There are some businesses that feel so classically "Lakeview East" that it’s hard to imagine the neighborhood without them. Unabridged Bookstore is one of those places. For decades, we’ve sent neighbors there for holiday gifts, summer reading, Pride picks, children’s books, travel inspiration, and the kind of recommendation you only get from someone [...]
Events & Promotions in Lakeview East Every week, our wonderful businesses send over any specials, promotions, or events they have coming up in Lakeview East! Scroll down to see the most updated promotions, and always remember to support small & local! [...]
November 1–15, 2026 | Chicago, IL Two weeks. One incredible street. So much to discover. There's always something happening on Diversey, and this November, we're giving you even more reasons to explore! From neighborhood restaurants and cozy cafés to independent shops, local services, and hidden gems, [...]
Meet Dr. Ryan Tobiasz, a New Lakeview East Resource for Mental Health Support There’s a new mental health resource in the neighborhood, and this one feels especially well-suited to the very real version of adulthood most of us are actually living. Dr. Ryan Tobiasz, Psy.D., LCPC has opened a new therapy practice serving [...]
Wednesday, November 18th at 6:30 pm Join us for a fun Annual family tradition- The Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony! On Wednesday, November 18th, we are gathering at The Clark Street Dog parking lot. We'll be serving up hot cocoa, cookies, and giving away some holiday swag, and [...]
A Lakeview East Legacy: Royal Home Entertainment Closes After 55 Years After more than five decades in business, Royal Home Entertainment just closed it's doors, on October 17th, 2026, marking the end of a remarkable chapter for both the business and the neighborhood it has called home for generations. [...]
Pumpkin Season in Lakeview East It's the season for pumpkin spice and everything nice! To welcome Fall, our neighborhood businesses have gone pumpkin crazy. Scroll below to see where you can get your pick of the patch! Vegan Pumpkin Delights at Fancy Plants Cafe [...]
Spooky Season in Lakeview East This fall, Lakeview East is creepin it real. Our neighborhood goes all out for just about everything, and Halloween is no exception. Halloween isn't just a day, it's the entire month in Chicago's most extravagant neighborhood. Scroll below to see every Halloween / Haunted Event happening this Spooktober, [...]
Discovering the Best Cafés in Lakeview East — A Coffee & Tea Lover’s Ultimate Guide A cup of coffee can make or break your day, and in our neighborhood, we take our coffee very seriously. That's why we've compiled a list of all the best cafes in Lakeview East to help you find [...]
Little Monster Crawl 2026 Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween celebration in Lakeview East! The Little Monsters Crawl returns on Saturday, October 31 2026, from 11 AM to 2 PM, and we’re calling all witches, ghosts, superheroes, and little monsters to join us for a fang-tastic day [...]
