Mother's Day is just around the corner—it's this Sunday, in case you need a reminder—but … Continue Reading
Featured Articles
Police Drone Bill Threatens Protesters, Alderman Says
Chicago protestors may soon have to worry about police drones recording their images, a Logan Square alderman told supporters.
Neighborhood News Needs Activists, Logan Square’s Rob Reid Says
Logan Square resident and activist Rob Reid founded a group of like-minded readers, journalists and activists to help shore up neighborhood news.
Bucktown Gallery Showcases New Exhibit on Local Counterculture
Counterculture in Chicago: “We’re still here,” says the curator of a new exhibit at Bucktown Gallery.
New Restaurant Good Fortune Puts Down Roots in Logan Square
The former spot of The General on California Avenue is getting a new restaurant. Good Fortune, a Mediterranean seafood cuisine, plans to open there this summer.
LoganSquarist’s Community Commitment: What It Means to be a Part of the Team
We love what we do for the Logan Square community. Get to know us, our history and what is so great and meaningful about volunteering for a local organization!
Food + Drink
Tea Time in Logan Square: Our Top Five Tea Sipping Gems
Are you a tea lover in a country of coffee lovers? Do you ever say “let’s grab a cup of … Continue Reading
Business
New Restaurant Good Fortune Puts Down Roots in Logan Square
Out to Lunch Hospitality’s Good Fortune (2528 N. California Ave.) will open a permanent … Continue Reading
Openings + Closings: April’s Hellos and Goodbyes of Logan Square’s Businesses
New restaurants and shops are moving into the neighborhood this month. Everything from … Continue Reading
Arts + Entertainment
Bucktown Gallery Showcases New Exhibit on Local Counterculture
This month, Bucktown Gallery (2207 N. Western Ave.) is showcasing a new exhibit that … Continue Reading
The Logan Square Arts Festival Returns for its 10th Year
It’s that time of year again! The Logan Square Arts Festival is back June 22 – 24. Check … Continue Reading
Politics
Police Drone Bill Threatens Protesters, Alderman Says
Chicago protestors may soon have to worry about police drones recording their images, a … Continue Reading
Neighborhood News Needs Activists, Logan Square’s Rob Reid Says
As media across the board faces buffeting winds, local journalism could use an activism … Continue Reading
Crime
Chicago Police Say Logan Square Crime is Down
At the 14th District beat police community meeting March 8, Officer Craig Mallek shared … Continue Reading
Murder-Suicide, Fire, New Ordinances Considered: Logan Square Crime
Recent Logan Square crime news includes a murder-suicide, an armed robbery and a fire … Continue Reading
Neighborhood
Join Us for Our Seventh Annual Fundraiser
Seven years ago, I had this idea of socializing the neighborhood of Logan Square through community news, local events and social engagement that occurs offline. LoganSquarist has grown since 2011 to … Continue Reading
LoganSquarist Staff Highlight: Hannah Aron, Writer
LoganSquarist wouldn’t be possible without the hard-working efforts of our dedicated staff. Hailing from all across the country, with a number of interests and professional aspirations, our team has … Continue Reading
2018 Best of Logan Square Winners
The third annual Best of Logan Square awards have been tallied, and the neighborhood's best is all here. Who's got the best brunch? What's the best family activity in the area? Where should you grab … Continue Reading
Living
Would a Real Estate Investment Co-op Program Work in Chicago?
What if investment in real estate and concern for local communities went together? That is the mantra of the New York City Real Estate Investment Cooperative (NYC REIC), a group in New York that is … Continue Reading
Family
‘Kids Wanna Dance!’ at 101 Dance & Fitness
In 2013, Veronica Perez was looking for a way to lose some weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Like so many people, she was drowning in depression, putting her family's needs above her own and … Continue Reading
In History
LoganSquarist’s Community Commitment: What It Means to be a Part of the Team
Did you know that we started off as just a Twitter handle to curate and share neighborhood information seven years ago? Over the course of LoganSquarist's life—thanks to founder and publisher Kate … Continue Reading
