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Tuesday, May 17, 2022Lincoln Square’s Merz Apothecary Buys KOBO Candle Company, Will Move Production From New York To Chicago
by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / May 17, 2022 Merz acquired KOBO Candles and plans to move its manufacturing operations from Saratoga Springs, New York to a warehouse in Avondale, about 2 miles from its Lincoln Square shop. LINCOLN SQUARE — Merz Apothecary will start making hand-poured soy candles and other luxury products as it expands its business with a new production facility in Avondale in August. It’s part of a long held dream Merz’s owners have to not just sell products but to produce
Tuesday, February 22, 2022Exploring Lincoln Square in Chicago
by Bob Glaze / Classic Chicago magazine / February 21, 2022 Chicago’s Lincoln Square is one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city. I always love exploring and walking the neighborhood. It has some great entertainment venues as well as some excellent shops, coffee bars and restaurants. There is usually ample parking on the street and in nearby lots, or you can easily take the Brown Line train to Western on the CTA “L.” My favorite spots include: Read more HERE
Saturday, November 27, 2021Shop Local 2021: A Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, North Center, North Park, Albany Park And Irving Park Holiday Gift Guide
From paintings to toys, candles, cannabis and beer, shops in Lincoln Square and its surrounding neighborhoods are packed full of potential gifts. by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / November 26, 2021 LINCOLN SQUARE — It’s the season to shop at local businesses to find that perfect gift for friends and family. And there’s something for everyone on your list in the neighborhoods around Lincoln Square: Canna Bella Lux, a boutique head shop in North Center, has prerolled cone packs celebrating the
