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Home » Humboldt Park

Tag: Humboldt Park

Two men and a woman with shovels
Posted inGhost Light

Humboldt Park theaters on the move

by Kerry Reid September 10, 2021September 14, 2021

Two Humboldt Park theaters take steps to secure new venues.

Drag performer Mz. Ruff N' Stuff at Lips Chicago
Posted inCity Life

More comedy, movies, and art, please

by Salem Collo-Julin, Kerry Reid and Brianna Wellen August 6, 2021August 18, 2021

Upcoming events and recommendations for the next seven days

Vivian Maier, Three Highland Park Firemen
Posted inCity Life

It’s a hot Chicago summer

by Salem Collo-Julin and Kerry Reid July 23, 2021August 18, 2021

Upcoming events and recommendations for the next seven days

Posted inCity Life

Reopenings, discussions, and ¡WEPA!

by Salem Collo-Julin April 9, 2021August 18, 2021

Upcoming events and recommendations from our listings coordinator

Posted inMusic

Doug Malone, owner and lead engineer, Jamdek Recording Studio

by Philip Montoro December 22, 2020August 18, 2021

“Something about a recording studio, I think it’s always overlooked as a place for community.”

Posted inNews & Politics

State rep. Delia Ramirez discusses the uphill battle to bring housing justice to Illinois

by Justin Agrelo and City Bureau July 31, 2020August 18, 2021

“There is a system in place that keeps people homeless and poor and it’s so much bigger than any particular organization.”

Posted inArts & Culture

It takes more than #OpenYourLobby to address racism in American theater

by Miranda Gonzalez June 16, 2020August 18, 2021

UrbanTheater Company and other BIPOC theaters deserve solidarity—and funding.

Posted inNews & Politics

Prime suspects

by Princess Ojiaku January 15, 2020August 18, 2021

How would anyone benefit from sending unsolicited, free Amazon packages to random addresses?

Posted inMusic

Riot Fest’s elephant in the room

by Aaron Allen, Salem Collo-Julin, Leor Galil and Philip Montoro September 5, 2019August 18, 2021

Does Riot Fest have any business taking over a public park in a largely Black and Brown neighborhood?

Posted inFood & Drink

Big Boss and Chicken Pollo Shack: new contenders on the hot-fried-bird front

by Mike Sula June 13, 2019August 18, 2021

Bridgeport and Humboldt Park have spicy spring chickens to boast of.

Posted inArts & Culture

How Lily Be made the local storytelling scene look more like Chicago

by Catey Sullivan March 28, 2019August 18, 2021

“Am I the only Latinx sharing stories right now? Where are the rest of us?”

Posted inNews & Politics

‘Don’t push us out’

by Kathleen Hinkel February 4, 2019August 18, 2021

The First and 26th Wards will vote on a nonbinding referendum that asks whether Illinois should lift the ban on rent control—prohibited in the state since 1997.

Posted inArts & Culture

Humboldt Park is changing, but it’s Not for Sale

by Dmitry Samarov September 27, 2018August 18, 2021

UrbanTheater Company’s production uses humor and empathy to offer a range of perspectives on gentrification.

Posted inNews & Politics

Once a street gang, then a political collective, the Young Lords celebrate 50 years with a symposium at DePaul

by Kerry Cardoza September 21, 2018August 18, 2021

“We’re not from Humboldt Park or Lincoln Park, we’re Puerto Ricans.”

Posted inBlogs

Humboldt Park kids’ store Peach Fuzz gives hugs

by Isa Giallorenzo September 11, 2018August 18, 2021

Claire Tibbs’s LGBTQ-friendly Humboldt Park children’s boutique is also a place to read and explore.

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