Technically, this isn't in Uptown, but it's a couple blocks south of Irving Park, so we'll take full advantage! If you're a devotee of good food, you'll probably enjoy the Chill & Grill Festival on June 9-10, featuring Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-Ins, ... »
Time Out Chicago: Sunnyside Mall By Doug McGoldrick Time Out Chicago Uptown doesn’t have the best rep, but we predict it’ll pay to put down roots in Sheridan Park—the stretch of the neighborhood bounded by Lawrence Avenue to the north, Montrose Avenue ... »
image courtesy of BGA.gov Most of Uptown will be part of the first wave of the new grid-based system of City garbage pick-up that will begin later this year. According to the Sun-Times, Five North Side wards have been chosen as guinea pigs for a chan... »
From the Tribune: "Police are searching for a 65-year-old man who is on medication and went missing last Tuesday from the North Side in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Harry Linsky was last seen in the area of the 4600 block of North Sheridan Road. Po... »
If you're planning to dine out on Thursday, April 26th, we urge you to consider choosing a restaurant that's participating in the 19th Annual Dining Out For Life fundraiser, which collects money for AIDS service organizations. There are over 75 restau... »
Living Homeless in Chicago A new way to look at the news! Come see a staged reading of a new play based on the lives and stories of homeless people who are in residence at Cornerstone Community Outreach, a homeless shelter in Uptown. (Running time appr... »
click to enlarge The Buttercup Advisory Council, Arts and Events Committee (former Sheridan Road Task Force, Temporary Public Art Committee) would like to invite you to participate in a series of community planning charettes. There will be a workshop w... »
Could be. WBEZ's Onstage/Backstage says: Mick Napier and Jennifer Estlin revealed on Eight Forty-Eight that they're looking for a new location for the theater, which turns 25 this year. "We're actually looking at a fourth phase for the Annoyance; we'r... »
click to enlarge A reminder that in addition to being Clean & Green Day, it's also an opportunity to bring your old electronics, eyeglasses, CFL light bulbs, American flags, etc. for disposal and recycling. You can also bring paper for shredding. If yo... »
It's a nationwide celebration of small locally owned businesses, still selling vinyl in an era of MP3s and downloads. Shake Rattle & Read (4812 N Broadway) is participating in Uptown, as are Laurie's Planet of Sound in Lincoln Square, Village Records ... »
Spring Clean and Green is this Saturday, April 21st. Many block clubs are taking part, and all three Uptown aldermen are working with the community to help give our neighborhood a good spring cleaning. Here are the events we know about -- got one we ... »
A few weeks ago, it was announced that the Menetti family would be selling off its rental properties in Uptown and Rogers Park, all of which are in housing court and a few of which are in foreclosure. Here's another article from, this time from Midwest... »
You probably already know that quite a few chain stores and restaurants have Tax Day Deals to lessen the sting of writing those checks to the IRS and Springfield. You can find a list of them all over the web, but most don't have locations in Uptown. ... »
Today's the last day to RSVP for the Gangs Awareness Seminar that will be held at Truman College on Wednesday. We've been to a few and came away a little more knowledgeable about what's going on our our streets and in our city. Click here for the fly... »
Papa Ray's has taken down its awning and installed more permanent signage at its store (4757 N. Sheridan), which we hope means they're settling in for a good long run in Uptown. Did you know that if you go to their website, you can download printable c... »
