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Whether we're talking darty, or summer nights that you wish would never end, Wrigleyville is no stranger to a good time. From cubs games to bar crawls and more, you can count on the bars to be alive and rowdy every weekend. Summer is all about rejoicing no longer being cooped up for [...]

2026-07-07T16:43:38-05:00May 7th, 2026|

Memorial Day BBQ, Wings & Catering Worth Getting Saucy Over

Memorial Day weekend is basically the unofficial start of summer, which means patios, street fests, baseball, cold drinks, BBQ, and at least one person dramatically declaring themselves “the grill master.” Whether you’re hosting the backyard crew, heading to Belmont Sheffield Music Fest, catching the Cubs at Wrigley, marching in the WOOGMS Parade, or [...]

2026-05-20T10:51:22-05:00May 6th, 2026|

Remembering Xavier “Avi” De Yparraguirre

Photo Credit: Voyage Chicago Remembering Xavier “Avi” De Yparraguirre Some losses are hard to put into words, especially when the news is sudden. The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is heartbroken to share that Xavier “Avi” De Yparraguirre, the beloved restaurateur behind Maison Marcel and Le Petit Marcel, has passed away following a [...]

2026-05-06T15:14:50-05:00May 6th, 2026|

A Lakeview East Legacy: Royal Home Entertainment Prepares to Close After 55 Years

A Lakeview East Legacy: Royal Home Entertainment Prepares to Close After 55 Years After more than five decades in business, Royal Home Entertainment is preparing to close its doors, marking the end of a remarkable chapter for both the business and the neighborhood it has called home for generations. [...]

2026-05-06T09:36:02-05:00May 5th, 2026|

Mother’s Day in Lakeview East: Where to Brunch, Shop, Sip & Spoil Mom

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 [...]

2026-05-07T11:44:00-05:00May 5th, 2026|

Cinco de Mayo in Lakeview East: Tacos, Tequila & Fiesta

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 [...]

2026-05-01T10:13:03-05:00April 30th, 2026|

Cross-Neighborhood Connections – Joint Chamber Networking at Almost Home Tavern

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 [...]

2026-04-30T12:42:16-05:00April 30th, 2026|

Where to Sip a Cold Pint on a Hot Patio

Cold beer and hot weather are a match made in heaven like Christmas and hot cocoa, or a rainy day and a good book. Fortunately for us, Chicago is home to some of the most innovative and iconic breweries in the country. There's no shortage of good brews in town, and these patios [...]

2026-07-07T14:15:40-05:00April 27th, 2026|

Rooftop Dining in Wrigleyville

As much as Chicagoans fawn over the warm weather after months of harsh winter, there's no denying peak summer days can be a little too much. On such occasions, there's no better place to be than up high on a breezy rooftop lounge, sipping on an ice cold drink and taking in the [...]

2026-07-02T14:08:05-05:00April 26th, 2026|

Earth Day: Plant Stores and Sustainable Businesses in Lakeview East

Lakeview East is one of the best neighborhoods to celebrate Earth Day in. Whether you're taking a walk on the lakefront, spending an afternoon at one of our green spaces, or dining out during patio season, nature is all around us. Here are some of the local businesses that are focused [...]

2026-04-21T16:59:15-05:00April 21st, 2026|
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