Pilgrim Lutheran School recently celebrated 100 years of offering “Academic Excellence with a Heart” right here in Northcenter. With small class sizes and a low student to teacher ratio, each of their approximately 150 students is guaranteed individual attention and opportunities to help them learn in the best way possible.

Are you hunting for the perfect zen-like space to work during the day? Look no further than Botanical Café, a shop on Lincoln Ave. that pairs local coffee and sandwiches with a side of house plants.

embellish chicago is your Northcenter neighborhood boutique, full of unique gifts that are sure to please everyone in your life. Opened 13 years ago, embellish’s selection is curated by owner Carrie, who talked us through her favorite products and makers this season.

Have you shopped in L&M Fine Foods yet? This consciously-curated grocer is on a mission to help you remember to buy the good stuff, because when you buy a well made small batch product you taste what it’s supposed to be like and remember exactly why you love it.

Located on Ravenswood Ave near Grace St, Bojitt Studio opened in December 2021. Bojitt Studio is a bright and warm space, made especially inviting with owner Bojana Ilic’s vibrant and colorful artwork featured throughout. Visitors can shop in person and also attend art workshops led by Bojana.

Located on Ravenswood Ave near Lawrence, Redline VR is a cozy and industrial space that hosts a full bar, virtual reality arcade and performance stage/event venue.

Meet Allison and Sadie, owners of Wags-A-Lot Dog Walking. Opened in 2012, this family-owned professional dog walking business understands that dogs are an important part of the family.

If you're looking for a natural birth option in town, the Birth Center of Chicago is the place to be. As the first and only freestanding birth center in the City of Chicago, they provide a safe and alternative model of care.

Have you visited MOJO Dog Co. yet? Opened just this past July in Northcenters Rockwell Pet Campus, Mojo Dog Co. offers a wide variety of toys, training tools, and raw foods that you can rely on to keep your dogs happy and healthy.