Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
All 4 Boys Injured In A West Humboldt Park Fire Have Died, Officials Say: ‘These Are Our Babies From The Neighborhood’
Dozens of neighbors gathered for a vigil Wednesday in honor of Axel, Aiden and Jayden Cruz, and Angel Rodriguez, who died this week after officials say they were trapped inside their basement apartment when it caught fire.
Quality Time Opens In Logan Square With Craft Cocktails, Tamales From The Tamale Guy
Claudio Velez — The Tamale Guy — has a permanent residency at the new Logan Square bar, located on Diversey Avenue in the former Son of a Butcher space.
3 Boys Killed In West Humboldt Park Fire Were Trapped In Basement With ‘Only One Way Out’: Officials
The boys' mother, who suffered burns, managed to escape through a window, but the boys were stuck in the apartment, inhaling deadly smoke, said a Fire Department spokesman.
Humboldt Park ‘Sanctuary’ Botanica Victoria Reopens After 2-Year Pandemic Closure With A New Look
Owner Rosalinda Taufique almost died from COVID-19 in 2020. Now, Taufique is back doing what she loves: selling herbal remedies and religious figurines out of her Humboldt Park shop, thanks to her daughter.
Delia Ramirez Wins 3rd District Primary To Represent New Majority Latino Seat In Congress
Ramirez, a state rep, beat out Chicago Ald. Gilbert Villegas and others to become the Democratic nominee for the newly-drawn 3rd congressional district seat, according to unofficial returns.
3 Children Have Now Died From West Humboldt Park Fire: ‘This Is A Tragedy For Our Community’
Jayden Cruz, 6, and Angel Rodriguez, 11, died of their injuries Monday, officials confirmed. Axel Cruz, 4, died early Sunday morning.
Avondale Leaders Blast City For ‘Rushing’ Redevelopment Of Belmont Triangle
Members of Palenque LSNA and State Rep. Will Guzzardi are urging the city to gather more community input before putting out a bid for developers. "You don't see a lot of this size getting redeveloped very often."
Boy, 4, Dies In West Humboldt Park Apartment Fire; 3 Other Children Critically Injured
Chicago Fire Department crews rescued the four children from a burning building and performed CPR on them, but one of the boys did not survive.
Frustrating, Months-Long Armitage Avenue Water Main Project In Logan Square Could Finally End Next Week
A stretch of the road has been one-way traffic since January, reducing foot traffic to local businesses and creating dangerous situations from frustrated drivers.
This Weekend In Logan Square: Palmer Square Art Fair, Neighborhood Yard Sale And Music Fest
The Logan Square Arts Festival and an art fair in Palmer Square are among this weekend's events.
Logan Square Neighbors Fundraising For Single Mom Being Evicted From Apartment
The Beltran family received a final eviction notice this month after battling with their landlord for months over poor conditions in their apartment. A fundraiser will help them move to a new apartment.
Mobile Makers Launches Low-Cost Architecture, Design Workshops For Kids Of Color At Kimball Arts Center
The nonprofit got its start doing pop-ups to bring educational programs to kids all over the city. Now, it will be able to expand its work from its Humboldt Park home, the founder said.
Bernie Sanders Will Be In Humboldt Park This Weekend
The Vermont senator is hosting a rally in support of congressional candidate state Rep. Delia Ramirez on Saturday morning.
California Blue Line Station Could Get Elevators, Wider Platforms In $36 Million Overhaul
The CTA wants to improve accessibility at the Logan Square station, which was originally built in 1895 and lacks features that many other "L" stations have.
A Logan Square Teen Wanted To Have A Quinceañera. Her Neighbors Came Together To Make It Happen
"I was just asking to borrow a dress, and to just see the outcome and to see the neighborhood offer so much — it feels like a family," Dennise Melecio said.
‘We, Women’ Bloomingdale Trail Photo Exhibit Highlights Women And Nonbinary Photographers
The exhibit's grand opening is Saturday with an afternoon of programs, including a talk with Chicago photographer Tonika Johnson, whose work is included in the show.
Avondale Mural Honoring 3 Firefighters Killed In 1985 Arson Will Be Restored
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa is teaming up with the city to restore the deteriorating Fireman's Memorial Park mural, which was painted in the mid-'80s after the devastating blaze.
West Humboldt Park Pool Should Be Reopened To Public To Protect Neighbors From Heat, Violence, Residents Say
"It would give the kids and the people, the taxpayers, something to do and somewhere to go other than the corners and hanging out and doing bad stuff," one neighbor said.
Esteemed Northside Learning Center Principal Retires, But Won’t Stop Fighting For Mental Health And Special Education
The North Park school, which serves students 14-22 with intellectual disabilities, added a greenhouse, garden and student-run cafe under Karren Ray's leadership.
Protected Bike Lanes, Curb Extensions And More Upgrades Coming To Avondale’s Belmont Avenue
A complete overhaul of Milwaukee Avenue — a project that has been in the works for 15 years and includes the much-anticipated redesign of the Logan Square traffic circle — also is inching forward, city officials said.
