Maxwell Street Foundation

05/18/2026

Here's coverage by ABC News that shows us at our booth, along with some of the other vendors at yesterday's Maxwell Street Market.

The next Market date is Sunday, June 7th, which will also be during Bluesfest, and a free shuttle will take people back and forth from both locations that day!

05/17/2026

Come out today 5/17 to the Maxwell Street Market to shop, eat, and enjoy the street! Historic tours at 11 am and 1 pm, Market open until 3 pm!

05/12/2026

After 87 years near Maxwell Street, Jim's Original is moving. Details: https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/jims-original-moving-after-87-years-near-maxwell-street/

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

A reminder to show up this coming Sunday for the kickoff of the Maxwell Street Market on 5/17 from 10 am to 3 pm. The Maxwell Street Foundation will be there to chat and sell our wares, and please stop by Jim's Original to eat before it has to move at the end of June.

The next Market day is June 7th, during Bluesfest and there will be a shuttle going periodically between Bluesfest and the Market on that day!

Join us Sunday, May 17th, 2026. The market is free for all ages to attend, and runs from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Maxwell Street Foundation will be there to vend our wares and to chat with you about the history of the Market. Visitors to the Maxwell Street Market will experience an eclectic … ...

05/11/2026

Please show up to eat at Jim's Original before they are forced to move away from the Maxwell Street Market area, and show up in the fall to their new location in Pilsen on 18th Street.

The famous restaurant that's been in business since 1939 is moving to 18th Street to make way for a University of Illinois Chicago building project.

05/11/2026

Unfortunate forced removal by UIC of Jim's Original -- get your fix of Jim's before the end of June, or visit the new location when it opens a bit later this year.

Jim’s Original said its UIC location is moving south to East Pilsen after their lease is up at the end of June. For video licensing inquiries, contact: licen...

05/11/2026

Jim's Original must leave its Union Avenue flagship by June 30 due to redevelopment plans, with a new Pilsen location opening in the fall.

05/04/2026

Join us at the Maxwell Street Market on Sunday, May 17th from 10am-3 pm!

Join us Sunday, May 17th, 2026. The market is free for all ages to attend, and runs from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Maxwell Street Foundation will be there to vend our wares and to chat with you about the history of the Market. Visitors to the Maxwell Street Market will experience an eclectic … ...