The arrival of Logan Square's mini Target, originally set for this week, may have to wait, … Continue Reading about New Target Stores May Be Delayed, Company Says Ahead of Planned Logan Square Opening
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Cole’s Bar Brings its Weekly Comedy Open Mic Night to You Via Livestream
The show must go on: Cole’s Bar is going online with its popular comedy open mic night.
New Target Stores May Be Delayed, Company Says Ahead of Planned Logan Square Opening
The arrival of Logan Square’s mini Target, originally set for this week, could be delayed, as the company said that it can’t predict when planned Chicago openings will happen.
Drinking From a Distance: Bars And Restaurants Offer Curbside Cocktails, Beverage Delivery
Up your quarantine happy hour game with curbside cocktails and to-go tipples from some of your favorite neighborhood haunts.
Paulie Gee’s Temporarily Closes Pizza Restaurant As COVID-19 Spreads
Local favorite Paulie Gee’s has closed its doors as COVID-19 continues to take hold in Chicago, further impacting small businesses.
You Can Order a Coronavirus Care Package From Steel Petal Press
The local lettering and crafts boutique is offering a variety of curated care packages — including Unicorn Magic, Girl Power, Book Lover, Work From Home, Cat Love, and more—that they’ll ship to your friend for free along with a card and hand-written note.
Neighborhood
Lightfoot Closes 606, Lakefront Trail, Playgrounds: ‘Stay Home, Period’
Mayor Lightfoot is putting her foot down and closing outdoor trails after this week's warm … Continue Reading about Lightfoot Closes 606, Lakefront Trail, Playgrounds: ‘Stay Home, Period’
Thousands of Chicagoans to Belt Bon Jovi in Window Sing-Along
This Saturday, thousands of Chicagoans stuck inside due to "social distancing" will … Continue Reading about Thousands of Chicagoans to Belt Bon Jovi in Window Sing-Along
Businesses Turn to Live Virtual Events to Keep Neighbors Connected
If you're feeling trapped or stir crazy with the city's new normal, rest assured you are not … Continue Reading about Businesses Turn to Live Virtual Events to Keep Neighbors Connected
Food + Drink
Drinking From a Distance: Bars And Restaurants Offer Curbside Cocktails, Beverage Delivery
As the incomparable Ina Garten recently said, "It's always cocktail hour in a crisis!" And … Continue Reading about Drinking From a Distance: Bars And Restaurants Offer Curbside Cocktails, Beverage Delivery
Help Out Local Businesses, Artists and Families During COVID-19 Closures
The latest efforts to combat the new coronavirus aim to slow the spread of the illness, … Continue Reading about Help Out Local Businesses, Artists and Families During COVID-19 Closures
Female Bakers, Bartenders Unite for International Women’s Day
Celebrate International Women's Day with all of your favorite things: babes, booze and a … Continue Reading about Female Bakers, Bartenders Unite for International Women’s Day
Your Happy Place Bringing Organic Groceries to Mini-Target Block
When the project at the old Megamall site announced that a mini Target (2434 N. Sacramento … Continue Reading about Your Happy Place Bringing Organic Groceries to Mini-Target Block
Arts + Entertainment
Cole’s Bar Brings its Weekly Comedy Open Mic Night to You Via Livestream
You can now laugh from your couch while enjoying local comedy. Back from a quick … Continue Reading about Cole’s Bar Brings its Weekly Comedy Open Mic Night to You Via Livestream
Logan Band Thompson Springs Readies First Album Just Months After First Tour
Logan Square-based folk-rock band Thompson Springs, which recently shot a video partly in … Continue Reading about Logan Band Thompson Springs Readies First Album Just Months After First Tour
What’s Going on in Logan: March 2020
February came and went, which hopefully means spring is around the corner (although it … Continue Reading about What’s Going on in Logan: March 2020
‘Thunder Domes’ Designer Brings Geodesic Domes to the Bar — and Beyond
Buckminster Fuller believed that geodesic domes have the power to change the world.The … Continue Reading about ‘Thunder Domes’ Designer Brings Geodesic Domes to the Bar — and Beyond
Business
Paulie Gee’s Temporarily Closes Pizza Restaurant As COVID-19 Spreads
Local favorite Paulie Gee's (2451 N. Milwaukee Ave.) has closed its doors as COVID-19 … Continue Reading about Paulie Gee’s Temporarily Closes Pizza Restaurant As COVID-19 Spreads
You Can Order a Coronavirus Care Package From Steel Petal Press
Do you know someone who’s starting to feel blue about being on lock down? Maybe they … Continue Reading about You Can Order a Coronavirus Care Package From Steel Petal Press
Logan Square SEO Firm Launches Marketing Scholarship Program
It’s not always easy to get started in a career, and digital marketing—which encompasses … Continue Reading about Logan Square SEO Firm Launches Marketing Scholarship Program
Residents Grill Proposed Cannabis Dispensary on Risks, Parking
Logan Square residents grilled representatives of a proposed Milwaukee Avenue cannabis … Continue Reading about Residents Grill Proposed Cannabis Dispensary on Risks, Parking
Politics
Polling Sites Shuffled, Early Locations Extended
Voters of Logan Square, your polling place for today's primary election may have changed! Some polling sites in the neighborhood appear to have closed amid coronavirus concerns. But you can find … Continue Reading about Polling Sites Shuffled, Early Locations Extended
Get Ready for Primary Voting, Logan Square!
Maybe you haven't heard—if you remain blissfully free of Facebook, television ads and opinionated friends—but there's a primary election going on. The campaign comes to Illinois on Tuesday, March 17, … Continue Reading about Get Ready for Primary Voting, Logan Square!
History
Why is The Dill Pickle Named After a 1920s Hobo Speakeasy?
Some grocery stores are named after their founders, upstanding, god-fearing businessmen like Bob Mariano or Bernard Kroger. Others have stitched their names together from well-worn consumer buzzwords … Continue Reading about Why is The Dill Pickle Named After a 1920s Hobo Speakeasy?
Tips on Appreciating ‘Vernacular Architecture’ from a Former Rick Steves Travel Guide
In her 10 years working as a tour guide and writer for Rick Steves’ Europe, Amanda Scotese learned a lot about how to uncover a neighborhood’s most interesting historical points. Scotese, who later … Continue Reading about Tips on Appreciating ‘Vernacular Architecture’ from a Former Rick Steves Travel Guide