News from May 2020
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Notice of Business License Extension Due To COVID-19
By Press release submission May 25, 2020
Please be advised that on May 20, 2020, the Chicago City Council passed Ordinance 2020-2372, a COVID-19 emergency-related measure to extend the licenses that expire during the pandemic.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Updates to Phase 3 of "Restore Illinois" Plan in Consultation with Health Experts
By Press release submission May 25, 2020
Bars and Restaurants Can Open for Outdoor Seating, All State Parks to Open.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: CPL Serving Patrons, Community During COVID-19 Closure
By Press release submission May 25, 2020
While Chicagoans are staying at home, Chicago Public Library employees are serving the community in a variety of ways, from providing traditional library services like eBooks and story times to creating PPE for essential workers and connecting those in need with food.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Community Meeting May 18 for the Proposed Zoning Change at 1152 West Randolph Street
By Press release submission May 18, 2020
Monday, May 18, 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. will host a community meeting regarding the proposed zoning change for the property located at 1152 W. Randolph.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: CPL Staff Making Face Shields, Masks for Illinois PPE
By Press release submission May 18, 2020
Chicago Public Library staff are creating face shields and face coverings that play a critical role in limiting COVID-19 transmission.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago Department of Public Health Announce Framework for Reopening Chicago Amid COVID-19
By Press release submission May 18, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, alongside the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), announced the “Protecting Chicago” framework that the City will be using to guide Chicago’s reopening process amid COVID-19.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: UC Booth COVID-19 Business Survey
By Press release submission May 11, 2020
The City of Chicago has partnered with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business to understand the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Illinois small businesses and what the city and state governments can do to help affected businesses recover.
ILLINOIS GOVERNOR J.B. PRITZKER: Gov. Pritzker Announces Appointment to the Illinois Labor Relations Board
By Press release submission May 11, 2020
Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment in his administration.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: Small Business Profile: M.d. Aesthetics and Dermatology Llc
By Lene Caracas-Apuntar May 11, 2020
Boutique Dermatology Practice - specializing in individualized aesthetic, medical, and surgical dermatology - for patients of all ages.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: Small Business Profile: Eyes on Fulton
By Press release submission May 4, 2020
During this stay-at-home order we are offering emergency glasses and contact lens orders via email (our turn around time is a few business days, free shipping), telehealth for emergency eye problems, online gift card sales.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: WEBINAR: Manage Your Business Remotely in Times of Uncertainty to be held on May 06, 2020
By Press release submission May 4, 2020
As a Grow with Google Partner, the West Central Association would like to invite you to tune in to a special livestream for small businesses: Manage Your Business Remotely in Times of Uncertainty.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Updated Information On The New Stay-At-Home Order
By Press release submission May 4, 2020
On Thursday, April 23, Governor Pritzker announced an extension of the Illinois Stay-at-Home Order to May 30.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: WEBINAR: Restaurants: How consumer trends are shifting during COVID-19, part 2
By Press release submission May 4, 2020
The award-winning editorial teams from Nation’s Restaurant News, Restaurant Hospitality and Food Management are hosting a series of webinars for the foodservice industry to showcase solutions and leadership strategies for operators during the coronavirus pandemic.