Near West Side
Local news from Near West Side, Chicago, IL
- Game On, Near West Side: The Blackhawks Ice Center at 1801 W. Jackson Unveils Its Newly Expanded Rink
Near West Side neighbors, your community just scored big. The Blackhawks Ice Center at 1801 W. Jackson Boulevard has officially completed an
- Lace Up! The Cinco de Miler Returns to Union Park on May 9 — Near West Side's Favorite Spring Race Is Back
Near West Side neighbors, your next big community moment is just around the corner — and it comes with a festive twist. The 2026 Cinco de Mi
- Sky's the Limit: A Bold 237-Unit Residential Tower Is Proposed for Near West Side's Polk Street Corridor
Near West Side's building boom shows zero signs of letting up. A striking new 19-story residential development has been proposed at 557 W. P
- Rev Up Your Sunday: The CCC West Loop Car Show Rolls Into Fulton Market Today — and It's All for a Good Cause
Near West Side neighbors, there's no better way to spend this Sunday than heading over to Fulton Market for a seriously impressive community
- Near West Side Is Open for Business: The Fulton's Office Boom & Bold New Housing Plans Signal a Neighborhood on the Rise
Near West Side neighbors, the momentum never stops. Two fresh developments are underscoring just how much this neighborhood continues to pun
- Spring Into Action: Madison Row Clean-Up, Prasino's Farm-to-Table Debut & More Fresh Arrivals Energize Near West Side
Near West Side neighbors, sharpen your calendars — this spring is delivering a bumper crop of community spirit and exciting new arrivals tha
- Brews, Bites & Bold Moves: Funkytown Scores $3.7M City Grant as Mendocino Farms & Pizza Lobo Head to Fulton Market
Near West Side is on a roll this April, with a trio of fresh developments signaling that the neighborhood's momentum shows absolutely no sig
- Sweet Heat & Steaming Bowls: The Bougie Foodie and Hokkaido Ramen Santouka Are Bringing Bold New Flavors to Near West Side This April
Near West Side's culinary calendar just got even more delicious. Two highly anticipated first-time Chicago openings are landing right in the
- Dough, Dolce & a New Era: Labriola Italian Specialties Is Coming to Fulton Market This April
Near West Side residents, mark your calendars — one of Chicago's most beloved baking dynasties is planting its flag right in the heart of Fu
- Welcome Home & Welcome Back: Stead 220 Opens Its Doors as Urbanbelly Sets Its Sights on Fulton Market
Near West Side is celebrating a big double milestone this week, as two exciting developments signal the neighborhood's continued momentum he
- A Feast of Firsts: Fulton Market Scores Gibsons Tavern, SuSu, and Bar Tutto in a Banner Year for Near West Side Dining
Near West Side food lovers, get your reservations ready — Fulton Market is shaping up to deliver one of its most exciting dining years yet,
- A New Vision for Madison Street: Chicago's Bold Corridor Study Puts Near West Side at the Center of West Side Revival
Big things are brewing along one of Chicago's most storied streets. The City of Chicago has launched the Madison Street Corridor Study, a sw
- History on the Line: Preservation Chicago Champions Near West Side's Legendary 'Union Row' Labor Halls
Near West Side's deep-rooted labor heritage is getting a powerful champion this spring. Preservation Chicago has placed the neighborhood's h
- Fulton Market Reaches New Heights: 32-Story Tower Tops Out at 370 N. Morgan as Artisan Market Season Kicks Off
Near West Side's Fulton Market district has fresh reasons to look up — and look around — this week, as two milestones signal the neighborhoo
- Blades, Bites & Big News: Blackhawks Ice Center Unveils Major Expansion as Osaka Nikkei Brings Peruvian-Japanese Fusion to Fulton Market
Near West Side is serving up a double helping of exciting news this week, and residents have every reason to lace up their skates — and thei
- Cheers to the Near West Side: Funkytown Brewery Lands $3.7M City Grant to Build New Tap Room
Near West Side residents have fresh reason to raise a glass — and soon, they'll have a brand-new spot to do it. Funkytown has received a $3.
- Fulton Market's Skyline Is About to Get Bolder: 29-Story Residential Tower Gets Green Light
Near West Side's booming Fulton Market district is reaching new heights — literally. The Chicago Plan Commission has approved plans for a st
- Near West Side's National Public Housing Museum Voted One of Best New Museums in the U.S.
Near West Side residents have fresh reason to celebrate a local gem: the National Public Housing Museum has just earned a remarkable nationa
- Bar Tutto Opens in Fulton Market's Flora Tower, Bringing Italian Piazza Vibes to Near West Side
Celebrity chef Joe Flamm and hospitality firm Day Off Group have opened Bar Tutto in Fulton Market's Flora Tower, bringing a taste of Italy
- Galentine's Craft Night Brings Creative Community Together at Federales in Near West Side
Near West Side residents looking for unique social experiences have an exciting new event to add to their calendars this month. On Friday, F
- CHA Approves Major Redevelopment of Historic Loomis Courts on Near West Side
The Near West Side community will soon see a significant transformation of one of its longstanding affordable housing developments. At its J
- Multi-Sport Dome Coming to Near West Side as Illinois Basketball Academy Secures Approval
Near West Side residents and sports enthusiasts will soon have a state-of-the-art recreational facility in their neighborhood. The Zoning Bo
- 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