Logan Square Preservation
Learn About The Bob Inn, One Of Chicago’s Oldest Family-Owned Taverns, At History Tour This Month
Logan Square's Bob Inn has been operated by the same family for nearly 80 years. The bar's history is the focus of a meetup next week hosted by Logan Square Preservation.
Logan Square Groups Unite To Fund Snow Removal Near Monument, Blue Line For 8th Year
Locals are again paying for crews to remove snow from the area surrounding the Logan Square Monument so neighbors can more easily traverse the heart of the neighborhood during major snowfalls.
Andy Schneider, President Of Logan Square Preservation, Running For 1st Ward Alderperson
Schneider, a neighborhood leader who's had a hand in many Logan Square projects in recent years, said he has a "proven track record of leadership and ability to build consensus within the community."
Food Truck Plaza Opening In Logan Square This Weekend After Years Of Community Planning
A kickoff event is set for 4-9 p.m. Saturday with close to 10 food trucks and food vendors, along with a house music set from DJ Lugo Rosado.
Food Truck Park And Plaza Coming To Heart Of Logan Square
Two other major Logan Square developments — the Encuentro Square affordable housing campus and the Project Logan apartment complex — also are moving forward.
After Burst Pipes Flooded Logan Square’s Comfort Station, Community Leaders Raising Money For Repairs
Comfort Station's pipes burst in February, destroying supplies and its piano. Leaders teamed up with Logan Square Preservation to recoup money spent on the repairs and support other community initiatives.
A Food Truck Park Could Be Coming To City-Owned Lot Near Old Megamall
Under a community-driven proposal, one Logan Square lot would become a public park with a water feature and another would be designated for paleta and empanada carts and food trucks.
More Than 20 Trees Planted Along Logan Boulevard Thanks To Neighborhood Group’s Fundraiser
Logan Square Preservation is replacing trees lost in a massive storm last summer.
Heart Of Logan Square Won’t Be Cleared Of Snow This Year Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
The neighborhood group that organizes the effort "didn't feel right" asking local businesses to pitch in given how much those businesses are struggling during the pandemic.
Early 1900s Logan Square Church To Be Torn Down, Replaced By Single-Family Home
Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) doesn't support the demolition, but he doesn't have the power to prevent it.
How Well Do You Know Logan Square History? Neighborhood Group Launches Self-Guided Tour
The tour launched this weekend. "If you're really trying to get your head around all of what Logan Square represents, I think it's a really valuable resource," an organizer said.
Logan Square Neighbors Raise Nearly $8,000 To Plant Trees After Powerful Storm Destroyed Many
"Neighbors are coming together and the community is investing in [trees], and it just warms my heart," one group member said.
Storm Downs Dozens Of Trees In Logan Square. Here’s How You Can Help
Logan Square Preservation is taking donations to replace felled trees. It's also seeking volunteers for tree planting.
From The Boulevards To ‘Running With The Bulls’: A Look Back At Logan Square’s Notorious Traffic Circle
With the city planning to overhaul the traffic circle next year, Block Club looked back at the history of the intersection that has come to define Logan Square.
You Already Love Maria And The Whirlaway Lounge. Now Learn The History Of Your Favorite Logan Square Dive
The event, set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, also promises a "rare glimpse into the owner's quarters."
Logan Square Monument Tagged Again — And It Will Cost Up To $4K To Clean
After the job, which is expected to take days, conservators will cover the column with a special graffiti repellant to make future cleanings easier and less costly.
As Development Soars In Logan Square, A Group That Reviews Projects Is Getting Bigger And More Heated
The Logan Square Preservation group saw record turnout at its election last week.
Replace Ash Holes In Logan Square By Planting Trees Along Borer-Ravaged Logan Boulevard
Logan Square Preservation's tree planting event is set for 9 a.m. Oct. 5.
Flashback Friday: In 1937, A Manhole Cover Exploded Off And Crashed Through Hollander Building, Killing The Elevator Operator
One of the freakiest freak accidents in Chicago's history happened in Logan Square.
Flashback Friday: Logan Square Auditorium Corner Looks Totally Different Today Than It Did In The Early 1900s
Back then, the site was home to the one-story Geannopoulos Market.
