In the coming weeks, GI Clifton Property, LLC, 1800 North Kingsbury, LLC, and Heneghan Wrecking Company, Inc. will be taking steps to demolish buildings located on the site of the former General Iron recycling facility. This demolition is classified as a complex demolition, meaning the structure being removed meets one or more specific qualifications and must adhere to specific environment and public health safety controls set forth by the City of Chicago. To learn more about complex demolitions and these safety controls, visit chicago.gov/complexdemolitions.

Friday, November 18

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

DePaul Student Center

2250 N. Sheffield

Room 120 AB on the ground floor

The Illinois Secure Choice Act requires businesses that have been in operation for two or more years to offer employees an individual retirement plan. Businesses who do not offer a savings plan will be required to enroll in the state's Secure Choice Savings Program which requires a minimum 3% payroll deduction.

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Tuesday, December 20

12:00 p.m.

Everyone knows it’s all about the birthweek, not just the birthday! Visit Summer House through Sunday, November 20 to celebrate their 9th year in Lincoln Park. As is tradition, all kids dining in at Summer House during the week will eat for free.

Summer House Santa Monica

1954 N. Halsted

The Lakefront Restaurant at Theater on the Lake is celebrating their 5th anniversary! To celebrate, join them for their new Happy Hour and enjoy 25% off all appetizers and 50% off all specialty cocktails all winter long.

The Lakefront Restaurant at Theater on the Lake

2401 N. Lake Shore Drive

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has appointed PennyMaria Jackson as its new Director of Marketing and Communications. Jackson joins Steppenwolf after serving as Marketing Director of New York City's The Apollo Theater and Marketing Manager of NYC's Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

In 2023, EXPO CHICAGO and ICI will present the inaugural Barbara Nessim Acquisition Prize and the Barbara Nessim Curatorial Travel Award, both of which are fully funded by Barbara Nessim, an artist and philanthropist known for her legacy of supporting women in the arts. The acquisition prize will be dedicated to the purchase of an artwork created by a woman artist valued up to $10,000 on view at EXPO CHICAGO that will be donated to the DePaul Art Museum.

Aesthetic Guide Magazine Spotlights Dr. Omotara Sulyman-Scott

Aesthetic Guide Magazine recently interviewed Omotara Sulyman-Scott, MD, a board-certified otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon who has been in practice for one year and has a passion for making her patients feel beautiful.

Bailey Wojtowicz Featured in Chicago Agent Magazine

Bailey Wojtowicz, a real estate agent with Compass, Lincoln Park, was recently featured in Chicago Agent Magazine. In addition to highlighting her background and experience, she also recommends Cafe Ba Ba Reeba and the LPCC Instagram to support local business.

Looking for a career in public service? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is looking to hire over 700 new employees across the country to help taxpayers in person.

For these 700 openings, the technical positions needed are Individual Taxpayer Advisory Specialists who provide face-to-face assistance in IRS TAC offices and the Initial Assistance Representatives, responsible for greeting and determining the needs of taxpayers visiting TAC offices.

Join Lincoln Common for their 4th Annual Holiday Lighting on the Lincoln Common Plaza! They promise an unforgettable evening filled with holiday cheer, special guests, and performances! Activities include roller skating, dance performances, holiday lighting and a visit with Santa as well as treats from Vanille Patisserie.

Thursday, December 1

5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Lincoln Common

2335 N. Lincoln

You are invited to join the Oz Park Advisory Council and Lincoln Central Association as they light up the neighborhood at the sixth annual holiday tree lighting ceremony in Oz Park.

Saturday, December 3

5:00 p.m.

Oz Park

Just south of the Tin Man

Corner of Lincoln, Webster and Larrabee

Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) is hosting the 43rd Ward's Annual Recycle and Shred Event featuring paper shredding and recycling as well as electronics recycling.

Saturday, November 19

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

2430 N. Cannon

Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer is now accepting donations for their November women's clothing drive to support justice-involved women in Cook County. There is a particular need to professional clothing and winter coats.

Weil Foot & Ankle will be collecting socks at all of their locations to be distributed to local organizations supporting the homeless. Socks can be dropped off from November 14 - December 7.

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute

939 W. North, Suite 610

The 18th District Police station will be holding a toy and winter coat drive now until December 15. Donations can be dropped off in the lobby of the 18th District Police Station at 1160 N. Larrabee. If you have questions please contact the CAPS office 312-742-5778.

The Chicago Police Department invites you to join a community conversation on search warrants. During this conversation, you will hear from representatives from the Chicago Police Department on new changes to the Department's policy on search warrants and provide your feedback on ways to further improve the policy.

Thursday, December 8

6:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 20 at 3:00 p.m.

Every year, Tributosaurus celebrates the night before Thanksgiving with one of their very favorite shows - The Boss.

Wednesday, November 23

7:30 p.m.

Theater on the Lake

2401 N. Lake Shore Drive

Enjoy seasonal craft brews at this festive adults-only event while supporting Lincoln Park Zoo under millions of beautiful holiday lights.

Thursday, December 1

6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

2400 N. Cannon

Join Geja's Cafe and guest speaker, Jamie Young, Regional Manager for Precept Wine who will present 7 sparkling wines from the Gruet portfolio.

Sunday, December 4

1:00 p.m.

Geja's Cafe

340 W. Armitage