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Friday, December 11, 2020What other intersections would benefit from artistic Complete Streets makeovers?
by John Greenfield / Streetsblog Chicago / Dec 10, 2020 Turning excess road asphalt into pedestrian space can be done fairly cheaply and quickly with paint and posts, as the Chicago Department of Transportation recently showed at a couple dozen downtown intersections. It’s an easy way to create sidewalk bump-outs to shorten pedestrian crossing distances, and widen the turning radii of intersections to discourage drivers from whipping around them at dangerous speeds. Pedestrian islands can also be created
Monday, November 16, 2020Lincoln Square Ravenswood takes annual Wine Stroll online
Fox-32 Chicago / November 16 2020 The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Wine Stroll with a twist this year. Rudy Flores and Shad Martin talk about this year’s changes. Watch HERE
Monday, November 16, 2020People encouraged to shop local during holidays
Fox-32 Chicago / November 16 2020 FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Rudy Flores, who is the executive director of the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce. Watch HERE
Sunday, November 15, 2020Lincoln Square’s Wine Stroll Goes Online Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park reporter / Nov 13, 2020 7:00AM LINCOLN SQUARE — Lincoln Square’s Wine Stroll is going online this year due to the worsening coronavirus pandemic. The event’s organizers are raising money for neighborhood small businesses and the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce by selling wine and snack packs. Read more HERE
Monday, October 12, 2020Arts Plaza Proposed for Lincoln Square
Connect Chicago Commercial Real Estate News / October 12, 2020 A new arts plaza would be developed in the North Side’s Lincoln Square through a financial proposal introduced to City Council recently by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the city’s Department of Planning and Development announced. Partly financed by $57,000 in Open Space Impact Fees, the Ainslie Arts Plaza would replace an underutilized, half block-stretch of Lincoln Avenue between Gunnison and Ainslie streets. The plaza would include planters, a
Wednesday, September 30, 202010 events to visit in Chicago this Fall 2020
Chicago Magazine, powered by Chicagohotels.org / September 29, 2020 Fall is a busy time in Chicago, with the city’s atmospheric Autumnal colours providing a scenic backdrop to a number of popular events that draw visitors from far and wide. Many of these event have a long and distinguished history, but none of them could be accused of resting on their laurels, with each edition presenting a fresh take featuring new performers, exhibits and programmes, all serving to ensure that originality prevails. Read
Monday, September 28, 2020Ring in fall with Lincoln Square's Apple Fest
FOX-32 Chicago / September 28, 2020 Rudy Flores and Abby Schilling preview this year's (slightly altered) Apple Fest, which takes place Oct. 3-4. WATCH HERE
Thursday, September 24, 2020Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest to hold virtual sales event amid pandemic
By ABC 7 Chicago Digital Team / Sunday, September 20, 2020 8:59AM CHICAGO (WLS) -- A fall tradition in Chicago is going virtual this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest will begin online sales of unique food items patrons have come to love starting Monday.Although the entire fest won't be on the street this year, organizers said they still want to be able to support local farmers who have made the fest special. Read more and watch here.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020Square Roots at Home
The Square Roots Festival, typically held in July to support the small businesses that are part of the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, has joined many of Chicago's other summer festivals in creating a virtual experience for fest-goers to keep the public safe. This year's edition comprises a full week of vendor specials -- food packages, craft beers and merchandise available for order and pickup -- and online classes and workshops, culminating in a livestreamed concert on Saturday, Aug. 29.
Wednesday, August 19, 2020What Do You Want To See In A New Lincoln Square Plaza? Share Your Ideas In A Survey
LINCOLN SQUARE — Neighbors are being asked to weigh on on what kind of pedestrian-friendly improvements they’d like to see in a plaza coming to Lincoln Square. The plaza would take over the triangle shaped block that currently has sidewalks, a parkway with trees and grass, and a bus stop just east of the McDonald’s currently being remodeled at 4844 N. Lincoln Ave. READ MORE
Monday, August 10, 2020Menya Goku Open in Lincoln Square
In Lincoln Square, the folks behind Wasabi opened Menya Goku along Montrose Avenue shortly before COVID-19 closures hit Chicago. Now they've reopened and we really recommend their delicious ramen!Click here to view the Hungry Hound's take on Menya Goku.
Friday, June 26, 2020Bottles And Cans Selling Locally Brewed 6-Packs To Raise Money For Lincoln Square Chamber
A portion of each sale will be donated to the chamber. Online orders must be placed before midnight Tuesday. by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park reporter / Jun 26, 2020 7:40AM CDT LINCOLN SQUARE — The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce lost an important fundraising tool when the pandemic shut down and postponed festivals. Read more
Friday, June 26, 2020Chicago 2020 Farmer’s Markets: dates & locations
By Carole Kuhrt Brewer / Chicago Now / June 26 2020, 12:19 pm Just in time to get the first of those Early Girl tomatoes and still time to get seasonal strawberries, Chicago’s Farmers Markets have announced opening dates. Chicago’s farmers markets offer a variety of items from farm fresh eggs, artisan cheeses and homemade bread to seasonal fruits, veggies and more. Read more
Friday, June 26, 202052 Chicago-area farmers markets and their COVID-19 restrictions
By Chicago Tribune staff/ Chicago Tribune/ Jun 25, 2020 at 4:31 PM Chicago-area farmers markets are one of the highlights of the summer season. As with everything else this year, there’s been a bit of delayed gratification, but market season has finally arrived. Read more
Monday, June 22, 2020Farmers markets, local farms have some of the best strawberries the Midwest has to offer, use them t
by Steve Dolinsky / ABC-7 Chicago / Hungry Hound CHICAGO (WLS) -- Strawberry season in the Midwest is one of the shortest of the year. Here's what to do with those fresh, local strawberries: Read more and watch here
Wednesday, May 27, 2020Lincoln Square Farmers Market To Open June 9, But Summer Concert Series Canceled
Shoppers and vendors will be required to wear face coverings and a limited number of people will be allowed inside at a time.by Alex V. Hernandez, Block Club Chicago / Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park reporter / May 20, 2020 7:00AM CDT LINCOLN SQUARE — The Lincoln Square Farmers Market will return next month with social distancing measures in place. The tentative start date for the market is June 9, according to the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce. Read more
Wednesday, April 08, 2020Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce Asks Neighbors To Shop Local During Stay Home Order
Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce Asks Neighbors to Shop Local During Stay Home OrderBy Alex V. Hernandez | Block Club Chicago | April 8, 2020 8:54AM LINCOLN SQUARE — The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is asking neighbors to shop local during between April 11 and April 18 as part of a statewide “IL’ove Local” campaign. Every dollar spent at a local, independent business returns three times more money to the local economy than one spent at a big box chain and nearly 50 times