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Wednesday, May 11, 2022The WBEZ guide to 70-plus summer farmers’ markets in Chicago and the suburbs
by Kerry Cardoza / WBEZ / May 10, 2022 2022 will likely be a bumper year for Chicago-area farmers’ markets. Several suburbs have added new markets or expanded the hours or days of existing ones. They’re also offering more crowd-pleasing extras, from live music to artists’ tables to kids’ activities. It could be a good year for shoppers, too: Healthy organic food remains fairly untouched by inflation that is driving up prices at grocery stores, and several event organizers say they are making it easier
Friday, April 08, 20222022 Chicago Summer Festival Guide
by Kristen Thometz / WTTW News / April 6, 2022 Summer and the return of festival season will be here before you know it. Get ready for fun with this guide to neighborhood street fests, art shows, outdoor concerts and cultural celebrations of all sizes across Chicago and the suburbs. Learn more about each event from organizers themselves by clicking the links below. Read more HERE
Wednesday, April 06, 2022April 2022 events calendar for Chicago
by Emma Krupp / TimeOut Chicago / April 1, 2022 Plan your April in Chicago with our calendar of the best things to do, including concerts, theater and art exhibits including Lincoln Square Ravenswood Wine Stroll . Read more HERE and get your presale only tickets for wine stroll HERE.
Wednesday, March 16, 2022LSRCC Statement on 4715 N Western Avenue
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Block Club Chicago posted an article regarding the status of the Affordable Housing Development Proposal for 4715 N Western Avenue. In that article it is stated that the Lincoln Square Business Community “would yank support for the project if there were less public parking” than originally proposed. As the Chamber of Commerce for the area we want to ensure that the public knows that this statement is misleading, as our member business community has stated they are open to
Tuesday, March 08, 2022Market event celebrates businesses owned by women
by Michelle Corless / ABC-7 Chicago / March 8, 2022 CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is celebrating International Women's Day with its first-ever market event. The market will feature pop-up vendors, all put together by local women. Read more and Watch HERE
Tuesday, February 22, 2022Winter Brew Fest kicks off at Lincoln Square Ravenswood
by ABC-7 Chicago / February 19, 2022 CHICAGO (WLS) -- Grab your coats and bundle up! A first of its kind outdoor winter festival is in Chicago. Winter Brewis happening Saturday, Feb. 19 and Sunday, Feb. 20 from noon to 8:00 p.m. on North Lincoln Avenue between Wilson and Eastwood. The event is dedicated to showcasing Chicago's local breweries and providing attendees an opportunity to explore small businesses and chat with brewers; more than 12 breweries showcasing more than 40 styles of craft brews,
Tuesday, February 15, 2022Winter Brew fest moves outside for 10th anniversary celebration on Chicago's North Side
by FOX-32 Chicago / February 15, 2022 Rudy Flores, Executive Director of the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, and Jude La Rose, owner of Hop Butcher For the World, preview this weekend's Winter Brew festivities. Watch HERE
Thursday, February 10, 2022Chicago Winter Brew Hosts Annual Event Outdoors For First Time
by LeeAnn Trotter / NBC-5 Chicago / February 9, 2022The 10th annual Chicago Winter Brew, hosted by the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, will for the first time move the event outdoors because of the coronavirus pandemic. There will be over 40 varieties of beer and two warming tents. Watch HERE
Monday, January 24, 202210th Annual Winter Brew Festival Moves Outside Due To Omicron Variant
by Marissa Parra / CBS-2 Chicago / January 24, 2022 CHICAGO (CBS) — The 10th year of Winter Brew is going to be the most unique one yet thanks to Omicron, but the show must go on. Morning Insider Marissa Parra got a sneak peak. The whole festival is moving outside. “It’s actually the first time in this neighborhood there’s been a permit for an outdoor festival in February, said Maddy Fick, event coordinator at Bottles and Cans. It’s the first in-person Winter Brew in over two years. “Kind of nervous
Thursday, January 20, 2022Outdoor Winter Beer Fest Coming to Lincoln Square
by CBS-2 Chicago Staff / January 20, 2022 CHICAGO (CBS) – If the winter blues have you down, an outdoor beer festival showcasing more than a dozen local breweries might cheer you up. “Winter Brew” is set to hit the streets of Lincoln Square in February, and is presented by the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce. This is the first time the festival will be held outdoors, and will be the first of its kind in Chicago, says the chamber of commerce. “We’re thrilled to expand the beloved event to
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, 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
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
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
