Over the past year, Rev. Billy's Chop Shop (4314 N. Lincoln) has become a Northcenter staple, thanks to bold, innovative hairstylists, the rotating showcase of cutting-edge local artists whose work adorns the salon's walls and, of course, for a mysterious and highly effective substance known as HAIR CRAP.

Chef Sanders and Crew are pleased to present #TKPopUps as a unique food driven establishment dedicated to providing the community varied and interesting dining the scope of work includes, but is not limited to, events produced by Trout Kitchen, collaborative dinners, private events, and consulting / rentals for guest chef popups.

Thanksgiving is upon us, and with it, the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Instead of the big-box hustle and bustle of Black Friday, we at the Northcenter Chamber encourage you to visit local, independently-owned businesses in our neighborhood to do your holiday shopping.

This week, the Chamber gave out two very special awards to three dedicated community servants at our annual awards luncheon.

Do you like frittatas? How about homemade pies and boozy root beer floats? Craving a burger? Want it all in a unique pop-up diner experience? Trout Kitchen has got your back.

Our favorite purveyors of bacon sausage brought home the bacon at the annual World Food Championships. Big Fork Brands founder Lance Avery earned accolades in the Best Burger category at the event. He describes the experience of competing as "organized chaos," but the payoff sure was sweet.

The Northcenter Chamber of Commerce will honor those who have served in our Armed Forces at our annual Veteran's Day Commemorative Ceremony at the North Center Senior Satellite Center, 4040 N. Oakley, November 11th at 11 a.m.

Mainstream Boutique, one of Northcenter's hippest clothing and accessory shops, is turning a whole year old this week, and they want you to join the party!

Chances are, if you're in the know with what's going on in Chicago, then you know all about the fascinating, funny and compelling world of its exploding Live Lit scene. For those who have yet to experience it, Live Lit refers to a variety of live literary events, including storytelling, flash fiction, essay readings, humor pieces and more. The results are earnest, funny and make for a memorable experience.