Neighborhood Initiatives
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Chicago teams
Chicago Teams I have never been a quote sports person, however I do become one when Chicago is winning. In the late 90s when the Bulls were at their height I was watching the games regularly only stopping when Jordan left for golf (still confused about that choice). Although I…
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Thalia Hall
Thalia Hall A RESTORED 1982 LANDMARK Thalia Hall stands at 18th & Allport in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood as a beautifully restored 1892 landmark. Built by John Dusek and designed by Faber & Pagel with inspiration from the Prague opera house, the multi-use building originally combined storefronts, housing, and a grand…
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Ida B. Wells Monument: Light of Truth
Designed by sculptor Richard Hunt, the Ida B. Wells Monument stands on the former site of the Ida B. Wells Homes and is part of Chicago’s Public Art Collection. It honors Ida B. Wells, a pioneering journalist and civil rights leader who fought lynching, segregation, and racial injustice. After coming…
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The Illinois Centennial Monument
The Illinois Centennial Monument, dedicated in 1918, celebrates 100 years of statehood. Designed by Henry Bacon just before he created the Lincoln Memorial, the 70-foot marble column links the ideals of ancient Greek democracy to Illinois’s early years.
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Schwinn Bicycle Company
When the Schwinn Bicycle Company opened in Chicago in 1901, Black cyclists were already shaping the city’s biking culture. At a time when public streets—the “Road”—offered one of the few spaces for freedom, bicycles became tools of liberation.
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The Blue Line
The Blue Line runs through the heart of Logan Square, connecting the neighborhood to nearly every part of Chicago. The Logan Square station, at Milwaukee Avenue and Logan Boulevard, provides a direct route to the Loop in about 20 minutes and O’Hare Airport in roughly 45 minutes—without traffic or costly rideshares.
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Taqueria Moran
Tucked away on Fullerton Avenue, Taqueria Moran doesn’t rely on flashy signs or marketing—it draws crowds through word of mouth alone. For years, this unassuming restaurant has delighted diners with the strength of its food and the warmth of the family behind it. Step inside and the smells of slow-cooked meats, fresh masa, and simmering salsas greet…
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The Milshire Hotel
Along Diversey Avenue near the edge of Logan Square stands the Milshire Hotel, a building that has quietly watched the neighborhood evolve for decades. Over the years, it has served as a residential hotel, a temporary home for newcomers to the city, and a long-term residence for locals drawn to its…
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Simon’s Tavern
Opened in May 1934 by Simon Lundberg, the tavern began with a Prohibition‑era basement speakeasy called the N.N. Club, short for “No Name Club,” which operated from 1929 to 1933. The bar still features original woodwork, a long mahogany bar, a jukebox, and Swedish‑heritage touches like pickled‑herring signage. Owned by…
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Women and Children First Bookstore
This independent bookstore, founded in 1979, champions women’s voices, LGBTQ+ authors, and underrepresented storytellers. The shop offers more than 20,000 carefully selected fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books. Over the decades it has become a community hub, offering a gathering place during local festivals and Pride and hosting book clubs, in‑store…
