Paint the Town: Ravenswood Neighbors Get to Vote on a New Mural — Plus, the Manor's Garage Sale Season Is Almost Here

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Ravenswood · May 3, 2026

Ravenswood is about to get a little more colorful — and neighbors have a direct say in how. At the corner of Damen and Leland, the south-facing brick exterior of Foremost Cleaners has been selected as the canvas for the neighborhood's next public mural project. The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to vote on the design, making this one of the most participatory public art moments the neighborhood has seen in recent memory. The site sits adjacent to the Damen and Leland People-friendly intersection, meaning this mural will be seen and celebrated by thousands of walkers, cyclists, and neighbors every single day. If you care about what Ravenswood looks like, this is your moment to weigh in — head to ravenswoodchicago.org to cast your vote before the window closes.

Meanwhile, just around the corner on the calendar, Ravenswood Manor is gearing up for one of its most beloved community traditions. The annual Ravenswood Manor Garage Sale returns on Sunday, May 17, and this year the neighborhood association is adding a fresh twist: the launch of Ravenswood Manor's very first Corner Garage Sale format. It's a perfect spring Sunday excuse to stroll the Manor's tree-lined blocks, score some hidden treasures, and meet your neighbors face to face.

Between voting on neighborhood art and hunting for garage sale gems, Ravenswood is serving up a full weekend of community connection this May. Stay in the loop at ravenswoodchicago.org and ravenswoodmanor.com!

Sources:
1. https://ravenswoodchicago.org/category/updates-alerts/
2. https://ravenswoodmanor.com/the-manor-news/