Uptown
Local news from Uptown, Chicago, IL
- 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
- Coming Soon to Clark Street: 'The Anderson' Puts the Final Touches on Uptown's Newest Address Ahead of May Debut
Uptown's building boom shows no signs of slowing down. The Anderson, a sleek new five-story residential building rising at 4713 N. Clark Str
- Pedal Power Comes to Uptown: Clark Street's New Protected Bike Lanes Are Open — and Riders Are Already Loving Them
Uptown's Clark Street has a bold new look — and a smoother, safer ride. The long-debated protected bike lanes running through the heart of t
- Grounds for Excitement: Queen Yemeni Coffee Brewing Up a New Home at Lawrence & Broadway, Plus a Historic Parking Lot Finally Gets Built
Uptown's Broadway corridor is buzzing with back-to-back good news this week, and coffee lovers may want to sit down for this one. After year
- From Classrooms to Community: Uptown's Former Immaculata High School Gets New Life as Apartments and Senior Living
Uptown's transformation into one of Chicago's most dynamic neighborhoods just got another exciting chapter. The former Immaculata High Schoo
- A New Era for Uptown's Stage: Congress Theater Eyes Revival as Black Ensemble Theater Breaks Ground on Clark Street
Uptown's reputation as Chicago's historic entertainment capital is getting a major recharge this spring, with two landmark live performance
- Uptown's Argyle Street Rings in the Year of the Horse with Its Biggest Lunar New Year Parade Yet
Uptown's beloved Argyle Street corridor erupted in color, music, and community pride last Saturday as thousands of neighbors and visitors tu
- Find Your Balance in Uptown: AllPaths Wellness Brings Free Community Tai Chi to N. Clark Street This February
Looking for a little peace and mindful movement this winter? Uptown has you covered. AllPaths Wellness has expanded its popular community we
- Sarah's Circle's New 'Sarah's on Sunnyside' Brings Permanent Supportive Housing for Women to Uptown
Uptown is set to welcome a powerful new community asset as Sarah's Circle — a nonprofit with nearly five decades of experience fighting to e
- TimeLine Theatre's New Home Nears Completion in Uptown, Grand Opening Set for Spring 2026
Uptown's entertainment district continues its renaissance with TimeLine Theatre Company's new home at 5035 N. Broadway now more than 75% com
- Uptown Business Center Launches Free Social Media Workshop Series for Local Entrepreneurs
Uptown entrepreneurs looking to enhance their digital presence in 2026 can now benefit from a new free workshop series at the Uptown Busines
- Two New Additions Boost Uptown's Entertainment District: Mixed-Use Development and Gourmet Sandwich Shop Coming to Broadway
Uptown's historic entertainment district continues its revitalization with two exciting developments announced this week. A five-story mixed