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Celebrating dynamic North Branch restaurants

During Chicago Restaurant Week (Jan. 20th – Feb 5th), we’re celebrating the vibrant restaurant scene ...

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Mayoral candidate forum in the North Branch on Feb. 8th

Please join us on February 8th from 2-4 p.m. for a mayoral candidate forum about ...

January 26, 2023

Honoring Lynn Werner of Superior Fomebords

On August 16, 2022, North Branch Works was especially sad to learn of the passing ...

January 5, 2023

Boulevard Bistro opens on Jan. 9th

A new, woman-owned restaurant called Boulevard Bistro (2753 N Western Avenue) will open for breakfast ...

January 5, 2023

Remembering Mike McGrath of McGrath Auto Group

In 2022, North Branch Works (NBW) was deeply saddened by the passing of prominent business ...

January 5, 2023

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