From Fat Tuesday and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to just everyday fun things to do, here are our picks for the best events going on each week this month.
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Vote Feb. 26! Your Guide to Logan Square’s Alderman Candidates
Check out all the candidates running for Logan-area wards ahead of next week’s election.
Continue ReadingFighting the Status Quo: A Conversation with Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa
As 35th Ward alderman, Carlos Ramirez- Rosa has stood up to both entrenched politicians and powerful developers on behalf of working people, families, immigrants and other residents of the ward. We spoke to him to get the latest on his campaign ahead of the election.
Continue ReadingWhat’s Going on in Logan: January 2019
New year, new goals. This year we will bring you our picks each month for events happening around the hood. Check our January events and mark your calendars!
Continue ReadingVote on Where the 35th Ward Spends its Money: Participatory Budgeting
Thanks to participatory budgeting, residents get to choose how city money gets spent in the Logan-area 35th Ward. Voting for this starts today.
Continue ReadingLocal Politicians Happy to See Mayor Emanuel Go
Logan Square-area political leaders welcomed Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s retirement— and some may want his job.
Continue ReadingFighting Segregation Shouldn’t Mean More Power for Rahm, Aldermen Say
The problem of segregation and affordable housing is real and directly affects nonwhite communities, but limiting local power is not the solution, Logan Square aldermen said.
Continue ReadingDon’t Let Logan Square Street Upgrade Worsen Gentrification, Groups Say
The city needs to ensure that a Logan Square redesign project lifts up everyone in the neighborhood—without worsening gentrification, activists say.
Continue Reading‘Defense Committee’ Stands Up for Logan Square Immigrants
The Community Defense Committee (CDC) stands with the neighborhood’s immigrants—and against deportations by ICE. Catch them canvassing July 21 to learn more.
Continue ReadingPolice Drone Bill Threatens Protesters, Alderman Says
Chicago protestors may soon have to worry about police drones recording their images, a Logan Square alderman told supporters.
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