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The 2025 “Best of Ravenswood Award” Winners
The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of their 2025 Best of Ravenswood Awards.
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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.
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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…
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Demo Brewing Company
Light on its feet and tight on its turns, Demo’s built a cult following among Midwestern hopheads–and the momentum doesn’t show any signs of slowing.
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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…
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Celebrate Pride Month in Ravenswood
It’s Pride Month! Here’s how Ravenswood businesses are celebrating our vibrant LGBTQ+ community.
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Joel Hall Dancers & Center
Meet Joel Hall of Joel Hall Dancers & Center, whose dream of awakening the dancer in everyone’s soul has inspired generations around the world.
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Tuesdays at the Gazebo Concert Series Returns to Welles Park
Each summer, Welles Park plays host to Tuesdays at the Gazebo, a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series. We’ve got the details.
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Call for Artists: Ravenswood Mural Project
The Ravenswood Community Council has issued a Request for Proposals from Artists interested in a new public art project in Ravenswood!
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Creative Summer Camps for Kids in Ravenswood
Welcome to the GRCC’s guide on local summer camps! Step into a world of imagination and exploration with camps that are designed to inspire young minds and foster their passion for creativity. Explore exciting options right here in our community,…
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“Love Is Learned Over Time” – A Special Piece by Lydia Cash
At this year’s Taste of Ravenswood, guests were treated to a unique art experience: Lydia Cash, the talented artist behind LYDIASTUDIO, created a breathtaking live painting titled “Love Is Learned Over Time.”
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The “Best of Ravenswood” 2024 Winners
The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of their 2024 Best of Ravenswood Awards.
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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.
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Vote for Your Favorites in the “Best of Ravenswood Awards”
GRCC presents the first annual Best of Ravenswood Awards, celebrating the unique and vibrant business community in our neighborhood. We invite neighbors and visitors to vote for their Ravenswood favorites in 13 categories, including Favorite New Business, Favorite Place to…
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Mac Blackout Mural Coming to Ravenswood This Fall
After winning a community vote, Chicago-based artist Mac Blackout has been commissioned to create a new mural in the heart of Ravenwood.
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Vote on the Design of a New Mural at Lawrence and Ravenswood
The intersection of Lawrence and Ravenswood is one of the primary gateways into our community. It’s home to the Ravenswood Metra Station and is an entrance to the annual Ravenswood ArtWalk. This summer, Ravenswood Community Council, Greater Ravenswood Chamber of…
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Cicada Parade-a Comes to Ravenswood
This summer, the Ravenswood Community Council is bringing 45 cicada sculptures to Ravenswood as part of the city-wide Cicada Parade-a!
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Creative Summer Camps for Kids in Ravenswood
Welcome to the GRCC’s guide on local summer camps! Step into a world of imagination and exploration with camps that are designed to inspire young minds and foster their passion for creativity. Explore exciting options right here in our community,…
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Call for Artists: 2024 Ravenswood Viaduct Mural Project
Ravenswood Community Council and 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin have issued a Call for Artists interested in designing and installing a new public mural in Ravenswood!
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Ravenswood Businesses Shine in the 2023 “Best of Chicago” Awards
The Chicago Reader has announced the winners of their 2023 Best of Chicago Awards. Check out this recap of the winners from around Ravenswood.
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Awakenings Winter Art Supply Drive
Awakenings is hosting a Winter Art Supply Drive! Donate new and gently used art supplies to support programs for survivors of sexual violence.
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