Fulton Market as Near West Side Green Space Expands
Near West Side residents are gaining a new community green space as plans for a public park in the rapidly developing Fulton Market district
- Westhaven Park Station Opens, Bringing Transit-Connected Housing to Near West Side
Near West Side residents are celebrating the completion of Westhaven Park Station, a new 12-story mixed-income apartment building at 145 N.
- Funkytown Brewery Receives $3.7 Million City Grant for New Near West Side Facility
Funkytown Brewery, a Black-owned craft beer company, is set to transform the Near West Side business landscape after receiving a $3.7 millio
- Malcolm X College Hosts Vibrant Week-Long Kwanzaa Celebration on Near West Side
Near West Side residents are embracing cultural traditions this week at Malcolm X College's annual Kwanzaa celebration, running through Janu
- Trophy Room Cigar Cafe Nears Completion of Renovation on Near West Side
The Near West Side business community is receiving a significant boost as the Trophy Room Cigar Cafe at 2520 W. Madison Street enters the fi
- New 58-Unit Residential Development Approved for Near West Side's Congress Parkway
The Near West Side neighborhood is closing out 2025 with promising growth as City Council has approved a new five-story residential developm
- United Center's 1901 Project Set to Begin Construction This Spring, Transforming Near West Side
The Near West Side is poised for a dramatic transformation as construction on the first phase of The 1901 Project is scheduled to begin this
- Mary Bartelme Park Hosts 15th Annual Tree & Menorah Lighting Celebration on Near West Side
Near West Side residents are gathering this Thursday evening at Mary Bartelme Park for the neighborhood's cherished 15th annual tree and men
- Trophy Room Cigar Café Receives City Grant to Renovate Social Space on Near West Side
The Near West Side business community is receiving a boost as Trophy Room Cigar Café at 2520 W. Madison Street prepares for a significant re
- Mary Bartelme Park Hosts 15th Annual Tree & Menorah Lighting on Near West Side This Thursday
Near West Side residents are invited to gather at Mary Bartelme Park this Thursday, December 11th, for the neighborhood's 15th annual tree a
- 6,000-Seat Music Venue Breaks Ground This Spring as First Phase of The 1901 Project on Near West Side
The Near West Side is set to welcome a significant cultural addition as the first phase of The 1901 Project begins construction this spring,
- Four Star Mushrooms Opens Doors to Public During Open House Chicago on Near West Side
Near West Side residents will have a unique opportunity to explore one of the neighborhood's most innovative urban agriculture businesses as
- The 1901 Project Breaks Ground This Spring, Transforming Near West Side with Community Spaces
The Near West Side is preparing for a transformative development as construction on the first phase of The 1901 Project is scheduled to begi
- Winter Wonder Market Debuts on Near West Side's Fulton Street This December
The Near West Side is embracing the holiday spirit with the inaugural Winter Wonder Market launching this weekend on Fulton Street. Followin
- Casa Bienestar Senior Housing Development Moves Forward on Near West Side with December Approvals
Near West Side residents will soon have new affordable housing options as the Casa Bienestar senior housing development at 1606 S. Wolcott A
- Green Wedding Alliance Opens Eco-Friendly Event Hub on Near West Side
The Near West Side is welcoming a new sustainable business initiative as the Green Wedding Alliance establishes its first dedicated event hu
- New 'Casa Bienestar' Senior Housing Development Moves Forward on Near West Side
The Near West Side is set to welcome a significant new affordable housing option as developer Teo Scorte's proposed 'Casa Bienestar' senior
- Malcolm X College Community Center Construction Progresses on Near West Side
Near West Side residents are witnessing exciting progress on the new Community Center for Teaching and Learning at Malcolm X College West Ca
- West Town's Feld Restaurant Earns Prestigious Michelin Star, Boosting Near West Side Culinary Scene
The Near West Side's culinary reputation continues to rise as Feld, a farm-focused restaurant in West Town, has earned its first Michelin St
- Holiday Market and Community Event Set for United Center Plaza on Near West Side
Near West Side residents will have a special opportunity to celebrate the season at a new holiday market and community event being hosted at
- New Ithaki Estiatorio Restaurant to Host Community Networking Event in Near West Side's Greektown
The Near West Side's Greektown neighborhood is experiencing a renaissance thanks to Ithaki Estiatorio, a modern Greek restaurant breathing n
- City Council Approves Major Mixed-Use Development for Near West Side's Madison Street Corridor
The Chicago City Council has approved a significant land sale that will bring new development to the Near West Side. The sale involves twelv
- Four Star Mushrooms Opens Doors for First Time During Open House Chicago on Near West Side
Near West Side residents will have a unique opportunity to explore one of the neighborhood's most innovative businesses as Four Star Mushroo
- New 'Casa Bienestar' Senior Housing Development Unveiled for Near West Side
The Near West Side is set to welcome a significant new affordable housing option as developer Teo Scorte of Green Street Property Management
- Ithaki Estiatorio Breathes New Life Into Near West Side's Greektown with November Networking Event
The Near West Side's Greektown neighborhood is experiencing a renaissance thanks to Ithaki Estiatorio, a modern Greek restaurant that's quic
- New Westhaven Park Station Celebrates Grand Opening on Near West Side, Featuring Local Black-Owned Businesses
The Near West Side celebrated a major milestone this week with the grand opening of Westhaven Park Station, a mixed-income residential devel