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Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Here’s Every Farmers Market In Chicago This Summer

The city is home to more than 40 farmers markets this summer that offer a variety of vendors and activities. Here's how to find one near you.

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22 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: A Record Fair, Bike Parade, Thai Festival, Vegandale And More

There's also an outdoor Pride arts event, a Malört-themed bar crawl and a Chicago Canine Rescue adoption pop-up.

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This Queer Rogers Park Couple Is Raising 2 Kids With An ‘Abundance Of Love’ — And No Shortage Of Fun

Jung Yoon and AJ Domingo fell in love in 2019. Then the pandemic hit, and the couple started life as a family of four.

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At These Chicago Churches, Drag Performers Are Welcomed With Open Arms: ‘God Is Calling On Us To Expand Our Circles’

Chicago church leaders say developing a more inclusive community attracts more parishioners and helps LGBTQ+ people heal from trauma.

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Birrieria Zaragoza Opens Uptown Location, Bringing Acclaimed Mexican Spot To Former Broadway Grill

It's the second location for the heralded Southwest Side restaurant known for its braised goat, next to neighboring Uptown staples like Green Mill, Fiesta Mexicana and Carmela's Taqueria.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Drag Artist JForPay At Work On Her Next Fashion Line, An Ode To Chicago’s Colorfully Vibrant Queer Nightlife Scene

The drag artist's handmade designs pay tribute to Chicago's "creative spirit." "I like to make the outfit a performance in itself," she said.

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Thai Festival Chicago Brings Food, Music And Tradition To The North Side This Weekend

The festival is coming back for the first time since 2019. In addition to food, this year's event will highlight more Thai culture like music, crafts and dance.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

How Do Heat Waves Affect Your Neighborhood? City Wants Volunteers For Study On Climate Change Impact

The city wants to find better ways to keep people safe during heat waves, so residents are being asked to monitor temperatures in their neighborhoods.

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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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Broadway Armory’s Summer Programs Will Continue As City Eyes Facility For Possible Migrant Shelter, Alderwoman Says

The Broadway Armory, which houses senior and teen centers, is one of many sites being considered as an emergency shelter as the city struggles to house incoming asylum seekers.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Andersonville’s Midsommarfest Returns This Weekend With New Roller Skating Rink And Pride Stage

The 57th edition of Midsommarfest takes place Friday-Sunday with five stages and dozens of food vendors and merchants.

Andersonville

Andersonville Boutique Winifred Grace Expands Into Former Home Of Roost, Doubling Clark Street Space

The clothing, jewelry and home goods boutique now takes up two storefronts on Clark Street after nine years in Andersonville.

Andersonville

Chicago’s Ultimate Ice Cream Guide 2023: 98 Spots For Scoops, Paletas, Mangonadas, Gelato And More

More than 100 independent ice cream shops and businesses are selling soft-serve and ice cream, paletas, Thai rolled ice cream, milkshakes, gelato, tacolato and more.

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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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Edgewater’s Monday Market Returns To Broadway Armory Parking Lot With Twice As Many Vendors As Last Year

The Monday Market debuts next week and runs through September.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

New LGBTQ+-Owned Stationery Shop In Andersonville Offers ‘Gay Things, Chicago Things And Cannabis Things’

Paper & Pencil is owned by Andersonville couple Eric Campbell and Tyler McCall. The shop sells writing utensils, stationery and more from women-owned and LGBTQ+ brands.

Andersonville

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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Glenwood Sunday Market Returns To Rogers Park This Weekend With 23 Vendors

Now in its 14th season, the market runs on Sundays through October along Glenwood Avenue, west of the Red Line Morse station.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Uptown Art Week Returns Thursday, Bringing 27 New Murals, Block Party And Art Fair To Neighborhood

The fourth annual Uptown Art Week features a two-day art fair live mural paintings throughout the neighborhood.

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