Ariel Parrella-Aureli

3 days ago | blockclubchicago.org | Ariel Parrella-Aureli

LOGAN SQUARE — In light of sexual assault attacks that rocked the Logan Square area in recent months, self-defense experts have been spreading awareness and information about how to potentially prevent and respond to violence. A man was charged this month in some of the recent attacks, which had left neighbors on edge. April is also Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and a series of self-defense classes, workshops and educational resources are available for residents to feel safer.

1 week ago | blockclubchicago.org | Ariel Parrella-Aureli

LOGAN SQUARE — More market-rate housing is coming to Logan Square after two proposed developments received the green light from City Council Wednesday. A church conversion will bring 16 luxury apartments to 2625 N. Talman Ave. A five-story building will be built at 1815 N. California Ave., bringing 24 apartments to a vacant lot near The 606 in a project that’s been in the works since 2019.

1 week ago | blockclubchicago.org | Ariel Parrella-Aureli

LOGAN SQUARE — A storefront that’s had a few false starts has transformed into a time-altering, futuristic world full of magic, comedy and mind reading. Cosmic Underground Theater opens Thursday at 3433 W. Fullerton Ave. after almost a year of building renovations and city delays. Co-founders and performers Kayla Drescher and Harrison Lampert are brimming with excitement and tricks to share with the community, with shows kicking off opening day.

1 week ago | blockclubchicago.org | Ariel Parrella-Aureli

LOGAN SQUARE — The historical Hollander building that’s been set for redevelopment since last summer has new owners who plan to move the long-awaited project forward. The Hollander loft apartment project at 2418-2428 N. Milwaukee Ave., seven years in the making under company GW Properties, was sold last month to Northbrook-based J2 Equities, said GW Properties principal Mitch Goltz.

2 weeks ago | blockclubchicago.org | Ariel Parrella-Aureli

CHICAGO — For years, Sophie Gomez was a rock and punk photographer, going out to several concerts a week and shooting digital photos for her music blog. But then film photography came into Gomez’s life, and her creative journey blossomed in ways she hadn’t predicted. Now, she works for herself and has become a known name in the indie photo film community. Gomez, 23, is the founder and sole employee of Constant Agitation Film Lab, which she started in 2022 out of her grandparents’ attic.