The much-loved City Lit Books returns under a new owner.
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By Carrie McGath • • Business • Leave a Comment
By Allison Fine • • Business • Leave a Comment
Thank you, City Lit Books! We spoke to owner store owner Teresa Kirschbraun as the iconic Logan store prepares to close.
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American writer Denis Johnson died after authoring dozens of books and winning multiple awards. His final collection of short stories The Largesse of the Sea Maiden will be available, published amid tribute events at City Lit Books.
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In a city with a strong and ever growing literary community, City Lit Books’s open mic stands out. Travis Steele began hosting the open mic a little over a year ago, and has worked to make it differ from others in the city.
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Considering the cold, snow or ice and flannel gray days that sometimes seem to last months on end, it can be helpful to have some escape or ray of sunshine to fully embrace the colder weather and brighten the mood.
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City Lit Books Chicago opened in Logan Square in August and brings another literary book option to the neighborhood.
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When the three aldermen representing the majority of Logan Square took office late last month, they joined a surge of progressive representation in the Chicago City Council.
Read MoreBy Bella Foote • • Food + Drink • 1 Comment
Lolimar Gutierrez, owner and chef at new restaurant Lolitas, brought a love of cooking from Venezuela to Logan Square.
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The Democratic Socialist Caucus of the Chicago City Council heralded city budget wins on the environment, community development and housing. Logan-area council members also criticized property tax increases and called for improved housing assistance.
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Serving as executive director of the Logan Square Chamber of Commerce has one duty that Nilda Esparza might not have anticipated — it involves a lot of eating, thanks the restaurant-heavy nature of the local business community. “I can’t keep up, everything is delicious,” Esparza said. “I recently tried the Mediterranean codfish at Sultan’s Market […]
Read MoreBy Jaley Bruursema • • Arts + Entertainment • Leave a Comment
A teacher and her film team dreamt up a show concept to chip away at gaps in literacy and social emotional learning.
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