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Tuesday, April 22, 2025Heart Of Lincoln Square Goes Car-Free For One Week
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / April 21, 2025 LINCOLN SQUARE — The week-long closure to car traffic in the heart of Lincoln Square may provide insight into how the plaza could function as a pedestrian-only zone one day. The one-way street along the 4700 block of North Lincoln Avenue — between Lawrence and Leland avenues — is closed to vehicle traffic starting Monday. The closure is expected to last about a week, depending on weather, officials have said. The car-free zone is a product of
Wednesday, November 20, 2024Shop Local 2024: A Lincoln Square, North Center, Albany Park, Irving Park And Ravenswood Gift Guide
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / November 15, 2024 LINCOLN SQUARE — Lincoln Square has a plethora of small, independent shops along its busy commercial corridor. The 149-year-old Merz Apothecary has gifts for those who enjoy a spa day at home while The Book Cellar has a few Chicago-centric guides to exploring the city for more adventurous family and friends. Independent shops in neighboring Ravenswood, North Center, Irving Park, Albany Park and North Park also have a wide variety of gifts for
