News from 2020
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: New Member Profile: American Lung Association
By Press release submission Aug 10, 2020
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: New Member Profile: Science: Restaurant Tech Support
By Press release submission Aug 10, 2020
Science is an IT Help Desk for Restaurants.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Dine Out On Fulton Market
By Press release submission Aug 10, 2020
Dine Out on Fulton Market.
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Announce $500,000 RFP For Regional Business Centers
By Press release submission Aug 10, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for five community organizations to further support local small businesses, particularly entrepreneurs of color.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: Green City Market--saturdays Through October at Mary Bartleme Park
By Press release submission Aug 10, 2020
Green City Market in Mary Bartelme Park is open Saturday's through October.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Take Home Activity Bags to be held on August 3, 2020
By Press release submission Aug 3, 2020
Every two weeks, kids registered for the Summer Learning Challenge can pick up a bag full of age-appropriate materials for crafts, projects and activities at Little Italy Branch.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: New Member Profile: Moon Rabbit Acupuncture
By Press release submission Aug 3, 2020
Moon Rabbit Acupuncture is an eastern holistic health boutique in the West Loop. We offer acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, herbal formulations and an IR sauna.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Live from the Library: Story Time for Kids to be held on August 3, 2020
By Press release submission Aug 3, 2020
Watch story time with Chicagoans you know and love on Facebook Live.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Reporting Room to be held on August 3, 2020
By Press release submission Aug 3, 2020
Ms. Anne and Ms. Rebecca from Lincoln Park Branch would like to hear what you have been reading! Readers will take turns telling each other what they have read this summer.
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot Announces Annastasia M. Walker as Executive Director of The New Office of Public Safety Administration
By Press release submission Jul 27, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced the appointment of Annastasia M. Walker as the Executive Director of the City’s Office of Public Safety Administration (OPSA).
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Statement from Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot On Chicago Public Library Commissioner Andrea Telli’s Retirement
By Press release submission Jul 27, 2020
Commissioner Andrea Telli's remarkable leadership over our great library system and within the City of Chicago over the past 30 years has truly made our city a better place, and ensured that our libraries have everything they need to serve and enrich our neighborhoods.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Business License Extension due to COVID-19 Outbreak
By Press release submission Jul 27, 2020
Be advised that on July 22, 2020, the Chicago City Council passed Ordinance 2020- 2915, a COVID-19 emergency-related measure to extend the licenses that expire during the pandemic. Licenses and Emerging Business Permits issued by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Virtual Community Meeting August 11 for the Proposed Development at 1012-1024 W. Randolph St. & 147-155 N. Carpenter St.
By Press release submission Jul 27, 2020
Please join 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. and the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO) for a community meeting regarding the proposed development at 1012-1024 W. Randolph St. and 147-155 N. Carpenter St.: a 5-story office/retail building approximately 80-feet tall.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: City of Chicago Re-Instates Targeted COVID-19 Restrictions To Help Combat Recent Rise In Community Cases
By Press release submission Jul 27, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced a re-tightening of COVID-19 restrictions for bars, restaurants, gyms and personal services as a precautionary move in response to a recent increase in community cases of the virus.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: Al Fresco Dining on Taylor Street to be held on July 26, 2020
By Press release submission Jul 20, 2020
Between Loomis and Ashland, Taylor Street will be closed to thoroughfare on Friday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.,
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Take Home Activity Bags to be held on July 20, 2020
By Press release submission Jul 20, 2020
Every two weeks, kids registered for the Summer Learning Challenge can pick up a bag full of age-appropriate materials for crafts, projects, and activities.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Grab & Go Meals Distribution to be held on July 20, 2020
By Press release submission Jul 20, 2020
Families are welcome to drop by for grab and go breakfast and lunch.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: New Member Profile: Vanille Patisserie
By Press release submission Jul 20, 2020
Founded in 2002, Vanille specializes in French-inspired pastries and macarons as well as celebration cakes and dipped ice cream cones.