Where can you find vegetarian Slovenian Bread Dumplings, blood sausage, an assortment of … Continue Reading
Featured Articles
CoderDojoChi: Where Kids and Code Come Together
While Logan Square is known for its restaurants, bars, and farmers market, it’s also home to CoderDojoChi, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching kids how to code—for free.
New Executive Chef Brings Innovation, Sustainability to Table, Donkey and Stick
Table, Donkey and Stick welcomes new Executive Chef Justin Moser to the family. He’s bringing humor, new inventions and sustainability to the restaurant.
‘Defense Committee’ Stands Up for Logan Square Immigrants
The Community Defense Committee (CDC) stands with the neighborhood’s immigrants—and against deportations by ICE. Catch them canvassing July 21 to learn more.
Rep. Will Guzzardi Shares Latest News From Springfield
State Rep. Will Guzzardi held a public meeting last week to update constituents on news from Springfield. Education, taxes, immigration and stricter gun laws were discussed—get the details here and stay up-to-date.
Merchant Restaurant Opens Up in Former Dunlays Spot
Need a new restaurant or bar to check out tonight? Merchant Chicago could be your answer, the new business that opened today in the old Dunlay’s spot.
Food + Drink
Merchant Restaurant Opens Up in Former Dunlays Spot
While the shops and restaurants surrounding the Square have seemed a bit sparse lately, … Continue Reading
Business
Logan Square Welcomes One Tail at a Time to Neighborhood
One Tail at a Time announced they will be opening their second location (3579 W. Dickens … Continue Reading
Logan Parlor Leads the Way in Creating a Safe Space for Community
Do you ever feel awkward going to the hair salon or barber shop and having to abide by a … Continue Reading
Arts + Entertainment
Logan Hardware Lives on Through Logan Arcade Record Pop-Up Sale
Logan Hardware closed last month, leaving the neighborhood with no more record stores. … Continue Reading
Meet Goob, Your Local Street Artist
When you find yourself ambling down the busy streets of Logan Square, keep an eye out … Continue Reading
Politics
‘Defense Committee’ Stands Up for Logan Square Immigrants
Under a broiling sun in June, immigrant families and supporters in Logan Square struck … Continue Reading
Rep. Will Guzzardi Shares Latest News From Springfield
A town hall meeting was held with State Rep. Will Guzzardi last week at Haas Park … 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
CoderDojoChi: Where Kids and Code Come Together
While most of Chicago knows Logan Square for its acclaimed restaurants, lively farmers market and eclectic bar scene, Ali Karbassi has found a home in this food-frenzied neighborhood for something a … Continue Reading
LoganSquarist Staff Highlight: Michael Dhar, Politics 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
Hermosa Playground Rebuilt After Endless Community Effort
Volunteers gathered at Nixon Elementary school (2121 N. Keeler Ave.) June 30 after successfully securing funding to rebuild a playground for the Hermosa community. The plan to renovate the site had … Continue Reading
Living
The Rats of Logan Square
Our beautiful neighborhood has much to recommend it. Abundant green space. Wide boulevards. An endless array of restaurants. And we’re not the only ones who have noticed. In addition to the explosion … 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