West Town
Local news from West Town, Chicago, IL
- Soccer, Matcha, and a French Bakery: West Town's Spring 2026 Dining Scene Is Absolutely on Fire
West Town's reputation as Chicago's most exciting dining and social destination is getting a major boost this spring, with a wave of fresh o
- West Town Is Getting Its Very First Farmers Market This Summer — and It Needs Your Help to Make It Happen
West Town neighbors, mark your Saturdays: a brand-new farmers market is coming to one of the neighborhood's most beloved green spaces this s
- West Town Gets a Dazzling New Cocktail Destination: Bar Bambi Is the Neighborhood's Most Anticipated Opening of 2026
West Town's already-buzzing nightlife scene is about to get one of its most exciting new additions yet. Bar Bambi, the debut solo concept fr
- West Fest Chicago Is Back This Summer — and It's Going to Be the Neighborhood Block Party of the Year
West Town's favorite summer tradition is officially locked in, and it's time to start counting down. West Fest Chicago has announced its ret
- West Town's Intuit Art Museum Is Throwing the Party of the Year — and You're Invited
West Town's cultural calendar just got a major highlight: Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art is gearing up for its most celeb
- West Town Goes Viral: Neighborhood's New Delivery Robots Are Sparking a Big Conversation About Tech on Chicago Streets
West Town just had its most-talked-about moment of the year — and it rolled right through a bus shelter. A Serve Robotics delivery robot mad
- West Town Is Becoming Chicago's Most Exciting Food Destination: Three Bold New Eateries Are Putting the Neighborhood on the Map
West Town's culinary scene just got a serious upgrade — and food lovers across Chicago are taking notice. The neighborhood is welcoming a wa
- West Town's Building Boom Keeps Rolling: New Permits and Rising Towers Signal a Neighborhood on the Move
West Town's skyline is quietly but unmistakably transforming — and the latest round of permits and construction milestones proves the neighb
- A West Town Landmark Bows Out After 30 Years: Twisted Spoke's Legacy Lives On in a Neighborhood That Never Stops Evolving
West Town is marking the end of an era as Twisted Spoke — the beloved biker bar and burger joint that has been a fixture on the neighborhood
- Grand Avenue's Big Transformation: West Town Neighbors Rally Around Phase 2 of the 'Complete Streets' Rebuild
West Town's Grand Avenue is about to get a major makeover — and the neighborhood is making its voice heard. The Chicago Department of Transp
- West Town's Spring Social Scene Heats Up: Bar Bambi Opens Its Doors and Restaurant Week Is Almost Here
West Town is kicking off March in style with two back-to-back reasons to get out and celebrate the neighborhood's vibrant food and drink sce
- Intuit Art Museum Shines Again in West Town After $10 Million Renovation and 20-Month Makeover
West Town has a newly refreshed cultural gem to celebrate. Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art — the neighborhood's beloved mu
- West Fest Chicago 2026 Is Official: Mark Your Calendars for July's Biggest Neighborhood Block Party
Summer is still months away, but West Town already has its marquee warm-weather event locked in. West Fest Chicago — the neighborhood's belo
- West Town Neighbors Shape the Future of Chicago Avenue with New Housing Proposal at 2652 W. Chicago
West Town residents are having a direct hand in shaping their neighborhood's future, as a community meeting was recently held for a new resi
- Professor Pizza Opens Its Doors on Grand Avenue, Serving Up 7 Styles of Pie to West Town
West Town's already legendary pizza scene just got a serious upgrade. Professor Pizza held its grand opening on Grand Avenue this past Thurs
- New Mixed-Use Development at 1802 W. Chicago Avenue Brings Fresh Retail and Housing to West Town
West Town is welcoming new growth with the recent approval of a construction permit for 1802 West Chicago Avenue, where a single-story comme
- West Town Celebrates Art and Community with February's First Friday Gallery Showcase
West Town's vibrant art scene is taking center stage this month with the neighborhood's popular First Friday event on February 6th, featurin
- Chef Jeremy Leven to Open New Basque Tavern 'Gilda' on Chicago Avenue
West Town's vibrant culinary scene continues to expand with the announcement of Gilda, a new Basque-inspired tavern coming to 1421 W Chicago
- Award-Winning Bartender Katie Renshaw to Debut Bar Bambi in West Town This February
Veteran bartender Katie Renshaw is bringing a new cocktail destination to West Town with Bar Bambi, slated to open in February 2026. Located
- SoNa Gallery Debuts 'Goldilocks Moment' Exhibition in West Town's Growing Art District
West Town's vibrant art scene kicks off 2026 with an exciting new exhibition at SoNa Chicago Contemporary Art. The gallery will unveil 'Gold
- EcoShip Expands Sustainable Packaging Hub in West Town with New Headquarters
West Town's sustainability scene has received a significant boost with EcoShip opening its new headquarters at 1947 W. Chicago Avenue. The n
- Mister Tiger Brings Homestyle Korean Cuisine to West Town's Restaurant Week Lineup
West Town's dining scene is getting a delicious boost as Mister Tiger, a modern Korean restaurant specializing in homestyle cooking, joins t
- Black-Owned Funkytown Brewery Receives $3.7 Million Grant to Build New West Town Facility
Funkytown Brewery, a Black-owned craft beer company founded by longtime friends, has received a $3.7 million grant to develop a new brewery,
- Surge Billiards to Open New Location in West Town, Adding to Neighborhood's Entertainment Scene
West Town's entertainment options are expanding with the announcement of a new Surge Billiards location coming to the neighborhood. The busi
- Last Chance to Experience 'Catalyst' Exhibit at West Town's Intuit Art Museum Before January 11 Closing
West Town art enthusiasts have just one week left to experience the acclaimed "Catalyst: Im/migration and Self-Taught Art in Chicago" exhibi
- Picnic Date Bodega Brings Creative Grocery-Themed Marketplace to West Town
West Town's retail scene is getting a creative boost with the opening of Picnic Date Bodega, a unique boutique selling "grocery-inspired" je
- Intuit Art Museum's 'Catalyst' Exhibit Enters Final Week in West Town
West Town art enthusiasts have just one week left to experience the acclaimed "Catalyst: Im/migration and Self-Taught Art in Chicago" exhibi
- Award-Winning Mixologist Katie Renshaw to Open 'Bar Bambi' in West Town
West Town's vibrant bar and restaurant scene is about to get even more exciting with the anticipated arrival of Bar Bambi, the first concept
- New 'Center of Order and Experimentation' Launches Handcrafted Holidays Market in West Town
West Town residents looking for unique gifts this holiday season have a delightful new option with the Center of Order and Experimentation's
- Povos Gallery Expands Beyond West Town with New Downtown Chicago Location
West Town's art scene continues to flourish as local favorite Povos Gallery celebrates a significant expansion with the opening of their new