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CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Live from the Library: Story Time for Kids to be held on June 16, 2020

Watch story time with Chicagoans you know and love on Facebook Live.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Teen Virtual Gaming to be held on June 16, 2020

Register now to save your spot and we will send you the Zoom link the day of the program.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Make Music Chicago: Chen String Quartet to be held on June 21, 2020

Robert Chen, Chicago Symphony Orchestra concertmaster, and his family present a concert of string quartets.

WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Mayor Lightfoot Introduces Latest Measures To Support Outdoor Dining In Phase 3

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot along with the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) and Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) introduced an ordinance to remove regulatory burdens and provide financial relief to restaurants seeking to operate outdoors during phase three of the City’s ‘Protecting Chicago’ re-opening framework ‘Cautiously Reopen.’

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month at CPL

Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month with CPL. Explore the culture, heritage, contributions and achievements of folks in the LGBTQ community with our reading recommendations.

WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: West Loop Weekend Assembly Updates & ChiBiz Text Alerts

In the event your business and/or home are located along routes used for public assembly, in efforts to allow for safe passage, please consider temporarily relocating any items and/or vehicles within or near the public way.

WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: What To Know About Phase 3

Based on our progress on several key health metrics, the City is poised to transition from phase two (“Stay-at-Home”) to phase three (“Cautiously Reopen”), as outlined in the updated “Protecting Chicago” framework, Wednesday, June 3.

WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Mapping Property Crime In The West Loop

West Loop Community Organization issued the following announcement on June 01.With reports of looting around Chicago, including the West Loop, local community organizations are being asked to collect and report data on non-life threatening incidents of vandalism, looting, and other damage to public and private property.Visit westloop.org/propertycrime to view mapped reports of incidents.

WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: Small Business Profile: Airia Comprehensive Dermatology

Dr. Kiracofe is passionate about innovation in dermatology and works to stay ahead of the curve, giving her patients access to the latest updates in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.

WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Epidemiological Factors Guiding Chicago’s Phase 3 Re-Opening Beginning June 3

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that Chicago is on track to transition to phase three of the “Protecting Chicago” framework and will begin reopening on Wednesday, June 3.

WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Phase 3 Re-Opening Information And Updates

Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that Chicago is on track to be ready to move to phase three of its reopening framework in early June.

WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: New Member Profile: Smitten Boutique

Smitten Boutique is a cosmopolitan shop, in Chicago's West Loop, that specializes in gifts, custom invitations and capturing the essence of all the most special occasions in people's lives.

WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Small Business Profile: Bennett Day School

Bennett Day School is an independent, PreK-12th grade school located in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. Founded in 2014, our mission is to develop lifelong learners and leaders and provide a collaborative culture that nurtures our community’s sense of inquiry and curiosity.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Chicago Baseball History's Top Ten to be held on June 06, 2020

Chicago loves baseball.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Adult Book Discussion: Born a Crime to be held on May 28, 2020 - canceled

This event is canceled.

WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Notice of Business License Extension Due To COVID-19

Please be advised that on May 20, 2020, the Chicago City Council passed Ordinance 2020-2372, a COVID-19 emergency-related measure to extend the licenses that expire during the pandemic.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Sound Studio Mentor Sessions in YOUmedia to be held on May 28, 2020 - Canceled

This event is canceled.

WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Updates to Phase 3 of "Restore Illinois" Plan in Consultation with Health Experts

Bars and Restaurants Can Open for Outdoor Seating, All State Parks to Open.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: CPL Serving Patrons, Community During COVID-19 Closure