River North, Gold Coast, Near North Side
Neighborhoods
- Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
- Bronzeville, Near South Side
- Downtown
- Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
- Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
- Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park
- Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
- Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
- Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
- Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards
- Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
- Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
Vic Mensa Will Deliver Dozens Of Books To Your Incarcerated Loved Ones With ‘Books Before Bars’
The artist uses funding from his dispensary line, 93 Boyz, to purchase and deliver the books. The program furthers Mensa's mission to "bring truth to the people."
9:29 AM CDTFive Squared Pizza Moves Ghost Kitchen To Goose Island, Bringing Its Detroit-Style Pies To The North Side
Five Squared Pizza, which moved its operations from East Garfield Park, sells pies by the slice ranging from classic pepperoni to tie-dye.
Anti-Cruelty Society Offers $13 Cat Adoptions To Celebrate Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
These cats are waiting for a love story, and you can be the one to say "yes."
29 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: A Vintage Market, Pilsen Cantina Crawl, Taylor Swift Dance Party And More
There's also an interactive Taiwanese music concert, a Ravenswood garage sale, a non-alcoholic social and a bike ride celebrating the city's youth.
10-Story Co-Living Building Opens Next Week On Near North Side As Part Of Wendelin Park Development
Post Chicago residents will rent a private bedroom in a furnished apartment with a shared living area, kitchen, bathroom and in-unit washer and dryer.
Construction Is Coming To DuSable Lake Shore Drive As Crews Prepare To Close Lanes And Ramps To Resurface
Crews are resurfacing the road between LaSalle Drive and Lawrence Avenue and will close lanes of traffic and entrance and exit ramps.
17 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Margarita Fest, A Clothing Swap, Trashy Earth Market And More
There's also a music festival, dog adoption event and Indian classical dance performance this weekend.
Gold Coast Fire Where Firefighter Died Was Accidental, Officials Say
The blaze started when combustible items were left near a heat source, officials said.
Chicago Fire Department Faces ‘Unprecedented’ Tragedy After 2 Firefighters Killed On Duty In 2 Days
"This has been a tragic week for us, unprecedented," said fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt. "I can't tell you how this impacts us, losing two members in two days."
A Bigger Oak Street Beach, No Dreaded S-Curve: How A DuSable Lake Shore Drive Overhaul Would Change The Lakefront
Designs have not been finalized, but researchers have new images of shoreline protection measures they could implement to stop flooding.
‘Golden Girls’ Fan Convention Returns To Chicago After Going Viral In 2022
Featured events include a disco dance party and a live performance by The Golden Gals featuring Ginger Minj, of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” fame.
Sneak Peek At Lawson House YMCA Renovation, Bringing 400 Apartments To Gold Coast In 2024
The Lawson House will have 409 studios, three dedicated to on-site staff and 406 for low-income renters.
15 Things To Do In Chicago For St. Patrick’s Day: Parades, Bar Crawls, Irish Film Fest And More
From Irish music concerts to block parties, we've got you covered.
Proposal To Use City Cameras To Ticket Bike Lane Blockers Set For City Council Vote
Alderpeople will also consider an ordinance that would direct the city's transportation department to include more bike-, pedestrian- and transit-friendly options on roads being reconstructed.
Ald. Brendan Reilly Secures 5th Term In 42nd Ward After Running Unopposed
Reilly, first elected in 2007, has never faced an opponent in his four reelection bids.
Ald. Brian Hopkins Will Lead 2nd Ward For 3rd Term After Going Unopposed In Election
During this next term, Hopkins aims to overhaul how City Council draws its wards — after seeing his own 2nd Ward get changed.
Chicago Harbor Lighthouse Off Navy Pier Could Be Restored, Turned Into A Museum
A group of architects and lighthouse lovers are working to restore the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse to protect it from the elements and create a resource for visitors.
The ‘Puffy Coat Bandits’ Have Been Swiping Wallets, Purses From Chicago Diners For Months, Staffers Warn
The petty thieves in puffy coats are brazenly stealing from customers at Near North Side restaurants — and cops aren't doing much about it, restaurant owners said.
Rock Bottom Employees Were Blindsided By Layoff On Same Day Downtown Brewpub Abruptly Closed
Former employees said they found out they lost their jobs in a WhatsApp message the night the restaurant closed. Management then offered $20 an hour to clean out the restaurant the next day, workers said.
Temporary Bally’s Casino At Medinah Temple Gets Key Approval From State Gaming Board
The approval of supplier licenses is a first step to getting the temporary casino up and running, but the gaming license Bally's needs hasn't been approved yet.