University Village Little Italy
Local news from University Village Little Italy, Chicago, IL
- Little Italy Marks Juneteenth with Community Spirit as the Neighborhood's Public Library Buzzes with Summer Programming
University Village Little Italy is pausing to observe Juneteenth this Friday, June 19 — and the neighborhood's community heartbeat is as str
- The Rosebud Is Back: Taylor Street's Iconic Original Location Reopens Its Doors to the Neighborhood
University Village Little Italy just got one of its most beloved dining institutions back — and the neighborhood is better for it. The Roseb
- Tuscany on Taylor Is Still the Gold Standard After 35+ Years — and Little Italy Is Richer for It
University Village Little Italy has no shortage of dining legends, but few anchor the neighborhood quite like Tuscany on Taylor. The beloved
- Little Italy's National Public Housing Museum Is One of Chicago's Most Compelling New Cultural Destinations in 2026
University Village Little Italy is home to one of Chicago's most thought-provoking cultural institutions — and 2026 is shaping up to be a br
- MiMi's Craft Kitchen on Taylor Street Is Serving Up a Fresh New Vibe with Its Spring 2026 Menu
University Village Little Italy's Taylor Street continues to prove it has more culinary range than any single cuisine — and MiMi's Craft Kit
- Sunday on Oakley: Little Italy's Best-Kept Secret Dining Tradition Is Back for the Season
University Village Little Italy has no shortage of Taylor Street icons, but savvy neighbors know that some of the neighborhood's most authen
- Little Italy Is Perfectly Positioned as Chicago Celebrates Route 66's 100th Birthday This Summer
University Village Little Italy is sitting at the intersection of history and excitement this Memorial Day week, as Chicago kicks off a year
- Little Italy's Summer Festival Season Is Almost Here — and Chicago Just Made It Official
University Village Little Italy residents have every reason to start marking their calendars: Chicago's 2026 summer festival season is offic
- 90 Years of Red Sauce and Tradition: Bruna's Ristorante Is a Living Landmark of Chicago's Italian-American Soul
University Village Little Italy's Italian-American story doesn't begin and end on Taylor Street — and Bruna's Ristorante, tucked into the ne
- Taylor Street Tap Refreshes Its Menu — and University Village Little Italy's Neighborhood Bar Scene Is Thriving
There's always something worth raising a glass to on Taylor Street, and this week is no exception. Taylor Street Tap, the beloved neighborho
- Taylor Street's Beloved Little Italy Festa Is Gearing Up for 2026 — and Little Italy Is Ready to Celebrate
University Village Little Italy has more than one reason to mark the calendar this summer. While the neighborhood's Taylor Street Festival i
- National Small Business Week Shines a Spotlight on Taylor Street's Thriving Local Shops and Eateries
It's National Small Business Week in Chicago — and University Village Little Italy's Taylor Street corridor is exactly the kind of place the
- The Original Rosebud on Taylor Street Is Back Open — and Little Italy Has a New Summer Food Fest to Celebrate
University Village Little Italy is serving up a double dose of exciting news this week, and food lovers have every reason to head straight t
- Pompei on Taylor Street Is Expanding — And Little Italy's Most Historic Pizza Counter Is Still Going Strong After 117 Years
University Village Little Italy has a new reason to celebrate one of its most enduring culinary treasures. Pompei — the iconic Taylor Street
- UIC's Stunning New 35M Computer Design Research Center Puts 850 W. Taylor Street on the Map
University Village Little Italy just got a major new landmark — and it's right on Taylor Street. The University of Illinois Chicago recently
- Taylor Street Is Having a Moment: How University Village Little Italy Is Evolving Into One of Chicago's Most Walkable, Vibrant Corridors
University Village Little Italy has long been one of Chicago's most beloved neighborhoods — but in spring 2026, something feels different on
- It's Official: Taylor Street Festival Locks In August 13–16 Dates for 2026 — Little Italy's Summer Just Got a Whole Lot Better
University Village Little Italy residents, clear your calendars: the Taylor Street Festival has officially locked in its 2026 dates, and the
- Mark Your Calendars: Little Italy's Beloved Festa Italiana Is Returning to Taylor Street This August
As spring settles over University Village Little Italy and the Taylor Street corridor hums back to life, the neighborhood has a major summer
- Bruna's Ristorante Marks 90 Years in Little Italy — A Near West Side Legend That Just Keeps Going
University Village Little Italy has no shortage of beloved institutions, but one milestone quietly making the rounds this spring deserves a
- MiMi's Craft Kitchen Is Winning Over University Village — And Taylor Street Is Taking Notice
Spring has officially arrived on Taylor Street, and University Village Little Italy has a fresh reason to celebrate: MiMi's Craft Kitchen, t
- Damenzo's Pizza: The Taylor Street Slice That's Been Fueling Little Italy Since 1985
As Chicago earns fresh recognition among the world's best cities for 2026, University Village Little Italy's Taylor Street corridor is getti
- Chez Joel Brings a Touch of Paris to Taylor Street — and Little Italy Is Charmed
University Village Little Italy is known for its rich Italian-American culinary legacy, but tucked right into the heart of Taylor Street sit
- A Prime Taylor Street Space Is Up for Grabs — and Little Italy Is Buzzing About What's Next
University Village Little Italy has long prided itself on one of Chicago's most storied restaurant corridors, and right now, a rare opportun
- UIC's Jane Addams Hull-House Museum Spotlights Little Italy's Reform Legacy This Spring
As spring edges closer, University Village Little Italy is embracing one of its most storied cultural anchors: the Jane Addams Hull-House Mu
- Tuscany on Taylor Refreshes Its Menu — and Little Italy's Dining Scene Is All the Better for It
There's a fresh reason to pull up a chair on Taylor Street this week. Tuscany on Taylor, the long-standing Italian dining cornerstone at 101
- Maxwell Street Market Gears Up for Spring: Little Italy's Sunday Bazaar Comes Back to Life
With winter finally loosening its grip on Chicago, University Village Little Italy is buzzing with anticipation as the iconic Maxwell Street
- Pompei Takes Little Italy's Legacy to the Suburbs — And the Taylor Street Original Has Never Shone Brighter
University Village Little Italy has always had a way of exporting its Italian-American soul to the rest of Chicago — and now one of its most
- Summer Is Already on Taylor Street's Mind: Little Italy Festa 2026 Planning Heats Up
With February wrapping up and spring just weeks away, the buzz is already building on Taylor Street as organizers behind the beloved Taylor
- The Rosebud on Taylor Street Is Back: Little Italy's Iconic Italian Restaurant Reopens Its Doors
Great news for pasta lovers and neighborhood loyalists alike: The Rosebud on Taylor Street has officially reopened to the public after a sti
- Bruna's Ristorante Marks 90 Years of Italian Tradition in University Village Little Italy
University Village Little Italy has no shortage of storied institutions, but few carry as much legacy as Bruna's Ristorante, quietly celebra
- Taylor Street Is Having a Moment: How University Village Little Italy Is Evolving Into One of Chicago's Most Walkable, Vibrant Corridors