SpaceMatch: Connecting Brokers,

Owners & Entrepreneurs

When: Wed, Oct 28 5pm

Where: Vicky's Restaurant, 6632 N. Clark St.

Join us for SpaceMatch on Camino Clark!

Explore opportunities to connect with local businesses, discover creative spaces and learn more about the people and places that make this cultural district unique.

Come experience Camino Clark, an Illinois-designated cultural district celebrating Mexican heritage, local entrepreneurship and community.

Here’s what to expect:

• Meet local brokers and real estate professionals who can guide you through available opportunities.
• Network with entrepreneurs who share your interest in growing here.
• Tour nearby vacant spaces.
• Enjoy complimentary refreshments and hors d'oeuvres as you connect and explore.

Whether you’re ready to sign a lease or just exploring your options, this is a chance to get a first-hand look at what’s available now.

Space is limited—RSVP is required.

GIANT PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP

When: Fri, Oct 30, 6-8pm

Where: GROW/PROGRESANDO, 7056 N. Clark St.

Help us create a giant puppet for Día de los Muertos: Catrina Walk!

Join artist Abby Palen for our final workshop session where you’ll design, build and paint a giant puppet celebrating Mexican culture and Día de los Muertos.

No experience or registration is needed!

SAVE THE DATE!

Bring our creation to life at Día de los Muertos: Catrina Walk Sun, Nov 1.

Join us for the inaugural

Día de los Muertos: Catrina Walk!

When: Sun, Nov 1 2-6pm

Where: GROW/PROGRESANDO, 7056 N. Clark St.

Dress up, bring your noisemakers and celebrate Mexican culture and traditions with a stroll through Camino Clark.

Enjoy free face painting before the walk, then join us afterward at AKAY Tacos for free hot chocolate and pan de muerto!

Shop & Win in Rogers Park

Shop Local, Win Local This Holiday Season!

When: November 1–28

Where: 12 participating businesses

Visit participating small businesses starting Nov 1, collect stamps with your purchases and qualify for prizes!

Then join us on Small Business Saturday, November 28, at our Welcome Station at Peckish Pig, 623 Howard St. Evanston to claim your Shop & Win prize.

Plus, save your receipts! Our Live Love Shop Rogers Park rebate program runs Nov 1 - Dec 31, offering $50 back on $150 or $75 back on $200 in qualifying purchases from four or more eligible, independently owned businesses.

Friendsgiving Turkey Dinner Giveaway

When: Sun, Nov 22 11am-1pm 

Where: Callan Plaza, 621 Howard St., Evanston

We’ve got dinner covered!

Take home a free turkey dinner with all the fixings to enjoy with family and friends.



Available while supplies last!  

Celebrate Small Business Saturday

With Love Rogers Park!

When: Sat, Nov 28, from 10am - 1 pm

Where: Peckish Pig, 623 Howard St. Evanston

Join us for a little holiday cheer! Stop by our Welcome Station for free coffee (while supplies last), holiday carolers, a free tote bag filled with goodies from local businesses and Shop & Win prize giveaways.

Come celebrate, shop local and show some love to the small businesses that make our community special!

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.

GSM Community Survey

The market may be over, but your impact continues.

Now that another season of Glenwood Sunday Market has wrapped up, we want to hear from you! Take our VERY brief shopper survey and tell us how you spent your time and money at the market and around Rogers Park.

Your purchases make a difference! Your feedback helps us measure the market’s economic impact and demonstrate to local and state officials how farmers markets support local businesses, strengthen our neighborhood, and contribute to our local economy.

Thank you for making Season 17 a success. We’d love to hear about your experience!

View our 2025 impact report.

Rogers Park Halloween Neighborhood Map

Here you will find a neighbor-made, neighbor-managed map of Rogers Park (and West Ridge) homes and businesses participating in Halloween festivities on October 31.

The map primarily focuses on trick-or-treating, but it also includes decorated homes, photo opportunities, and neighborhood events taking place on Halloween- Sat, Oct 31.

Want to be included? Fill out this google form for your home or your business. The website is updated frequently with submissions received for the map, you can view it below.

The map list sensory friendly and allergy friendly. If either of these would be helpful for you and your family, feel free to hide the other layers so that only the sensory or allergy layers are visible. This lets you plan out the route in advance, even print it - so all human friends can have a safe and fun weekend when strolling the neighborhood.

Stay safe, share the treats, and make some sweet Halloween memories.

Halloween Candy Crawl



When: Thursday Oct, 29 4 - 7pm

Map Pick Up: 49th Ward Office, 1447 W. Morse

Where: Morse from Sheridan to Clark

Join the 49th Ward Office, State Representative Kelly Cassidy's Office, and a bunch of businesses for the Annual Candy Crawl. Families are invited to trick or treat at participating businesses across Morse Ave between Sheridan and Clark.

Costumes are encouraged. 

New this year- dog stops! Participating businesses will be handing out dog treats for furry costume friends.

The Candy Crawl starts at the 49th Ward office, where families can pick up a map of participating businesses. This map will also indicate which businesses are dog stops.

(Rogers Park Business Alliance is a stop! See you tomorrow on the crawl!)

Boo Bash at Loyola Park



When: Thurs, Oct 29 5pm

Where: Loyola Park, 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave.

Halloween is creeping closer, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with friends, neighbors, and a little spooky fun!

Join the Chicago Park District this Thursday for Boo Bash, a FREE community Halloween celebration filled with games, music, crafts, and festive fun for all ages.

FREE and open to everyone! Costumes encouraged!

Want to be part of the fun? Volunteers are needed! Help bring the Halloween magic to life by assisting with games, crafts, and food during the event.

Volunteer shifts run from 5–7pm, and it’s a great way to give back to the community while celebrating together.

Grab your costume, bring a friend, and come make some Halloween memories with your neighbors! 

Trunk-or-Treat!



When: Fri, Oct 30 3pm

Where: Willye B. White Park, 1610 W. Howard St.

Bring your little ghosts, goblins, princesses, superheroes, and costumed cuties for a daytime Halloween celebration filled with sweet treats and plenty of fun!

Local organizations, park staff, and CAPS will deck out their cars and line them up for a festive trunk-to-trunk trick-or-treating adventure.

Kids can visit each decorated car, collect some goodies, and enjoy a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween before the sun goes down.

Adults/parents/guardians must be accompanied by a child.

Treats available while supplies last. Event will move inside in case of inclement weather.

Halloween at Howard Street

When: Fri, Oct 30 4-7pm

Where: Callan Plaza, 621 W. Howard St. (Evanston)

Get ready for a Halloween afternoon on Howard Street! Bring the little ghosts and goblins for trick-or-treating at area businesses, tasty food, plenty of candy and a costume contest where the best dressed can show off their Halloween spirit.

Then settle in under the stars for an outdoor showing of Hocus Pocus at 5:30pm



Come in costume, bring your crew and make a little Halloween magic on Howard Street!

Haunted Fieldhouse

When: Fri, Oct 30 4:30pm

Where: Pottawattomie Park, 7340 N. Rogers Ave.

Get ready for a spooky good time!

Step inside if you dare and enjoy this FREE Haunted House, packed with treats, thrills, and Halloween fun for all ages!

Costumes are welcome, so bring your little witches, ghosts, goblins, and ghouls for a frightfully fun time.

All activities will take place inside the Fieldhouse.

Free treats while supplies last!

Free Pumpkin Drop Off

Where: Rogers Park Location, 6447 N. Ravenswood Ave.

Don’t trash your pumpkins after Halloween-- give them new life as compost instead!

Pumpkins will be accepted for free at all City of Chicago food scrap drop-off locations, and all Chicago residents are encouraged to participate.

The drop-off locations are open daily, 7am - 7pm. Pumpkins can be places inside the green carts.

The pumpkins will be turned into nutrient-rich compost at a local composting facility.

Please make sure to remove all paint and decorations before composting.

Participatory Budgeting (PB) Voting

Is Now Open

Deadline: Sun, Nov 15

Voting for the 2026 Participatory Budgeting (PB) Cycle is now open.

Are you 14 years old or older? Do you live in the 49th Ward? Did you know you can vote to decide how the 49th Ward office spends $1 million dollars in Ward projects?

You can learn about the projects on this year’s ballot and register to vote virtually here.

Once you register a link will be sent to you next business day.

You can also vote in person anytime at the 49th Ward during open hours, or at their next Townhall at Gale Community Academy (1631 W. Jonquil Terrace.) on Nov 4 starting at 6pm.

Voting will be open until Sun, Nov 15.

CTA BusVision Survey

Deadline: Mon, Nov 30

As part of its Bus Vision Project, CTA wants to understand what you value and prioritize related to bus service improvements. You will be asked a series of questions about:

- How you choose to travel

- The challenges or barriers you face when considering using CTA bus services

- Your preferences for how CTA should plan its bus services in order to make them work better for you, and for the region

This survey is designed to be taken by anyone who lives or travels within the CTA bus service area, regardless of how often they use CTA bus services. The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

After completing the survey, you will have the option to be entered into a prize drawing for a $100 digital Visa gift card.

Help a Camino Clark Business Recover After Devastating Break-In

For more than 35 years, Jose has poured his heart and craftsmanship into his jewelry business, building a livelihood for his family and becoming part of the Camino Clark business community.

On October 20, thieves crashed a stolen vehicle into his storefront, stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise and causing extensive damage to his shop, equipment, and workstations.

While insurance claims are underway, Jose faces significant expenses and delays that are preventing him from fully reopening.

Now, our community has an opportunity to rally around one of our own! Every donation, big or small, will help Jose rebuild, replace essential equipment, and get back to doing what he loves.

Please consider donating to his GoFundMe or sharing his story. Together, we can help Jose get back on his feet!

Picnic Wine & Provisions Events

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

Wine Tasting: Thurs, Oct 29 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: Robert Williams & The Chain Links with Lisa DeRosia + Linda Weseman: Fri, Oct 30 6pm

Robert Williams returns with The Chain Links, featuring Chuck Wasserburg on guitar, Jay Whitehouse on bass, and Sarah Allen on percussion.

Domestic Violence & Faith-Based Gathering

When: Wed, Oct 28 6pm

Where: 24th District Police Plaza, 6464 N. Clark St.

This event will bring together law enforcement, domestic violence service providers, faith-based organizations, and community partners to promote awareness, education, prevention, healing, and stronger community partnerships.

There will be resource tables, community connections and agency partnerships available.

Questions? Email mayra.gomez@chicagopolice.org.

It's Your Chicago - West Ridge

When: Wed, Oct 28 6pm

Where: 24th District Police Plaza, 6464 N. Clark St.

Enjoy a complimentary dinner and conversation about the city we all love.

You'll get a brief look at how Chicago’s government came to be structured the way it is and how that structure shapes the way the city serves, and sometimes struggles to serve, its neighborhoods. From there, you will get a thoughtful, facilitated discussion about what can be a possibility for our communities moving forward.

If you could change how the city served your neighborhood, what would you change? What would make your community and Chicago as a whole work better for the people who live here?

49th Ward Participatory Budgeting Town Hall

When: Wed, Nov 4 6pm

Where: Gale Community Academy, 1631 W. Jonquil Terrace

Join the 49th Ward office their final town hall of the year.

This town hall will be focused on Participatory Budgeting, where you can learn more about the projects on this year’s ballot and hear from your neighbors who developed them.

Gaan Mela

When: Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 7

Where: United Church of Rogers Park, 1545 W. Morse Ave.

Get ready for a celebration of global sounds, cultures, and community!

Enjoy 2 days in Rogers Park for a FREE neighborhood festival featuring 15 amazing bands bringing music from around the world.

From vibrant rhythms to unforgettable melodies, there’s something to get every music lover moving.

Bring your friends, gather your neighbors, and experience the world one song at a time, right here in our own backyard!

C24/7 Youth Business Showcase

When: Sat, Nov 7 11am

Where: C24/7 Father's Arms Ministries, 1545 W. Howard St.

Every great local business starts with a community that believes in it.

At C24/7, their high school youth have spent months pouring their creativity, hard work, and lived experiences into developing their own ventures.

They aren't just learning how to build products-they are discovering that their ideas have real value, and that their neighborhood stands behind them.

Join them for an interactive open house!

Meet the founders, explore their work, share real world insights and invest. in their futures!

The West Ridge Holiday Bazaar

When: Sun, Nov 8 10am

Where: Warren Park Field House, 6601 N. Western Ave.

Shop away at the 4th Annual West Ridge Holiday Bazaar!

This festive shopping event will feature local artists and their exclusive hand made arts and crafts!

This event will also feature live music by WRCC Indie Artist musicians.

14 District Vaccination Event

When: Thurs, Nov 12 11am

Where: Representative Cassidy's Office, 1507 W. Morse Ave.

Flu, COVID-19, and all school required vaccines.

Walk-ins will be accepted!

No Government-issued ID or insurance required.

For questions, please email info@repcassidy.com.

If you’d like to schedule an appointment call: 773.784.2002

Science In Art Competition

Deadline: Fri, Nov 13

Where: Willye B. White Park, 1610 W. Howard St.

Calling all Rogers Park elementary students! Choose your favorite past, present, or future mission from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and bring it to life through an original two-dimensional artwork inspired by or interpreting the mission.

The community gets to choose the winners! Rogers Park residents will vote on the submissions to determine first, second, and third place.

Don't miss the awards ceremony at 3pm on Sat, Nov 21, at the Willye B. White Park Fieldhouse, where the winners will be announced and cash prizes awarded.

Ready for takeoff? Let your creativity explore the final frontier!

49th Ward Mobile DMV

When: Wed, Nov 18

Where: Representative Cassidy's Office, 1507 W. Morse Ave.

Do you need a new Drivers License or ID? The 49th Ward office is partnering with the Secretary of State to host a Mobile DMV event to help!

To make an appointment please call the 49th Ward Office at 773-338-5796 or email their office at office@49thward.org.

They will have appointments available from 10am to 2pm and this event will be located at Representative Cassidy's Office at 1507 W. Morse. 

You can see the list of services that would be available, required documentation, and fees below.

Sharper Dot Printing: New Location

Where: 8120 River Drive, Morton Grove, IL 60053

Sharper Dot Printing has a new home!

They have relocated to a newer facility just a few blocks away from their old one. They are excited to continue serving their community from the new space, this one even has parking!

All contact information remains the same.

Stay turned for a ribbon cutting relocation celebration once they are settled in.

The Factory Theater Presents Radical Futures

Closes: Sat, Nov 21

Where: The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.

Don't miss the Season 32 opener from Factory Theater - Radical Futures.

In a failing dive bar, two estranged friends try to reconnect over hallucinogenic cocktails that trigger visions of tomorrow.

As these sci-fi visions grow wilder and more intense, one question looms large: Does their friendship have a future?

Tickets start are $30.

The Factory Theater x EcoShip Partnership

Don't forget you can save $5 on any performance if you bring a donation for EcoShip to the theater! They have partnered with the non-profit EcoShip to collect packaging materials so they can be reused by local business to cut down on waste!

Specifically, they are taking donations of:

• Plastic Bubble Mailers
• Packing Paper
• Bubble Wrap
• Packing Peanuts
• Paper Grocery Bags
• Mesh Jewelry Bags
• Reusable Shopping Bags

Donations should be clean and reusable! Bring them to the lobby before the show and they will honor your donation with a $5 discount on a General Admission ticket!

Lifeline Theatre Kid Series Presents:

Sugar Plum Fairy, P.I.

Closes: Sun, Nov 8

Where: Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.

Step into the sugary, shadowy world of Sugar Plum Fairy, P.I., a fairytale noir mystery filled with crime and double crosses!

During the dark days of Candy Prohibition, hard-boiled detective Sam Sugarplum and his sharp-witted partner Goldilocks are out to solve the baffling case of a missing black sheep.

Inspired by The Maltese Falcon, this clever, immersive production blends your favorite storybooks with noir tropes.

Grab your trench coat, check that your lollipop stash is well-hidden, and help Goldilocks and Sam solve the case! A world premiere production!

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Connie Abels, Managing Broker, GRI, ABR, CLP 

773.442.2357

Fall is still a GREAT Time to Buy or Sell! When making the biggest financial transaction in your life, trust a seasoned Realtor® who is a member of YOUR community. Connie Abels 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 fall or even next spring? 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. Let's have a conversation.

Active Listings:

• 6742 Glenwood: Stunning 5bd/3ba Victorian home w/3-Car garage, gorgeous custom Kitchen, A/C, Fenced Yard -Newly listed-
• 1654 FarwelI: Beautiful 2bd/1ba w/dining room, W/D, A/C, hardwood floors, parking available $120/mo - $295k -Newly listed-
• 1524 Fargo: Beautifully rehabbed 2bd/2ba condo, parking available
• 1711 Estes: Ground-floor 1bd/1ba on beautiful tree-lined street -For rent-
• 67833 Lake Trail (Lakeville, Indiana): 3bd/2.5ba+loft single-family, 55-feet of lake frontage, less than 2 hours from Chicago in Lakeville, Indiana - $349K

Recent Sales:

7031.5 Sheridan: Beautiful 2bd Condo -Sold-

4343 Clarendon: Buena Park Studio -Sold-

6921 Ashland: Affordable 1bd -Sold-

1309 Farwell: Spacious 2bd/1ba -Sold-

6501 Bosworth: Gorgeous 2bd/2ba -Sold-

5623 Wayne: Andersonville 2bd/2ba -Sold-

Let Connie sell YOUR HOME FAST Today!

(Also licensed in Indiana)



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Mark Keppy Baird & Warner Real Estate

 773.301.6332 |  Mark.Keppy@bairdwarner.com

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.



Active Listings:

• 1141 N Leavitt Unit 1: $975K 3bd/2.1ba (1 garage parking space) 

Coming Soon

•  2155 W Touhy

Under Contract

• 2156 W Wellington 1W: $1.25Mil 4bd/2.1ba (1 garage parking)
• 7120 N Ashland: $625K 4bd/2.1ba + den ( 2 car garage)
• 5632 S Wabash: $299,999 Multi-Unit 6bd/2ba
• 410 Ridge Ave #23-2: $228K 2bd/1ba
• 5455 N Sheridan 1908: $225K 1bd/1ba (1 garage parking)
• 5701 N Sheridan 12B: $209,999 1bd/1ba 
• 9021 S Exchange Ave: $98K 4bd/1ba

Just Sold

• 1727 W Peterson: $1,075,000 3bd/2.1ba (2 car garage)
• 1302 W Winona 3E: $835K 2bd/2ba+den (1 garage parking)
• 735 W Waveland Ave #3: $675K 3bd/2ba (1 exterior parking)
• 6N115 Riverside Drive: $497,500 4bd/2.1ba (2 car garage)
• 4121 N Sheridan 2N: $456K 2bd/2ba (1 exterior parking)
• 4848 N Sheridan #407: $425K 2bd/2ba (1 exterior parking)
• 6438 N Oketo: $350K 2bd/1ba (1.5 garage spaces)
• 5712 N Wayne #3: $272,500 2bd/1ba
• 1427 W Elmdale #2B: $239,999 1bd/1ba 
• 7123 N Damen 6E: $220K 1bd/1ba (1 exterior parking)
• 380 Ridge #13G: $218,500 2bd/1ba