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The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Small Business Advocacy Council and a robust coalition of business and community organizations have been fighting to reduce the time it takes for small businesses to obtain a sign or other public way use permit. On Wednesday, an ordinance was passed that eliminates the need for City Council approval on almost all sign and other public way use permits.
Businesses will soon be able to obtain a permit for a sign, awning, canopy or sidewalk cafe up to 60 days quicker due to the passage of Public Way Use Reform approved by Chicago City Council.
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Want to stay up to date on Chicago's latest infection and vaccination rates? The Chicago COVID-19 Dashboard has been updated with vaccination information as well as number of cases, tests performed and hospitalizations.
All Chicagoans age 12+ are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. There are many ways Chicago residents can receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Interested in learning what's happening in your neighborhood? The Chicago Police District hosts CAPS meetings with your local beat officers. All meetings will be held on zoom until further notice.
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July's New Member Orientation will take place outdoors, in-person! Meet, mix and mingle with fellow Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) members, board and staff at this quarterly meeting. Join us to learn about the various membership benefits we provide, our mission and programs to help you achieve success and maximize the return on your investment with the LPCC!
Thursday, July 29
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Casati's Modern Italian
444 W. Fullerton
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Lincoln Park Summer Sundaes returns in August to Chicago's famous Armitage & Halsted shopping district. Enjoy open air shopping and specials along Armitage & Halsted. Plus, free ice cream for the first 200 guests from Terry's Toffee.
Sunday, August 8
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Armitage & Halsted
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We're thrilled for the return of one of the most exciting networking events of the season! Join us on the roof deck at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness for the 2021 Joint Chamber Networking event with the Lincoln Park, Lakeview Roscoe Village and Lakeview East Chambers of Commerce. Connect with professionals from across the north side of Chicago while enjoying breathtaking skyline views.
Tuesday, September 14
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
1320 W. Fullerton
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Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced a new model of leadership, naming two ensemble members Glenn Davis and Audrey Francis as the incoming Artistic Directors of the storied Chicago company.
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The Now Massage celebrated the opening of their Lincoln Park boutique on Friday, July 16. Get ready to relax, recharge & escape the pressures of daily life in their city-side retreat. Stop by their new location at 2038 N. Halsted and book yourself a massage today!
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The Neighborhood Hotel on Clark Street was recently featured in Architectural Digest as one of 12 boutique hotels that make the case for a road trip stating, "...this chic space lives up to its name: It’s a former walk-up turned residential-style hotel with the original banister staircase leading to the 14 well-outfitted suites."
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Crain's Chicago Business recently featured Sushi Suite at the Hotel Lincoln. Opened in February 2020 in a 750-square-foot suite, the suite-turned-restaurant serves six people at a time. "It’s a novel concept, a speakeasy-style sushi joint, and hotel general manager Dan White said it has created a lot of buzz and drives traffic to the hotel’s other rooms," reports Crain's.
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Marathon training has begun which means higher risk of injury. Athletico’s Video Gait Analysis assesses your form from head to toe to identify pain at its source.
Visit our Midtown, Lincoln Park East or Lincoln Park South clinics for your Video Gait Analysis, or visit any of our five Lincoln Park locations to schedule your Free Assessment!
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Mighty Violet Design recently celebrated their 2nd anniversary. Mighty Violet was founded by Kathleen Toomey, a Princeton grad who spent years leading other well-known global brands before “officially” starting her own in July of 2019.
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The 2021 Discover Lincoln Park Guide is here!
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LPCC member benefits let you take advantage of everything we have to offer – from marketing and promotional opportunities to networking and community-oriented events, and so much more. Are you taking advantage of your benefits? Click here to make the most of your membership.
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- Do not sell anything,
- Do not collect money in the field, and
- Always carry a City of Chicago Employee ID and a City of Chicago Investigator Star Badge.
Please report anyone impersonating a city inspector by calling 911.
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Female founders ready to take the next steps in growing their businesses and reaching new markets are encouraged to apply for the Fall 2021 cohort of the DePaul University, Driehaus College of Business, Women in Entrepreneurship Institute's Business Accelerator Program. The deadline to apply has been extended through 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 26.
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In collaboration with Deloitte, BMO Harris Bank has announced the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program. Eight women-owned businesses will each receive a $10,000 grant to help grow their businesses while focusing on sustainability.
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The Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers workshops every Wednesday and Friday. Workshops vary each month and are conducted by city officials, experts, and partner business organizations. All workshops are free, and open to the public.
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We’re looking for a Director of Business Services to join our team! Under the direction of the President of the LPCC, the Director of Business Services oversees all membership attraction, engagement, retention and sales activities while serving as a resource for Lincoln Park businesses. This is a full-time position with occasional evening and weekend hours.
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We have a Marketing and Communications Internship opportunity available to help promote Lincoln Park and its members for the Fall Term (September – December 2021). This internship will help develop skills for working in a professional atmosphere while providing access to current marketing and communication platforms and tools.
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Kick back Sunday late afternoons in July for a picnic on the plaza. Grab your comfiest blanket (or finest picnic gear), order some fan favorites from Velvet Taco, Verve Wine or Casati’s Modern Italian and enjoy musical performances from The Smoking Fish and Celloist Nurlan!
Sunday, July 25
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Lincoln Common
2335 N. Lincoln
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Chicago’s Davis Theater in partnership with Sterling Bay & the 2nd Ward hosts outdoor movies in the Harmony Zone in Lincoln Yards.
Honey I Shrunk the Kids
Friday, July 23
Jurassic Park
Saturday, July 24
Lincoln Yards
1665 N. Ada
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Summer is in full swing with lots of sunny days and warm breezy nights. What better time to come out and support your favorite cat Haven - Touched by an Animal! Enjoy a beautiful evening looking at a dazzling view of the city, eating amazing food and helping Touched by an Animal raise much needed funds for shelter improvements!
Thursday, July 29
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Azul Mariscos
1177 N. Elston
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Join your elected state officials to support recent legislation to help our local breweries. Meet State Rep. Margaret Croke (12th), State Rep. Ann Williams (11th) and State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (6th) at any of the breweries listed below.
Friday, July 30
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Burning Bush - 4014 N. Rockwell
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Begyle - 1800 W. Cuyler
2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Uncommon Ground - 3800 N. Clark
3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Dryhop - 3155 N. Broadway
4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
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Enjoy a beautiful day on the links all while supporting the mental health and wellness of Chicago's youth!
Monday, September 27
Check-In at 9:30 a.m.
Royal Melbourne Country Club
4700 Royal Melbourn Dr.
Long Grove, IL
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The Blue Demons are ready for the Fall 2021 season and excited to welcome fans back to games in Lincoln Park! Full season schedules are now available for Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer and Volleyball.
Season packages and single game tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, August 3 at DePaulBlueDemons.com. |
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Stop by Underthings this weekend for $10 bras, $5 panties and a wonderful selection of sleepwear and lingerie.
Underthings
804 W. Webster
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The LPCC Business Directory can help you stay stylish while supporting local businesses. Use the LPCC Business Directory to find Lincoln Park shops.
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Join Modern Acupuncture Lincoln Park for free 30 minute ear acupuncture treatments that focus on relief from stress and trauma for marginalized communities at their monthly community clinic.
Saturday, July 31
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Modern Acupuncture Lincoln Park
2516 N. Elston
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Celebrate the opening of The Now Massage with a great Lincoln Park giveaway. Register to win products and services from The Now Massage, The CryoBar, Pure Green and The Barre Code. Get a relaxed mind & body and everything you need to be present and in the NOW!
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Lincoln Avenue's iconic street fest returns for 2021!
Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25
12:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Lincoln & Fullerton
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Get ready to stroll, sip, and savor at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual Summer Wine Fest!
Saturday, July 31
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
East Gate on Cannon/Fullerton (the zoo’s parking lot) or the West Gate at Stockton/Webster.
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ART, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
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Summer in Lincoln Park is better than ever year. Sign up for the Lincoln Park Weekend Guide to get upcoming events and promotions delivered directly to your inbox.
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This free concert series takes place in the plaza from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on select Thursdays through the summer through August. There is limited on-site seating but plenty of room available for blankets and chairs, so grab your friends, family, and neighbors and enjoy a Chicago summer evening of live music!
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Don't Tell Comedy is back in Chicago this weekend! Enjoy a night of comedy for a cause. The proceeds of this show will go to The Facial Pain Research Foundation.
8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Location to be announced!
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Join Belmont Village for an outdoor concert series! Local jazz musicians will serenade them throughout the summer under their porte-cochere. Stop by to enjoy great music, refreshing beverages and meet your neighbors.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of Each Month
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Belmont Village Senior Living
700 W. Fullerton
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The Chicago Sculpture Exhibit announced that Gwen Yen Chiu is its 2021 Richard Hunt Award winner. Her sculpture, "Thought Vortex", has been installed at the intersection of Lincoln, Fullerton, and Halsted for the community and city to enjoy.
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Join Victory Gardens Theater for a pair of conversations with Victory Gardens’ new Artistic Director, Ken-Matt Martin. All Town Halls will take place on Zoom and are free and open to the public.
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Join Lincoln Common for an afternoon showcasing live demos from local artists, free sampling from Verve Wine, bites from Velvet Taco and Parson's Chicken & Fish and live music.
Saturday, August 7
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The Plaza at Lincoln Common
2345 N. Lincoln
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Start your evening dressed to impress with appetizers and an art exhibition by local Chicago artist Kenneth Berry “KNZN,” whose art is inspired by rhythms and movement. This not only includes his latest work, but also a live demonstration that you’ll be able to witness throughout the evening!
Saturday, July 24 - Sunday, July 25
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
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Located atop the Hotel Lincoln, The J. Parker has recently undergone a complete “refresh” with updated furniture and décor elements, including the addition of a custom 24’ x 8’ mural designed by Chicago artist David Bozic.
Friday, August 6
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The J. Parker
1816 N. Clark, 13th Floor
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Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce | 2468 N. Lincoln | Chicago, Illinois 60614 |
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