Chicago’s Doc10 Film Festival showcases 10 must-see documentaries
Chicago Star Media / by Candice Jordan / April 19, 2026 Chicago’s Doc10 Film Festival returns this year with another tightly curated celebration of documentary storytelling, reaffirming its place as one of the city’s most distinctive film events. Now in its 11th year, the festival will run from April 24 through May 3, with screenings primarily held at the Davis Theater in Lincoln Square and select programming at the Gene Siskel Film Center. Read More Here.
From Amazon to OpenAI: Why Fortune 500s Trust Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos for Their Transportation
Coordinating group transportation for a Fortune 500 company requires precision, which is exactly why the world's biggest brands trust Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos to move their people. We know the sheer nightmare of corporate logistics: trying to coordinate arrivals from multiple sprawling airport terminals, navigating dead-locked downtown traffic for massive trade shows, and keeping hundreds of executives on a strict, minute-by-minute schedule. Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos is a longstanding
Tax Filing Strategies for Small Business Owners in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood
Managing business taxes effectively comes down to a handful of habits, practiced consistently rather than scrambled together each April. For the small business owners who make up the backbone of Lincoln Square and Ravenswood — the boutique owners, restaurateurs, service providers, and creatives that give these neighborhoods their texture — the process is more manageable than it looks once you know what to focus on. Here's where to start.Know Your Entity — It Shapes Everything Your business entity — sole
Readers’ Choice Food Awards: It’s time to vote
Chicago Tribune / by Kayla Samoy / April 8, 2026 The nominations are in and now it’s time to vote for whom you want to win the Chicago Tribune Readers’ Choice Food Awards. Below are the five finalists in each of the 10 categories, as well as what some readers said when making their nominations. Readers can vote daily for their favorite finalists below (refresh the page if the voting box doesn’t appear) or click here. The voting period ends on April 15 at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be announced on May 13.
Chicago's the Next Big Bagel City — Complete With Giardiniera Cream Cheese
Food&Wine / by Leah Koenig / April 6, 2026 Like many Chicago-area natives of a certain era (the 1990s), most of the bagels I encountered as a kid were doughy, ring-shaped behemoths formed in the automated kitchens of national bagel chains. The baking scene in Chicago today tells an entirely different story. Chi-town might not have the bagel credentials of New York City or Montreal, but in recent years it has emerged as a formidable bagel town in its own right. A new generation of bakers is turning out
Before a Reporter Calls: Why Every Lincoln Square Business Needs a Media Kit
A media kit — sometimes called a press kit — is a curated package of information about your business designed for journalists, partners, investors, and event organizers. It answers the most common questions about who you are and what you do, in one place, on your terms. For businesses in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood, where events like the Spring Wine Stroll and the International Women's Day Market regularly draw local press, having a media kit ready is what separates a passing mention from a real
The Most Important Early Investments for Business Owners
Starting a new business means stepping into the role of founder, operator, strategist, and risk manager all at once. For new business owners, early investment decisions shape not just growth potential, but long-term stability. The smartest founders treat investments as infrastructure — the systems that carry the company forward when momentum builds.At a Glance Invest early in financial systems to control cash flow and prevent avoidable risk. Build a credible brand presence that communicates trust from
Lillstreet Art Center marks 50 years of enabling the love of craft
WBEZ Chicago / by Stefano Esposito / December 12, 2025 The former gear factory at the corner of Ravenswood and Montrose avenues offers a staggering array of art classes and, on top of that, an intergenerational sense of community. Read More Here.
The Ultimate Guide To Chicago Pizza
Block Club Chicago / by John Carruthers / December 8, 2025 CHICAGO — This is not a comprehensive guide to the very best pizzas in Chicago. We are, as a city, too opinionated, oppositional and varied for that to be realistic. But with the promise of a crisp holiday season spent with family and friends and the specter of a deep, dark winter thereafter, it’s worth examining the breadth, depth and sheer majesty of pizza in our fine city. From multi-generational brand names to the upstarts that absolutely
Weekend Break: Small Business Saturday in Lincoln Square
WGN9 / by Gabriel Castillo / November 29, 2025 The day after Black Friday is Small Business Saturday and shops across Chicago are prepared for the busy holiday shopping season, including in Lincoln Square. View More Here.
Chicago Shoppers Brave Snow to Rally Support for Local Businesses on Small Business Saturday
Hoodline Chicago / by Damon Sheffield / November 30, 2025 Chicagoans displayed their support for local enterprises during this year's Small Business Saturday, setting aside convenience to trek through the snow and rejuvenate neighborhood businesses. "You can buy online any time of the year and you’re not helping the little guy. We got to shop small and buy local, and put money back in our local businesse," Jenna Iberle was cited in an NBC Chicago interview while making purchases at Genevieve Boutique.
Chicago's Quaint Neighborhood Is A Pedestrian-Friendly Spot With Diverse Shopping And A Renowned Okt
Yahoo!Life / by Desiree Koh / November 2, 2025 Is it a quaint European neighborhood you've wandered into? A 3,000-square-foot landscape mural created with German paint unfurls from the Rhine, Black Forest, and Alps to Bavarian villages and Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, depicting majestic old-country castles and cathedrals along the way. The pedestrian-friendly cobblestone stretch leads you to Merz Apothecary, homeopathic elixirs in antique pharmacy jars and herb canisters exuding its 150-year-old
Who is the Best Rated Charter Bus Company in the USA? Price4Limo!
Who is the Best Rated Charter Bus Company in the USA? Price4Limo! Price 4 Limo was just announced as a Top 50 Vendor in the Cvent Top Meeting Destinations list for North America! Price4Limo is proud to announce that they have been recognized on the prestigious Cvent Top Meeting Destinations list for North America. This honor highlights their commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for group travel and corporate events. "Congratulations to Price4Limo for being honored as a Cvent Top Meeting
Lincoln Square icon celebrates 150 years of business
Newsbreak / Local Business Spotlight / August 15, 2025 In Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood, where tree-lined streets meet the hum of independent shops and cafés, Merz Apothecary has been a constant for 150 years. Since 1875, it has served generations of families with unique health, wellness, and personal care products from around the world. Originally founded by Swiss pharmacist Peter Merz, the apothecary was created to serve the city’s growing immigrant community, offering not only remedies but also
One couple's life-changing move is behind one of the best distilleries in Chicago
Newsbreak / July 9, 2025 Nestled along Ravenswood Avenue in Chicago’s North Side is a distillery whose name carries generations of meaning, a vision for innovation, and a deep familial legacy. KOVAL Distillery, founded in 2008, wasn’t just created to make spirits—it was forged from the dreams of a husband and wife duo who were ready to build something bold, beautiful, and entirely their own. Read More Here.
Lincoln Square Zero-Waste Cafe Now Sells Produce From Refugee-Run Neighborhood Farm
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / June 25, 2025 LINCOLN SQUARE — Produce from a nonprofit farm in Albany Park is now available in the new fresh market at Lincoln Square’s The Eco Cafe. The Global Garden Refugee Training Farm, 4815 N. Sacramento Ave., helps refugee families grow food for themselves and to sell to local vendors. Bethany Barbouti, Mia McCullough and Alexis Chavez opened The Eco Flamingo in 2020 and have since evolved their zero-waste general store to include workshops and
Chicago’s Ultimate 2025 Rooftop Guide: 70+ Open-Air Bars, Lounges And Restaurants
Block Club Chicago / by Block Club Chicago Staff, Jennifer Billock, Leen Yassine and Kelly Bauer / June 16, 2025 Block Club rounded up more than 70 rooftops around the city where you can bask in the sunshine while dancing, eating, drinking and more. CHICAGO — Great views, good food and plenty of cold drinks — there’s a lot to love about Chicago’s rooftop bars and restaurants. Block Club has mapped more than 70 rooftops where you can enjoy the warm weather this summer. Read More Here.
Lincoln Square Businesses Ask Customers To Shop Local Saturday With Fashion Show
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / May 2, 2025 LINCOLN SQUARE — Businesses along the temporary car-free heart of Lincoln Square are encouraging neighbors to shop local Saturday with a game of business bingo and to show off their purchases during an afternoon fashion show. The construction-mandated closure of 4700 block of North Lincoln Avenue to cars has given neighbors a taste of what a pedestrian- and bike-only Lincoln Square could look like. But businesses have gotten a crash course in the
Style Files: Hot Colors For Spring Fashions
WGN9 / by Kristina Miller / April 28, 2025 Genny Konz, Owner Genevieve Boutique 4745 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago https://genevieveboutique.com Spring Color Trends: -Pastels -Saturated Tones -Red -Earthy NeutralsView More Here.
Doc10 Film Festival Celebrates A Decade Of Documentaries With 10 Premieres
Block Club Chicago / by Clint Worthington / April 22, 2025 LINCOLN SQUARE — The Doc10 Film Festival returns for its 10th anniversary this week, featuring 10 hard-hitting documentaries, a shorts program, and panels and events celebrating the festival’s milestone. The festival runs April 30-May 4 at its longtime home, the Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave., preceded by a documentary shorts program Sunday at the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St. Doc10 officially begins April 30 with a screening of
