North Center
Local news from North Center, Chicago, IL
North Center occupies Chicago's North Side and includes the neighborhoods of Roscoe Village and Northcenter. The Brown Line serves the area with stations at Addison, Irving Park, and Montrose.
Part of the North Center community area of Chicago.
Other neighborhoods in North Center:
- Building Blocks: New Residential Permits and an Affordable Housing Milestone Signal North Center's Next Chapter
North Center's reputation as one of Chicago's most desirable residential neighborhoods continues to attract builders and city investment ali
- A Name Above the Door: Milly's Pizza Founder Robert Maleski Is Opening Jake's Place on Western Avenue
North Center is about to get a new pizza spot with a personal story behind it — and one of Chicago's most recognized deep-dish operators is
- No TVs, No Problem: Hindsight Community Tavern Opens on Irving Park With Table Games and CBD Cocktails
North Center's Irving Park Road corridor just got its newest gathering spot — and it's deliberately, cheerfully unplugged. Hindsight Communi
- 80 Years Strong: Northcenter Chamber of Commerce Marks a Milestone Anniversary This Week
Not every neighborhood institution makes it to 80. The Northcenter Chamber of Commerce — the organization that has anchored community progra
- New Eats and an October Celebration: North Center's Fall Season Is Hitting Its Stride
North Center is stepping into October with a full plate — literally. Two new neighborhood spots have quietly opened their doors along Addiso
- Five Stories Up on Irving Park: North Center's New Mixed-Use 'The Irving' Gets Its Building Permit
North Center's Irving Park Road corridor is getting a significant new addition. A building permit has been issued for a five-story mixed-use
- From Table Pads to Front Porches: Five New Homes Are Coming to North Center's Oakley Avenue
A quiet block on the south end of North Center is about to get a fresh start. This week, city permit records confirmed that a local develope
- Give, Shop, Connect: North Center's Farmers Market Hosts Community Donation Drive This Saturday
North Center's most beloved weekly tradition is doubling as a community giving event this Saturday, September 12 — and it's a combination th
- North Center's Riverfront Future Gets Bigger: Plan Commission Approves 14 New RiverWard Townhomes Along the Chicago River
North Center's ongoing transformation of its Chicago River frontage took another significant leap forward this week. On Thursday, August 21,
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- Fresh From the Farm: The Northcenter Farmers Market Is Your Saturday Morning Ritual This Summer
North Center neighbors, if your Saturday morning doesn't already include a stroll through the Northcenter Farmers Market, this is your sign
- Your Alderman Is Also a Rapper: North Center's Summer Music Scene Is Having a Moment
North Center neighbors, the neighborhood's love of live music runs so deep that even the local alderman is getting in on the act. Block Club
- Ribs, Live Music & Summer in Full Force: Ribfest Chicago Is North Center's Biggest Weekend of the Year
North Center neighbors, if the smell of slow-smoked ribs wafting down Lincoln Avenue hasn't tipped you off yet — Ribfest Chicago is here, an
- North Center Builds Up: A New Five-Story Residential Development Just Got the Green Light on Western Avenue
North Center neighbors, the neighborhood's building boom is showing no signs of slowing down — and the latest sign comes from Western Avenue
- Bikes, Sprinklers & Kona Ice: North Center's 4th of July Parade at Town Square Is Tomorrow — Plus, a Summer of Free Concerts Starts Next Week
North Center neighbors, your most festive weekend of the summer is already here — and it's happening right at the heart of the neighborhood.
- Irving Park Road Is Having a Moment: A New Mixed-Use Development Is Proposed for North Center's Busiest Corridor
North Center neighbors, the neighborhood's growth story is adding another exciting chapter — and this time, it's on one of the community's m
- Fresh Food for All: A North Center Nonprofit Is Opening a New Location to Feed the Neighborhood's Growing Need
North Center neighbors, a heartwarming community milestone is on the horizon this year — and it's one that speaks directly to the neighborho
- Art, Handmade Goods, and Community Vibes: The Lincoln Roscoe Art + Craft Fair Is a North Center Summer Must
North Center neighbors, if you're looking for a fresh reason to get outside and support local makers this summer, the Lincoln Roscoe Art + C
- Neighbors, Grab Your Tote Bags: The Northcenter Farmers Market Is Back in Full Summer Swing
North Center neighbors, one of the neighborhood's most cherished weekly rituals is firing on all cylinders this June — and if you haven't ma
- Mark Your Calendar: North Center's 20th Annual Garden Walk Is Almost Here — and It's Going to Be a Milestone to Remember
North Center neighbors, one of the neighborhood's most beloved warm-weather traditions is just around the corner — and this year, it's a mil
- Ribfest Chicago Returns This Weekend: North Center's Smokiest, Most Beloved Summer Tradition Kicks Off Tomorrow
North Center neighbors, the smell of slow-smoked ribs is about to fill the air — because Ribfest Chicago is back, and it's happening right i
- North Center Keeps Building: ZBA Greenlights New Five-Story Residential Development at 4147 N. Western
North Center neighbors, the neighborhood's building momentum shows no signs of slowing down. The Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals has officia
- North Center's Bradley Business Center Lands a Major Investor, Signaling the Neighborhood's Red-Hot Appeal
North Center neighbors, your neighborhood just made a serious splash in the world of commercial real estate — and it's worth paying attentio
- North Center Earns a Friendliness Crown: Nextdoor Neighbors Rank It Among Chicago's Best in 2026
North Center neighbors, here's something worth celebrating this Saturday — your neighborhood is officially one of the friendliest places to
- Fresh Food for All: A North Center Food Pantry Is Opening Its Doors — Right When the Neighborhood Needs It Most
North Center neighbors, a meaningful new community resource is on its way — and it couldn't be coming at a better time. A Chicago nonprofit