News from 2021
NEIGHBORS OF WEST LOOP: Community Meeting for 917 W. Fulton Market to be held on February 23, 2021
By Press release submission Feb 22, 2021
Virtual Community Meeting on February 23rd at 6:00 Pm for the Proposed Development at 911-925 W. Fulton Market =; 201-233 N. SANGAMON ST.; 900-924 W. LAKE ST.; & 200-212 N. PEORIA ST. Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. (27th Ward) and the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO) are hosting a Virtual Community Meeting for the above listed property.
NEIGHBORS OF WEST LOOP: CAPS Meeting - Beat 1232 to be held on February 24, 2021
By Press release submission Feb 22, 2021
The beat meeting is a chance to meet your neighbors and come up with strategies that affect the community.
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot and CDPH Announce Significant Improvement in Racial Equity in Vaccine Distribution
By Press release submission Feb 22, 2021
Racial equity has been the driving force behind the city’s COVID-19 vaccination roll-out and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health announced significant improvement in the percentage of vaccine administered to Chicagoans of color.
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: City of Chicago Launches Public Engagement Phase of “Chicago Monuments and Public Art Project”
By Press release submission Feb 22, 2021
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), launched the Chicago Monuments Project website at chicagomonuments.org, kicking off the public engagement phase of the Chicago Monuments Project that will conclude in April.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: CPL Location Closures in Response to COVID-19 - 02/17/2021
By Press release submission Feb 22, 2021
CPL locations may need to close in response to a positive COVID-19 test result.
NEIGHBORS OF WEST LOOP: Chicago Plan Commission - Monthly Meeting to be held on February 18, 2021
By Press release submission Feb 15, 2021
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.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: FMID Plan Updates Open For Public Feedback
By Press release submission Feb 15, 2021
The Department of Planning and Development's (DPD) updated plan for real estate development and infrastructure investment within the Fulton Market neighborhood will be presented for consideration by the Chicago Plan Commission at its next meeting: 10AM on Thursday, February 18.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: City Releases Roadmap for Easing of COVID-19 Regulations
By Press release submission Feb 15, 2021
Wednesday, February 10, the City of Chicago announced a roadmap for the continued easing of COVID-19 regulations, particularly as they relate to indoor dining.
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: A Joint Statement from Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle
By Press release submission Feb 15, 2021
Our goal is to get as many people vaccinated as quickly and efficiently as possible.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Chicago Blackhawks Foundation Launches Small Business Grant
By Press release submission Feb 8, 2021
The pandemic and recession have created unprecedented challenges, but community members and businesses in predominantly minority neighborhoods have experienced an unfair and dramatically more significant burden.
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot Announces Conclusion of Federal Review Process for City Plans Supporting Obama Presidential Center
By Press release submission Feb 8, 2021
After spearheading a years-long process to gain federal approvals for City initiatives supporting the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced the review is now complete, passing a major milestone for the Center’s future in Chicago.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: New Member Profile: Big City Optical
By Press release submission Feb 8, 2021
Big City Optical is a place that is family owned with tight knit teams to reflect the values of personal connections.
NEIGHBORS OF WEST LOOP: NoWL Development Committee Meeting to be held on February 8, 2021
By Press release submission Feb 8, 2021
A monthly meeting to discus neighborhood development news, review committee activities, and receive presentations from development teams about West Loop projects.
NEIGHBORS OF WEST LOOP: Community Meeting for 1229 W. Randolph to be held on February 11, 2021
By Press release submission Feb 8, 2021
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 1229 West Randolph Street.
NEIGHBORS OF WEST LOOP: Community Meeting for 640 W. Washington to be held on February 3, 2021
By Press release submission Feb 1, 2021
Alderman Brendan Reilly and Neighbors of West Loop invite you to attend a virtual community meeting for a proposed development at 640 W. Washington.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Phase 1B Of Chicago's Vaccine Distribution Begins
By Press release submission Feb 1, 2021
With Phase 1B of Chicago’s vaccine plan beginning, we wanted to remind everyone of where things stand now.
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WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Lunchtime Brief With 12th District Police Department On February 2
By Press release submission Feb 1, 2021
We invite all West Loop businesses to join us Tuesday, February 2 at 12PM for a lunchtime brief with our local Chicago Police Department (CPD) officials from the 12th District.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: New Member Profile: Gymguyz Chicago South
By Press release submission Feb 1, 2021
GYMGUYZ brings the gym to you. Our clients are busy professionals. Fitness is important to them, but their professional and personal lives don't always allow fitness to be a priority
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Celebrate African American History with CPL
By Press release submission Feb 1, 2021
Join Chicago Public Library in celebrating African American History Month in February.