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“Cross it Off” Event Got to Work At Second Shift
Second Shift, a gorgeous remodel at 3432 Diversey Ave., hosted a “Cross it Off” Day: A No-Excuses Event, sponsored by Mac & Cheese Productions.
Residents, Bars, Community Hold Hands with Puerto Rico
Following the tragedy in Puerto Rico, Logan Square visitors and residents share their experiences and ways to lend a hand to people on the island.
Restaurant News: The Moonlighter and Lonesome Rose To Open, Lost Lake’s Kitchen Is Back, Maplewood Gets a Taproom
The dog days of summer didn’t slow down Logan Square’s food and drink scene for a second. Catch up with LoganSquarist on what’s been happening!
John Pennycuff LGBTQ Apartments Get a Documentary
Daniel Tomei knows how to work a camera — he’s a professional film producer and has worked in the commercial film business for years. But what he never dug into was documentary film and nonfiction features. Until now.
7 Patios for Soaking Up the Sunshine Before Winter
Nothing says summer like sitting out on a patio in Logan Square with a cocktail in hand and laughs shared among friends. Not sure where to begin in a neighborhood with so many options? Here are seven bars to get you started.
Food + Drink
7 Patios for Soaking Up the Sunshine Before Winter
Nothing says summer like sitting out on a patio in Logan Square with a cocktail in hand … Continue Reading
Business
Green is the New Blue: Logan Square’s Dill Pickle Co-op Expands
Ally Young opens the big sliding black doors and smiles. Hanging above her head, the new … Continue Reading
Flair Chicago Has Style
You've been there: You're in Logan Square, and there's that one storefront that piques … Continue Reading
Arts + Entertainment
Local Artist Faces Fears Through Dynamic Dioramas
Margie Criner, a local mixed media artist, has created a few sculptures that feature … Continue Reading
Logan’s Punksters Are Ready to Riot
Walk around Logan Square, and chances are you'll pass someone in a band, playing music … Continue Reading
Politics
Waguespack, Guzzardi Weigh in on Governor’s Race
Illinois' race for governor is in full swing, as quite a few Democrats vie for the … Continue Reading
Ald. Ramirez-Rosa Kicks Off 35th Ward’s 2018 Participatory Budgeting Campaign
The 35th Ward, which covers roughly a third of Logan Square, began its 2018 … Continue Reading
Crime
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
Logan Square Crime Roundup: ICE Needs a Warrant to Enter Schools, Woman Missing in Neighborhood
Logan Square continues to have a relatively quiet start to 2017 on the crime front, but … Continue Reading
Neighborhood
“Cross it Off” Event Got to Work At Second Shift
Sunday was a murky and overcast day: the kind of day where I would normally sleep in, watch movies under the covers and nap until 4 p.m. or sunset, whichever comes first. But today I decided to be … Continue Reading
Residents, Bars, Community Hold Hands with Puerto Rico
Fifteen hours before Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, Irvin Roberto Cofresí was shopping in Wal-Mart in San Juan, stocking up for the storm. At the same time, he was searching flights on his phone, … Continue Reading
John Pennycuff LGBTQ Apartments Get a Documentary
Daniel Tomei knows how to work a camera — he's a professional film producer and has worked in the commercial film business for years. But what he never dug into was documentary film and nonfiction … Continue Reading
Living
LINKing Up at the Logan Square Farmers Market
Near the corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Diversey Parkway, January cold creeps into a large, once-abandoned building. The pastel blue and purple walls chip off their paint onto the unfinished floor … Continue Reading
Family
Christopher House Hosted 27th Annual Fundraising Benefit Honoring Cubs Charities
As a young boy, Gilbert Juarez watched his older brother and sister attend school at Christopher House, and he saw firsthand how they blossomed. Juarez described how Christopher House helped his … Continue Reading
In History
Comfort Station: For the Community, by the Community
On Monday, August 21st, the solar eclipse is making its long-awaited appearance, and Comfort Station has the perfect spot for you to watch. They’ll be providing CE- and ISO-certified eclipse … Continue Reading