The Old Town Merchants & Residents Association (OTMRA) is a Chamber of Commerce and More.
We are a non-profit org that connects businesses, residents, and cultural orgs. Our goal is to continue Old Town's evolution as a vibrant location to live and work.
05/21/2026
The 2026-27 edition of the Old Town Neighborhood Guide is hot off the press! This year’s guide features the culinary style and neighborhood spirit of Old Town 🍸Pick one up today from a local business and flip through to see all the best places to dine and shop in Old Town!
05/11/2026
Get ready for the 51st Wells Street Art Festival! This June 13th & 14th Wells Street will be filled with all the best live music, delicious local food, and 127 talented artists including Hiroshi Ariyama, this year’s featured artist and the creator of the artwork on the poster!
05/08/2026
Celebrate Mother’s Day all weekend long in Old Town! Find all the best bites, drinks, shopping, and activities at the link in our bio 🌷🛍️
Mother’s Day is almost here! Check out all the amazing events and deals just for mom in Old Town 🌷You can find the full digital guide at the link in our bio 💕
05/01/2026
It’s almost Mother’s Day! We’ve created a digital guide to help you treat mom to all the best drinks, bites, sweets, skincare, and special experiences Old Town has to offer! Check it out now at the link in our bio 💐
04/30/2026
Thank you to all our business and resident members that came out to the networking event on Tues at Wintrust! Special thanks to our hosts Wintrust. The wine for this event was provided by member House of Glunz and the cheese platters by member The Fresh Market. 🍇🧀 As we head into small business week, remember to support local businesses for any events or parties you have coming up!
What a great Earth Day! We had a blast cleaning up Orleans park with the Old Town community, thank you to everyone who came to help! ❤️🌎
04/20/2026
Join OTMRA for a clean up in Orleans Park this Earth Day, April 22nd, from 6-7pm! This Earth Day and beyond we can all do our part to keep Old Town clean and green for years to come! 🌎
04/07/2026
Welcome to Old Town!!
Be sure to stop by to welcome them to the neighborhood, and to enjoy one of their smoothies, açaí bowls, ice cream, and of course, their delicious waffles!
04/03/2026
Thank you to everyone who attended the Mimosas and Momentum event in Ravenswood on Sat March 28th! City Clerk Anna M. Valencia spoke on the recent and ongoing work to ensure that women have the access and opportunities previously withheld from them to own and grow their businesses. This Women’s History Month and beyond, it is vital to support women-owned businesses and shop local so that we can continue to enjoy the experiences, goods, and community that make Chicago so special. 💐 Special thanks to the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce for organizing and inviting us to co-host!