Ravenswood is not your typical neighborhood
Founded in 1868 as a suburb of Chicago, today the Ravenswood neighborhood is home to a dynamic blend of tree-lined residential streets and bustling retail and commercial spaces.
Explore Ravenswood
Public amenities like parks, tennis courts, and libraries populate our walkable neighborhood. You’ll also find plenty or window-shopping opportunities, as well as galleries, restaurants, cafés and local festivals. See what’s happening and plan your visit here!
Shop Local with our Member Business Directory
The GRCC represents one of Chicago’s most vibrant and diverse small business communities. Consider our directory your guide to finding whatever it is you need right here in Ravenswood.
- Awakenings Each month, the GRCC spotlights a different business from our neighborhood. This month we catch up with Laura Kinter, Associate Director at Awakenings Foundation. Located inside the historic Manz Building at 4001 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Awakenings is a multi-media art gallery dedicated to making visible the artistic expression of survivors of sexual violence. Continue Reading
Volunteer in Ravenswood
Get involved in your local community! GRCC can help connect you to volunteer opportunities from helping to raise money for nonprofits by volunteering at local events, joining a community gardening group, or becoming more involved as a neighbor in the Ravenswood Community Council.
Community News
- The Ravenswood Run 5K Returns April 28 April 10, 2024 The Ravenswood Run offers runners and walkers of all ages a chance to experience the charm of our community while raising funds to support neighbors in need. Continue Reading
- Ravenswood Little Free Library Survey March 22, 2024 Last year at Ravenswood ArtWalk, kids worked together to build a Little Free Library. Now, you get to vote on where in the neighborhood it will be installed! Continue Reading
- Malt Row Presents: Cubs Opening Day Party w/ Waco Brothers March 21, 2024 To celebrate the Chicago Cubs home opener, Malt Row breweries are teaming up for a party at Gman Tavern on April 1st! Continue Reading
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