Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate the moms, grandmas, aunties, bonus moms, pet moms, and mother figures who make life a little sweeter. Whether you’re planning a full brunch moment, picking up a thoughtful gift, booking a little self-care, or treating her to something delicious, Lakeview East has plenty of ways [...]
Cinco de Mayo is bringing the flavor to Lakeview East, and our neighborhood spots are ready with festive specials, margaritas, tacos, snacks, and plenty of reasons to gather your crew. Whether you’re looking for a casual happy hour, a full dinner out, or just an excuse to enjoy a specialty marg on a [...]
Cross-Neighborhood Connections - Joint Chamber Networking at Almost Home Tavern Two Chambers, one tavern, and a very solid excuse to get out and mingle. Join the Lakeview East and Lakeview Roscoe Village business communities for a casual networking night at Almost Home Tavern. Expect good people, good conversation, one [...]
If there’s one night we look forward to all year, it’s this one. The Lakeview East Annual Meeting is our chance to celebrate the people and businesses that make this neighborhood what it is, and this year did not disappoint. From legacy staples to rising stars, every award winner brought something special to the [...]
Blink and You’ll Miss It: New Businesses Opening in Lakeview East Things move fast in Lakeview East. Blink and suddenly a storefront has a new sign, the lights are on, and something exciting is opening. We’ve been keeping our eyes on a few spots around the neighborhood that have quietly [...]
Where to Watch March Madness in Lakeview East (And Drink Like Your Bracket Isn’t Already Busted) March Madness is officially here, which means it is time to dust off that bracket you confidently filled out and watch it completely fall apart by the end of the first weekend. The [...]
Lent is here, Lakeview East. Whether you observe every year, are feeling called to reset, or just realized Ash Wednesday snuck up on you again, our neighborhood has plenty of ways to start the season close to home. From early morning Mass before work to evening services with music and reflection, you’ve got options [...]
Love Is in the (Lakeview East) Air: Valentine’s Day Plans You’ll Actually Want to Go To Valentine’s Day in Lakeview East isn’t just one night of overpriced roses and prix fixe menus. It’s a whole vibe. Whether you’re planning a romantic date, a bold brunch with friends, or something [...]
Remembering Chester Kropidlowski, a True Neighbor Lakeview and Wrigleyville feel a little quieter with the passing of our longtime friend and neighbor, Chester Kropidlowski, who died peacefully on December 28, 2025, at the age of 83. If you’ve lived in the neighborhood for any length of time, chances are you [...]
Help Shape What’s Next for Lakeview East: CTA Opens RFPs for RPM Phase One Sites After years of construction and a whole lot of patience, we’re officially entering the what’s next phase of the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project. As part of the RPM work, the Chicago Transit Authority temporarily acquired [...]
