Portage Park
Local news from Portage Park, Chicago, IL
On Chicago's northwest side, Portage Park sits bordered by Jefferson Park and Forest Glen to the north, Irving Park to the east, and Dunning and Belmont-Cragin to the south. The neighborhood neighbors the suburban community of Harwood Heights to the west.
Part of the Portage Park community area of Chicago.
- Portage Park Has a New Kind of Neighborhood Bar: Fork & Coin Is Open — and It's Unlike Anything on the Northwest Side
Portage Park's dining scene just got one of its most distinctive newcomers in years. Fork & Coin, a self-described "American izakaya" servin
- Turn Up the Heat: KPAC's 2026 Chili Cookoff Fundraiser Lands at Gracie O'Malley's This Saturday
Portage Park residents looking for a reason to get out of the house this weekend have a spicy one: the KPAC 2026 Chili Cookoff Fundraiser is
- The Last Market of the Season: Portage Park Farmers Market Closes Out 2026 on a High Note
Portage Park's favorite Sunday morning tradition wrapped up its 2026 season this past weekend — and if you made it out to 4100 N. Long Avenu
- Two Northwest Side Theaters Join Forces for a Halloween Fundraiser — and the Cause Is Close to Home
Portage Park's most talked-about renovation project is now also the neighborhood's most compelling reason to buy a movie ticket this Hallowe
- A Neighborhood Landmark Wakes Up: The Portage Theater Is Being Renovated — and a New Art Trail Connects the Northwest Side
Two stories have been quietly unfolding in Portage Park this fall that, taken together, say something meaningful about where the neighborhoo
- Six Corners Is Getting a Major Makeover: New Aldi, Pita Inn, Burlington, and Housing Are All Arriving at Once
If you've driven through Six Corners lately and noticed the construction activity near the old Sears footprint, you're not imagining things
- Sip, Savor, and Celebrate Fall: La Dolce Vita Cucina Opens a New Patio — and Portage Park's Calendar Is Packed Through the Holidays
Portage Park is heading into autumn with more than falling leaves and cooler mornings — the neighborhood has a fresh reason to gather, toast
- A Landmark Heals and a New Izakaya Arrives: Portage Park Has Two Feel-Good Stories This Week
Portage Park is closing out September with a pair of genuinely good-news stories — one about the neighborhood's most recognizable stone gate
- Revved Up for Fall: Community Savings Bank and Portage Park Chamber Bring Free Car Show & Fall Fest to Belmont Ave.
Portage Park's unofficial farewell to summer is getting four wheels and a whole lot of chrome. Community Savings Bank and the Portage Park C
- The Portage Theater Is Coming Back: Owner Launches Foundation, Sets $3 Million Goal to Reopen Milwaukee Ave Landmark
One of the Northwest Side's most beloved landmarks just got its most hopeful news in years. The owner of the historic Portage Theater has pu
- Fresh Picks & Fall Vibes: The Portage Park Farmers Market Returns This Sunday — and There's a Costume Drive Coming Too
Summer isn't done with Portage Park just yet. This Sunday, September 6, the Portage Park Farmers Market is back for one of its final dates o
- $120 Million Makeover: Construction Is About to Begin on Portage Park's Long-Awaited Peoples Gas Site Redevelopment
One of the most anticipated development projects on Chicago's Northwest Side is finally ready to break ground. The long-dormant former Peopl
- Get Moving This Fall: Portage Park's New Pickleball Clinic, Fall Program Registration & a Trail That Could Change the Northwest Side
If you've been looking for a reason to get more active in Portage Park this season, the neighborhood just handed you three of them — and one
- Six Corners Is Back: Pita Inn, Burlington & More New Businesses Are Heading to Portage Park
Big things are brewing at Six Corners, and Portage Park neighbors have plenty of reasons to be excited. The Portage Park Chamber of Commerce
- $13 Million Win for Northwest Side Seniors: Portage Park Area Lands State Funding for New Older Adult Shelter
Portage Park's most seasoned residents are about to get a major investment in their corner of the Northwest Side. Elected officials have sec
- Flippers, Fun & IFPA Points: Chicago Billiard Cafe Is Hosting a Pinball Tournament Right in Portage Park
Portage Park's game night scene is about to get seriously competitive. Chicago Billiard Cafe at 5935 W. Irving Park Rd. is hosting its next
- New Homes Where Vacancy Once Stood: Portage Park Greenlights Six-Flat Development on Cicero Avenue
Portage Park is turning a pair of long-vacant eyesores into something the neighborhood can be proud of. Plans to demolish two vacant homes a
- A New Kind of Neighborhood Haunt: Fork & Coin Is Bringing Asian-Influenced Pub Fare to Portage Park in 2026
Portage Park's dining scene is about to get a bold new addition — and it's unlike anything the Northwest Side has seen before. Fork & Coin,
- Al Fresco on the Northwest Side: La Dolce Vita Cucina Toasts Its Brand-New Back Patio in Portage Park
Portage Park's dining scene just got a little more dolce. La Dolce Vita Cucina, a beloved neighborhood Italian spot, is officially celebrati
- Portage Park Crowned Chicago's Hot Dog Capital: The Windy City Hot Dog Fest Is Back for Year Five
Portage Park has long had a taste for community celebration — and this summer, that taste is decidedly mustard-yellow. The fifth annual Wind
- A Northwest Side Icon Reborn: The Historic Portage Theater Is Getting Its Second Act
Portage Park's most storied landmark is making a comeback — and neighbors have every reason to be excited. The 106-year-old Portage Theater
- Art Comes Alive on Milwaukee Avenue: Portage Park Is Now Part of Chicago's Newest Public Art Trail
Portage Park just got a whole lot more colorful — and you can experience it right outside your front door. The brand-new Northwest Art Trail
- Zen Meets Community: Wildlight Yoga's Mindful Market Is Portage Park's Feel-Good Summer Hangout
If you've been searching for your summer happy place on the Northwest Side, look no further than Wildlight Yoga's Mindful Market right here
- Sparks & S'mores at Dunham Park: Portage Park's Free July 4th Fireworks Picnic Is the Place to Be This Weekend
Portage Park neighbors, your Fourth of July weekend just got a whole lot sweeter — and it's happening right in your own backyard. This Frida
- Pedal Power Comes to the Northwest Side: New Bike Lanes & Greenways Proposed for Portage Park Streets
Portage Park neighbors who love getting around on two wheels have reason to celebrate this summer. The City of Chicago Department of Transpo
- Curtain Call: The Historic Portage Theater Is Getting a Second Life — and the Neighborhood Gets a Say
Portage Park's most storied landmark may soon be alive with music, movies, and community again. Chris Bauman of Zenith Music Group has taken
- Fork & Coin Is Almost Here: Portage Park's Hotly Anticipated New Supper Club Eyes a June Opening
Portage Park foodies, the wait is almost over. Fork and Coin, a new pub and supper club with a decidedly inventive twist, is gearing up for
- Art on Every Corner: A New Cultural Trail Is Connecting Portage Park to Jefferson Park — One Mural at a Time
Portage Park neighbors, your neighborhood just got a little more colorful — literally. A new arts and culture trail is now weaving its way t
- Paws, Play & Poolside: Portage Park's New Dog Area & ADA Playground Are Open for Summer
Summer is officially calling Portage Park neighbors outside — and the Chicago Park District has been quietly rolling out some exciting upgra
- New Life on the Block: Portage Park Family Welcomes Baby Ducklings After Heartbreak
Sometimes, the most uplifting neighborhood stories happen right in someone's backyard — and this one comes with feathers. A Portage Park fam