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Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Performance Art Group Brings Chicago And International Artists Together In Parks

Local art collective Out of Site is offering a collaboration between Chicago artists and artists from Rotterdam in Palmer Square Park Saturday and Horner Park next weekend.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

41 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Randolph Street Market, Beverly Art Walk, Oktoberfests And More

The 312 Block Party, Chicago Live!, SAUCED Night Market and Chicago Gourmet are also on deck.

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More Infections Linked To Salmonella Outbreak At Avondale’s Carniceria Guanajuato

As of Wednesday, public health officials had identified 55 confirmed infections stemming from the outbreak, up from 20 last week.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Revolution Brewing’s Avondale Taproom Adding 20,000 Square Feet In $1.8 Million Expansion

The popular brewery is on its way to getting a property tax incentive that will allow for an expansion and building upgrades.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Popular DJ Don Crescendo Killed In Avondale Stabbing: ‘That Man Was Magic’

Donovan Taylor, 28, and his neighbor were killed inside their apartment building. An online fundraiser for the family of Taylor, a fixture of Chicago's queer nightlife scene, has raised more than $50,000.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Marine Leadership Academy Parents Outraged After Student Bullied, Beaten In Attack Caught On Video

Dozens of parents protested outside of the embattled school Monday, saying school staff did nothing to help a seventh grader who was left bruised, swollen and in emotional distress.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

These South And West Side Neighborhoods Have Been Hardest Hit By Pollution, Study Shows

Chicago's "environmental justice neighborhoods" were identified in a new study, which will help inform how the city develops communities overburdened by pollution and industry.

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Another Summer Goes By Without Chicago’s Only Inland Beach

The Humboldt Park beach was closed this summer for the second year in a row due to the Chicago Park District's lifeguard shortage, leaving neighbors "incredibly disappointed."

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Salmonella Outbreak At Carniceria Guanajuato Sends 10 To Hospitals, Public Health Officials Say

As of Friday, 20 people were confirmed infected from the outbreak at the restaurant inside an Avondale grocery store.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Avondale Neighborhood Plan Will Be Unveiled At Community Meeting Next Week

The report gives an overview of Avondale's existing conditions and recommends strategies to keep the community vibrant. A meeting to celebrate its release is Monday evening at Metropolitan Brewing.

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Mayor Says ‘Strategic Plan’ Is In Place To Battle Surge Of Robberies

The West Town and Logan Square areas have been hit hard by armed robberies this summer. Two Northwest Side alderpeople are holding a public safety meeting Sept. 25 in response to the issue.

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An Orange Moon Vintage Shop In Humboldt Park Closing After 14 Years

Husband-and-wife owners Lynne and Ty McDaniel are closing the store to focus on their estate sale business, Estate Sale Goddess. The liquidation sale starts next week.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

31 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Riot Fest, Ravenswood ArtWalk, Film Festivals And More

The Englewood Jazz Festival, Mexican Independence Day Parade and Connect South Shore Arts Fest are also back this weekend.

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Good Things Vending Machines Filled With Local Art Offer A ‘Little Bite Of All Chicago Has To Offer’ 

From tiny coloring books to decks of cards, Good Things Vending machines are stocked with little treats designed to "incite joy," said founder Steph Krim.

Arts & Culture

Robberies Have Skyrocketed In West Town And Logan Square. Neighbors Ask: What Is The City Doing About It?

A dramatic uptick in armed robberies on the Northwest Side has community leaders, local police and neighbors on edge and scrambling for solutions.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Learn How To Apply For Federal Flood Relief At Northwest Side Info Session Next Week

The event is set for 6 p.m. Monday at Kelvyn Park High School. FEMA officials will be on-site to help residents set up appointments and fill out and appeal applications.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Logan Square Family Dollar Closes After More Than 25 Years Due To ‘Extremely Dangerous’ Building Issues

The chain's departure leaves a large hole on bustling Milwaukee Avenue near the California Blue Line station, an area that has seen a lot of development in recent years.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

32 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Taste Of Chicago, Printers Row Lit Fest And More

A Pilsen Malört Fest, Asian film festival, Madison Row block party and a tour of Avondale-Logan Square thrift shops are also on deck.

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Logan Square Federales Opening Next Week

The restaurant, slated to open Sept. 13, will serve classic and frozen margaritas and tacos served on house-made tortillas.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

ChiArts Teachers Strike Averted, School Says After Deal Reached With Union

Details of the agreement were not immediately available, but the union posted late Tuesday on social media that there was a "major breakthrough at the bargaining table."

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