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Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, along with the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS), Department of Family and Support Services, Peoples Gas, other City departments and sister agencies today reminded residents about the City's available services during the winter months and provided residents with tips to stay safe during inclement weather and health emergencies during the winter season and the COVID-19 pandemic.

NEIGHBORS OF WEST LOOP: Greek Coffee Hour with Greek Language Lesson and Dancing to be held on December 31, 2020

Greek Coffee Hour with Greek Language Lesson and Dancing to be held on December 31, 2020 at National Hellenic Museum.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Renovated Legler Regional Reopens, Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Henry Legler Regional Library has reopened as the West Side's regional library after an extensive yearlong renovation.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: New Year, New You: Rebirth Yourself to be held on December 28, 2020

With the New Year just around the corner, get ready for some changes!

CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot Appoints Acting Corporation Counsel

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced that Celia Meza, an experienced litigator and public servant, will serve as Acting Corporation Counsel effective immediately, becoming the first Latina to ever hold this position.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: CPL Location Closures in Response to COVID-19 - Dec 18

CPL locations may need to close in response to a positive COVID-19 test result.

NEIGHBORS OF WEST LOOP: CAPS Meeting - Beat 1232 to be held on December 23, 2020

The beat meeting is a chance to meet your neighbors and come up with strategies that affect the community.

WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Extension Of Regulatory Relief For Businesses Impacted By COVID-19

Chicago City Council passed an important piece of legislation expanding regulatory relief for businesses that continue to be impacted by COVID-19.

WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Safety Reminders For Winter During COVID-19

By Lene Caracas-Apuntar Dec 21, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, along with the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS), Department of Family and Support Services, Peoples Gas, other City departments and sister agencies today reminded residents about the City's available services during the winter months and provided residents with tips to stay safe during inclement weather and health emergencies during the winter season and the COVID-19 pandemic.

CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Statement from Mayor Lightfoot on Supplemental Motion

At my direction, the Corporation Counsel filed a supplemental motion with the court to make a few things clear.

NEIGHBORS OF WEST LOOP: Chicago Plan Commission - Monthly Meeting to be held on December 17, 2020

The Chicago Plan Commission is responsible for the review of proposals that involve Planned Developments (PDs), the Lakefront Protection Ordinance, Planned Manufacturing Districts (PMDs), Industrial Corridors and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts. It also reviews proposed sales and acquisitions of public land as well as certain long-range community plans.

WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: New Member Profile: Nobu Hotel Chicago

on the roof dining amidst unrivaled panoramic views of the city; flexible meeting and event space; a state-of-the-art fitness center; and an indoor serenity swimming pool. Guests can expect the company's signature aesthetic - Japanese influence with an ultra-modern design - to create a zen oasis in the heart of the city.

WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Applications For Business Interruption Grants (BIG) Close December 15

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is reminding small businesses and communities that the application period for the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program will close at 5pm on Tuesday, December 15.

CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health Announce Plans to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine with Focus on Safety and Equity

Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced distribution plans for the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available with a commitment to allocate initial doses to all 34 hospitals in the city and to ensure the individuals and communities most impacted by the pandemic are prioritized in the weeks and months to come.

NEIGHBORS OF WEST LOOP: NoWL Development Committee Meeting to be held on December 14, 2020

A monthly meeting to discus neighborhood development news, review committee activities, and receive presentations from development teams about West Loop projects.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: CPL Location Closures in Response to COVID-19 - December 4, 2020

CPL locations may need to close in response to a positive COVID-19 test result.

NEIGHBORS OF WEST LOOP: CAPS Meeting - Beats 1224 & 1231 to be held on December 9, 2020

The beat meeting is a chance to meet your neighbors and come up with strategies that affect the community.

WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: COVID-19 Performing Arts Venue Grants Close

The deadline to apply was December 3 at 5PM.

WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Virtual Community Meeting for the Proposed Developments at 310 North Peoria & 311 North Sangamon

Please join 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. and the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO) for a virtual community meeting regarding the proposed developments at 310 North Peoria Street & 311 North Sangamon Street.

CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot and City Officials Encourage Residents to Take Precautions During Winter Weather Amid Covid-19 Pandemic