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Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

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

Here’s How You Can Show Up For Transgender Day Of Visibility In Chicago

Transgender Day of Visibility is an international awareness day celebrating the lives and contributions of trans people while highlighting issues the community faces.

Citywide
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Crust Fund Pizza’s Chef Is Appearing On ‘Chopped’ — And Throwing A Watch Party To Benefit Local Groups

John Carruthers is going head to head with other pizza experts Tuesday on "Chopped." His watch party still has tickets available, with proceeds benefitting My Block, My Hood, My City and the Friendship Center.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Meet ‘Chicago-Fried’ Comedian Maggie Winters, Performing 2 Sold-Out Solo Shows This Weekend

Winters' solo comedy show, “MARGUERITE," explores her life growing up in Chicago and is directed by her two brothers.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

23 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Wine Fest, Shamrock Shuffle, A Pozole Cookoff And More

You can also shop at a farmers market, watch a Double Dutch competition and check out a Woman's History Month art show.

Citywide

36th Ward Candidates To Debate Northwest Side Ward’s Issues Thursday In Ukrainian Village

Ald. Gilbert "Gil" Villegas and Lori Torres Whitt will answer prepared questions from organizers 7 p.m. Thursday at Homestead On The Roof.

Belmont Cragin, Hermosa

Apartments Coming To Logan Square Credit Union Site After Developer Gets City Council Approval

Hibernian Development is building 35 apartments spread out across two buildings at Fullerton and Washtenaw avenues. Both buildings will have ground-floor retail.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Logan Square Neighbors Helped Save Terracotto Plants. Now, Its Owner Is Having A Big Sale To Thank Them

A fundraiser for the store helped the founder through financial trouble during a slow winter. Customers can get 20 percent off through Friday.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

$88 Million Congress Theater Redevelopment Plan Blocked By South Side Alderperson Over Labor Concerns

Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza, a staunch union supporter, delayed a vote on the proposal, saying questions remain over whether the new Congress Theater will generate "quality" jobs.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Ald. Daniel La Spata Ekes Out Narrow Win In Close 1st Ward Race, Final Results Show

With all ballots counted, La Spata held 50.11 percent of the vote, just enough to win outright, according to final, unofficial results released Tuesday.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Ald. Gilbert Villegas To Face CPS Teacher Lori Torres Whitt In 36th Ward Runoff

Villegas has received endorsements from officials such as Gov. JB Pritzker and Sen. Tammy Duckworth, while Torres Whitt is backed by the Chicago Teachers Union and mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson, among others.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Family Celebrates Their Colombian Culture With Magnifico Coffee Shop, Now Open In Avondale

Magnifico, which was brought to life through a city grant, serves Colombian coffee roasted on-site along with Colombian treats such as churros and pandebono con guava.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Chick-Fil-A Opening 4 Chicago Restaurants In Avondale, Wrigleyville, Medical District And O’Hare In 2023

There will soon by 50 Chick-Fil-As in the Chicago area.

O'Hare

Black Dog Gelato Closes Logan Square And Fulton Market Locations

Owner Jessica Oloroso said financial strain from the pandemic is forcing her to downsize and focus on operating the original Black Dog Gelato, a Ukrainian Village staple since 2010.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Trash People Of Logan Square Is Back With More Cleanups To Unify Neighborhood

The group started in April to bring neighbors together for a good cause during the pandemic. It is hosting the first Logan Square Volunteer Fair next month.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

13 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend (That Aren’t For St. Patrick’s Day)

You can celebrate the Persian New Year, make your own sushi, attend a vintage market and more.

Citywide

Ald. Daniel La Spata Gains Ground With Mail-In Ballots, Could Avoid Runoff With Sam Royko

La Spata was close to a razor-thin majority of the vote Wednesday as more mail-in ballots were counted, but officials said they won't call the race until next week.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

A Six-Flat With A Greenhouse Center? Affordable Housing For South, West Sides Reimagined In Architecture Contest

Designers were asked to reimagine two- and three-flats, rowhouses and six-flats. The city will use some of the ideas to build 30-100 affordable housing units on vacant lots.

Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale

Construction Starts On Affordable Apartments In The Heart Of Humboldt Park

Once built, the 95-foot-tall project will be the largest building in the area.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Humboldt Park Hospital Locks Out Low-Income Provider, Leaving Nearly 200 Patients Scrambling For Care, Lawsuit Says

In a lawsuit, health care provider Aunt Martha's said it was evicted from Humboldt Park Health last week after refusing to work with a physician who was inappropriate with a patient.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

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.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
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