Last fall, LoganSquarist inaugurated its Interiors-Exteriors feature with a tour of Kelly … Continue Reading about Interiors-Exteriors: Inside the Elegant Edits of a Homey Second Floor
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Interiors-Exteriors: Inside the Elegant Edits of a Homey Second Floor
When LoganSquarist first toured the McGrath’s home, they mentioned that a renovation of the upstairs rooms was in the air. A year later, we headed back to check it out.

What’s Going on in Logan: December 2019
Check out the best activities for each week in December in Logan and nearby ‘hoods.

Inside Logan Square’s Quick South Asian Cuisine Burst
While Logan Square itself is a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood, there is still a space and cultivation for authentic cuisine like South Asian, which has quickly found new ground in the neighborhood.

LoganSquarist Staff Highlight: Tim Frisbie
Meet Tim, one of our writers who enjoys telling stories of passionate people in the neighborhood!

First Ward Sponsors New Holistic Violence Prevention Resource Fair in Effort to Create More Stable Communities
Alderman Daniel La Spata’s office is working to expand community conversations around stable communities by highlighting violence prevention programs in the area.
Neighborhood

What’s Going on in Logan: December 2019
By Michael Dhar
As the year of our lord 2019 draws to a wintry close, Logan Squarist wants to ensure that … Continue Reading about What’s Going on in Logan: December 2019

LoganSquarist Staff Highlight: Tim Frisbie
What’s your role with LoganSquarist? Staff writer. Where are you from … Continue Reading about LoganSquarist Staff Highlight: Tim Frisbie

First Ward Sponsors New Holistic Violence Prevention Resource Fair in Effort to Create More Stable Communities
By Scott Jauch
The First Ward hosted a new event of its kind: a Community Stability Forum on rethinking … Continue Reading about First Ward Sponsors New Holistic Violence Prevention Resource Fair in Effort to Create More Stable Communities
Food + Drink

Inside Logan Square’s Quick South Asian Cuisine Burst
By Shanti Chu
In a three-month timespan, we have had two new South Asian restaurants open, filling the gap … Continue Reading about Inside Logan Square’s Quick South Asian Cuisine Burst

REVIEW: Namaste Chicago Enhances Logan Square’s Diversity in South Asian Cuisine
By Shanti Chu
“Namaste” is a Hindi greeting, which translates to “I bow to you”—perfectly embodying the … Continue Reading about REVIEW: Namaste Chicago Enhances Logan Square’s Diversity in South Asian Cuisine

Now Serving Awareness: Local Restaurants Participate in Domestic Violence Awareness Month Campaign
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and restaurants across Chicago have … Continue Reading about Now Serving Awareness: Local Restaurants Participate in Domestic Violence Awareness Month Campaign

REVIEW: Papa Cenar Brings Luscious Tapas for Diverse Appetites to Former Twain Restaurant
By Shanti Chu
The community has yet another new addition to its rapidly flourishing international … Continue Reading about REVIEW: Papa Cenar Brings Luscious Tapas for Diverse Appetites to Former Twain Restaurant
Arts + Entertainment

What’s Going on in Logan: November 2019
By Michael Dhar
Halloween's gone, Logan Square—though you can totally keep celebrating this weekend, as long … Continue Reading about What’s Going on in Logan: November 2019

Meet the Artist Behind the Neighborhood’s New Mushroom Mural
At the intersection of Armitage and Kedzie Avenues, just behind The Moonlighter and across … Continue Reading about Meet the Artist Behind the Neighborhood’s New Mushroom Mural

What’s Going on in Logan: October 2019
By Michael Dhar
September has left us, the autumn equinox come and gone, and with it your very last … Continue Reading about What’s Going on in Logan: October 2019

New York City Artist Brings His ‘Suckadelic’ Toys to the Neighborhood
By Erik Island
When I was a kid, I had those 12-inch action figures, along with my Uncle's G.I. Joe with … Continue Reading about New York City Artist Brings His ‘Suckadelic’ Toys to the Neighborhood
Business

Webster’s Wine Bar Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary As Staple Wine Shop
Logan Square's favorite wine bar, an influential and reputable establishment in the … Continue Reading about Webster’s Wine Bar Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary As Staple Wine Shop

Know Your Neighbor: Inside Entrepreneur Casey Clark’s Business Success
By John Wyatt
Casey Clark, a Logan Square resident, runs Cultivate Advisors, one of Chicago’s … Continue Reading about Know Your Neighbor: Inside Entrepreneur Casey Clark’s Business Success

Founder of The Miracle Center Reflects on Past, Present, Future of Children’s Performing Arts Space
By John Wyatt
Since 1995, The Miracle Center has been inspiring personal growth and development in … Continue Reading about Founder of The Miracle Center Reflects on Past, Present, Future of Children’s Performing Arts Space

Pretty Cool Ice Cream Celebrates One Year
It's already been one year since Pretty Cool Ice Cream (2353 N. California Ave.) has been in … Continue Reading about Pretty Cool Ice Cream Celebrates One Year
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90 Miles Cuban Cafe
ACTIVE! Dog Daycare and Boarding
Agitator Gallery
Alexandria Wills Studio Showroom
All Star Press
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AnySquared Projects
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Arbor
Aubergine
B'el Bar Kitchen
BiXi Beer
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Busy Beaver Button Co.
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Feast & Imbibe Studio Kitchen
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Galerie F
Goethe Elementary
Grace Church Logan Square
Grand Kimball Lodge
Greater Good Studio
Hairpin Arts Center
Harmony House For Cats
Helix Cafe
High Pointe by Taylor Morrison
Historic Church Logan Square
Hopewell Brewing Co.
Humboldt Park Library
Idealty Realty
Illinois Centennial Monument
Jam Restaurant
Jen Jansen Photography Studio
Julia de Burgos Park
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Liberty Bank for Savings
Live Wire Lounge
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Logan Square Branch, Chicago Public Library
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Loyola University
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Middle Brow Bungalow
Miko's Italian Ice - Logan Square
Minnekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial church
Moe's Tavern
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Natalie & Ben Heineman Smart Love Center
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Olivera Health Wellness
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Southern Grass between Richmond and Fransisco on Logan Blvd.
Stan Mansion
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Studio 101 Dance & Fitness
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Feel Good Yoga Chicago
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Fuse Her Fly LLC
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Healthy Living Chicago
Inner Sense Healing Arts Collective
Jae Webb
Jewish Community Center
Julie Sulzen and Dan Zamudio
Kambs Jennings Group of Compass Mortgage
Kosciuszko Park Advisory Council
Labyrinth Arts and Sweetback Productions at The Charnel House
Lettering Works
Liberty Bank for Savings
Lindsay Saewitz
Linnea Blomgren
Logan Arcade
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Logan Square Chamber of Commerce
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Logan Square Pilates Core Studio
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Luke Taylor
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Meet People Chicago
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Midwest Soul Xchange
Miko's Italian Ice
Mitchell Li
Modern Capital Concepts, Inc.
Monarch Thrift Shop
Mosher Show
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Precious Pets Almost Home
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Rosa's Lounge
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Shanti Chu
Shirley Blazen
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Studio 101 Dance & Fitness
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Tango 21 Dance Theater
Taylor Morrison Chicago
The Heavy Feather
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The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church
The Owl
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Tony Mangiullo - Manager, Special Events & Band Booking
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UnLOCK HAUSE
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Politics

Logan Square Aldermen Push Progressive Fixes to Mayor’s Budget
By Michael Dhar
Logan Square-area aldermen want to add a suite of progressive revenue streams to the mayor's recently proposed budget. Bringing in an extra $500-million-plus dollars, those approaches could fund … Continue Reading about Logan Square Aldermen Push Progressive Fixes to Mayor’s Budget

Contentious Zoning Meeting on Proposed Music Venue Receives Mixed Feelings From Community
By Scott Jauch
Editor's note: This article has been changed to include a statement from the alderman's office and support for the project from Logan Square Chamber of Commerce. More than 200 people attended the … Continue Reading about Contentious Zoning Meeting on Proposed Music Venue Receives Mixed Feelings From Community
History

Why is The Dill Pickle Named After a 1920s Hobo Speakeasy?
By Tim Frisbie
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
By Tim Frisbie
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