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NEIGHBORS OF WEST LOOP: Community Meeting for 917 W. Fulton Market to be held on February 23, 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
The beat meeting is a chance to meet your neighbors and come up with strategies that affect the community.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Chicago Moves To Tier 1 COVID-19 Mitigations
By Press release submission Jan 25, 2021
Please be advised that, effective immediately, Chicago has moved to the Tier 1 Mitigations Measures set by the State of Illinois.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Virtual Community Development Meeting For 23 South Sangamon Street
By Press release submission Jan 25, 2021
Please join 25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez and the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO) for a virtual community meeting regarding the proposed development at 23 South Sangamon Street.
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot and the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) Announce Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Finalists
By Press release submission Jan 25, 2021
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) announced the 30 finalists selected for the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund.
NEIGHBORS OF WEST LOOP: CAPS Meeting - Beat 1214 to be held on January 20, 2021
By Press release submission Jan 18, 2021
The beat meeting is a chance to meet your neighbors and come up with strategies that affect the community.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: CISA Public Safety Advisory
By Press release submission Jan 18, 2021
At the request of Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), we are forwarding a public safety advisory from the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: FMID Plan Updates Webinar January 21
By Press release submission Jan 18, 2021
The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and Ald. Walter Burnett (27th) will co-host a community webinar next month on DPD's efforts to update the Fulton Market Innovation District Plan, or FMID Plan.
CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Lightfoot and City Comptroller Announce $8.9 Million In Debt Forgiveness From Utility Billing Relief Program
By Press release submission Jan 18, 2021
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Finance Comptroller Reshma Soni announced that the City has set aside $8.9 million in potential debt forgiveness for eligible homeowners enrolled in the Chicago Utility Billing Relief (UBR) Program, a debt relief initiative that reduces the cost of water, sewer, and water-sewer tax portions of City utility bills for low-income Chicago residents.