Hire Up & Paint the Town: Ravenswood Is Hosting a City-Wide Job Fair — Plus, Neighbors Get to Vote on a Brand-New Mural

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Ravenswood · June 4, 2026

Ravenswood is making moves on two exciting fronts this week — one that could change someone's career, and another that will literally change the look of the neighborhood.

First, job seekers take note: The Hatchery in Ravenswood is the place to be on Thursday, June 11th. The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is co-presenting a City-Wide Job Fair, bringing together a wide range of Chicago-based employers under one roof. From welders and assemblers to inventory control and forklift operators, the event connects workers at all skill levels with manufacturing and industrial companies that are hiring right now — and participation is completely free for both job seekers and employers. It's a powerful reminder that Ravenswood's industrial corridor isn't just a backdrop; it's a living, hiring engine at the heart of the North Side economy.

Meanwhile, a little bit of democracy is coming to Damen Avenue. The south-facing brick exterior of Foremost Cleaners, right at the corner of Damen and Leland, has been selected as the canvas for Ravenswood's next public mural — and neighbors get a say in what goes up. The community is being invited to vote on the design, continuing the neighborhood's proud tradition of public art that reflects the people who call it home. Whether you're pounding the pavement at the job fair or casting a vote for your favorite mural design, Ravenswood is reminding us that community is something you participate in. Visit ravenswoodchicago.org to stay in the loop on both!

Sources:
1. https://ravenswoodchicago.org/city-wide-job-fair-2026/
2. https://ravenswoodchicago.org/category/updates-alerts/