Within the 77
Chicago has 77 official neighborhoods
This guide showcases notable blocks across the 77 recognized neighborhoods and highlights neighborhoods that are not officially designated.
The People Behind the Places
LOGAN SQUARE
Corban @ Billy Sunday
In this neighborhood spotlight, Corban talks about his background in hospitality, the community energy of Logan Square, and what makes Billy Sunday stand out in the local bar scene.
LOGAN SQUARE
Irene @ Hester & The Hound
In this neighborhood spotlight, owner Irene shares why she chose to open Hester and The Hound in Logan Square and what makes this independent pet store such a meaningful part of the community.
LOGAN SQUARE
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Explore by Interest
Taste
Food & Drink
Curated cafes, hidden bars, and local bites
Culture
Performance & Art
Local theater, comedy, festivals, and live music.
Discovery
Parks & Walks
Landmarks, green spaces, scenic trails, and markets.
Shopping
Great Finds
Find boutiques and small businesses to support.
Get Involved
Support
Volunteer or support local efforts.
Keke
Founder and Lover of Stories
THE HUMAN CHRONICLE
Hi, I’m Keke.
A lifelong lover of the storytelling. I’ve told stories for years and now I’m bringing that craft to the city blocks by meeting the people who make them hum: shop owners, longtime residents, artists, and the characters you pass on the corner.
I interview and spend time with folks behind local businesses, dig into neighborhood history, collect lore, and surface the small, human details that make this place feel like home. I combine on-the-ground conversations with hands-on research across local sites and archives so each neighborhood spotlight captures both lived experience and local context.
What you get: one place where oral histories, neighborhood color, historical background, and a little spooky lore all come together—real stories from real people that make you feel like you belong.