Wellness in the New Year

Are you motivated to acquire new skills in the new year? Need a little self care after the busy holiday season? Want to start off the new year with some renewed healthy habits? Local businesses are offering you just that!

• Bloom Yoga Studio has a New Student Special, their best deal if you're new to Bloom. Enjoy 14 days of unlimited in-person yoga classes for only $49. Purchase here! Are you curious about yoga but not sure where to start? Bloom's monthly Free Intro to Yoga workshop is a great place to start. Pre-registration is required in order to guarantee your spot on January 11.
• Fit City Kids is launching a new 8 week program starting the week of January 5th for kids looking to stay active and get stronger this winter.
• The Chopping Block is all about creating healthy habits, such as cooking your own food! They have some amazing classes coming up this month that will help you learn how to do just that! The Chopping Block is also partnering with Orangetheory Fitness for a special evening beginning with a coach-led Orangetheory workout followed by a healthy cooking class at The Chopping Block to help you refuel with vibrant, nourishing dishes. By registering here, you are committing to both the workout and cooking class on January 13,
• Bon Femmes is kicking off the new year with intention, creativity, and good vibes at the 2026 Vision Board Workshop on Friday, January 16th from 6–8 PM. This cozy evening is all about slowing down, getting clear on what you want for the year ahead, and bringing those goals to life through collage. Click here for details and registration.

Local Happenings

Ardor by Chance is opening at 4624 N Lincoln Avenue on Saturday, January 3! The new restaurant will be BYOB until they get their liquor license later in the month.

Participating in Dry January? On January 14, Atelier is hosting celebrated nonalcoholic wine brand Oddbird, for an intimate 20-seat tasting menu dinner thoughtfully paired with Oddbird’s selection of pours. Click here to make your reservations.

No I.D. Alcohol Free Cocktail Competition and Tasting Event returns to Artifact Events on January 18th. Bartenders and mixologists from some of Chicago's most distinguished bars and restaurants are mixing up drinks and competing for top zero-proof cocktails. You'll get to sample their creations and vote for your favorite to help decide the winner. Click here for details and ticketing.

Ravenswood Romance / Lincoln Square Love Story

We tried this out last year and it went so well, we've decided to do it again! With Valentine's Day coming up in a few weeks - we're collecting your stories to shine a light on the more personal ways local businesses impact our lives and create stories of love and connection in our community.

Do you have a memorable story of love, friendship, or connection that began at a Lincoln Square or Ravenswood business? We'd love to hear it! Whether it's a romantic tale, a heartwarming friendship, or an unforgettable experience, your story could be featured in our campaign celebrating love and connections in local businesses.

LSR In The News

For more articles on Lincoln Square and Ravenswood businesses, click here.

• Philly Artist's Fantastical Bat Mural Adorns Lincoln Square Garage Seen From Brown Line (Chicago Sun Times)
• Want to try the cheese that smells ‘like death itself’? Get in line. (Washington Post)
• Construction Paused On Lincoln Square’s New Plaza And Will Resume In Spring (Block Club Chicago)

Have you seen a local business featured? Send the article information to info@lincolnsquare.org!

Stay well,

The LSRCC Staff