CircEsteem's recently remodeled exterior at 4730 N. Sheridan (Instagram)Two Uptown rehabilitation projects have been awarded 2025 Preservation Excellence awards by the City of Chicago!Circ Esteem's rehabilitation of the formerly closed off space at 4730 N. Sheridan created a bright and inviting facade true to the building's original design. Restoration of the original window bays allows passerby to see the circus students inside, and a gut rehab of the interior has transformed the space into what we expect will be a community anchor for years to come. Gunnison Lofts took advantage of Chicago Adopt-A-Landmark funds and completed a beautiful exterior renovation of [...]

Future home of Foremost Liquors, 1025-27 W. Argyle (Google)We recently told you about Argyle staple "Foremost Liquors" leaving their long-time home at 1040 W. Argyle and how we suspected they would be moving to the opposite corner.A public notice sign in the window of 1025-27 W. Argyle confirms our story.Thanks to reader J, the public notice sign mentions establishing a liquor store. We wish Foremost the best when they reopen in their new space and hope their sign is preserved (or moved).Public notice to establish a liquor storeNow that Foremost is moving, we are excited to see what's next for the [...]