West Town
Local news from West Town, Chicago, IL
West Town is situated northwest of the Loop.
Part of the West Town community area of Chicago.
Other neighborhoods in West Town:
- West Town Just Landed on Time Out's List of the World's 18 Coolest Neighborhoods — and It's the Only Chicago Neighborhood That Made the Cut
West Town neighbors, there is something worth raising a glass to this weekend. On Wednesday, September 16, Time Out magazine published its a
- Haven Brings Chicago's First Dessert Tasting Menu to Grand Avenue — and It's Opening in West Town This Fall
West Town's Grand Avenue corridor has quietly become one of the most compelling restaurant streets in Chicago, and this fall it is about to
- A French Bakery, a Cocktail Lounge, and a Coffee Expansion: West Town's Fall Season Kicks Off With a Flurry of New Arrivals
If you've been paying attention to the storefronts along Chicago Avenue and Grand Avenue lately, you may have noticed West Town's culinary a
- West Town's Gravity-Defying Tumblers Are on National TV — and They Need Your Vote Tonight
West Town has a new reason to cheer this Tuesday evening, and it comes courtesy of a group of local performers who have been flipping, spinn
- Your Neighborhood Library Is Buzzing This August: West Town Branch Packs the Calendar With Free Evening Events
West Town neighbors looking for a reason to step away from the summer heat and connect with their community don't have to look far — or spen
- Mark Your Calendars: West Town Art Walk Returns October 2–4 to Chicago Avenue
West Town's cultural calendar just got a whole lot more exciting for fall. The West Town Art Walk is set to return to Chicago Avenue the wee
- Art Takes Center Stage: ARC Gallery's August First Fridays Brings Three Stunning New Exhibitions to West Town
West Town's creative pulse is beating strong this August, and if you missed the buzz on Friday night, here's your catch-up: ARC Gallery thre
- Sweet Ambition: Pastry Chef Tatum Sinclair's Haven Is About to Give West Town Its Most Singular Dining Experience Yet
West Town's Grand Avenue corridor keeps reaching new heights — and the next big arrival may be the most ambitious yet. Haven, the debut solo
- Shaken, Not Stirred: Bar Bambi Puts West Town on the Cocktail Map With Katie Renshaw's Debut Solo Concept
West Town's reputation as one of Chicago's most exciting independent dining and drinking destinations just got another feather in its cap. B
- Dine In, Invest In: Gilda's Bold Community Ownership Model Is a First for West Town
West Town's Chicago Avenue dining corridor keeps raising the bar — and Gilda, the much-anticipated Basque-inspired tavern, is doing it in a
- Five New Homes Coming to West Town: Mayor Johnson Proposes City Land Sale on Erie Street
West Town is about to get a little more neighborly — literally. Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a City-owned land sale to City Council this w
- Neighbors in Action: East Village Association Elects New Leaders and Invests in West Town Branch Library
West Town's civic spirit is alive and well — and it just got a fresh injection of energy. At its July 7th membership meeting held at West To
- New Life for a Vacant Lot: Mixed-Use Development Green-Lit for 2652 W. Chicago Ave.
West Town's Chicago Avenue corridor is about to get a little less gap-toothed. A new mixed-use development at 2652 W. Chicago Ave. has clear
- Oui, Please! Guillotine Bakery Brings Authentic French Pastries — and Imported Butter — to Chicago Avenue
West Town's Chicago Avenue just got a whole lot more buttery. Guillotine Bakery, a highly anticipated French bakery, has officially opened i
- West Fest 2026 Countdown: Full Details Drop — Pet Fest, House Music Legends, and Charity Giving Make This Year's Lineup the Best Yet
With just over a week to go, West Fest 2026 is officially locked and loaded — and the full details make it clear this year's festival is som
- Sweet Dreams on Grand Ave: Haven's Dessert Tasting Menu Is the Most Unique New Opening West Town Has Seen in Years
West Town's Grand Avenue corridor keeps stacking up reasons to make the trip, and the latest arrival might be its most singular yet. Haven,
- West Town Scores Big: Soccer House Opens Just in Time for World Cup Season — Plus a New Coffee-Cocktail Gem on the Block
West Town's dining and nightlife scene just got two exciting new additions, and both are worth making plans for this holiday weekend. Soccer
- West Fest 2026 Is Almost Here — West Town's Beloved Street Festival Returns This Summer
West Town's signature summer block party is gearing up for another big year, and neighbors have every reason to start counting down. West Fe
- West Town's Coolest New Cocktail Lounge Is Here — Bar Bambi Marks a Solo Debut Worth Toasting
West Town has a sparkling new reason to venture out on a weeknight. Bar Bambi, the first solo concept from award-winning bartender Katie Ren
- West Town's Boldest New Restaurant Just Opened — and the Neighborhood Helped Fund It
West Town's Chicago Avenue corridor has a buzzy new arrival this June, and this one came to life in a truly community-powered way. Gilda, a
- West Town Gets a New Community 'Clubhouse' — and a Poignant Art Show to Match the Moment
West Town's reputation as a neighborhood where community actually means something just got a fresh boost — this time in the form of a brand-
- Last Call After 30 Years: West Town Says Goodbye to a True Original — the Twisted Spoke
West Town is facing a bittersweet milestone this spring: the Twisted Spoke, the beloved biker bar and burger institution that has anchored t
- West Town Is Getting a Taste of Paris: Guillotine Bakery Brings Authentic French Pastries to Chicago Avenue
West Town's already-thriving Chicago Avenue dining corridor is about to get a whole lot more buttery. Guillotine Bakery, a brand-new French
- Cocktail Culture Gets a Glamorous New Home in West Town: Bar Bambi Is Here
West Town's already buzzing bar scene just got a major new player. Bar Bambi, the debut solo concept from award-winning bartender Katie Rens
- West Town's Building Boom Rolls On: Two Fresh Developments Signal Big Things for Chicago Avenue and Grand Avenue
West Town's momentum as one of Chicago's most in-demand neighborhoods shows no signs of slowing down, with two brand-new construction and de
- A Chicago Brunch Icon Is Coming Back to West Town — and Neighbors Couldn't Be More Excited
West Town is about to welcome back one of Chicago's most beloved dining institutions. Ann Sather, the iconic Swedish-American restaurant fam
- West Town's Grand Avenue Is About to Get a Major Makeover — and the Neighborhood Is Talking
A fresh wave of community conversation is sweeping through West Town this week as the city moves forward with a transformative streetscape p
- West Town's Next Big Restaurant Opening Is Asking Neighbors to Be Part of the Dream — and It's Working
A brand-new dining concept is about to make its debut in West Town, and it's building its community before it even opens its doors. Gilda, a
- West Town's Newest Community Hub Is Part Coworking Space, Part 'Cultural Living Room' — and It's Opening This Month
West Town is about to get one of its most distinctive new gathering spots yet. The Space Together, a coworking hub and community wellness de
- West Town's Art Scene and Wellness Culture Take Center Stage This Spring
It's been a standout spring for West Town on two very different fronts — and neighbors have plenty of reasons to celebrate. First, the neigh