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REVIEW: New ‘Gamblers Paradise’ Restaurant The Whale Serves Up Satisfying Fish Entrees, Homemade Ice Cream
The Whale has landed in the neighborhood this landlocked fisherman could not be happier.
Summer Nights Inside: July’s Late Night at the Logan Features the Anderson Filmmakers
“As you can see, we’ve had our eye on you for some time now, Mr. Anderson.”
Catch Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Magnolia” at the Logan Theatre’s Late Night programming — filled with more Anderson to come later this month.
LoganSquarist Staff Highlight: John Wyatt
You can usually find John, one of our staff writers, at Bixi Beer, Emporium or popping by the local eateries.
After-Show Plastic Party at the Logan Square Arts Fest
The Logan Square Art Festival brought the heat and a big celebration of music and art to the neighborhood. But it also brought a plastic wasteland.
Chicago People’s Inauguration Works to Bridge the Gap Between Institutions, Aldermen and Citizens
Standing alongside their constituents and the grassroots organizations that aided their victories, City Council’s new coalition of progressive aldermen flipped the script—they swore-in the people.
Neighborhood
After-Show Plastic Party at the Logan Square Arts Fest
A week before the Logan Square Arts Festival celebrated its 10th year, I got an email from … Continue Reading about After-Show Plastic Party at the Logan Square Arts Fest
Know Your Neighbor: Kyle Corcoran, Exhibit Manager, Founding White Sox Charity Council Member
On a crisp summer evening, I met up with local resident Kyle Corcoran over a Topo Chico and … Continue Reading about Know Your Neighbor: Kyle Corcoran, Exhibit Manager, Founding White Sox Charity Council Member
E-Scooters in Logan Square: The Learning Curve
One of my friends recently declared on Facebook, "I am officially anti-scooter." And she's … Continue Reading about E-Scooters in Logan Square: The Learning Curve
Food + Drink
REVIEW: New ‘Gamblers Paradise’ Restaurant The Whale Serves Up Satisfying Fish Entrees, Homemade Ice Cream
The Whale has landed in the neighborhood this landlocked fisherman could not be happier. The … Continue Reading about REVIEW: New ‘Gamblers Paradise’ Restaurant The Whale Serves Up Satisfying Fish Entrees, Homemade Ice Cream
Summers Are For Patios: Where To Drink And Dine Al Fresco
These rainy, humid days may have us feeling like summer has completely abandoned us, but … Continue Reading about Summers Are For Patios: Where To Drink And Dine Al Fresco
How Lost Lake Made Rum Cool Again
Growing up in a Jamaican family, Alexander Kong learned that rum has many uses. When he had … Continue Reading about How Lost Lake Made Rum Cool Again
Where to Celebrate Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 12 and if you're wondering how best to celebrate the woman … Continue Reading about Where to Celebrate Mother’s Day
Arts + Entertainment
Summer Nights Inside: July’s Late Night at the Logan Features the Anderson Filmmakers
An alligator is on the loose, and it's halfway through July, which means we’ve only got six … Continue Reading about Summer Nights Inside: July’s Late Night at the Logan Features the Anderson Filmmakers
What’s Going on Logan: July 2019
June brought the theoretical start of summer, with some weirdly cool solstice weather, but … Continue Reading about What’s Going on Logan: July 2019
Unity Park Features All-Female Comedy Revue
Unity Park (2636 N. Kimball Ave.) presented the Summer Solstice Comedy Spectacular on June … Continue Reading about Unity Park Features All-Female Comedy Revue
Inside the Evolution of the 10-Year Logan Square Arts Festival
From June 28-30, the Logan Square Arts Festival (LSAF) will take over the square once again … Continue Reading about Inside the Evolution of the 10-Year Logan Square Arts Festival
Business
Goodbye Uncharted Books: After 7 Years, New Chapter Lies Ahead For Beloved Bookstore
By now, the news it out: Uncharted Books is leaving the neighborhood. I reported on the news … Continue Reading about Goodbye Uncharted Books: After 7 Years, New Chapter Lies Ahead For Beloved Bookstore
New Fashion Boutique Doubles as Incubator For Local Artists
When Shernett Swaby opened her third retail clothing store in early March, she envisioned it … Continue Reading about New Fashion Boutique Doubles as Incubator For Local Artists
Logan Square’s ‘Best Coffee Shop’ Celebrates 1 Year of Hope
Jonny Boucher wants you to know it's OK to talk about mental health. And the founder of the … Continue Reading about Logan Square’s ‘Best Coffee Shop’ Celebrates 1 Year of Hope
*play Extends a Charitable Arm to Bring Toys to Those in Need
It's difficult to believe that *play only opened in Logan Square nine years ago, since it is … Continue Reading about *play Extends a Charitable Arm to Bring Toys to Those in Need
Politics
Chicago People’s Inauguration Works to Bridge the Gap Between Institutions, Aldermen and Citizens
Standing alongside their constituents and the grassroots organizations that aided their victories, City Council’s new coalition of progressive aldermen flipped the script—they swore-in the people. … Continue Reading about Chicago People’s Inauguration Works to Bridge the Gap Between Institutions, Aldermen and Citizens
As Chicago’s City Council Tilts Left, Local Aldermen See Possibilities
When the three aldermen serving the majority of Logan Square took office late last month, they joined a surge of progressive representation in the Chicago City Council. Together with a post-Rahm … Continue Reading about As Chicago’s City Council Tilts Left, Local Aldermen See Possibilities
History
New Photo Book by Logan Square Preservation President Shares Layers of Neighborhood History
Andrew Schneider, President of Logan Square Preservation (LSP), gave a fascinating and entertaining lecture Nov. 15 about his book "Images in America (Logan Square)" at the Logan Square … Continue Reading about New Photo Book by Logan Square Preservation President Shares Layers of Neighborhood History
Radlers in Logan: Ignaz Schwinn and the Rise of Cycling Culture
Cycling culture continues to make inroads, both globally and in our little corner of the Midwest. Massive bicycling infrastructure plans have been implemented in cities such as London and Paris. And … Continue Reading about Radlers in Logan: Ignaz Schwinn and the Rise of Cycling Culture