Dining Out: News and notes on Chicago’s restaurant scene Here’s some of what’s happening in the Chicago area’s vibrant dining scene. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023
CTA set to begin Blue Line track work, impacting travel to O’Hare on the weekends The Belmont, Logan Square and California stations will entirely or partially closed beginning the weekend of Feb. 24. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2023
City’s first Black-owned, independent weed shop opens in Logan Square The Grasshopper Club is a family business run by Mount Carmel graduate Matthew Brewer, his brother, Chuck, and their mother, Dianne. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 15, 2023
Why are those eyeballs floating? That and more about Logan Square mural near Kennedy Expressway But the painting, completed in October by San Diego artist Chloe Becky on the side of a townhome, ultimately is about the importance of nature. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2023
Logan Square boxing club offers city youths training, Madigan trial date set and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023
After two weeks with limited heat, some Logan Square tenants refuse to pay full rent The tenants say it took two weeks for the problem to be solved. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2023
Marilu Henner remembers Christmas in Chicago (and everything else) For the ‘Taxi’ alum, now starring in a Hallmark holiday movie, the season meant six decorated trees at her home in Logan Square. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 23, 2022
Video shows mayor’s security detail shoot out robbers’ SUV window during exchange of gunfire in Logan Square Three robbers pulled up to the 1800 block of North Monticello Avenue on Nov. 1 and began rifling through a parked car after pulling the sole occupant out at gunpoint, according to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability and the videos released by the agency. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2022
Person killed in extra-alarm fire in Logan Square The fire broke out in the 1800 block of North Sawyer Avenue shortly before 6 a.m., according to Chicago fire officials. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2022
Before realizing the red glow was his neighbor’s house that was on fire, Logan Square man thought: ‘Oh, the blood moon. Cool.’ About 125 firefighters responded to the 2400 block of North Washtenaw Avenue. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2022
Chicago mayor’s security detail exchanges gunfire with robbery suspects near 606 Trail in Logan Square, police say No injuries were reported in the shooting, which occurred in the 1800 block of North Monticello Avenue, police said in a statement. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2022
Boy, 17, charged with fatally shooting man in Logan Square in January The teen was arrested Wednesday and charged with killing Donovan Duffy on Jan. 9 in the 2700 block of North California, police said. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2022
Chicago weekend toll: At least 66 people shot, nearly a third of them on the West Side where shootings have been down 10 people were wounded in just three attacks near Garfield Park, according to data kept by the Sun-Times. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2022 3 hurt — including 2 Chicago police officers — after squad car strikes vehicle in Logan Square The incident occurred about 1:35 a.m. in the 2400 block of North Western Avenue, police said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 1, 2022 Man fatally shoots another man who confronted him with knife in Logan Square, police say About 2 p.m., a 36-year-old man was inside a garage in the 2700 block of North Monticello Avenue when another man approached him with a knife, Chicago police said.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2022 Man dies after weekend shooting in Logan Square The 37-year-old died early Thursday after he was shot on Sunday during an argument in the 1800 block of North Kimball Avenue, authorities say.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2022 Chicago chemist-turned-baker creates ube croissants that are worth a trip to Logan Square Available only twice a week at a cafe in Logan Square, the vibrant purple pastries are a gateway to Filipino food culture.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2022 Man found dead on CTA Blue Line train in Logan Square The man, 39, was found unresponsive on the train about 2:40 p.m. in the 2600 block of North Milwaukee Avenue, police said.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 8, 2022 Three women attacked in Logan Square over the last month The attacker wore dark clothing with a surgical mask and either a construction vest or Amazon vest.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 20, 2022 Affordable housing projects won’t harm neighborhood growth, value Logan Square has been gentrified. The neighborhood that once was frowned upon and considered a high-crime area occupied by minorities is now a hip place to live.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2022 Mural inspired, commissioned by ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical,’ takes flight in Logan Square Paint the City and YourPassion1st held a community day where artists and volunteers collaborated on a mural that was inspired by the musical’s themes of truth, beauty, freedom and love.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 28, 2022 Dozens of Chicago cops guard mayor and family in below-the-radar security unit created in 2020 The unit protects Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Logan Square home and City Hall. Like past mayors, she also has a personal bodyguard detail. In February, a man was charged with stalking her. ‘It’s different than a call. It’s different than an email. This was real,’ the mayor said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2022 Man wounded in domestic shooting in Logan Square; 1 in custody The man, 57, was arguing with someone he knew in the 2400 block of North Springfield Avenue about 4:10 p.m. when he was shot in the wrist and abdomen, police said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 5, 2022 City proposes $20 million backing for Congress Theater renovation The redevelopment of the Logan Square landmark calls for a $70.4 million project that includes new housing alongside a live music venue.