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Kick off the Chicago Baseball Season with us at the
Wrigleyville Spring Social
and connect with our local businesses and community members on Thursday, March 22nd from 6-8pm. The First 50 people to register online will receive FREE entry! Online registration is just $5, discounted by the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce.
Attendees will enjoy a gourmet burger bar, a draft beer and great giveaways! Our drink specials for the night include $4 wells and $3 drafts. Register early to take advantage of this great deal.
21+ after 10pm
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The 2018 Lakeview Soup Walk was a success! We had over 300 attendees explore our local retailers in Lakeview and sample soups from nearby restaurants. We had over 30 local businesses participate in this neighborhood walk, filling the streets with visitors on a sunny Sunday Funday. The event was produced by the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce and the Northalsted Business Alliance. Check out our Facebook page for images from the Soup Walk.
Don't forget to visit all our local Restaurant and Retail from the Soup Walk:
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BELMONT SHEFFIELD MUSIC FESTIVAL PARTICIPATION
Dear Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce Member,
We are currently accepting applications for the Belmont Sheffield Music Festival that will happen on May 26-27th. If you would like to be a food vendor or exhibitor for merchandise, please fill out the following applications:
food vendor
small business merchant exhibitor
We are offering our members a special rate to participate in this popular event that kicks off the summer festival season. We hope you will be able to join us! Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email
info@lakevieweast.com
or call us at 773-348-8608
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| The All-New Walgreens Optical is now open inside the Walgreens located at 3646 N. Broadway. Walgreens Optical offers complete eye care services, including comprehensive eye exams. They also feature clear and simple pricing on exams, frames, and contacts. Visit their website or stop in to schedule your eye exam. |
Help Shape the Future of Public Space in Lakeview East
Stop in and tell us what you'd like to see "POP UP" on the soon to be vacant parcels along the Red Purple Modernization Construction Site on Wilton Ave. and Clark St. This is a fun, in-person, hands on opportunity to discuss, draw, and brainstorm your favorite ideas for public "placemaking" in Lakeview East.
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Chicago Transit Authority and the 44th Ward Aldermanic Office of Tom Tunney need your help in shaping the future of the soon to be vacant parcels along the Red Purple Modernization Construction Site on Wilton Ave. and Clark St.
Take the survey:
https://
www.surveymonkey.com/r/RPMActivate
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St. Patrick's Day
DEALS, SPECIALS & EVENTS
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There's plenty of places to eat, drink and have fun this weekend in Lakeview! Check out some of the specials below and CLICK HERE to view a full list of St. Patrick's Day happenings.
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Wilde Bar & Restaurant
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Wilde has all of your irish favorites including every variety of tastes whether it is your Irish classic of Corned Beef, Shepherds Pie and Guinness, or a whiskey and coke! Stop by Wilde for the best St. Patrick's Day activities in all of Lakeview! While you are there, try their new specialty cocktail for St. Paddy's - The Giant's Causeway Martini.
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Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine
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Pick up Pastoral's St. Patrick's Day Commuter Bundle. It has Irish Coolea cheese, Sheridans Irish crackers and Milk Stout Nitro from Left Hand Brewing. Available at any Pastoral retail location for $17 +tax
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WELCOME OUR NEWEST
CHAMBER MEMBERS!
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Areté Renovators is a 16 year old family business specializing in interior residential remodeling.
Areté delivers one stop general contracting services for all your remodeling, design and building needs. We provide services to obtain city permits, fill out all building paperwork for project approval, provide design services, purchasing and delivering of materials, installation and maintenance. Since 2001 we have built a reputation of quality in workmanship, service and reliability.
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PERA is modeled around great fresh seasonal Turkish food and complemented by our wine list. This idea offers a sophisticated dining experience in a warm and friendly environment.
Our wine list reflects the culture and passion of the vineyard. Smartly priced Domestic and European selections offer a balanced texture & acidity, to complement our classic "home-style" Turkish-influenced menu.
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NEIGHBORHOOD
DEALS, SPECIALS & EVENTS
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Join PR Italian Bistro on March 15th at 7pm for the 2nd in their Chef's Table series. Chef Stefano will create a multi-course, multi-tasting dinner featuring pastas and preparations most outside of Italy have never seen. Regional Italian wines will be paired throughout, including a pasta dessert. $55 per person. Limited seating available.
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NATIONAL MACARON DAY - March 20th
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'Tis the season for these addictive baked goods, so we've partnered with Girl Scout Parents from Nettlehorst School to give the people what they want: wine & cookies...that are paired perfectly together! Don't think it can be done? Try us. Tickets - $5/person
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On the first Sunday in May the Chicago Police hold the St. Jude Parade in memory of fallen officers who were serving in the line of duty. The 19th District Steering Committee provides a breakfast at the 19th District for all the staff after the parade on Sunday May 6, 2018. At this time we are asking for your support with a financial donation for this breakfast which is catered. Any monetary donation would be greatly appreciated to help support this breakfast. Please mail any checks payable to the 19th District Steering Committee, P.O. Box 579177, Chicago, Illinois 60657. All donors will be acknowledged at the breakfast.
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Government & Business Affairs
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Red-Purple Bypass Project
As part of the first phase of the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Program, CTA will construct a Red-Purple Bypass north of the Belmont Station to eliminate a bottleneck that prevents CTA from adding more trains.
Click here to read about the RPM Bypass Project
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DIVERSEY WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
The Diversey Watermain replacement project is underway along Diversey from Clark to Sheffield, in accordance with Mayor Rahm Emmanuel's Building a New Chicago Infrastructure Investment Program. The construction is slated to be complete by mid-March 2018 with restoration following in mid-April of 2018. If you would like to receive regular email updates about the progress of the project, please go to
buildinganewchicago.org to register for the WaterALERT program. Please submit Project #1801020. Throughout the construction process traffic flow will be compromised but you will always be able to reach your home or business.
IF the Water Department shuts down the water and issues a WATER BOIL order, you will need to follow the plan of operation you submitted to the Health Department. Please find the form here.
City Service and Information Line: 311
44 Ward Office: 773-525-6034
DMW Office of Public Affairs: 312-744-6635
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2018 Sidewalk Cafe Permits
Click the link below to download and start your 2018 Sidewalk Cafe Permits. The 2018 sidewalk café season, began on March 1st and ends on December 1st, so the earlier you apply the sooner you can use your outdoor cafe. Please contact the chamber if you need any assistance
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Small Business Education Workshops
Upcoming classes:
Friday, March 16th -
Digital Marketing & Advertising 101 for Businesses with a Live Website
Wednesday, March 21st
- Sexual & Other Forms of Harassment in the Workplace
Friday, March 23rd -
6-Figure Marketing with Facebook Ads to Boost Your Bottom Line
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Chicago Sign
Ordinance
Please note the recent changes to the City of Chicago's Sign Ordinance. This went into effect on January 2, 2018. These changes were made possible by the Small Business Advocacy Council and the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce with our sister organizations.
Click here to read more about the new sign ordinance
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