News from 2020
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR' OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot and the Department of Housing Join Community Investment Corporation (CIC) To Announce A $330 Million Commitment for Affordable Housing in Chicago
By Press release submission Sep 7, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Department of Housing (DOH) Commissioner Marisa Novara joined the Community Investment Corporation (CIC) to announce a $330 million lending commitment from 40 banks for the acquisition and rehabilitation of 7,000 units of affordable rental housing on Chicago’s South and West Sides.
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: City of Chicago Announces $200 Million RFP For Renewable Energy Supplier for All City-Owned Buildings
By Press release submission Sep 7, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Assets, Information and Services (AIS), announced a new Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure a renewable energy supply contract for City-owned buildings.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Labor Day
By Press release submission Sep 7, 2020
All CPL locations will be closed Monday, September 7.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: One Book, One Chicago Explores Beyond Borders with Exit West
By Press release submission Sep 7, 2020
Join us for One Book, One Chicago 2020 as we explore the theme "Beyond Borders" and the book Exit West by Mohsin Hamid.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Live from the Library: Story Time for Kids to be held on September 8, 2020
By Press release submission Sep 7, 2020
Watch story time with Chicagoans you know and love on Facebook Live.
CHICAGO MAYOR'S OFFICE: City of Chicago Releases Findings of Preliminary Municipal Utility Feasibility Study
By Press release submission Sep 1, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Assets, Information and Services (AIS), David Reynolds, announced the findings of the study on the feasibility of establishing a municipal electric utility for Chicago residents and businesses.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: New Member Profile: Root Port It Solutions
By Press release submission Sep 1, 2020
Root Port IT Solutions provides value-added IT products and services.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Ask a Maker: Get Help with Your Latest Project
By Press release submission Aug 31, 2020
At the Maker Lab, we know you're working on ideas and projects, and might have questions about which software is best for creating logos, editing pictures or making tools you can print in 3D.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION:Overnight Public Safety Precautions
By Press release submission Aug 31, 2020
Please be advised that, at the request of the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) 12th District, we are sharing the following information promptly.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Virtual Community Meeting August 31st for the Proposed Development at 1130-1144 West Monroe Street
By Press release submission Aug 31, 2020
Please join 25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez and the 25th Ward Zoning Advisory Board for a virtual community meeting regarding the proposed development at 1130-1144 West Monroe Street (WNDR Museum).
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: New Member Profile: P.F. Chang's To-Go
By Press release submission Aug 24, 2020
P.F. Chang’s is the first multi-unit restaurant concept in the U.S. to honor and celebrate the 2,000-year-old tradition of wok cooking as the center of the guest experience.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: Dine Out on Fulton Market to be held from August 28 - 30, 2020
By Press release submission Aug 24, 2020
Dine out on Fulton Market! Friday through Sunday the street is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. for outdoor dining between Halsted Street and Morgan Street.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Family Story Time to be held on August 25, 2020
By Press release submission Aug 24, 2020
Join Mr. James from the Edgebrook Branch as we read books, sing songs and more during this story time for families with children 0 to 5.
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot and CPD Expand Neighborhood Policing Initiative to Three More Districts
By Press release submission Aug 24, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent David O. Brown announced the expansion of the Neighborhood Policing Initiative to the 9th (Deering), 10th (Ogden) and 11th (Harrison) District.
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot Joins Law Enforcement and Prosecutorial Partners, Business and Community Leaders to Announce New Strategies to Protect Chicago’s Neighborhoods
By Press release submission Aug 18, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Police Superintendent David O. Brown joined law enforcement and prosecutorial partners and business and community leaders to announce a new comprehensive plan to further protect Chicago’s commercial corridors, neighborhood businesses and communities.
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: City of Chicago Announces Project to Assess Memorials and Monuments in the City’s Public Art Collection
By Press release submission Aug 17, 2020
The City of Chicago, in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Chicago Park District (Parks) and Chicago Public Schools (CPS),announced a racial healing and historical reckoning project to assess the memorials, monuments and other art across Chicago.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Civil Unrest Updates & Business Resources
By Press release submission Aug 17, 2020
Businesses are not required to close, taxi and ride-hail service can continue, and residents and workers will have access to the downtown area during this time through specific access points.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Restricted Downtown Access Continues Through Monday Morning, August 17
By Press release submission Aug 17, 2020
Please be advised that the restricted overnight access to the downtown area will continue through the weekend.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Complete the Summer Learning Challenge to Earn Your Prize
By Press release submission Aug 17, 2020
We want to hear all about how your family has been Building Stories this summer! Did your family read, discover and create as part of the Summer Learning Challenge: Building Stories.