In October we observe Filipino American History Month, a time to celebrate the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their contributions to our society. We’ve got the latest for you from our favorite local Filipino American businesses and entrepreneurs, as well as activities happening IRL and online. Read more “Celebrating Filipino American History Month in Ravenswood”
GRCC PresentsCommunity News
Here’s where you’ll find community events, activities, and general news.
All Together Now: Malt Row Breweries Release First Collab Beer to Support Local Chamber
In March of 2020, Malt Row’s breweries hosted their first collab brew day! One global pandemic later, All Together Now is ready for release on 10/16! Read more “All Together Now: Malt Row Breweries Release First Collab Beer to Support Local Chamber”
Ravenswood Organizations Partner to Bring Older Adults a Chicago Trivia Game Show
The GRCC, Sulzer Library and the NE Levy Center Village are teaming up to host a virtual trivia game show for seniors! 4 local seniors will participate as contestants, fielding questions from Northside Neighborhood History Collection archivist Allyson Smally and librarian Julie Lynch. Seniors from around Ravenswood can sign up for free to watch and play along! Read more “Ravenswood Organizations Partner to Bring Older Adults a Chicago Trivia Game Show”
Where to Watch Football in Ravenswood
Football season is here and local bars and restaurants are open and ready for game day. We’ve got all the details you need to find your neighborhood spot for NFL Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays or College Football Saturdays: patios, rooftops, wings, Bloody Marys, bottomless Mimosas, team affiliations, all-you-can-eat sloppy joe’s, wing specials, and loads of local beer. Read more “Where to Watch Football in Ravenswood”
New Dance Studio Has Ravenswood Buzzing
The Hive, a new dance studio, is the latest addition to the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor’s thriving creative community. Read more “New Dance Studio Has Ravenswood Buzzing”
Now Hiring: Find Your Next Job in Ravenswood
Looking for your next career opportunity? We’re keeping our ear to the ground and sharing the latest job postings from companies in and around Ravenswood. Check out these open positions at a couple of our favorite local small businesses. Read more “Now Hiring: Find Your Next Job in Ravenswood”
Celebrate National Dog Day in Ravenswood
National Dog Day is coming up on August 26th and businesses around Ravenswood are ready to celebrate! Check out these promos from local pup-friendly establishments to make the most of this unusual holiday. Tag @Ravenswood_Chi on Instagram in pictures of you and your pooch supporting local businesses for National Dog Day and we’ll be sure to share them with the community! Read more “Celebrate National Dog Day in Ravenswood”
Now Open: Explore Local Businesses in Ravenswood
Shake off the COVID blues and explore one of the most remarkable neighborhoods in Chicago- from your home or in person. Here you’ll find new and expanded patios, places for virtual and live art classes and workshops, craft beer delivery and more. Read more “Now Open: Explore Local Businesses in Ravenswood”
Supporting Neighborhood Businesses
Small businesses need you now more than ever. Many of our favorite neighborhood restaurants, bars, and distillers are still open for business. If you are able, please support them by ordering online, purchasing gift cards, or donating to support staff. Read more “Supporting Neighborhood Businesses”
Interactive Summer Activities for Kids from Local Small Businesses, an Ongoing Series
Plan fun, interactive activities for the kids all summer long while supporting local Ravenswood businesses! Throughout the summer, we’ll highlight kid-friendly virtual activities, workshops, and classes to occupy their time while giving you a break. Read more “Interactive Summer Activities for Kids from Local Small Businesses, an Ongoing Series”
Tips and Tools for Working from Home
Working from isn’t as easy as it seems. We miss the routine chats with co-workers to think through problems, the structure of a scheduled workday, and a reliable work-station. For many of us, working from home also means childcare, pets, and all the other household tasks (and distractions) that require our attention. Not to mention […] … Read more “Tips and Tools for Working from Home”
Local Printers Provide Support for Fellow Business Owners and Nonprofits
In the midst of our current pandemic, local businesses and community members are impacted by prolonged uncertainty; both in terms of supporting families and businesses through the immediate stresses of lockdowns and furloughs and being able to plan for the future. Several local printers are offering their services to local business owners to help them […] … Read more “Local Printers Provide Support for Fellow Business Owners and Nonprofits”
KOVAL Distillery makes Free Hand Sanitizer for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, First Responders, Front Line Workers
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, local Ravenswood business KOVAL Distillery has focused efforts on providing hand sanitizers in bulk to the medical community, retirement homes, and front line workers. Read more “KOVAL Distillery makes Free Hand Sanitizer for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, First Responders, Front Line Workers”
Shop Small, Earn Ravenswood Rewards
Many of our favorite neighborhood restaurants, shops, service providers, bars, and breweries are still open. These small businesses and their employees need you now more than ever! Read more “Shop Small, Earn Ravenswood Rewards”
The Night Ministry Transitions Out of Its Ravenswood HQ
After 17 years in the neighborhood, The Night Ministry is moving its home office out of Ravenswood. The Chicago-based non-profit, whose mission is to provide housing, health care, and human connection to individuals struggling with homelessness or poverty, will be relocating its central administration, as well as Health Outreach staff, to a facility in the Bucktown […] … Read more “The Night Ministry Transitions Out of Its Ravenswood HQ”
Local Business Spotlight: Empirical Brewery
Each month, the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce spotlights a different business from our neighborhood. This month we get to know Bill Hurley, CEO of Empirical Brewery at Foster and Ravenswood. Read more “Local Business Spotlight: Empirical Brewery”