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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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Love Local: Your Guide to Valentine’s Day in Ravenswood
Ravenswood businesses are feeling the love as neighbors “shop small” heading into Valentine’s Day. We’ve collected details about all the celebrations, specials, and great gifts from around the neighborhood.
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Ravenswood Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Ravenswood is a hub for creativity and craftsmanship, making it an annual destination for holiday shoppers. Like our neighborhood, our 2023 Gift Guide has something for everyone on your list!
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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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Ravenswood ArtWalk Weekend Highlights
Check out a short film festival, take a free swordplay or dance class, discover new public art, or enjoy an outdoor performance from some amazing local musicians!
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Ravenswood Businesses Host “Best of Chicago” Party on July 28
Ponnopozz, District and GRCC are combining forces to throw a Best Of Chicago Party on July 28. Join us on the 4800 block of Damen Ave in Ravenswood from 5:30-8:30pm for an evening of local pop-ups and fun for all.
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Exciting Summer Season at Lillstreet Art Center in Ravenswood
Explore the exciting summer classes, immerse yourself in the “Collected Reverie” exhibition, and mark your calendar for the Empty Bowls Ice Cream Social.
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HG Studio
Meet Margot Wojdyla, the owner of HG Studio. Located at 2010 W Foster, HG Studio helps people looks their best in advance of their most memorable days. They also employ Jill, “a very lazy but cute assistant” who inspired the…
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Ravenswood Businesses Win Big in the 2022 “Best of Chicago Awards”
Ravenswood stole the show at The Chicago Reader’s 2022 Best of Chicago Awards. We’ve got a recap of the winners from around the neighborhood.
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Giving Tuesday: Ravenswood Businesses Fundraise for Common Pantry
The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce partnered with local businesses to host a Giving Tuesday fundraiser for Common Pantry.
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DEFY Manufacturing Acquires Lee Sewing, Expands to Larger Ravenswood Facility
DEFY manufactures tough and versatile bags and accessories. The Ravenswood-based company announced their pending acquisition of long-time partner Lee Sewing. Both facilities will merge under one roof, here in the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor.
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Ravenswood ArtWalk Weekend Highlights
Check out a short film festival, take a free swordplay or dance class, contribute to an art exhibit, or join a public art and sustainability workshop! We’ve collected details on the free activities at the Ravenswood ArtWalk.
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Spoken Café, Beans & Bagels Earn “Snail of Approval” for Sustainable Food Practices
Read about two local cafés who have been awarded the prestigious Snail of Approval for meeting “the highest Good, Clean and Fair standards.”
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Valentine’s Day in Ravenswood
Love is in the air! It may be hard to feel as we’re pummeled with snow, but it’s there. Ravenswood businesses are feeling it as neighbors “shop small” heading into Valentine’s Day. To make sure you don’t miss anything, we’ve…
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Ravenswood Light Up Nights Specials + Promotions
Ravenswood Light Up Nights returns on December 17, 18 and 19! Businesses and neighbors are kicking off the holiday season in Ravenswood by lighting it up for the weekend! We’ve got the scoop on all the special treats, promotions, and…
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Ravenswood Winter Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Patty the Elf is back in Ravenswood for the holidays– this time with Moshe the Mensch! Find Patty and Moshe in this year’s Ravenswood Winter Scavenger Hunt and enter to win prizes from neighborhood businesses.
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Ravenswood Holiday Gift Guide 2021
Ravenswood is a hub for creativity and craftsmanship, making it an annual destination for holiday shoppers. Like our neighborhood, our 2021 Gift Guide is has something for everyone on your list!
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Small Business Saturday Events + Promotions
Shop Ravenswood on Small Business Saturday and enjoy special discounts, exclusive promotions, and seasonal fun.
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Navy Pier Ravenswood Artisan Market
Shop and support local at the Navy Pier Neighborhood Artisan Market, showcasing the talent found all across Chicago and its neighborhoods.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Ravenswood
To help you celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Ravenswood, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite local AAPI-owned small businesses!
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Mother’s Day Gifts & Specials from Ravenswood Small Businesses
Mom’s deserve handcrafted, locally-sourced, thoughtful and unique gifts. Ravenswood is home to some of Chicago’s sweetest treats and trendiest boutiques. Our eclectic community of artisans and small businesses is the perfect place to find something special for mom this Mother’s…
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