It’s that time of year again to bring out the shovels and the salt! Upon snowfall, the City of Chicago’s Municipal Code mandates that a 5 foot clearance must be made along the sidewalk in order to ensure safety for all pedestrians; especially...
More infoA Week of Thanks – Thank and Support Local Businesses
Join our office and Business Partners, The Chamber for Uptown for a week devoted to saying thanks to our community and small businesses! Follow the activities each day of the week, and add your own! Whether it’s sending a thank you or...
More infoChicago Hospitality Grant Webinars
The City of Chicago has created a $10 million Hospitality Grant Program for bars and restaurants that have been impacted by COVID-19. Join this webinar to learn about the program and how to apply for $10,000 grants. Tuesday, November 17 at...
More infoThe Yard Cannabis Job Fair
What: Marijuana Dispensary Job Fair For a Variety of Available Positions Where: Chicago Marriot at Medical District/UIC, 625 S. Ashland Ave. at Harrison St. When: Saturday & Sunday November 16th and 17th, 9:00AM – 6:00PM To be...
More infoCity Living: Living in Uptown: Legendary music venues, jazz and a focus on ’embracing all residents’
Several business owners in the area said Ald. James Cappleman was the person to talk to. He started working in the neighborhood 30 years ago with Travelers and Immigrants Aid (now Heartland Alliance), assisting Ethiopian and Cambodian refugees...
More infoLakeview – August 10-11 Market Days Street Closures and Parking Restrictions – they will start towing at 2 am on Saturday
Event Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 10 – 11 The street closures start at 2 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. The area for the closure includes Halsted from Belmont to Addison. Closures extend to the east or west alley of the following side streets...
More infoThe 16th Annual Chicago Pride Fest
Street Closures • Waveland Avenue East between Halsted and Broadway & Waveland Avenue West of Halsted will close Friday, June 15th at 9:00am • Halsted Street between Addison and Grace will close on Friday, June 15th at 11:59pm • All street...
More infoCarol’s Pub Community Meeting – Thursday, March 1 at Truman College
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More infoChicago Market Food Cooperative
With the Gerber Building nearing completion, I’m working with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) to iron out details that would make it possible for the entire space to be used by Chicago Market, a cooperative grocery store focused on...
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