Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
Frank And Mary’s Tavern Celebrating 50th Anniversary Saturday: ‘A Little Neighborhood Bar Goes A Long Way’
The neighborhood tavern, open since 1972, continues to serve cheap drinks and homemade, tried-and-true lunch specials its regulars have grown to rely on.
Avondale Yard Sale Will Include More Than 60 Households This Weekend
Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez's 33rd Ward office and Chicago Handcrafted Market are behind the Saturday event.
Galerie F Leaving Logan Square After 10 Years, Moving To Chinatown
The street art gallery is having an online sale in preparation for the move.
A Paczki Burger Exists. Here’s Where You Can Get It
The burger is available Tuesdays from Colombian-Polish fusion restaurant Polombia at Maplewood Brewing in Logan Square. "It's just a lot of flavors going on at the same time."
Humboldt Park’s Barrio Arts Fest Returns This Weekend With Vendors, Performances And Workshops
The fest, now in its 22nd year, kicks off 10 a.m. Saturday.
Hermosa Playground Set On Fire Last Year Will Be Rebuilt By Fall, CPS Says
Nixon Elementary also is getting a new basketball court, running track and a fence for security.
Teen’s Quinceañera Dreams Come True Thanks To Logan Square Neighbors
Dennise Melecio didn't think she'd be able to afford a quinceañera for her daughter's birthday. Neighbors came to the rescue, donating a dress, a DJ, a photoshoot and so much more to make it happen.
How A Puerto Rican, Transmasculine Barber Is Creating An Oasis For Black, Queer And Trans People
“I think that when we make a service that’s made for all of us — if you are servicing queer trans Black folks — then everything else can come afterwards," Jai Rodriguez said.
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.
