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Monday, November 29, 2021Chicago-Area Shops Draw Shoppers on Small Business Saturday
by Lexi Sutter / NBC-5 Chicago / November 27, 2021In Lincoln Square, a Christmas choir's tunes filled the neighborhood, helping shoppers get into the holiday spirit After the holidays were forced to look so different last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Small Business Saturday has gotten even more attention this time around. From Pilsen to Ravenswood and Rogers Park, Chicagoans embraced local shops and spent money in their communities, knowing that's where it will stay. Read more and Watch HERE
Saturday, November 27, 2021More Lincoln Square, Ravenswood retailers set for Small Business Saturday
by Marcella Raymond / WGN-9 News Now / November 27, 2021 CHICAGO — The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is all set for Small Business Saturday. WGN’s Marcella Raymond first spent time at Bon Femmes, located in the 4900 block of North Damen. The store is women-owned and the store starting online three gears ago. This past April, the brick-and-motor store opened. “Small business is how I shop year round and I think its important for our communities to help small artists here,” Shae Morrills
Saturday, November 27, 2021Lincoln Square, Ravenswood retailers set for Small Business Saturday
by Marcella Raymond / WGN-9 News Now / November 27, 2021 CHICAGO — The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is all set for Small Business Saturday. WGN’s Marcella Raymond first spent time at Bon Femmes, located in the 4900 block of North Damen. The store is women-owned and the store starting online three gears ago. This past April, the brick-and-motor store opened. Watch HERE
Wednesday, November 24, 2021Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood Help Small Businesses Thrive
by Christine Flores / WGN-9 News Now / November 23, 2021 Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce executive director Rudy Flores talks with Christine Flores the events going on in the neighborhood this Thanksgiving weekend. Watch HERE
Friday, October 22, 2021Dress up your furbaby for Lincoln Square’s Pup-o-Ween
by Christine Flores / WGN-9 Chicago / October 22, 2021 LINCOLN SQUARE — Halloween is just over a week away and Lincoln Square is literally going to the dogs as it celebrates Pup-O-Ween. The spirited event will be held in the new Ainslie Arts Plaza and is specifically geared toward furbabies. In fact, you’re encouraged to dress up your dog and bring them out to trick-or-treat. WGN News Now spoke with Rudy Flores, executive director with the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce about the event.
Tuesday, October 05, 202134th annual Apple Fest coming to Lincoln Square Ravenswood
by Christine Flores / WGN-9 Chicago / September 30, 2021 CHICAGO — Fall is finally here and what better way to say goodbye to September and Hello to October than with pumpkins, apples and more apples. Now you can enjoy all of these sweet treats and much more at the 34th annual Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest which kicks off Saturday October 2nd. WGN News Now talked with Rudy Flores, executive director of Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce about the event and what you can expect. Read more
Tuesday, October 05, 2021Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest returns in-person to NW Side
by ABC-7 Chicago Digital Team / October 3, 2021 CHICAGO (WLS) -- Apple Fest in Lincoln Square is returning in-person for its 34th year. There will be food, drinks and artisan goods up for sale along Lincoln Avenue from Lawrence to Wilson for the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (LSRCC) annual event. Read more and Watch HERE
Tuesday, October 05, 2021Apple Fest Returns to Chicago This Weekend For Fall Celebration
NBC-5 Chicago / October 2, 2021 Chicago's Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest returns this weekend, complete with a variety of fall activities to kickstart the month of October. The newly expanded festival will showcase apple-inspired items for sale, beers and ciders, caramel apples and apple cider, among other items, according to organizers.Read more HERE
Wednesday, September 29, 20212021 Chicago Festival Guide
by Kristen Thometz / WTTW Chicago / September 27, 2021 Nature walks, art shows and holiday markets – including Christkindlmarket – are returning this season. As with most things this year, the coronavirus pandemic has put its stamp on events: some have been postponed until later in the season, some outright canceled for 2021; others are finalizing dates and details. We’ll keep this list updated as more information is available. Learn more about each event from the organizers themselves by clicking the
Wednesday, September 29, 2021Chicago Fall Fun - Fall Events and Activities
by ChicagoKids.com / September 21, 2021 Fall is here, and there are so many great Fall activities and events taking place (safely) in person again! All around Chicago, there are tons of great family-friendly events taking place including pumpkin patches, scarecrow walks, pumpkin fests, harvest festivals, Oktoberfests and more. We've rounded up some of this Fall's best family fall fun. See our picks, and see a full listing on our Fall Fun calendar page! Events will be following safety guidelines, so be
Monday, September 27, 2021All things apples this weekend at the 34th annual Lincoln Square Apple Fest
Fox-32 Chicago / September 27, 2021 Rudy Flores, executive director at the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, previews this weekend's 34th annual Apple Fest. Watch HERE
Wednesday, September 22, 2021Lincoln Square Farmers Market Brings Fresh, Plant-Based Options to the Heart of Chicago
Talking Plant Protein / September 15, 2021 Chicago may not be farmland, but farmers far and wide from Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan travel to the windy city to sell their produce at the Lincoln Square Farmers Market. Located on Chicago’s north side, the market is known for vegan empanadas and offers a sizeable plant-based influence. Two times a week, market-goers flock to and fill up vendor tents finding nutritious and quality foods. The market is open Tuesday mornings May through November and Thursday
Wednesday, September 22, 2021Apple Fest Returns To Lincoln Square In October After Skipping A Year Because Of The Pandemic
The festival is expanding to Wilson Avenue and will feature a variety of apple-themed food, drinks and apples from local farms. by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / September 20, 2021 LINCOLN SQUARE — Apple Fest returns next month with live music, food, drinks and an expanded footprint. The two-day festival will kick off 9 a.m. Oct. 2 on Lincoln Avenue between Lawrence and Wilson avenues. “Apple Fest is always Chicagoans’ sign that fall is here and to stock up on their favorite fall goodies to
Tuesday, August 24, 2021Amazon Lockers Will Net Park District $137,600 At Most For First Year, Contract Shows
"It is not enough to justify having branding in our parks. It is absolutely not enough," Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (33rd) said. "I think this is a slap in the face." by Mina Bloom / Block Club Chicago / August 22, 2021 AVONDALE — The Park District is set to make $89,900-$137,600 in its first full year of allowing retail giant Amazon to install controversial delivery lockers in more than 100 public parks — and critics say the amount doesn’t justify the intrusion. Block Club obtained the Park
Wednesday, August 11, 2021Bottles & Cans at the Artisan & Makers Market in Lincoln Square
by Aaron Potts / Mad Science / August 6, 2021 In this special pre-release episode of The Eats, we would like to introduce you to the Artisan & Makers Market in Lincoln Square, and especially to Bottles & Cans! Owned and operated by its husband and wife team, Bottles & Cans is a must-see in the city for lovers of upscale beers, wines, and spirits. And make sure you also stop by Artisan & Makers Market brought to you by the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce this summer. Watch HERE
Wednesday, July 28, 2021Local Street Markets Adjust to Pandemic Restrictions
by Acacia Hernandez / WTTW Chicago Tonight / July 27, 2021 COVID-19 has affected the Chicago area’s many street markets in different ways — some temporarily closed shop. But this year, the majority of them are back with safety protocols at the forefront. Nicole Benjamin, Director of Special Events for the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, said that this year’s Lincoln Square Farmers Market is running off of last year’s momentum. “I will say while last season did become successful, it was a
Thursday, June 24, 2021Lincoln Square Artisan And Makers Market Opens At Ainslie Arts Plaza Saturday
The new market at Ainslie Arts Plaza will happen every other Saturday through Aug. 21. by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / June 23, 2021 LINCOLN SQUARE — A pop-up market is coming to the Ainslie Arts Plaza starting Saturday. The new Artisan and Makers Market organized by the the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce will feature a rotating selection of local artists and makers selling a variety of curated items. The market is open 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. and will run every other Saturday
Wednesday, June 16, 2021Lincoln Square’s Apple Fest Returns In October
The two-day festival starts Oct. 2 on Lincoln Avenue and will expand to Wilson Avenue for the first time. by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / June 16, 2021 LINCOLN SQUARE — Lincoln Square’s first major festival since the pandemic will be Apple Fest in October. The two-day festival will kick off 9 a.m. Oct. 2 on Lincoln Avenue between Lawrence and Wilson avenues. It will feature vendors selling apple-inspired items, arts and crafts, craft beers and hard ciders, apple cider and caramel apples.
Thursday, June 10, 2021Teens Can Submit Designs For This Year’s Lincoln Square Farmers Market Tote Bag
All entries must be submitted by 5pm June 30, and the winning design will be announced July 7. by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / June 9, 2021 LINCOLN SQUARE — The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is asking Chicago high school students with a passion for art to submit designs for this year’s tote bag. This is the chamber’s first contest and its theme is “Eat Fresh. Eat Local.” The chamber’s guidelines for submissions include having artists include the phrase, “Lincoln Square
Wednesday, June 02, 2021Lincoln Square Farmers Market reopens to the public
Fox-32 Chicago / May 29, 2021 Rudy Flores, executive director of the Lincoln Square Farmers Market, invites people to come out and enjoy fresh produce on the North Side. Watch HERE
Wednesday, May 26, 2021Chicago Farmers Market Season Hits Full Stride
Here's the rundown of the region's farmers markets as they open throughout the month.by Third Coast Review, News Partner / Patch.com / Wed, May 19, 2021 at 10:57 am CT The Chicago farmers market season opened on May 1 — a delightful and welcome return to normalcy. And with this weekend's opening days, almost every high-profile market — and many of the cozier neighborhood markets — will be buzzing with activity. The city-run Chicago City Markets kicked off their season Saturday morning (May 15) with the
Thursday, May 13, 2021Farmers Markets Are Back in Chicago After Record Sales in 2020
Many vendors managed to wrest success from the many disruptions and limited capacity brought on by the pandemicby Samantha Nelson / Eater Chicago / May 13, 2021, 10:15am CDT LstLast year, the COVID-19 pandemic transformed the shopping experience at Chicago-area farmers markets, and as the 2021 season kicked off this month, vendors and organizers will continue to employ safe shopping standards. As restrictions on outdoor events ease, markets hope to sustain the high interest in local agriculture that led to
Monday, May 10, 2021Farmers Markets Stay Strong in 2021
Mike Nowak Show / May 9, 2021 Are we out of the woods yet? I am not talking about my drive on the ninth hole. I am referring, of course, to the COVID-19 pandemic. And the answer, right now, is “not quite”. Actually, “we don’t know” is just as accurate. We are still learning how the virus is spread. We’re still dealing with variant strains. The crisis continues, unabated, in countries like India. But there’s one important thing we do know. Being outdoors is generally safer than being indoors. That’s good
Sunday, May 09, 2021Guide to Chicago Farmers Markets This Spring, Summer
NBC-5 Chicago / May 5, 2021 As the city continues its reopening plan, farmers markets across Chicago have begun welcoming residents back for the 2021 season. Though some markets have not announced official plans for a summer reopening, others have released schedules and information concerning the upcoming kickoffs following closures last year due to the COVID pandemic. Here's a guide to Chicago farmers markets: Read more HERE
Thursday, May 06, 20214715 N Western Parking Lot - Chamber Statement
Last week, 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin announced that a non-profit developer intends to host a meeting to solicit feedback on an initial development concept for the city-owned parking lot at 4715 N Western Avenue (northeast corner of Western & Leland). The virtual meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 11th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. REGISTER HERE Our office has had several businesses and residents reach out regarding some misleading information that has been distributed in the area. The informational
Monday, May 03, 2021Lincoln Square Farmers Market returns the first week of May, plans to use entire CTA plaza
By ABC 7 Chicago Digital Team / Sunday, May 2, 2021 10:52AM CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Lincoln Square Farmers Market returns this week. There are two markets each week at Lincoln and Leland Avenues. On Tuesdays, the market is open from 7AM-1PM from May-November. On Thursdays, the market is open 3PM-7PM from May-October. The COVID-19 pandemic caused the market to rethink the way it operated and it ended up growing. This year, the market plans to use the entire CTA plaza so tents and vendors have more room to
Wednesday, April 28, 20217 Great Chicago Neighborhoods for Families with Preschoolers
by Lana Alibabic / EDM Chicago / April 28, 2021 When people think of Chicago, they think of the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, the Chicago River, Lake Michigan, and Wrigley Field. Although these landmarks are all great, what the Windy City outsider might not know is that there is much more to Chicago than these highly-identifiable locations. Chicago is, above all else, a wonderful collection of neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has its own unique vibe and flavor. The businesses, landmarks, and people of each
Friday, April 09, 2021Lincoln Square Farmers Market Returns in May
The Lincoln Square Farmers Market is set to return a month earlier than normal. The Tuesday market will start May 4 and return weekly through November, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the Thursday market will start May 6 and return weekly through October, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Both markets will be located on Lincoln and Leland avenues. To ensure the safety of all shoppers and vendors, the Lincoln Square Farmers Market will be following the 2021 COVID-19 guidelines.Click here to read the full article.
Friday, March 05, 2021Celebrating Women's History Month
WGN-9 Evening News / March 4, 2021 Melissa Franada, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, discusses celebrating Women's History Month. Watch HERE
Thursday, March 04, 2021Women Fight To Keep Businesses Alive During COVID-19
March is Women’s History Month. The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is celebrating by spotlighting women-owned businesses. By Bianca Martin / WBEZ Chicago / Wednesday, Mar. 3The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is marking Women’s History Month this year by highlighting over 50 women-owned businesses in their community and hosting a series of pop-up events for the businesses throughout the month.Reset brings on two women business owners in the Lincoln Square Ravenswood
Thursday, February 25, 2021Lincoln Square Ravenswood Restaurant Week at Home
by Chi@glance / February 25, 2021 The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (LSRCC) Restaurant Week is being celebrated at home this year with eleven restaurants participating in providing multi-course, prix-fixe dinners available for carryout. For those wanting to support local, but prefer to in the comforts of your own home this is perfect! Read more HERE
Thursday, February 04, 2021Andersonville’s Hygge Fest Will Help You Stay Cozy — And Stay Indoors — During Bitter Cold February
The month-long event will include the Great Andersonville Puzzle Exchange and a "coffee and cocoa crossover" with Lincoln Square and Ravenswood businesses. by Joe Ward / Block Club Chicago / February 4, 2021 ANDERSONVILLE — If you’re stuck inside because of the pandemic and thebitter cold temperatures, you might as well do it in comfort and style. Hygge Fest can help. The Andersonville festival has been extended from one weekend to the entire month of February for its third year. It will include
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
