Jason Wells+FollowSprouts brings fresh choices to Jefferson ParkJefferson Park is about to get a big boost in healthy grocery options! Sprouts Farmers Market, known for its fresh produce and organic foods, is moving into the old CVS spot on Higgins Ave—right where Trader Joe’s was once planned. This will be Sprouts’ first Chicago store, and they’re promising a wide selection for everyone, from vegans to meat lovers. The building’s been empty for three years, so this is a welcome change for the neighborhood. What do you think—will Sprouts fill the Trader Joe’s gap, or are you still hoping for something else? #Food #JeffersonPark #SproutsFarmersMarket00Share
Matthew Kirk+FollowBam Bam’s wild journey home in Jefferson ParkBam Bam, the 14-year-old dachshund stolen from Logan Square, is finally back with his legally blind owner after a mysterious drop-off at the Jefferson Park police station. Two strangers brought him in, then vanished without a word. Thanks to Bam Bam’s microchip and the quick work of local rescue volunteers, he’s safe and sound. This whole saga really shows how vital microchipping is for our pets. Have you ever had a pet go missing? What steps do you take to keep them safe? #Pets #JeffersonPark #PetRescue20Share
Ryan Horne+FollowJefferson Park’s bakery comebackA fresh chapter is about to unfold at 4765 N. Milwaukee Ave. as a new bakery, La Ideal, prepares to open where the beloved Ideal Bakery once stood. Locals can look forward to the aroma of donuts, cakes, and Mexican bread filling the neighborhood again. This spot has seen a lot—from being Jefferson Park’s first Jewel grocery store to decades of empty storefronts. With La Ideal moving in, could this be the spark that brings more life back to the Milwaukee-Lawrence district? What would you love to see return to our local shopping scene? #Food #JeffersonPark #ChicagoEats00Share
hhill+FollowNew Fitness Spot Alert in Jeff Park!Dream Town Group Fitness is opening this August in Jefferson Park, thanks to two local guys who just stumbled on the perfect spot. Think private, boutique vibes but you can still drop in for a class—boot camp, Zumba, Pilates, yoga, you name it. It’s all about small group and personal training, so you get that extra attention. Love when neighborhood folks make cool things happen! #Fitness #JeffersonPark #ChicagoFitness00Share
