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Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

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

Congress Theater Redevelopment In Jeopardy As Alderman Races To Save Expiring City Funding

Ald. Daniel La Spata pushed through a proposal giving a developer more time to use $27 million in TIF funding for the ambitious project, drawing pushback from other community leaders, including Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Heartland Housing Loses Control Of 14 Affordable Apartment Properties Due To Financial Woes

Worried the city could lose 800 affordable units as the arm of Heartland Alliance failed to pay its bills, city officials asked a judge to transfer control of the properties to another company.

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This Chicago Cop Got Out Of 44 Tickets By Saying Over And Over That His Girlfriend Stole His Car

Chicago police officer Jeffrey Kriv used the same alibi to contest dozens of traffic tickets over the years. A deeper look at his career sheds light on Chicago’s troubled history of police accountability.

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How Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa Went From Progressive Agitator To City Council Boss

Ramirez-Rosa was named zoning committee chair and Mayor Brandon Johnson's floor leader, a dramatic rise to power for the former organizer and progressive rabble-rouser.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Man With Weapons, Swastika Flag, Found Dead After Friday Standoff With Police In West Humboldt Park

After hours of negotiations, police said they entered the building Friday evening to find the man deceased.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

West Siders Want Answers About When Long-Delayed Amazon Warehouse Will Open — And Create Jobs It Promised

Organizers said the building should be used to benefit the community if Amazon is going to let it sit vacant. Amazon officials said the warehouse will be operational by the fall.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

21 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Hot Dog Fest, Porchfest, Do Division And More

There's also an LGBTQ+ writers tour, a Taylor Swift-themed brunch and a laundromat pop-up.

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45th Annual Puerto Rican Parade And Festival Returns To Humboldt Park This Month

This year's Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas, June 8-11, will bring traditional Puerto Rican food and drinks, music, art, carnival rides and more to the heart of Humboldt Park.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Meet The Pepperonis, A Chosen Family That’s Overcome Everything From Cancer To Pet Parade Upsets

Four Chicago transplants have formed a deep bond known as chosen family, a term for people who choose to embrace, support and love each other like relatives, regardless of blood or marriage.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Your Guide To LGBTQ+ Family Resources: Foster Programs, Health Centers, Parent Groups, Legal Aid And More

Here's a roundup of nearly 50 resources for LGBTQ+ families in Chicago, from housing support and health care services to social justice and skateboarding groups.

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31 Pride Month Parties In Chicago: Gay Prom, Back Lot Bash, Rooftop Parties, Speed Dating And More

Here's a roundup of parties happening all month long — and into July.

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Vacant Corner Building In Logan Square Will See New Life As Community Event Space

Logan Commons, opening in the former Cricket Wireless at Armitage and California avenues, will host everything from baby showers and graduation parties to pop-ups and corporate events.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

As Lori Lightfoot’s Large Security Detail Shrinks, Her Logan Square Neighbors Say ‘It Feels Like A Normal Block Again’

Lightfoot defended the heavy security as necessary protection after many threats to her and her family.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Lula Cafe, Dante’s And The Brewed Broken Into As Rash Of Logan Square, Avondale Burglaries Continue

Business owners are on edge after break-ins at the popular spots. Bakery Loaf Lounge has stopped accepting cash to keep employees and customers safe.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Burglarized Twice In 2 Weeks, El Habanero Owners Ask Logan Square Community For Help

The owner's daughter launched a GoFundMe to help cover costly repairs. "We are shaken that this has happened after being on the corner of Spaulding and [Fullerton] for almost a decade."

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Film Studio With 9 Sound Stages To Open Next Year At The Fields Campus On Logan Square-Avondale Border

Some leaders are concerned the studio will accelerate displacement in the gentrifying area, but the developer and backers said the project will boost the area's economy.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Funeral Potatoes, A Ghost Kitchen Born Out Of The Pandemic, Raising Money For Brick-And-Mortar In Logan Square

Owners Eve Studnicka and Alexis Thomas-Rice are hosting a "disco ball" fundraiser with food and cocktails, drag performances, a silent auction and more.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

28 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Mole De Mayo, Memorial Day Parade, Randolph Street Market And More

You can also check out the Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest, a South Side chili cook-off, Mayfestiversary and a Star Wars burlesque comedy show.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Humboldt Park Man Who Built A Bike That Can Survive Chicago’s Intense Weather Wants To Make One For You

This summer, as a small experiment, Grant is making a limited run of 12 Electric Elk bikes. He hopes to have the first ones available in June.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

At Prism Games, Now Open In Avondale, You Can Find Games That Celebrate Diversity And Inclusion

The Milwaukee Avenue store, run by 25-year-old gamer Cullen Clancy, focuses on games with underrepresented stories and characters, like "Thirsty Sword Lesbians" and "Spirit Island."

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
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