Logan Hero No. 1: Jamila Maronde On any given Sunday during the Logan Square Famers … Continue Reading
Featured Articles
BiXi Beer: Remarkable Beer + Blended Asian Flavors
Our review of Bixi Beer: The tension of maintaining authenticity while flirting with something innovative is embodied by this “contemporary Asian fusion” concept.
Love in the Square: Where You Should Take Your Next Date
With summer drawing to a close and fall coming right on its heels, let’s change up your date night game! Time to swap out those breezy patio nights and frozen cocktails for cozy candlelit tables and, well, less frozen cocktails.
The Hairpin Art Center Strives to Be a Hub for Community, Art, Activism
“I want people to feel like this is a place where they can come and be with other people and see something beautiful or something disturbing that has them think.”
The executive director of The Hairpin Art Center wants the space to connect with people emotionally and personally—instead of through technology.
Deff Jam 2018: Logan Square Bands Bring Grooves to DIY Music Fest
This past weekend, some of Logan Square’s punk-rock bands journeyed to DIY music festival Deff Jam 2018 in Ohio. We got the highlights from the fest right here!
Good Beauty Salon Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Good Beauty has been in Logan Square for one year already. Check out photos from its anniversary party.
Neighborhood
Be the Change You Strive for: Volunteer!
While Logan Square has been getting plenty of attention for its bustling restaurant and bar … Continue Reading
The Party Your Dog Wants to Take You to
Dreams do come true: A giant red fire hydrant, a dog house your dog can finally share with … Continue Reading
The Fourth Annual Lucha Libre Shows Down in Unity Park Tomorrow
If you're within two to three blocks of Unity Park (2636 N. Kimball Ave.) on Sept. 1, you'll … Continue Reading
Food + Drink
BiXi Beer: Remarkable Beer + Blended Asian Flavors
I remember when I first found out about BiXi Beer (2515 N. Milwaukee Ave.) opening, I was … Continue Reading
Love in the Square: Where You Should Take Your Next Date
With summer drawing to a close and fall coming right on its heels, let's change up your date … Continue Reading
Touring Barista Tournament Makes a Pit Stop in Logan Square
Known for their espresso machine innovation, La Marzocco hosted their touring barista … Continue Reading
Twain Restaurant Brings Humble, Midwestern Charm to Trendy Logan Square
While walking around the bustling street of Milwaukee Avenue, you might have noticed a new … Continue Reading
Arts + Entertainment
The Hairpin Art Center Strives to Be a Hub for Community, Art, Activism
The Hairpin Arts Center (2810 N. Milwaukee Ave.) looks like a gallery space, but it aspires … Continue Reading
Deff Jam 2018: Logan Square Bands Bring Grooves to DIY Music Fest
After three days of very minimal sleep and listening to rock music all night, the first … Continue Reading
Upcoming Art Exhibit Depicts ‘Mundane’ Life in the Abstract
Have you ever sat on the bus wondering about the depth of emotion and experience of your … Continue Reading
Behind the Blue: Blue Man Group Locals on Their Love Affair with Logan Square and Life as a Blue Man
Whether it’s the piercing stare, epic music, or, of course, the bald blue heads, chances are … Continue Reading
Business
Good Beauty Salon Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Good Beauty, a minimalistic trendy salon in Logan Square celebrated their one-year … Continue Reading
FLAIR Chicago Closing its Doors—But it isn’t Goodbye
Earlier this month, local business FLAIR (3415 W. Fullerton Ave.) announced on Facebook it … Continue Reading
Monarch Thrift Shop: More Than Just a Bargain
Editor's note: A previous version of this article stated that Monarch Thrift Shop is in … Continue Reading
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[Blnk] Haus Opens its Doors As a Creative, Supportive Space for Local Artists
If you've ever walked East on Armitage towards Kedzie, headed towards Scofflaw or … Continue Reading
Politics
Fighting Segregation Shouldn’t Mean More Power for Rahm, Aldermen Say
For decades, Chicago's aldermen have used their influence on housing to maintain racial and economic segregation, according to a new report. But while the problem of segregation is real, limiting … Continue Reading
Lori Lightfoot: A Potential Mayor Out of a Logan Square Resident
Logan Square resident Lori Lightfoot has entered a crowded field in the race to be mayor of Chicago. While some would be daunted by the prospect of taking on incumbent Rahm Emanuel, Lightfoot has … Continue Reading
History
Take a Peek Inside Logan Square’s Most Unique Homes on the 2018 House Walk
From an “Irish castle” on Logan Boulevard to a church that’s been converted into one large single-family home, the 2018 Logan Square House Walk will give participants a glimpse inside some of the … Continue Reading
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