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Monday, September 21, 2026BUSINESS Rebecca Wood brings New England roots to Chicago’s ENJOY stores
Windy City Times / by Carrie Maxwell / September 20, 2026 When ENJOY, An Urban General Store (ENJOY) owner and president Rebecca Wood moved to Chicago in 2002, she lived near Lincoln Square and spent lots of time exploring the small businesses on Lincoln Ave. “The 4700 block fascinated me…and the neighborhood felt like a village inside this big city I was still getting to know,” said Wood. “I knew I wanted to open a store in a Chicago neighborhood, and I soon realized Lincoln Square was exactly what I’d
Thursday, September 17, 2026Oktoberfest 2026 guide: 28 Chicagoland celebrations
Chicago Tribune / by Samantha Nelson / September 16, 2026 Summer might be Chicago’s biggest festival season, but the city also goes all out in early fall to celebrate Oktoberfest. The area’s strong German heritage means you’ll find plenty of communities hosting huge parties with live music and traditional fun like stein-holding competitions, while breweries put their own spins on Oktoberfest beers on tap and restaurants add specials like bratwurst and schnitzel to their menus. Bring an appetite and prepare
Wednesday, July 08, 2026Lincoln Square Farmers Market Chicago | Best Local Produce & Vendors 2026
Stories from the 78 / July 8, 2026 There’s a certain kind of morning in Lincoln Square that feels like it belongs to the neighborhood alone. The Brown Line rattles overhead, coffee cups clink, and by 7 a.m., the corner of Lincoln and Leland is already alive with something older than the city itself, a marketplace built on routine, relationships, and the quiet thrill of what’s in season. The Lincoln Square Farmers Market is back, running every Tuesday from 7 a.m. to noon through November 17, tucked just
Wednesday, July 01, 2026As Thousands Lose SNAP Benefits, Midwest Vendors and Farmers Markets Brace for a Hit in Sales
Borderless / by Aydali Campa / June 30, 2026 Summers are the busiest time of year for Stephanie Rodriguez, who co-owns Los Rodriguez Farms with her family in Eau Claire, Michigan. It is farmers market season, and that means the family often loads their trucks with produce as early as 3 a.m. to drive two hours to markets in the Chicagoland area. They sell at 11 Chicagoland farmers markets, which generates nearly all of the farm’s revenue. About a third of their sales come from low-income customers who use
Friday, June 19, 2026Price 4 Limo Gears Up For Another Busy Weekend!
June 19, 2026 — Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos, America's largest and highest-rated limo, party bus, and charter bus company, is proud to announce it is fully geared up to serve hundreds of groups across the United States this weekend — June 19–21, 2026. From stretch limos rolling out for Juneteenth celebrations in Philadelphia, to party buses loading up fan groups heading to the College World Series Finals in Omaha, to full-size motorcoaches shuttling gallery crowds to Shinnecock Hills for the final round
Wednesday, May 27, 2026The Best Restaurants In Lincoln Square
Infatuation / by Adrian Kane, John Ringor, Nick Allen & Sam Faye / May 26, 2026 What area does Lincoln Square include? That’s an honest question. Is it the Greater Lincoln Square neighborhood that runs from Montrose up to Bryn Mawr, or is it the actual downtown square? The answer is both, and neither, and ultimately it’s up for debate. We’ve decided that Lincoln Square means the actual square and immediate surrounding area—roughly from Rockwell to Leavitt on the east-west spectrum, and Leland to Winnemac
Thursday, April 23, 2026Chicago’s Indie Bookstore Crawl Returns Saturday At 80+ Shops Across The Area
Block Club Chicago / by Quinn Myers / April 22, 2026 CHICAGO — The biggest day of the year for many of Chicago’s independent bookstores returns this weekend. More than 80 bookshops in the city and suburbs are participating in Saturday’s Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl, the event’s largest version since it started about a decade ago. It takes place on the same day as the nationwide Independent Bookstore Day. Read More Here.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026What to know about Guzman y Gomez Announces Three New Chicagoland Locations
Chicago Food Magazine / April 21, 2026 Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is accelerating its U.S. expansion with the announcement of three new Chicagoland locations and key leadership appointments, reinforcing its commitment to serving the Chicagoland community with freshly cooked, high-quality fast food and a long-term local presence. Read More Here.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026From Amazon to OpenAI: Why Fortune 500s Trust Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos for Their Transportation
Coordinating group transportation for a Fortune 500 company requires precision, which is exactly why the world's biggest brands trust Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos to move their people. We know the sheer nightmare of corporate logistics: trying to coordinate arrivals from multiple sprawling airport terminals, navigating dead-locked downtown traffic for massive trade shows, and keeping hundreds of executives on a strict, minute-by-minute schedule. Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos is a longstanding
Monday, April 06, 2026From 2011 to 2026: Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Celebrates 15 Years of Providing Ground Transportation
Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos is celebrating 15 years as the leading group transportation provider in the United States! Since we started in 2011, the Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos team has been obsessed with one thing: making it easy for you to find and book the perfect ride for your group. Our success is built on being honest, being fast, and always putting your needs first. With the Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos 30-second online quote tool, you can compare vehicle photos, see exactly what amenities
Thursday, April 02, 2026Lincoln Square Farmers Market Returning To Leland And Lincoln Parking Lot In May
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / April 1, 2026 LINCOLN SQUARE — Lincoln Square’s popular farmers market will return to its longtime home in May after operating for two years in a temporary location down the street. The Lincoln Square farmers market season kicks off 7 a.m. May 5 in the parking lot at 2301 W. Leland Ave., adjacent to the Western Brown Line station. The market will run 7 a.m.-noon Tuesdays through Nov. 18 and 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through October. Read More Here.
Tuesday, March 03, 202631 Best Things to Do in Chicago and the Suburbs in March 2026
Better Magazine / by Margaret Smith / February 28, 2026 As Chicago winter makes its last stand, the March calendar is filling with reasons to get out the door. From St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and museum exhibitions to buzzworthy stage premieres and neighborhood food festivals, there’s no shortage of ways to spend a late-winter weekend around Chicagoland — but we’ll help you narrow it down. Here are the 31 best things to do in Chicago and the suburbs this March, including standout events hosted by 2026
Wednesday, November 05, 2025Chicago's Quaint Neighborhood Is A Pedestrian-Friendly Spot With Diverse Shopping And A Renowned Okt
Yahoo!Life / by Desiree Koh / November 2, 2025 Is it a quaint European neighborhood you've wandered into? A 3,000-square-foot landscape mural created with German paint unfurls from the Rhine, Black Forest, and Alps to Bavarian villages and Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, depicting majestic old-country castles and cathedrals along the way. The pedestrian-friendly cobblestone stretch leads you to Merz Apothecary, homeopathic elixirs in antique pharmacy jars and herb canisters exuding its 150-year-old
Wednesday, October 08, 2025Chicagoland Halloween movie screenings: Here’s when and where
WGN9 / by Hannah Harlow and Marissa Rodrigues / October 7, 2025 CHICAGO — October is here and nothing screams spooky season more than a night of fright under the stars (or in a theater). Whether you’re into cult horror classics or creepy comedies — here’s where to catch your favorite Halloween movie screenings in the Chicago area:Read More Here.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025Timeless Toys: 30+ Years of Toys & Fun
WGN9 Morning News / by Sarah Jindra and Jeremy Ross / September 8, 2025 It all started with a Lincoln Square couple on a mission to create an urban oasis for children and their families. Now, more than 30 years later shopkeeper Scott Friedland is keeping their vision alive with a passion for toys and child development. timelesstoys.comView More Here.
