October 2018 Newsletter

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Gladstone Park Chamber of Commerce 6348 N. Milwaukee Ave. PMB 318 Chicago, IL 60646 execdir@gladstoneparkchamber.com Facebook page: Gladstone Park Chamber of Commerce

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Monthly Calendar Oct. 5th General Meeting Oct. 12th Costumes and Cocktails Oct. 25th Board Meeting Oct. 31st Halloween Event

Join us at our next general meeting. The Gladstone Park general meeting will be Friday, October 5th at 8am. We will be meeting at Liberty Bank for Savings 6210 N. Milwaukee Ave. Our guest speaker is Pam Colovos talking about document retention per the law.

Economic Development The City Council in September approved the zoning for the planned seven-story, mixed-income housing development at 5150 N. Northwest Hwy. The developer still needs low-income housing tax credits from the state in order to make the project financially feasible. The building would include a mix of affordable, CHA and market-rate units, with monthly rents ranging form $240 to $2,200. There would be a total of 75 apartments, ground-floor offices for nonprofit groups and 40 parking spaces. Top preference for the apartments will be given to Veterans, followed by those with disabilities. Initial plans called for only a self-storage facility on the 1.54-acre parcel, but Ald. Arena had the property down-zoned to stop those plans. The storage warehouse will now only be on half of the property.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Jeffrey S. La Porte Diamond Home Inspections, Inc.          IL license # 450.0001674 Jeff La Porte is the Owner/Inspector at Diamond Home Inspections, Inc. Diamond Home Inspections has been in business since 2004. Jeff has been a member of the Gladstone Park Chamber of Commerce since 2004. One of the 1 st business decisions I made after obtaining my license was join the Gladstone Park Chamber of Commerce. I am also a member of NACHI (National Association of Certified Home Inspectors) and have an A+ rating by the BBB. I do not do a lot of advertising, 95% of my business come from referrals.  My Promise to You: Choosing the right home inspector can be difficult. Unlike most professionals, you probably will not get to meet me until after you hire me. Furthermore, different inspectors have varying equipment, experience, reporting methods, and yes, different pricing. One thing for sure is that a home inspection requires work, a lot of work. Ultimately a thorough inspection depends heavily on the individual inspector's own effort. If you honor me by permitting me to inspect your new home, I guarantee that I will give you my very best effort.  This I promise You.

10/12: Free Flu Shot Clinic

Prepare yourself for the fall! Our office is hosting a FREE flu shot clinic on Friday, October 12 from 10am until 2pm. Our office is located at 4404 W. Lawrence. ‌

Jefferson Park Transit Hub Construction to Begin October 1 The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)  announced  late this week that upgrades and updates to the Jefferson Park Blue Line terminal are now scheduled to beginning Monday, October 1. The Jefferson Park Terminal is the fourth busiest station along the O'Hare branch. In 2017, it provided more than 2.1 million rides. The modernization of the nearly 50-year-old transit hub will create a modern terminal that is safer, brighter, cleaner, more comfortable, and easier to navigate. The  $25 million renovation  project will include bus and rail upgrades, such as: Replacement of the bus terminal, making it ADA complaint by widening the loading islands and adding audio assistance; New bus and rail station canopies and improved signage; New LED lighting and additional security cameras; Repairs and refinishing of all station and platform surfaces, along with exterior painting; and Architectural and art enhancements, including the installation of custom windbreaks at the bus terminal with the design provided by conceptual artist Jamie Pawlus.  The rehabilitation work will be done in two phases. Beginning on Monday, October 1, crews will begin the work on phase 1.

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