Glenwood Sunday Market - We Are Back!

When: Sun through Oct 25 9am - 2pm

Where: 6962 N. Glenwood Ave.

After a weekend off for the Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival, the Glenwood Sunday Market is back!

We’re ready to return to Glenwood Avenue with fresh produce, local food, and all your Sunday market favorites.

We missed you, and we can’t wait to see you back at the market! 

Chalk Howard Street

When: Sat, Aug 22 11am - 7pm

Where: Howard Street between Paulina & Ashland

Join us for Chalk Howard Street Festival, Chicago's only 3D chalk art festival. Watch nationally recognized and local artists transform the street into a colorful outdoor gallery while you enjoy DJs, delicious food and drinks, family friendly activities and interactive art. Admission is free!

Get in on the fun! Reserve your own chalk square for just $25. Chalk is included and space is limited. HERE.

Arts On Devon



When: Sun, Aug 30 3 - 8pm

Where: Republic Bank Parking Lot, 2720 W. Devon Ave.

Join us for the annual Arts on Devon, a vibrant community event where the sounds, sights and flavors of Devon come to life. Hosted by Rogers Park Business Alliance and Devon Avenue SSA #43, this free celebration shines a spotlight on the creativity and cultural traditions that make West Ridge one of Chicago’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

Free Resources to Help Your Business Grow!

We're excited to partner with LISC and Verizon to bring our business community access to Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, a completely FREE online platform created to help small businesses succeed.

By scanning our dedicated QR code and signing up, you'll gain access to:

• The opportunity to apply for $10,000 small business grants
• Free, on-demand courses
• Live virtual events with industry experts and business owners
• Practical tools and resources designed to help grow your business

Whether you're launching a new business or looking to take the next step, these free resources are designed to help you succeed.

Can't scan the QR coce? Click here.

GROW: The 8 Week Program

When: Thurs from Sep 24 to Nov 12, 2026 6 - 8pm

Where: Online

Start your own businesses or revisit the basics.

GROW is an entrepreneurial training program dedicated to, and designed for, future entrepreneurs interested in starting a business.

These 8 sessions consists of 2 hours each, once a week for 8 weeks. You will learn the basics on how to develop your business idea, write your business plan and establish your business.

Culture of Safety July Events

Where: Culture of Safety, 6961 N. Clark St.

• Weekly wellness offerings: Weekly meditation in the Samatha Tradition Sundays. Community Tai Chi classes at Culture of Safety Mondays.
• Culture of Safety Bodywork is expanding! In addition to Shiatsu bodywork, they now offer Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD, Vodder) and pregnancy massage. Click here for more information.

Picnic Wine & Provisions Events

Where: Picnic Wine & Provisions, 7301 N. Sheridan Rd.

Wine Tasting: Thurs, Aug 20 5pm

Enjoy 4 small pours of the featured wine lineup each week. Your tasting fee will be applied as a credit toward any bottle purchase that evening!

Picnic After Dark: Fri, Aug 21 6pm

Jacklyn Rose is a soulful solo artist with deep roots in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, where her love of music first took shape through theater, choral groups, and a wide range of musical influences.

Saturday DJ Series: Sat, Aug 22 4pm

Come by after the beach, grab a spritz, settle into the patio, and ease into the evening with good music, cold drinks, and summer energy.

Blind Tasting: Sat, Aug 22 6pm

Join Picnic for a blind tasting where labels disappear, and your instincts take over. It’s fun, a little humbling, and a great way to explore wine in a new way!

Jarvis Square Artisan Market

When: Sat, Aug 22 10am

Where: Jarvis Alfresco, between Greenview and the Jarvis Red Line station

The Jarvis Square Artisan Market is this weekend.

Stroll through a thoughtfully curated mix of local artisans, makers and small businesses showcasing everything from handcrafted goods and original art to one-of-a-kind gifts and delicious gourmet treats.

Come for the shopping, stay for the community.

ChiTownBio August Events

At ChiTownBio, they are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible space where people from all backgrounds can learn, experiment, and collaborate in the life sciences. Their mission is to democratize biotechnology, empowering Chicagoans to explore innovative solutions to local challenges while fostering a strong community of citizen scientists and biotechnologists.

Sat, Aug 22 - 2pm: Biotextiles: Fabrics and Dyes from Nature

Celebrate the Opening of Callan Plaza

When: Sat, Aug 29 12 - 5pm

Where: Callan Plaza, 621 W. Howard St.

Join us as we celebrate the opening of Callan Plaza, Howard Street's newest community gathering space.

The festivities begin with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12:30 p.m., followed by a Block Party featuring food, drinks, ice cream and inflatable water slide fun for the whole family.

Bring your family, friends and neighbors and help us welcome this exciting new addition to the Howard Street community!

Lifeline Theater Presents Wrinkle In Time

Previews: Fri - Sun Sep 11, 12, 13

Opens: Mon, Sep 14

Where: Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.

Ever since her father vanished under mysterious circumstances, Meg Murray’s life has been spiraling out of control.

But one dark and stormy night, Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which appear with a promise to help rescue him from the monstrous darkness that threatens the universe.

Join Meg, her brother Charles Wallace, their pal Calvin, and a host of extraterrestrial friends and foes as they journey into the heart of a terrible evil in the hope of reuniting a fragmented family.

RE/MAX Premier NorthCoast

Connie Abels, Managing Broker, GRI, ABR, CLP 

773.442.2357

HELP! Connie sold ALMOST ALL her listings! She can HELP you too! When making the biggest financial transaction in your life, trust a seasoned Realtor^® who is a member of YOUR community. She is the #1 agent in Rogers Park, having sold more properties in our neighborhood than any other broker. Connie knows Rogers Park!

Thinking of selling this summer? Contact Connie at 773-442-2357 for a free, no-obligation market analysis, a proven marketing plan, and guidance on preparing your home for sale.

Current Listings:

• 4343 Clarendon (Unit #2110): Beautiful, large Buena Park studio w/direct lake views of beach, park. Fabulous Murphy Bed. In full amenity elevator building. Dogs OK. Garage parking available.
• 67833 Lake Trail: (Lakeville, Indiana): 3bd/2.5ba+loft single family, 55-feet lake frontage – great summer getaway.
• 6831 Seeley: Large, sunny, South facing 1bd/1ba.

Coming Soon:

• 7031 Sheridan: 2 bedroom

Recent & Pending Sales

• 1309 Farwell: Spacious 2bd/1ba vintage condo w/flexible layout -Under contract-
• 5950 Kenmore: Beautiful, Top-floor 1BD/1BA in Edgewater. Parking. -Under Contract-
• 6501 Bosworth: Gorgeous & sunny 2bd/2ba -Under contract-
• 6921 Ashland: Affordable 1 bedroom w/parking -Under contract-
• 5623 Wayne: GORGEOUS Andersonville top floor 2bd/2ba condo -Sold-
• 5508 Kenmore: 2bd/1ba, HWF, in-unit W/D, nice deck (Estate Sale) -Sold-
• 1236 Farwell: Super sunny, meticulously maintained 2bd/1ba Condo. Parking available -Sold-

Let Connie sell YOUR HOME FAST Today!

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The Keppy Group is the #1 Team in Rogers Park, with Mark Keppy recognized as the #1 Agent in Rogers Park for 2025. That distinction reflects more than just numbers. It speaks to deep neighborhood knowledge, strategic pricing, and a consistent record of results across Chicago. Whether you are buying or selling, Mark and his team provide trusted guidance backed by experience and a commitment to doing things the right way. The Keppy Group connects people not only to homes, but to the communities they live in, always aiming to deliver excellence and exceed expectations at every step.