Avondale bar Reed’s Local hosts a laid-back run club twice a month for casual joggers and seasoned marathoners alike.
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How To Oppose Anti-Asian Hatred And Keep Logan Square Safe And Inclusive
With the increase in anti-Asian hate crimes, here is a list of resources to mobilize our community and ensure that hate has no place in Logan Square.
Read MoreGroup Aims to Save Chicago’s Worker’s Cottages, Starting in Logan Square
One of Logan Square’s most distinctive housing styles, the worker’s cottage, may soon become an endangered species, say local advocates.
Read MoreKosciuszko Park Reopens With New Outdoor Amenities
Kosciuszko Park was abuzz last week as new renovations — including an outdoor fitness space, a turf baseball field and an updated playground — were finally unveiled after months of construction.
Read MoreNew Logan Square Cycling Club Will Host Beginner-Friendly Group Rides
As the weather warms up, a new Logan Square Cycling Club will be hitting the streets near you. The group formed after local activist Min Wang turned to a neighborhood Facebook group in search of an active Logan Square cycling club. No commenters could name a local group operating during the pandemic, so Wang proposed […]
Read MoreNew Chamber of Commerce Director Nilda Esparza Brings Lessons Learned in Little Village to Logan Square
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 MoreCorner Farm Packing Up After Owner Moves Forward on Offers
After a year working to secure its garden space, the Altgeld Sawyer Corner Farm is packing up.
Read MoreIn Springtime, Local Preschool Garden Grows Anew Thanks to An Illinois Government Grant
Thanks to a new grant, the Natalie G. Heineman Smart Love Preschool will be able to rebuild its nature garden that suffered for much of the past year because of mandatory COVID-19 closures.
Read MoreAs Springtime Blooms in Logan Square, So Does Recovery
Hurt and pain linger with us, but this springtime is undoubtedly something for the neighborhood to view with hope.
Read MoreRally Near Lightfoot’s Home Ends Monthlong Hunger Strike Against the Former General Iron’s Move to the Southeast Side: An Audio Story
Listen to a recap of last week’s rally and march near Lightfoot’s house that marked an end to the monthlong hunger strike by Southeast Side activists, who are calling on Lightfoot to deny the permit that would allow a metal scrapper to operate in their community.
Read MoreLocal Small Business Should Snap Up New Loans, State Rep Says
State Representative Will Guzzardi, in partnership with The Dancing Accountant Nancy McClelland, hosted a Facebook Live event on the second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Read MoreFeeding the Community With Local Helper Robert Magiet
The owner of West Town’s Takorea Cocina has been feeding hot meals to the community daily since the start of winter. You can help grow his initiative that’s providing five to 10 meals a day for folks in need while supporting local vendors.
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