Uptown
Local news from Uptown, Chicago, IL
- 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
- A Theater Finds Its Forever Home, a Ballroom Wins a Preservation Honor, and Yemeni Coffee Is Coming to Broadway
May is off to a milestone-packed start in Uptown, and neighbors have plenty to celebrate. After years of anticipation, TimeLine Theatre Comp
- Sober & Fabulous: Uptown's Rooftop Is Getting a Queer-Led Social Club This Summer
Uptown's nightlife scene is about to get a refreshing — and alcohol-free — upgrade. Everywhere Social Club, a queer-led sober social venue,
- Two Big Uptown Projects Get the Green Light: A Stalled Build Restarts and Sarah's Circle Plans a New Home for Women
Good news on the development front for Uptown this week — not one, but two significant projects are moving forward, and neighbors have every
- Uptown Families Rally for McCutcheon STEAM Elementary's Long-Overdue Gym: 'Our Bodies Are Meant to Move'
A spirited, community-wide rally is shaking the walls — or rather, the lack thereof — at McCutcheon STEAM Elementary in Uptown. On April 10,
- Sip, Stroll & Grow: Toast of Uptown Returns April 26 — Plus a Free Business Expo Is Coming to Truman College
Spring is in full swing in Uptown, and the neighborhood has not one but two can't-miss community events on the horizon. First, mark your cal
- Uptown's Building Boom Rolls On: 91 New Apartments Greenlit on Sheridan — Plus a Spring Clothing Swap This Weekend
Uptown's construction momentum is showing zero signs of slowing down. The city issued a caisson permit this week for a brand-new seven-story
- The Greek Freak Bets Big on Uptown — and a Michelin Chef's Tortilla Dream Is Almost Reality
Uptown is having quite the week for star power and star food. NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has now made not one but two major real es
- Trader Joe's Is Coming to Uptown — and a Green New Building Just Opened Its Doors
Uptown just scored a double win that has neighbors buzzing heading into the weekend. After years of Far North Siders dreaming about it, Trad
- Curtain Up on Broadway: TimeLine Theatre Opens Stunning New Uptown Home — and Its First Show Is Already on Sale
Uptown's cultural renaissance just hit a major milestone. On Saturday, March 21, TimeLine Theatre threw open the doors of its spectacular ne
- City Hall Bets on Uptown: TIF Funding Proposed to Restore Landmark Office Building in the Heart of the Neighborhood
Uptown just landed a major vote of confidence from City Hall. The City of Chicago announced this week that it is proposing Tax Increment Fin