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CHICAGO — It’s tough to run a small business. Thankfully, Chicago is filled with entrepreneurs who embrace the challenge and help make our neighborhoods more vibrant with their shops, restaurants and services. Every year, Block Club reporters hit the beat to highlight more than 100 businesses in every corner of our great city. So whether […]
WICKER PARK — Ringing in 30 years as an independent music venue, Subterranean will be hosting The Tastemakers series Wednesday night for its #Subt30 anniversary celebration. The free event is 6-9 p.m. at the iconic venue in the heart of Wicker Park and will feature dishes from Chef Victor Avelar of Bar Sol, paired with cocktails curated […]
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE — A temporary shelter that’s housed hundreds of asylum seekers in Ukrainian Village over the past year will close Dec. 1. The shelter at 526 N. Western Ave. was one of more than two dozen opened by the city last year as Chicago faced a surge of migrants bused here by Texas Gov. […]
BUCKTOWN — A popular Mexican restaurant on the Bucktown-Logan Square border known for its gourmet tacos and quesadillas is closing this month. Taqueria Chingón, 2234 N. Western Ave., will close Nov. 26, the restaurant announced in an Instagram post Friday morning. The closure won’t be permanent, however. The taqueria will reopen elsewhere, although no details […]
BUCKTOWN — Walking into Playa Bowls’ new location in Bucktown, you would not be faulted for thinking you have just entered an oceanfront surf shop. The new açai bowl and smoothie shop, 1735 N. Damen Ave., screams beach. White and pink surfboards hang from the ceiling and some counters are lined with pineapples. A light […]