Uptown
Local news from Uptown, Chicago, IL
Uptown occupies the space between Foster Avenue on the north and Montrose/Irving Park Road on the south, with Lake Michigan forming its eastern border. Ravenswood Avenue and Clark Street mark its western boundaries.
Part of the Uptown community area of Chicago.
Other neighborhoods in Uptown:
- Uptown's Building Boom Keeps Rolling: New Permits on Leland and Argyle, and a 149-Unit Tower Takes Its Next Step on Sheridan
If you've been watching Uptown's construction landscape closely, this Monday brings another round of proof that the neighborhood's developme
- Trader Joe's Is Coming to Uptown, Eight Eleven Uptown Nears Its Top, and a Storied Campus Gets New Funding: Three Big Stories for Your Thursday
Uptown neighbors, Thursday's news cycle is delivering a trio of updates that span grocery shopping, skyline-altering construction, and the l
- Dinner Crawl Tickets, a New Building That Just Opened Its Doors, Argyle's Next Chapter, and a 95-Unit Proposal: Uptown's September Is Already Packed
Uptown neighbors, September is barely a week old and the calendar is already filling fast — with a beloved community dining event returning
- A Michelin Chef's Tortilleria Is Coming to Uptown — Plus a Book Lover's Weekend and a Sheridan Road Demo Update
Uptown is stepping into September with a trio of updates that touch every dimension of neighborhood life: a nationally buzzed-about restaura
- Bubble Tea Is Coming to Uptown — and a 303-Unit Tower Just Hit a Major Milestone on the Lakefront
Uptown wrapped up August with two developments that signal just how broadly the neighborhood's transformation is reaching — from a long-empt
- A New 40-Unit Building Permit, a Sandwich Shop's Next Chapter, and TimeLine Theatre's North Side Home: Uptown's Big Week in Three Acts
Uptown's relentless build-out is adding another chapter this week, with a freshly issued full building permit, a beloved local restaurant's
- Nine New Condos and Ground-Floor Retail Could Rise on Uptown's Booming Clark Street Corridor
Uptown's Clark Street corridor is in the spotlight again this week — and this time, it's a homegrown ownership opportunity that has neighbor
- Last Call for Summer Magic: Uptown's Argyle Night Market Enters Its Final Weeks — Don't Miss Out
Uptown neighbors, the clock is ticking on one of Chicago's most beloved summer traditions. The Argyle Night Market — the city's only weekly
- Tonight's Your Night: Argyle Night Market Returns Thursday — Plus Two New Ways to Show Uptown Love
Thursday nights in Uptown have been magical all summer long, and tonight is no exception. The beloved Argyle Night Market is back for anothe
- Trader Joe's, 91 New Apartments, and a School Reborn: Uptown's Building Boom Reaches New Heights
Uptown's transformation is accelerating on multiple fronts this summer, and three fresh developments are giving neighbors even more reason t
- Run, Read, and Root for Uptown: A 5K, a Book Sale, and New Homes Near Chase Park
Uptown is lacing up its sneakers, dusting off its bookshelves, and laying a fresh foundation — all at once — making this one of the most exc
- Bubble Tea, New Apartments, and a Win for Families: Uptown's Summer Momentum Keeps Rolling
Uptown neighbors have plenty of fresh reasons to celebrate this week, with a trio of exciting neighborhood updates landing all at once. Firs
- Curtain Up, Uptown! TimeLine Theatre Plants Roots in the Neighborhood — Plus a Beautiful New Streetscape Blooms at CircEsteem
Uptown's arts and community spirit are shining brighter than ever this week, with two distinct feel-good stories giving neighbors even more
- Uptown Keeps Building: Kids' Gymnastics Studio Swings Open, New Clark Street Development Proposed, and Construction Rises on Leland
Uptown's momentum is showing no signs of slowing down this July, with a fresh wave of neighborhood additions landing all at once. First up,
- Paws Up, Uptown! Chicago Paws District Opens on Broadway — and the Historic Uptown Theatre Is Back in the Spotlight
Dog lovers and history buffs both have reason to celebrate this week in Uptown. Chicago Paws District has officially opened its doors at 452
- Uptown's Argyle Corridor Just Got Even More Delicious: Chicago's Newest Indonesian Restaurant Opens Its Doors
Uptown's legendary Argyle Street dining scene just added an exciting new chapter. Garuda Street Food has officially opened at 1046 W. Argyle
- A Bold New Chapter on the North Side: Uptown's Getting a Queer-Led Sober Venue This August
Uptown is about to welcome one of its most distinctive new additions in years. A queer-led sober venue is set to open this August, taking ov
- A New Chapter for Uptown: Books4Cause Is Opening on Wilson Avenue — and It's Free to Browse
Book lovers and community connectors, take note: Uptown is about to get a wonderful new literary neighbor. Books4Cause is opening its third
- Uptown's Building Boom Keeps Rolling: New Mixed-Use Development Greenlit Steps from the Historic Broadway Corridor
Uptown's transformation into one of Chicago's most dynamic neighborhoods just picked up another head of steam. A newly approved mixed-use de
- Uptown's First-Ever Potato Crawl Sold Out — And the Beloved Argyle Night Market Is Coming Back July 2
Uptown's summer of community events is officially in full swing — and the neighborhood just proved it has a serious appetite for a good time
- Uptown's Historic Immaculata High School Is Becoming Apartments and Senior Living — With a Crypto Twist
One of Uptown's most storied architectural landmarks is on the verge of a remarkable second life. The former Immaculata High School is movin
- An Uptown Icon Turns the Page: The Green Mill Welcomes New Owners After 40 Years — and a New Era Begins Tomorrow
One of Uptown's most storied institutions is making history this week. The legendary Green Mill Cocktail Lounge — the jazz club that has anc
- After Double Door's Dreams Fade, Uptown's Wilson Theatre Waits for Its Next Chapter
Uptown music fans received sobering but important news this spring: the long-anticipated revival of the legendary Double Door at the histori
- Uptown Just Got Chicago's Rarest Cuisine: Garuda Street Food Brings Authentic Indonesian Flavors to Argyle Street
Uptown's already-legendary Argyle Street dining corridor just got a remarkable new addition — and it's one that the entire city has been wai
- Uptown's Newest Cultural Landmark Is Open: TimeLine Theatre's $46 Million Broadway Home Is Here — and It's Spectacular
One of the most anticipated arts openings in Chicago history has officially arrived in Uptown — and neighbors couldn't be more excited. Time
- Youth Power Meets Community Care: Uptown's Teen Leaders Shape the 47th Ward Budget While Sarah's Circle Plans 54 New Homes for Women
Two stories bubbling up across Uptown this Memorial Day weekend share a common thread: neighbors — young and old — actively shaping the futu
- Uptown Square Is Leveling Up: New Mixed-Use Building, a Reborn Music Venue, and a Performing Arts Hub Are All Converging on Broadway
Big things are quietly coming together in Uptown's historic entertainment core, and the ripple effects for the neighborhood could be transfo
- A New Chapter for Clark Street: Chase Park–Adjacent Site Set for Housing After Decades as a Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Campus
A major transformation is quietly taking shape along Uptown's Clark Street corridor, and neighbors have good reason to take notice. The spra
- Uptown's Broadway Corridor Is Becoming a Culinary Destination: A Puerto Rican Supper Club and a Michelin-Pedigree Tortilleria Are Headed Your Way
Uptown's dining scene is about to get two major additions that prove this neighborhood is one of Chicago's most exciting food destinations —
- Last Call at Holiday Club, Hello Trader Joe's: Uptown Marks an End — and a Long-Awaited Beginning
Uptown is feeling bittersweet and buzzing all at once this week, as one beloved neighborhood institution prepares to close its doors while a