Check out our quarterly spotlight on some of the currently available commercial spaces in and around Ravenswood. Read more “Available Commercial Space in Ravenswood”
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Local Business Spotlight
Nadeau Furniture With a Soul
Nadeau carries handmade, one-of-a-kind furniture that’s never mass produced. Find your new favorite piece right here in Ravenswood! Read more “Nadeau Furniture With a Soul”
Community News
Unwrap Ravenswood Holiday Rewards
From Black Friday through Christmas Eve, shoppers that spend $300 between a minimum of 3 qualifying local businesses can receive $75 in gift cards to Ravenswood stores and restaurants. Read more “Unwrap Ravenswood Holiday Rewards”
Your Guide to Celebrating Halloween in Ravenswood
GRCC staff collected details on all the spooky celebrations and haunted happenings leading up to Halloween in Ravenswood. Read more “Your Guide to Celebrating Halloween in Ravenswood”
Support Your Local Food Pantry: Donation Drive Hosted By Ravenswood Small Businesses
Drop off your donations at participating businesses around Ravenswood! Learn more about donation drop-offs here. Read more “Support Your Local Food Pantry: Donation Drive Hosted By Ravenswood Small Businesses”
Clark Street Construction Crawl | November 8, 2025
The Clark Street Construction Crawl is a free-to-enter bar crawl bringing a little love back to Clark St. Crawl at your own pace, share drinks with neighbors, and enter the raffle! Read more “Clark Street Construction Crawl | November 8, 2025”
Businesses: Submit to the Ravenswood Holiday Gift Guide
Chicago small business owners, learn how GRCC can increase visibility for your gifts, sales, events and promotions during the holiday shopping season. Read more “Businesses: Submit to the Ravenswood Holiday Gift Guide”
Congratulations, You’re a New Parent! … Now What?!?
Elea Nielsen of Erwin Law shares tips for new parents to ensure that children will grow up in a loving and supportive environment. Read more “Congratulations, You’re a New Parent! … Now What?!?”
KOVAL Distillery Cracks Open a New Chapter with Canned Cocktails
Ravenswood’s favorite distillery is shaking things up again… only now, they’ve done all the shaking for you! KOVAL Distillery, a local pioneer of grain-to-bottle spirits, just launched its first line of ready-to-drink cocktails. The debut includes two sparkling classics with a KOVAL twist: Both come in sleek, stylish packaging- but you could have guessed that […] … Read more “KOVAL Distillery Cracks Open a New Chapter with Canned Cocktails”
Ravenswood Transit Impact Survey: Takeaways
GRCC recently surveyed local business owners and 400 residents to better understand community concerns around proposed transit cuts. Read more “Ravenswood Transit Impact Survey: Takeaways”
Vote for Your Favorites in the “Best of Ravenswood Awards”
The annual Best of Ravenswood Awards celebrate the unique and vibrant businesses that make up our community. GRCC invites neighbors and visitors to vote for their favorites in 15 categories, including Favorite Emerging Business, Favorite Place to Treat Yourself, and Favorite Community Event. Read more “Vote for Your Favorites in the “Best of Ravenswood Awards””
Clark St Construction Update – August 2025
This fall, the City will begin work making improvements to Clark Street. Read on for details about road closures, parking restrictions, and coming improvements. Read more “Clark St Construction Update – August 2025”
Celebrating Wellness Month in Ravenswood
This August, the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight ten inspiring local businesses that are redefining what wellness means in our community. Read more “Celebrating Wellness Month in Ravenswood”
GRCC Partners with Cook County Small Business Source
The GRCC is proud to be partnered with The Source to connect small businesses in the Ravenswood area with comprehensive, free-to-use resources designed to enable long-term success at every step. Read more “GRCC Partners with Cook County Small Business Source”
Summer’s End Community Crawl in Ravenswood | August 15, 2025
Summer’s End is a free-to-enter bar crawl bringing a little love back to Ravenswood Ave. Crawl at your own pace, share drinks with neighbors, and enter the raffle! Read more “Summer’s End Community Crawl in Ravenswood | August 15, 2025”
Ravenswood Skeeball Social | July 27, 2025
The SKEE League Chicago is hosting the first ever Ravenswood Skeeball Social at Begyle Brewing– and it’s FREE to play! Relive your Chuck E. Cheese glory days in an adult-only setting where responsible drinking is not only welcomed, it’s encouraged! Read more “Ravenswood Skeeball Social | July 27, 2025”
Ravenswood On Tap 2025: Beer List & Special Tappings
Ravenswood On Tap’s beer list showcases iconic brews, taproom favorites, seasonal releases, and timed special tappings. Read more “Ravenswood On Tap 2025: Beer List & Special Tappings”
O Patio, Where Art Thou? A Summer Guide to Ravenswood’s Best Patios
You may not know that Ravenswood is brimming with patios. For your convenience, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the most prolific patios in the neighborhood. Read more “O Patio, Where Art Thou? A Summer Guide to Ravenswood’s Best Patios”
Vote on the Design of a New Mural at Damen and Leland
At the intersection of Damen and Leland, nestled in the heart of Ravenswood, the south-facing brick exterior of Foremost Cleaners offers a perfect canvas for the neighborhood’s next mural project. The site is adjacent to the Damen and Leland People Space, a well-loved spot for neighbors with seating for outdoor dining, coffee-sipping, and relaxation. It […] … Read more “Vote on the Design of a New Mural at Damen and Leland”
Celebrate Pride Month in Ravenswood
It’s Pride Month! Here’s how Ravenswood businesses are celebrating our vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Read more “Celebrate Pride Month in Ravenswood”
City of Chicago Launches Workforce Solutions Program, Applications Open June 16
Chicago’s Workforce Solutions Program provides grants of up to $250,000 to help businesses train current employees and new hires. Applications open on June 16, 2025. Read more “City of Chicago Launches Workforce Solutions Program, Applications Open June 16”