Lincoln Square, Ravenswood Shops Team Up For Virtual Raffle To Benefit Chicagoans In Need
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / November 19, 2025 RAVENSWOOD — A group of more than 30 independent businesses in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood are teaming up for a fundraiser to benefit four nonprofits helping Chicago’s most vulnerable neighbors. The businesses — Merz Apothecary, Bon Femmes, Backlot Coffee, Dovetail Brewery and more — have pooled their wares together into prizes for the Small Businesses, Big Hearts virtual fundraiser. The fundraiser includes 16 gift baskets made up of items
Shop Local 2025: A Lincoln Square, North Center, Ravenswood, Irving Park And Albany Park Gift Guide
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / November 17, 2025 LINCOLN SQUARE — Lincoln Square has no shortage of small, independent shops along its busy commercial corridor. Merz Apothecary is celebrating 150 years in business this year, while Timeless Toys has unique toys and board games for the whole family to enjoy. Independent shops in neighboring Ravenswood, North Center, Irving Park, Albany Park and North Park also have a wide variety of gifts for friends and family this holiday season. Read More
Chicago's Quaint Neighborhood Is A Pedestrian-Friendly Spot With Diverse Shopping And A Renowned Okt
Yahoo!Life / by Desiree Koh / November 2, 2025 Is it a quaint European neighborhood you've wandered into? A 3,000-square-foot landscape mural created with German paint unfurls from the Rhine, Black Forest, and Alps to Bavarian villages and Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, depicting majestic old-country castles and cathedrals along the way. The pedestrian-friendly cobblestone stretch leads you to Merz Apothecary, homeopathic elixirs in antique pharmacy jars and herb canisters exuding its 150-year-old
Go inside Merz Apothecary in Lincoln Square
CBS News Chicago / by Jackie Kostek / September 24, 2025 Jackie Kostek takes you to Lincoln Square to go inside Merz Apothecary.View More Here.
Family-Run Merz Apothecary Marks 150 Years In Business: ‘It’s Always Been About Customer Service’
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / August 27, 2025 LINCOLN SQUARE — At Merz Apothecary in the heart of Lincoln Square, large display windows accented with stained glass showcase apothecary artifacts alongside modern products. Signs set in vintage typeface advertise the business’s legacy as a home for homeopathic medicine, supplements, beauty products, fragrances and more since 1875. Inside, amber-colored chandeliers cast a pleasant glow over wooden countertops and shelves. Shoppers are
Lincoln Square icon celebrates 150 years of business
Newsbreak / Local Business Spotlight / August 15, 2025 In Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood, where tree-lined streets meet the hum of independent shops and cafés, Merz Apothecary has been a constant for 150 years. Since 1875, it has served generations of families with unique health, wellness, and personal care products from around the world. Originally founded by Swiss pharmacist Peter Merz, the apothecary was created to serve the city’s growing immigrant community, offering not only remedies but also
Heart Of Lincoln Square Goes Car-Free For One Week
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / April 21, 2025 LINCOLN SQUARE — The week-long closure to car traffic in the heart of Lincoln Square may provide insight into how the plaza could function as a pedestrian-only zone one day. The one-way street along the 4700 block of North Lincoln Avenue — between Lawrence and Leland avenues — is closed to vehicle traffic starting Monday. The closure is expected to last about a week, depending on weather, officials have said. The car-free zone is a product of
Shop Local 2024: A Lincoln Square, North Center, Albany Park, Irving Park And Ravenswood Gift Guide
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / November 15, 2024 LINCOLN SQUARE — Lincoln Square has a plethora of small, independent shops along its busy commercial corridor. The 149-year-old Merz Apothecary has gifts for those who enjoy a spa day at home while The Book Cellar has a few Chicago-centric guides to exploring the city for more adventurous family and friends. Independent shops in neighboring Ravenswood, North Center, Irving Park, Albany Park and North Park also have a wide variety of gifts for
