On a rainy night a few weeks ago, Sara Korbecki and her husband Nathaniel Krempel welcomed … Continue Reading
Featured Articles
Interiors-Exteriors: Blending History with Personal Touch
“This small house has just the right space for us—we could see ourselves growing old here.”
A Guide to Logan’s BYOB Restaurants
There’s something satisfying about bringing your own boozy beverage to dinner.
Satisfaction of Casa Yari’s Veggie, Vegan Puerto Rican-Honduran Plates Satiates the Tongue
If you haven’t stepped behind the maroon curtains of Casa Yari, our review of the veggie restaurant will make you want to get on that fast.
Inside Casa Yari: Dedicated to Cultural Strength, Change Through Culinary Art
The Puerto Rican-Honduran fusion Casa Yari is anything but traditional.
LoganSquarist Staff Highlight: Jamie Schneider, Marketing Director
This month’s staff cheers goes to Jamie Schneider, our marketing director! Find out what marketing skills he’s brought to the team and what he’s learned so far.
Neighborhood
LoganSquarist Staff Highlight: Jamie Schneider, Marketing Director
What’s your role with LoganSquarist? Marketing Director. Where are you from … Continue Reading
Police Warn Residents of Strong-Armed Robberies at Two Businesses
The Chicago Police's 14th District have alerted local residents of two robberies that took … Continue Reading
Christopher House Preschool: Bridging the Gap Between Home and School
Christopher House (3255 W. Altgeld Ave.) is nestled in a quiet area of the neighborhood, … Continue Reading
Food + Drink
A Guide to Logan’s BYOB Restaurants
There's something immensely satisfying about bringing your own boozy beverage to dinner. … Continue Reading
Satisfaction of Casa Yari’s Veggie, Vegan Puerto Rican-Honduran Plates Satiates the Tongue
As someone who is a vegetarian, I am not used to finding plentiful options at Central … Continue Reading
How to Find the Craft Beer That Speaks to Your Soul
The age of specialty beer is upon us. If you haven’t yet visited one of the many craft … Continue Reading
Revolution Brewing to Roll Out New Barrel-Aged Beers
If you’ve never had a beer aged with unfermented blackberries or “weaponized” with infusions … Continue Reading
Arts + Entertainment
The Miracle Center Receives ComEd Production Grant for Puerto Rican Show
ComEd and the League of Chicago Theaters, have teamed up to award 17 grants to nonprofit … Continue Reading
Aloft Circus Arts Hosts New Blanket Fort Performance This Weekend
Imagine a time when you were young. It’s pouring rain outside and you and your friends build … Continue Reading
Artists in Residence: The Love Behind AnySquared Arts Collaborative Flows, Grows, Heals
It was a bright day in late summer when local artist and organizer Tracy Kostenbader sat … Continue Reading
New Podcast From Local Media Company Gushes About Zelda
It began as more of a passion project than anything for Logan Square residents David Geisler … Continue Reading
Business
Inside Casa Yari: Dedicated to Cultural Strength, Change Through Culinary Art
Tucked away near the corner of Kedzie and Fullerton Avenues behind dark, marron curtains, … Continue Reading
FreeGeek Chicago Offers Tech Skills Through Free Classes, Networking for All
Are you allergic to technology? Are you overwhelmed by computers and the internet? Do you … Continue Reading
Transformations from Center for Changing Lives
There is life nestled at the corner of St. Louis and Armitage Avenues. Outside, children … Continue Reading
Good Beauty Salon Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Good Beauty, a minimalistic trendy salon in Logan Square celebrated their one-year … Continue Reading
Politics
Vote on Where the 35th Ward Spends its Money: Participatory Budgeting
Every year in Logan Square and across Chicago, roads grow ragged, streetlights go dim and sidewalks crumble into tripping hazards. And every year, aldermen get a pot of funds for upgrades and repairs. … Continue Reading
Tips to Prepare for Election Day 2018
Election Day 2018 is fast approaching, and recent studies state that voter enthusiasm is "at its highest level during any midterm in more than two decades." For those who are new to the voting … Continue Reading
History
Radlers in Logan: Ignaz Schwinn and the Rise of Cycling Culture
Cycling culture continues to make inroads, both globally and in our little corner of the Midwest. Massive bicycling infrastructure plans have been implemented in cities such as London and Paris. And … Continue Reading
A Free History Lesson: Logan Architectural Gems on the Open House Chicago Tour
Have you ever wondered what it looks like inside the Logan Auditorium or the new L apartments? Maybe you were never cool enough to go to an event at Stan Mansion? It's okay; here's your chance. On … Continue Reading