https://zapier.com/This feed is powered by Zapier's handy RSS service.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:12:35 +0000https://zapier.comChicago for Chicagoans has posted a new event! The Edgebrook Walking Tour will occur at the following time: 2026-08-30T11:00:00. Ready to register? Follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edgebrook-walking-tour-registration-1988737041025 Description of the event: Join Chicago for Chicagoans for a walking tour of Edgebrook, covering neighborhood history, architecture, and current events.REGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING AUGUST 16TH Chicago for Chicagoans is delighted to announce the return of our walking tour exploring Edgebrook! Led by area native and urban planner Matt Weiss, this tour will explore one of the city's fringe northwest side neighborhoods that's teeming with greenery and quiet, cozy streets. Beginning at the SE Corner of Devon & Kinzua, the tour will cover local history, architecture, and landmarks of the area -- from the historic homes of Old Edgebrook, to the North Branch Trail System, to the thriving mom & pop business districts along Devon and Central Avenue. You'll discover how this proudly "still Chicago!" community relates to its suburban neighbors, ponder the history of local schools and grocery stores, and admire the murals adorning the railroad viaduct that bifurcates the area. The afternoon will end near Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream (a neighborhood favorite since 1962), where participants are encouraged to grab a sweet treat with their fellow tour-takers. ​Chicago for Chicagoans happily exists as a "pay-what-you-can" tour service. A suggested tip of $10-20 per person is always appreciated, but reviewing us on Yelp, liking us on Facebook, spreading the word, and attending future tours tells us how much you love us too! We are a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates inclusive walking tours by & for Chicago residents, designed to represent the histories of all Chicagoans. Donate online fee-free at chicagoforchicagoans.org. To view our tour route maps, click here! Please note: routes are subject to change at any time, and this route is currently being reworked.gHfFh8t97ogC0xfshttps://zapier.comChicago for Chicagoans has posted a new event! The Roscoe Village Walking Tour will occur at the following time: 2026-08-29T11:00:00. Ready to register? Follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roscoe-village-walking-tour-registration-1988736997896 Description of the event: Join Chicago for Chicagoans for a walking tour of Roscoe Village, covering neighborhood history, architecture, and current events.REGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING AUGUST 15TH Chicago for Chicagoans is excited to bring back a newly-revamped 2-hour walk through the lively pocket neighborhood of Roscoe Village, led by expert Barry Love! Barry brings over fifteen years of neighborhood activism to a tour that will cover Roscoe Village's rich patchwork of industrial, residential, and commercial landmarks. Beginning at the Paulina Brown Line stop, we'll explore the history & architecture of a neighborhood once known for its pencil factory, amusement park, and kooky aldermen. These days, it's a bustling part of the city filled with small businesses, historic homes, an infamous rat hole, and just about everything in between. After the tour, participants are encouraged to join the group for a drink at Village Tap! ​Chicago for Chicagoans happily exists as a "pay-what-you-can" tour service. A suggested tip of $10-20 per person is always appreciated, but reviewing us on Yelp, liking us on Facebook, spreading the word, and attending future tours tells us how much you love us too! We are a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates inclusive walking tours by & for Chicago residents, designed to represent the histories of all Chicagoans. Donate online fee-free at chicagoforchicagoans.org. To view our tour route maps, click here! Please note: routes are subject to change at any time, and this one is currently being reworked.9WrefY3xsmInowBzhttps://zapier.comChicago for Chicagoans has posted a new event! The South Loop Walking Tour will occur at the following time: 2026-08-23T10:00:00. Ready to register? Follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-loop-walking-tour-registration-1988736896593 Description of the event: Join Chicago for Chicagoans for a walking tour of South Loop, covering neighborhood history, architecture, and current events.REGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING AUGUST 9TH Chicago for Chicagoans returns to the South Side for another 2-hour walk exploring Chicago's Near South Side! Led by area native and urban planner Debbie Liu, alongside Patti Swanson, this adventure will help you dive into the influential history of the diverse neighborhood's many eras. Beginning at the Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line stop, the tour will cover the architecture, landmarks, and stories of Motor Row, the Hillard Homes, our 19th-century vice district, famous churches, the Chicago blues, and even legendary fast-food establishments. End your afternoon with a drink at Reggie's, a beloved local bar and venue keeping the rich history of live music alive in the neighborhood. Come learn something new about your place in space! To view our tour route maps, click here! Please note: routes are subject to change at any time. ​Chicago for Chicagoans happily exists as a "pay-what-you-can" tour service. A suggested tip of $10-20 per person is always appreciated, but reviewing us on Yelp, liking us on Facebook, spreading the word, and attending future tours tells us how much you love us too! We are a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates inclusive walking tours by & for Chicago residents, designed to represent the histories of all Chicagoans. Donate online fee-free at chicagoforchicagoans.org.W3O4JVJodlmjqi4Whttps://zapier.comChicago for Chicagoans has posted a new event! The Pilsen Walking Tour will occur at the following time: 2026-08-22T10:00:00. Ready to register? Follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pilsen-walking-tour-registration-1988736803314 Description of the event: Join Chicago for Chicagoans for a walking tour of Pilsen, covering neighborhood history, architecture, and current events.REGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING AUGUST 8TH Chicago for Chicagoans is excited to welcome you back for another exploration of Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood! Co-led by Blanca Torres, lifelong Pilsen resident, and Pilsen Public Art Tours founder Luis Tubens, this tour highlights the history, architecture, landmarks, and gentrification struggles of this iconic neighborhood. Beginning at the 18th Street Pink Line Station, the tour will explore the community's infancy as a Slavic melting pot neighborhood (Plzeň), its 1960s transformation into a Latinx area, and the incredible work of nonprofits and community adovcates that built the neighborhood we all know today. The rich history of Pilsen is one that highlights the stories of immigrants, celebrates the colorful contributions of artists, and dives into a spectacular variety of architecture from working class cottages to opulent cathedrals. After the tour, participants are encouraged to grab a pastry at longstanding bakery Panaderia Nuevo Leon, or stop for a cold treat at Nevería El Sabor de México! To view our tour route maps, click here! Please note: routes are subject to change at any time, and this one is in the process of being reworked. ​Chicago for Chicagoans happily exists as a "pay-what-you-can" tour service. A suggested tip of $10-20 per person is always appreciated, but reviewing us on Yelp, liking us on Facebook, spreading the word, and attending future tours tells us how much you love us too! We are a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates inclusive walking tours by & for Chicago residents, designed to represent the histories of all Chicagoans. Donate online fee-free at chicagoforchicagoans.org.NkCmrr9Mc85MxpWghttps://zapier.comChicago for Chicagoans has posted a new event! The Albany Park East Walking Tour will occur at the following time: 2026-08-16T11:00:00. Ready to register? Follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/albany-park-east-walking-tour-registration-1988736763194 Description of the event: Join Chicago for Chicagoans for a walking tour of Albany Park East, covering neighborhood history, architecture, and current events.REGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING AUGUST 2ND Join Chicago for Chicagoans' founder and longtime neighborhood resident Patti Swanson for a one-of-a-kind Albany Park ten year anniversary tour! Beginning at the Francisco Brown Line station, we'll explore the history, landmarks, and architecture of one of the city's most brilliantly diverse neighborhoods. See quaint rows of bungalows and other vernacular treasures, admire ornate public schools, fieldhouses and vintage storefronts, discover the rich history of our local businesses and nonprofit organizations, and learn stories of the area's humble beginnings and the tapestry of immigrants that have created the neighborhood we love today. The tour will wind through the eastern part of the neighborhood, ending at Kimball Brown Line station. Participants are encouraged to stay & enjoy a beverage afterwards at Nighthawk. ​Chicago for Chicagoans happily exists as a "pay-what-you-can" tour service. A suggested tip of $10-20 per person is always appreciated, but reviewing us on Yelp, liking us on Facebook, spreading the word, and attending future tours tells us how much you love us too! We are a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates inclusive walking tours by & for Chicago residents, designed to represent the histories of all Chicagoans. Donate online fee-free at chicagoforchicagoans.org. To view our tour route maps, click here! Please note: routes are subject to change at any time.gxfAc8vu6hwGIYqAhttps://zapier.comChicago for Chicagoans has posted a new event! The Albany Park West Walking Tour will occur at the following time: 2026-08-15T11:00:00. Ready to register? Follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/albany-park-west-walking-tour-registration-1988736458282 Description of the event: Join Chicago for Chicagoans for a walking tour of Albany Park West, covering neighborhood history, architecture, and current events.REGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING AUGUST 1ST Join Chicago for Chicagoans' founder and longtime neighborhood resident Patti Swanson for a one-of-a-kind Albany Park ten year anniversary tour! Beginning at the Kimball Brown Line station, we'll explore the history, landmarks, and architecture of one of the city's most brilliantly diverse neighborhoods. See quaint rows of bungalows and other vernacular treasures, admire ornate public schools, fieldhouses and vintage storefronts, discover the rich history of our local businesses and nonprofit organizations, and learn stories of the area's humble beginnings and the tapestry of immigrants that have created the neighborhood we love today. The tour will wind through the western part of the neighborhood (approximately 3 miles), ending near Foster & Pulaski. Participants are encouraged to join the group afterwards for one of the best birria tacos you can find anywhere, at Birriera el Texcal! ​Chicago for Chicagoans happily exists as a "pay-what-you-can" tour service. A suggested tip of $10-20 per person is always appreciated, but reviewing us on Yelp, liking us on Facebook, spreading the word, and attending future tours tells us how much you love us too! We are a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates inclusive walking tours by & for Chicago residents, designed to represent the histories of all Chicagoans. Donate online fee-free at chicagoforchicagoans.org. To view our tour route maps, click here! Please note: routes are subject to change at any time.jrP9gHJ7W6UUbNhPhttps://zapier.comChicago for Chicagoans has posted a new event! The Uptown Walking Tour will occur at the following time: 2026-08-09T10:00:00. Ready to register? Follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uptown-walking-tour-registration-1988736381051 Description of the event: Join Chicago for Chicagoans for a walking tour of Uptown, covering neighborhood history, architecture, and current events.REGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING JULY 26TH Chicago for Chicagoans is excited to bring back our tour of fabulous Uptown! Led by Chicago for Chicagoan's Board Member and Uptown superfan Leyla Royale, this walking tour will take you through the rapidly changing neighborhood and trace its history from a glitzy 1920s past, to the tumultuous and radical 1960s-70s, to its current identity as a multicultural neighborhood filled with old architecture and brand new highrises. We'll begin the tour out front of Everybody's Coffee, and end at the vibrant Asia on Argyle strip. Plan to patronize one of the strip's delicious eateries before you head home: Haibayo or First Sip Cafe for coffee or snacks, Pho 888 or Nha Hang for authentic Vietnamese food, or La Patisserie P for dessert! ​Chicago for Chicagoans happily exists as a "pay-what-you-can" tour service. A suggested tip of $10-20 per person is always appreciated, but reviewing us on Yelp, liking us on Facebook, spreading the word, and attending future tours tells us how much you love us too! We are a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates inclusive walking tours by & for Chicago residents, designed to represent the histories of all Chicagoans. Donate online fee-free at chicagoforchicagoans.org. To view our tour route maps, click here! Please note: routes are subject to change at any time.5KKQ8Map7DGGGhnUhttps://zapier.comChicago for Chicagoans has posted a new event! The Andersonville Walking Tour will occur at the following time: 2026-08-08T10:00:00. Ready to register? Follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/andersonville-walking-tour-registration-1988736104223 Description of the event: Join Chicago for Chicagoans for a walking tour of Andersonville, covering neighborhood history, architecture, and current events.REGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING JULY 25TH Chicago for Chicagoans is excited to bring back our Andersonville neighborhood, led by local resident Leyla Royale! As an experienced tour guide and descendent of Swedish (and Polish and German) immigrants, Leyla brings her expertise of local history to the tour, plus the knowledge you can only get from living in the community for close to a decade. Beginning at the western entrance of St. Bontiface Cemetery (approx 4813 N Clark St), we'll discover the history, landmarks, and famous water tower of a neighborhood that's well-known for its Swedish roots. Learn about generations of small businesses, iconic traditions, lovely historic mansions, and the community's long-standing reputation as a haven for LGBTQ+ Chicagoans. Afterwards, join your fellow tour-takers for a slice of pie at First Slice, grab a tasty drink at Eli Tea Bar, or snag a hand pie for lunch at Middle Eastern Bakery. To view our tour route maps, click here! Please note: routes are subject to change at any time.JcYAEUQJwa9m8zSJhttps://zapier.comChicago for Chicagoans has posted a new event! The West Ridge Walking Tour will occur at the following time: 2026-08-02T11:00:00. Ready to register? Follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/west-ridge-walking-tour-registration-1988735816362 Description of the event: Join Chicago for Chicagoans for a walking tour of West Ridge, covering neighborhood history, architecture, and current events.REGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING JULY 19TH Chicago for Chicagoans returns for another iteration of our 2 hour walk through the neighborhood of West Ridge with Anthony Alfaro! Anthony is a lifelong Chicago resident and Midwest enthusiast excited to share the rich history of diversity that characterizes the neighborhood he grew up in. Beginning at the intersection of Western & Pratt, the tour will cover the history, architecture, and landmarks of this suburban-feeling enclave long known for its Jewish heritage, blue collar work ethic, and gorgeous Pratt Boulevard mansions. From the tumultuous war with neighboring Rogers Park, to Victorian homes to mid-century eclectic architecture , to the northside's prettiest park, you'll discover there's plenty of fascinating history awaiting you even in the far reaches of the city. The afternoon will end at Lickity Split, an old-timey ice cream parlor and dessert shop known for frozen custard, concretes, and treats. Come learn something new about your place in space! To view our tour route maps, click here! Please note: routes are subject to change at any time.RaHeRYrneYrhsa1yhttps://zapier.comChicago for Chicagoans has posted a new event! The Rogers Park Walking Tour will occur at the following time: 2026-08-01T11:00:00. Ready to register? Follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rogers-park-walking-tour-registration-1988735706032 Description of the event: Join Chicago for Chicagoans for a walking tour of Rogers Park, covering neighborhood history, architecture, and current events.REGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING JULY 18TH Chicago for Chicagoans is excited to invite you back for another 2 hour walk through the southeast end of Rogers Park, led by former longtime resident and neighborhood expert Anthony Alfaro! Beginning at the Loyola Red Line stop, the tour will cover Rogers Park's rich history, architecture, and landmarks — from its earliest beginnings as a village on the city's outskirts, to its flirtations with luxury, elegance, and grand movie palaces, its war with neighboring West Ridge, and its modern reputation as one of the most ethnically diverse areas of Chicago's Far North Side. Come discover why this community has been reported as the city's best neighborhood for quality of life, and end the afternoon with a beverage (or many) at Cuneen's. To view our tour route maps, click here! Please note: routes are subject to change at any time. Chicago for Chicagoans happily exists as a "pay-what-you-can" tour service. A suggested tip of $10-20 per person is always appreciated, but reviewing us on Yelp, liking us on Facebook, spreading the word, and attending future tours tells us how much you love us too! We are a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates inclusive walking tours by & for Chicago residents, designed to represent the histories of all Chicagoans. Donate online fee-free at chicagoforchicagoans.org.58dOJzKewLMXjzkxhttps://zapier.comChicago for Chicagoans has posted a new event! The Humboldt Park Walking Tour will occur at the following time: 2026-07-18T10:00:00. Ready to register? Follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/humboldt-park-walking-tour-registration-1988696964154 Description of the event: Join Chicago for Chicagoans for a walking tour of Humboldt Park, covering neighborhood history, architecture, and current events.REGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING JULY 4TH Chicago for Chicagoans is delighted to announce our newest neighborhood walking tour! Led by neighborhood advocate, educator, and lifelong resident Eduardo Arocho of Paseo Boricua Tours, this 2-hour walk through Humboldt Park will open your eyes to the rich history of our city's most famous Puerto Rican enclave. Beginning at the SE Corner of Campbell & Division, the tour will cover the history, architecture, art, and landmarks of this vibrant community. You'll learn about the iconic Paseo Boricua Gateway Flags, the oft-overlooked Casita de Don Pedro Garden, and discover the stories behind numerous local businesses and organizations. From the neighborhood's origins as a small prairie settlement, to its era as a Northern European melting pot, to the decades of hyper-local activism by Puerto Rican migrants that influenced the streetscape you see today, you'll leave this tour with a newfound appreciation and understanding for this ever-evolving gem of the West Side. The afternoon will end in the heart of Humboldt Park, just steps from the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture! Participants are encouraged to check out this amazing FREE museum after their tour, or head down the street to Papa's Cache Sabroso for one of the city's best jibaritos. ​Chicago for Chicagoans happily exists as a "pay-what-you-can" tour service. A suggested tip of $10-20 per person is always appreciated, but reviewing us on Yelp, liking us on Facebook, spreading the word, and attending future tours tells us how much you love us too! We are a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates inclusive walking tours by & for Chicago residents, designed to represent the histories of all Chicagoans. Donate online fee-free at chicagoforchicagoans.org. To view our tour route maps, click here! Please note: routes are subject to change at any time.lxUicQHFI11veClm