News from October 2020
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: New Member Profile: PB & J
By Press release submission Oct 26, 2020
Located in the heart of West Loop, PB&J is Chicago’s newest local hangout and event space specializing in namesake areas: Pizza, Beer, and Jukebox.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: New Member Profile: Renewed Body Chiropractic & Wellness Center
By Press release submission Oct 26, 2020
Located at the corner of Randolph and Halsted and right above Haymarket Brewery, Renewed Body Chiropractic & Wellness Center LLC is Chicago's newest principled chiropractic office!
COMMUNITY WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: City Reinstates Targeted COVID-19 Restrictions In Response To Case Surge
By Press release submission Oct 26, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D., and Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) Commissioner Rosa Escareno to announce a retightening of COVID-19 restrictions in response to a recent, rapid rise in cases and hospitalizations over the past two weeks.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: 2PM Webinar Reviewing New COVID-19 Business Regulations
By Press release submission Oct 26, 2020
Friday, October 23 at 6AM, new regulations for non-essential businesses went into effect to help manage a second wave of COVID-19 cases in the Chicago region.
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot Announces Juan Morado Jr. As New Board Member for the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA)
By Press release submission Oct 26, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced the appointment of Juan Morado Jr. to the Board of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA).
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Virtual Community Meeting for the Proposed Development at 213-223 N Racine
By Press release submission Oct 19, 2020
Please join 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. and the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO) for a virtual community meeting regarding the proposed development at 213-223 N Racine.
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR' OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot and Office of Community Engagement Honor Chicago’s Latinx Community Champions
By Press release submission Oct 19, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot will join the Office of Community Engagement and other City leaders for a celebratory virtual event to commemorate Latinx Heritage Month by honoring 19 “Campeones de la Communidad Latina” (Latinx Community Champions) for their commitment to supporting and advocating for Chicago’s multiethnic and multicultural Latinx community.
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Commissioner Dr. Arwady Sound the Alarm on Second Wave of COVID-19
By Press release submission Oct 19, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D., to sound the alarm on the worrying trends across COVID-19 health metrics, including a significant rise in cases, positivity rate and hospitalizations.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Early Voting: Secured Ballot Drop Boxes at 26 CPL Locations
By Press release submission Oct 19, 2020
Early voting for the November 3 general election is taking place in all 50 wards.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Tuesday Tales Story Time to be held on October 20, 2020
By Press release submission Oct 19, 2020
Chicago Public Library - West Loop Branch recently issued the following announcement.Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Time: 10:30AM – 11:15AMOnline eventDescription:Come join Ms. Cheryl of the South Chicago Branch for stories, rhymes and songs.
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot Announces Two Wins for Chicago’s Restaurant Industry: DoorDash’s $500k Support for Winterization and The Winners of The Winter Dining Challenge with BMO Harris Bank and Illinois Restaurant Association
By Press release submission Oct 12, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced two significant developments in support of Chicago’s restaurant community.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Madison Row Pumpkin Decorating Contest to be held on October 15, 2020
By Press release submission Oct 12, 2020
Get ready for the spooky season!
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot Announces the “Every Child Ready Chicago” Initiative to Ensure Our Youngest Learners, From Before Birth to Age 5, Can Thrive
By Press release submission Oct 12, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced the launch of Every Child Ready Chicago, a public-private partnership led by the City of Chicago in partnership with Start Early (formerly the Ounce of Prevention Fund).
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Radical Fit, Fashions for Teens Launches October 2020 through May 2021
By Press release submission Oct 12, 2020
Radical Fit, a Chicago Public Library YOUmedia program in partnership with Sky Cubacub of Rebirth Garments, launches in October and extends through May 2021.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Grab & Go Meals for Children & Teens to be held on October 12, 2020
By Press release submission Oct 12, 2020
Families are welcome to drop by and pick up grab and go meals on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:00-4:00 PM.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Greektown SSA #16 Seeks PR/Marketing Firm RFQ
By Press release submission Oct 5, 2020
Greektown SSA #16 has issued a Request For Qualifications for a PR/Marketing firm.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Virtual Community Meeting For The Proposed Development at 1330-1364 W Washington / 100-138 N Ada / 1349-1389 W Randolph
By Press release submission Oct 5, 2020
Please join 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. and the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO) for a virtual community meeting regarding the proposed development at 1330-1364 W Washington / 100-138 N Ada / 1349-1389 W Randolph.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Easing Of Phase 4 Business Guidelines Begins Thursday
By Press release submission Oct 5, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced that Chicago has made sufficient progress in the fight against COVID-19 to ease certain restrictions on businesses.
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health Announce Plan to Safely Celebrate Halloween
By Press release submission Oct 5, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced a plan to safely celebrate Halloween in Chicago that emphasizes social distancing and other safety precautions while allowing trick-or-treating and other fun activities throughout the week. T
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: 123 Andrés: Around the Americas to be held on October 6, 2020
By Press release submission Oct 5, 2020
Grab your map and we're off! This time, 123 Andrés learns about music from a country in Central America whose name means "The Land of Many Trees" Guatemala.