July 25, 2018
 
LAKEVIEW EAST HEADLINES
Wrigleyville Summer Series
 
The first party of the Wrigleyville Summer Series is kicking off next Wednesday, August 1st from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Moe's Cantina Wrigleyville's new rooftop! Spend 3 full hours enjoying drinks, food, music, and more. 

Tickets are $10 for non-members and $5 for members BUT newsletter readers can receive $5 tickets using promo code NEWSLETTER

Tickets can be purchased here and benefit the Lakeview East Community Partnership.
2018 Lakeview East Festival of the Arts

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT THE LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS?
 
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to assist at the 2018 Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. The 2018 Festival will run from Friday, September 7 th-Sunday, September 9 th and we are looking for help in all areas of the festival. Volunteers will receive a festival t-shirt and a drink ticket for the festival, please email  [email protected] to sign up!
 
Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
Food Vendor
 
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is seeking Food Vendors for the 2018 Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. We still have a few spots for additional food vendors, so if interested please email  [email protected] for more information on this opportunity.
 
WELCOME OUR NEWEST 
CHAMBER MEMBERS!

Heartland Health Centers is a federally qualified health center with 16 locations serving Chicago's north side and nearby suburbs. In 2017, we provided over 23,000 patients with a medical home where we offer affordable and comprehensive primary care, oral health care, and mental health care services. As a medical home, HHC ensures comprehensive, affordable, quality, safe, and coordinated health care that is culturally competent and orientated to addressing all the health care needs of each patient.


Off The Ground Dance Studio
is a competition dance studio.
Co- Artistic Directors Carly Carroll and Denise Donovan are dedicated to giving dancers a comprehensive dance program. Carroll and Donovan encourage creativity and individuality in the studio while still providing an environment of discipline and structure.
Located at 3475 N. Clark Street, The Wheelhouse Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Chicago's Wrigleyville neighborhood. Opening next month, this spunky hotel brings intimate, unpretentious, luxury lodging to Chicago's spirited Wrigleyville neighborhood. Just steps away from all the action yet miles away from ordinary, you'll have a front row seat to a hyper-local 
experience.




YOGGIC - Now Open

We had the YOGGIC Grand Opening this past Saturday, July 21st. We celebrated with some refreshments provided by The Coffee & Tea Exchange and pastries from Vanille Chicago. About 40 people also participated in a free community yoga class as well! Welcome to Lakeview East, YOGGIC! 


Otherworld Theatre - Now Open

The Otherworld Theatre, located at 3914 N. Clark St, celebrated their Grand Opening gala on Saturday, July 14th with a ribbon cutting, delicious bites, and a live reading. See their newly released show schedule here. Welcome to the neighborhood, Otherworld!
Businesses Opening Soon in Lakeview East!
Big City Optical -  3232 N. Broadway 
The Wheelhouse Hotel - 3475 N. Clark  
Union Full Board - 3475 N. Clark (Opening inside The Wheelhouse Hotel)
Pancake Cafe -  3805 N. Broadway  NOW OPEN!
Get in the Kitchen Cooking Parties -  3617 N. Broadway NOW OPEN!
YOGGIC -  3110 N. Sheffield  NOW OPEN!
Off the Ground Dance Studio - 2905-2907 N. Clark
Otherworld Theatre - 3914 N. Clark NOW OPEN!
Clarkview Apartments - 3226 N. Clark NOW OPEN!

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
The Lakeview East area is bustling with new development.  This week, 3120-3122 N. Broadway was demolished to begin construction with four floors of rental units and 5,000+ sq. feet of commercial space on first floor.  This is a TOD (Transit Oriented Development) and parking is not provided. 2941 N. Clark has begun construction for a 12 unit mixed use building with 12 parking spaces.

Construction

 
New Plans

2941 N. Clark
The first floor of the 2941 North Clark Street building will house a 2,600-square-foot commercial space at ground level. The building's second, third and fourth floors will house 12 residential units. Amenities will include a bike room, elevator and dog-wash station and there will be 12 residential parking spaces behind the building, accessible from a back alley.



3300 N. Clark Street
3300 N. Clark completed its demolition to make way for a TOD offering 140 units, 20 parking spaces and 10K retail space on the first floor.



For more development projects visit our website here.

GOVERNMENT & BUSINESS AFFAIRS




We had a great time at Alderman Tunney's Annual Senior Picnic last Tuesday, July 17th. Thank you to everyone that participated and made it such a great event!
19th District Police Events
Anti-Theft and Burglary  Prevention Forum

The Chicago Police Department will be holding an Anti Theft and Burglary Prevention Forum entitled "Keeping It Real" on Thursday, July 26th. The forum is at the Olson Auditorium at Advocate Hospital, 836 W. Wellington from 7pm-8:30pm. The panel will include convicted burglars. The community is strongly encouraged to attend!
National Night Out Block Party

The 19th Police District will be having their National Night Out Block Party on Tuesday, August 7th 2018, from 5:30pm-7:30pm . The theme is Midnight Circus! There will be free hot dogs, drinks, games, and more.


***For more information about all of the above events, click here.
19th District Community Alternative Policing Strategies (CAPS)

The 44th Ward is served by the 19th District (bounded by Lawrence, Lake Shore Drive, Fullerton, and the Chicago River). Each police district is divided in beats, and each beat has a team of beat officers assigned to it. Police representatives from these teams and local community leaders conduct the CAPS meetings. For more information on CAPS, visit the Chicago Police Department's web page,  How CAPS Works

Upcoming CAPS Meetings:

Wednesday, August 1st from 7-8pm - 19th District Beats 1923, 1924, and 1925 Meeting
Location: 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Tuesday, September 11th from 7- 8pm  - 19th District  Beat 1933
Location: Illinois Masonic Med Center Library, 836 W Wellington Ave #7501, Chicago, IL 60657

Wednesday, September 19th from 7- 8pm  - 19th District  Beat 1922
Location: 2452 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618

Wednesday, October 3rd from 7- 8pm  - 19th District  Beats 1923, 1924, and 1925 Meeting
Location: 850 W Addison St, Chicago, IL, 60613

Anti-Violence March

An Anti-Violence March is scheduled for Thursday, August 2nd at 4 p.m. The Chamber has reached out to the 19th District Police Department for detailed information concerning street closures and police patrols. The march will shut down part of Lake Shore Drive, go west on Belmont, and North on Clark to Wrigley Field. Once more information is made available, we will email our members to plan accordingly.
Small Business Education Workshops 

The Small Business Center offers FREE classes and workshops all year long.   Click here to view the workshop schedule for Wednesdays and Fridays in July 2018.
Featuring Wrigleyville restaurants, bars, nightlife, local happenings and more, this website will be your one stop shop guide to one of Chicago's favorite neighborhoods. Keep up to date with everything happening in the area and browse the local businesses that give Wrigleyville it's charm. Make sure to also "like" Wrigleyville Chicago Neighborhood page on Facebook for all the hottest deals and news in town.
Lakeview East & Wrigleyville Banner Sponsorship Now Available

The Lakeview East Street Pole Banners are located throughout the District are now available for sponsorship. Banners are located on Broadway, Clark, Belmont, Addison and Diversey. Chamber members and local businesses have the opportunity to sponsor new banners or renew your current banner sponsorship at a discounted rate. 

Wrigleyville Area Banners:
New Banner Sponsorship (per banner):
- Lakeview East Chamber Members - $500 each
- Non-Members - $1,000 each

Surrounding Lakeview East Area Banners:
New Banner Sponsorship (per banner):
- Lakeview East Chamber Members - $250 each
- Non-Members - $400 each

Save $50 per banner if you order by Friday, August 3rd. Please contact Dillin Ravenscraft for more information at [email protected] or by calling 773-348-8608.
LOCAL DEALS, SPECIALS & EVENTS
Upcoming Concerts at Wrigley Field


The Foo Fighters will be performing at Wrigley Field on Sunday July 29th, and Monday July 30th. Tickets can still be purchased online here.

Parking Restrictions-
Clark - Both sides- Newport to Addison
July 29th through July 30th- 3:00 p.m. to Midnight
Clark - East side only- Waveland to Irving Park
July 29th through July 30th- 3:00 p.m. to Midnight
Addison- Wilton to Racine- Both sides
July 29th through July 30th- 3:00 p.m. to Midnight
Addison - North side Only- Racine to Southport
July 29th through July 30th- 3:00 p.m. to Midnight
Irving Park - Clark to Seminary- Both sides
July 29th through July 30th- 3:00 p.m. to Midnight


Street Closures (Full Street Closures)
Sheffield (Addison to Waveland) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)
July 26th through July 31st
 
Waveland (Sheffield to Kenmore) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)
July 26th through July 31st



 
Thank you to Strings Ramen for an amazing lunch for our team and Board members on Monday, July 23rd to celebrate their 1 year anniversary! Make sure to enter their contest to win 1 year of FREE Ramen. Details here.

Eater Chicago recently named CRISP as a "Lakeview favorite," for Korean Fried Chicken. Check out what else they had to stay and stop in & bite into their savory chicken.



Soupbox is the only place offering taterbowls. Yes, you read that right...soup in potato bowls! Get yours today.
Dryhop Brewers is offering a Lemongrass Pork  Bánh Mì, availble for a limited time. Grab yours before they're gone!
 
Join Byline Bank in nominating your local small businesses! The winning small business will receive $10,000! You have until TODAY to nominate your favorites. For more information click here

 Did you know the Robert Jeffrey Hair Studio has an app? Download it today to see updates, discounts, and more! 
Wilde Bar & Restaurant is offering a Summer cocktail menu. Stop in before Summer's over to try for yourself!



Ceres' Table is now exclusively on RESERVE . When making a reservation on the app, write CHEERS in the Special Requests and receive a round of free Prosecco!

All are welcome at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy.
 They are accepting applications for preschool- eighth grade! Call or email to set up a tour today.

Bittersweet Pastry is doing a BOGO on all muffins, croissants, scones and brioche the last hour of every day: Tuesday - Saturday 6pm-7pm and Sunday 5pm-6pm!

American Family Insurance - Plageman Agency Inc. is offering everyone "TOTE with a QUOTE". This bag is yours FREE with any quote. Contact [email protected] for more information.


Congratulations to Angelina Ristorante, Sidetrack, Yoshi's Caf e and The Leigh Gallery,who were all featured in CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER as Chicago's Best Ways to Celebrate Pride Year Round. Read the exciting article here.
  Aurelio's Pizza Wrigleyville is offering $5 Cubby Punch all month!

Yoga Body Elements is offering a lot of outdoor yoga and hula hooping classes! Click here 
to register and learn more.
Bar Pastoral has a brand new deal! For $16/person enjoy an entirely new cheese menu with snacks and treats too! The deal lasts only until July 31st, so hurry and make your reservation today!

The Leigh Gallery has a wonderful selection of fun, beautiful and affordable PRINTS available!
Be sure to stop by and see what's NEW!   www.theleighgallery.com        


 
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