Serving the Cragin, Hermosa,
Humboldt Park & N. Austin Communities
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August 17th, 2020 - 25M Development in N. Austin - U of I Business Survey - Two Community Courts Opening - New Police Commander, 15th District - Healthcare Costs & TeleMedicine - Open Bids for Goods & Services -
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Land Sale Introduced for Development
of North Austin Community Center
Five acres of City-owned land in North Austin at N. Laramie Avenue and
W. Moffat Street could see development of a $25M community center if approved. Plans for the proposed North Austin Community Center call for a two-story, 140,000-square-foot complex with indoor basketball courts, batting cages, a multi-purpose room, classrooms, and community meeting rooms.
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The multi-phase project, planned by developers By the Hand Club for Kids, and Grace & Peace Fellowship Church is expected to create 50 permanent jobs. Most recently used for industrial purposes, the land would be sold for its appraised value of $2.1 million, and funds placed in escrow to cover anticipated environmental remediation work. |
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U of I Research Team Seeking
Small Businesses for Survey
A research team at the University of Illinois is doing a study supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). They are reaching out to small business owners across Illinois to gather information about the challenges companies are currently facing and how they manage those challenges.
The first part of the study is a confidential 30-minute interview with small business owners. The second part, to distribute the survey based on the trends discerned from the interviews. The end purpose of the research is identifying the problems Illinois businesses are facing, and formulate policies to solve and address them. The principal investigators on the team are University of Illinois Professors Robert Lawless, Verity Winship, Melissa Graebner, and Jeremy McClane. Click HERE to access additional information and a contact form.
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"New 15th District Commander Says Community Policing
Is Her Calling"
Michael Romain, Editor - 8/14/2020
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above: New Commander Patrina Wines, 15th District, Chicago Police Department |
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Restorative Justice Program
Opening Two Community Courts
Two more Restorative Justice Community Courts are opening in September in the Avondale and Englewood neighborhoods; the first was RJCC was established in North Lawndale in 2017. The process helps heal trauma imposed onto the community and ends the vicious cycle of revenge and recidivism.
Community courts seek to resolve conflicts through restorative conferences and peace circles involving those affected by crime - defendants, victims, family members, friends, and others. It also gives young people a chance to redeem themselves instead of being warehoused in jail. This program is a start in the right direction.
Victims can directly address defendants to express how the criminal activity affected them, which aids in the healing process. Defendants are assigned community service to repair the harm caused by their actions, and if the cause is substance abuse, they must also go through a rehabilitation program.
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Restorative Justice Community Court Launched in Avondale,
the first on the Northwest Side
08/05/2020
Seen left: Ribbon cutting for Restorative Justice Community Court in Avondale, at Restoration Hall, St. Hyacinth Basilica, 3657 W. George Street
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ALMACENES MEXICO - Member Spotlight
Almacenes Mexico at 4052 W. North Avenue in the North & Pulaski Shopping District has been in business since 1987, serving the Greater Humboldt Park community. The store is owned and managed by brothers Delfin & Alex (seen left) Delgado, lifelong Chicago residents.
In the August 10th issue of The Connection
Almacenes Mexico was profiled...to read, click HERE.
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As the pandemic ramped up in mid-March, U.S. employers began to worry that employee healthcare costs would skyrocket. Enter Telemedicine. Seen as a possible cost-cutting measure in employee health coverage with major insurers eliminating co-pays for telemedicine, and Telehealth companies began to see "meteoric growth.
"The Pandemic Is Revolutionizing Healthcare Benefits:
Now Landlords Are Offering Them Too"
Alexandra Marvar, BisNow - 7/31/2020
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NWCC Upcoming Events
Business & Community Police Advisory Meeting - 25th District
Thursday, August 20th - 1:30 PM - 5555 W, Grand Avenue
Voice your concerns, Learn about & report local Criminal activity
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NWCC Coffee & Networking
Beilfuss Park - 1725 N. Springfield Avenue
Tuesday, August 25th - 9 AM
Social distancing & Masks observed
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Property Tax Workshop via Zoom
presented by Raila & Raila Associates
Wednesday, August 26th - 10 AM via ZOOM
In collaboration with the Near South Planning Board,
and Belmont Central Chamber of Commerce
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Biz opportunities
Open Bids, RFP for Goods & Services
The Business Development Center at College of DuPage (COD) is accepting sealed bids and RFPs for goods and services. COD is committed to the economic development of disadvantaged business enterprises; qualified Minority, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Owned Businesses are highly encouraged to participate.
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Thank You to These Members
for Renewing the Partnership - *New member
Almacenes Mexico - Andersen Funeral Home Services - Athletico Physical Therapy - Belmont-Central Chamber - Best-Rate Insurance - Bionic Auto Parts - Bishop Conway - Carnicerias Jimenez - Chicago Auto Radiator Service - Chicago Premier Realty - Coldwell Banker Realty - Community Savings Bank - Cozy Corner Restaurant - Dardon Roofing - Diamond Garden Hall Banquets - Dunkin' Donuts - Elite Labor Service - ESP Tax Service - Elliott’s Augusta Pizza - European American Association - Helpico Insurance - Insurance Adjustment Group - Insuring Solutions - Las Americas Jewelry - Let’s Change Resale - Liberty Bank - Logan Square Pest Control - Matthews Roofing - McDonald’s/4338 West North - McDonald’s/3241 West North - Midwest Fence - Norford Hotel - North-Pulaski Fresh Market - Nowak Farmer's Market - Oak Street Health/Hermosa - Parkside Liquors - Portage Park Chamber - R & S Car Wash - Roeser’s Bakery - Santana & Daughter Screenprint - Saranecki Banquets - Second City Roofing - Sleep On Latex - Spanish Coalition for Housing - State Farm/Mark Hanson Agency - State Farm/Joe Wilson Agency - Time Realty - U-Haul - 4 Yolks Restaurant
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Get Your Free Copy of NWCC's
Business & Shopping Resource Guide
for a softcover print copy, call Pete Schmugge
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NWCC's Commercial Real Estate Inventory
The NW Connection Chamber maintains an inventory of commercial and industrial properties for sale and lease. Agents, brokers, and owners are invited to send their listings for inclusion.
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up-to-date info' about programs, resources, events and
webinars. Click HERE to Check out our website
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The NW Connection Chamber of Commerce, a delegate agency of the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs, is funded to provide assistance to the
Cragin, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, and North Austin Communities.
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