Jan. 1st New Year's Day
Jan. 4th General Meeting
Jan. 8th Future of Funding Workshop
Jan. 15th Gen-Ki Karate Workout
Jan. 17th Meet & Greet Night
Jan. 21st Martin Luther King Day
Jan. 23rd Installation Dinner
Jan. 24th Board Meeting
Jan. 29th 45th Ward Aldermanic Forum
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Join us for the first General Meeting of 2019. We will be talking about our successes of 2018 and upcoming events for 2019. There will be coffee and donuts and networking opportunities. We will be meeting at Liberty Bank for Savings at 8am 2nd floor.
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The Chicago Plan Commission recently approved a zoning change which would allow for the retail sale of firewood at an industrial site at the northwest corner of Northwest Highway and Bryn Mawr Avenue.
No physical changes are planned to the existing building on the parcel, which in the past has housed a cement business and a food distributor. As early as January, the City Council is expected to approve rezoning the parcel from M1-1 to C3-1.
Chicago Firewood moved into its current facility at 5600 N. Northwest Hwy. last year and has been operating on a contingency basis while it awaits a business license, which it cannot obtain until the property is rezoned, Ald. John Arena told the commission.
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New laws starting January 1, 2019
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On January 1, 2019, 253 new laws will be added to Illinois' list of statutes.
Here are two of the laws that will affect your business:
Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection – Minimum Wage Increase
In December 2014, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance to raise the minimum wage of all Chicago workers to $13 per hour by 2019.
This ordinance raises the minimum wage in steps, with the most recent increase of $12 per hour taking effect on Sunday, 7/1/18 for non-tipped employees. For tipped employees the minimum wage increased to $6.25 per hour.
The next scheduled increase will be to $13 per hour
on 7/1/19
. All businesses operating within Chicago and/or employing persons working in Chicago are required to comply with the Minimum Wage Ordinance. Additionally, employers are required to post a Notice to Employers and Employees and provide a copy of the notice to each employee. For more information please visit the Chicago Minimum Wage website at
www.cityofchicago.org/minimumwage
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Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection – Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
The new City of Chicago
Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
went into effect on
Saturday, 7/1/17
. Employees of an employer that is subject to the ordinance who work at least 80 hours within any 120-day period qualify. This includes domestic employees, day laborers, tipped workers and home health care workers. Paid sick leave is calculated as follows:
· Paid sick leave begins to accrue either on the first calendar day after the start of employment of on 7/1/17, whichever is later.
· For every 40 hours worked, an employee earns one hour of paid sick leave in full hour increments.
· Salaried employees who are exempt from overtime requirements shall accrue one hour of paid sick leave for each week of employment.
· Paid sick leave hours are capped at 40 hours per 12-month period unless the employer sets a higher limit.
· At the end of a 12-month accrual period, employees must be allowed to carry over up to half of unused paid sick leave (a maximum of 20 hours) unless the employer sets a higher limit.
· If subject to the
Family and Medical Leave Act
(FMLA), each employee must be allowed to carry over up to 40 hours of unused paid sick leave, in addition to half of all unused paid sick time, to use exclusively for FMLA-eligible purposes.
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City Scooters at 6320 North Milwaukee has served the MotorBike/ Scooter population of Chicago for more than 10 years. We sell fun and practical transportation at reasonable prices as well as 100 sMILES per gallon.
Whether you are looking for jaunty 50cc Mopeds and Scooters to ride around the neighborhood or faster 150cc Bikes to take-out on Lake Shore Drive or short jumps on the local highways we offer Rides for all preferences.
Never rode a MotorBike before? If you have the balance to ride your Bicycle, in 15 Minutes we will orient you on the four maneuvers you will need to comfortably ride with confidence.
Nobody enjoys traffic while running errands in their family car but on a MotorBike we make excuses just to be out on the roadways. Every Ride is your Adventure on 2 Wheels. And Parking- No more driving around the block looking for the right-sized space – these bikes fit between any two cars.
We have a full-time Mechanic Shop and Sales Staff to service any repair needs or customization for your machine.
We also offer Rentals of 50cc Scooters that only require a Driver’s License and a short riding orientation. We provide helmets.
Prefer to ride in a fun group – we conduct three hour Scooter Tours of up to six riders starting from downtown on Michigan and Wacker going North to Montrose along the lake and then south again through the neighborhoods OR going South towards Chinatown and then back north again along the lake through Museum Campus.
Looking to get a Motorcycle License to ride Bikes larger than 50cc – we make it a quick 2-3 hour instruction and practice process with our smaller, easily maneuverable 151cc Scooter in our back course.
We just gave our Store a Total Face-lift and brought in New Inventory. Come visit us Tuesday through Saturday 10am-6pm and let’s introduce you with some test rides. We love getting away from the Front Desk to bring excitement and big smiles to Newcomers.
Or call us at 773.631.9320
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ATTENTION ALL GLADSTONE PARK CHAMBER MEMBERS
START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT
Come join Jerry at Gen-Ki Karate and Fitness Center
AT 5756 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-774-8818
January 8th 2019 6:45 pm
Start the New Year off with an Aerobic Kickboxing Boot Camp Workout.
Our workout starts at 6:45 pm Sharp and lasts for one hour. Prepare to sweat.
Enjoy the music. Feel the burn. Bring a towel. Free bottle water.
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The Gladstone Park Chamber of Commerce and
The Portage Park Chamber of Commerce (PPCC) would like to invite you to a "Future of Funding Workshop" being presented by Jimmy Lee of Goodcity. This event will be on Tuesday, 1/8/19, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, at the Austin-Irving Library, 6100 West Irving Park Road. There is a large Community Room on the second floor where the workshop will be held. The PPCC will provide a buffet lunch and admission is free. There will also be a free business card raffle.
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Recycle Your Christmas Tree Jan. 5 – Jan. 19
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Beginning Saturday, Jan. 6 and continuing through Saturday, Jan. 19, Chicago residents can begin to recycle their Christmas tree. The closest recycling locations for 45th Ward residents are at Norwood Park, 5801 N. Natoma, and Portage Park, 4100 N. Long.
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Gladstone Park is happy (ecstatic) to present our first “Kids Night Out.” Registration is now open.
If your kids need a night out away from their parents, bring them to Gladstone Park Field House, where there will be fun and games. Pajamas are optional but highly recommended.
While the kids get their break, parents have the option of meeting at The Garage Bar & Sandwiches for great food and drinks.
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There will be a 50/50 raffle as well as raffle baskets. We’ll be raffling items from Blue Line Glass and we’ll raffle off Summer Camp Admission at Gladstone Park.
Each child must register on the Chicago Parks Website, or contact the Gladstone Park Field House. Spots are limited.
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Relax, Renew & Focus on You
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Friday, January 25, 2019
@ Resurrection College Prep, 7500 W. Talcott, Chicago, 60631
All women ages 21+ are welcome to an evening of self-care, including yoga, reflection, and time for renewal. Event is expected to sell out quickly! Details and registration are
HERE
or 773.775.6616 Ext 112
Time:
6 pm I
Cost:
$40
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Arnold Electric Services, Inc.
is looking to hire self-motivated, experienced, and non-experienced electricians. We are looking for candidates that want a career opposed to a job. Those with no experience will be able to benefit from our in-house training that leads to obtaining your license. So, all those that are serious please inquire and send a resume. We'll take a look.
Arnold Electric Services, Inc. is the number one electrical contractor in Chicago that
specializes in repairing replacing and maintaining existing electrical systems in a home or business. We are NOT construction electricians. We are service technicians. This may not be a fit for everyone. If you are interested in doing "8 and skate" this is not the culture, environment or career for you.
We are looking for self-motivated, self-starters and individuals who are interested in having control over their own future. You will be required to work on your own and with others. You must be a people person and be comfortable speaking to clients on a daily basis.
Perks: Weekly, in house customer service and trade craft training, Health Insurance for employee, Employer IRA contributions to Employee, 8 - PTO Days, 7 Paid Holidays, Performance Bonus, $200 annual work boot allowance, Take home truck, Phone reimbursement,
All tools supplied (expect certain hand tools, hand benders, and personal metering equipment)
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