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.
- 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
- Who's Got Chicago's Best Dog? The Windy City Hot Dog Fest Is Coming to Portage Park This Week
Portage Park neighbors, your neighborhood is about to become the undisputed hot dog capital of Chicago — at least for one unforgettable week
- Your Street, Your Say: Irving Park Road Gets a Community Makeover Meeting — Plus Big Retail Coming to Six Corners
Portage Park neighbors, tonight is your night to shape the future of one of the neighborhood's most-traveled corridors. The Portage Park Nei
- Trails, Tennis & Tumbling: Portage Park's Summer Programming Is Open — And a New Trail Could Change How the Neighborhood Moves
Portage Park neighbors, summer is practically knocking at the fieldhouse door — and the Chicago Park District wants to make sure you're read
- Sip, Dine & Create: La Dolce Vita Cucina Opens Its New Patio — And Six Corners Wants Your Art
Portage Park neighbors have two fresh reasons to get out and celebrate the neighborhood this week — one involves a glass of prosecco, and th
- Building Up: Two Major Development Wins Signal a Transforming Portage Park
Portage Park neighbors have double the reason to feel optimistic about their block this week — two significant real estate developments are
- Pedal Power & Hot Dogs: Portage Park Is Gearing Up for a Big Summer
Portage Park neighbors, your summer social calendar — and your commute — are both about to get a serious upgrade. Two exciting developments
- Wellness Meets Public Art: Portage Park Is Becoming a Cultural Destination This Spring
Portage Park is quietly cementing its reputation as one of Chicago's most culturally rich Northwest Side neighborhoods — and two recent deve
- Fork and Coin Is Coming to Portage Park — And It's Not Your Average Bar and Grill
Portage Park's dining scene just got a serious upgrade. Fork and Coin, a new pub and supper club with an Asian-inspired twist on elevated ba