Interesting news (first tipped in 2023, now confirmed) that Planet Fitness is opening a location at 909 W. Montrose in the former Uptown Fitness space.As longtime readers recall, Uptown Fitness replaced World Gym at the location. Uptown Fitness' departure in 2020 was blamed on COVID lockdowns and many patrons were left in the lurch by the former owner. The space has been vacant ever since. Image Courtesy Planet Fitness Page for 909 W. MontroseThe opening appears imminent, as the location is now live on the Planet Fitness website. The news is welcome and credit is due to tipster JD, who first told us [...]

Train enthusiasts should check out the model railroad open house at the beautifully renovated Clarendon Park Community Center!The open house is December 13, noon until 4PM. More details on the open house and the Garfield-Clarendon Model Railroad Club can be found on their website. [...]