This weekend, Logan Square will be home to an (almost) garage sale. The key difference? Everything will be free!
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First Ward Holds Community Peace And Health Block Party
The Peace and Health Commission of the First Ward held its first block party on Saturday, July 17, inviting neighbors to join in “food, music, local job opportunities, community resources and a school supplies/book bag giveaway.”
Read MoreNew Mural ‘Tunnel of Blessings’ Honors Lives of Youth Lost to Gun Violence
A vibrant new mural beneath the Bloomingdale Trail honors Neftali Reyes Jr. and 13 other young people who died from gun violence.
Read MoreBlock Parties Return, Applications Now Open
Logan Square residents can now apply to host block parties slated for July 5 or later this year.
Read MoreReed’s Local Raises The Bar For Run Clubs
Avondale bar Reed’s Local hosts a laid-back run club twice a month for casual joggers and seasoned marathoners alike.
Read MoreHow 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.
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