June 2024 - Doing Business With the City of Chicago - Housing Resources -

IRS Update - Summer Coolers - Real Estate for Sale/Lease - City Lots for Sale

Doing Business with the City of Chicago


The City of Chicago buys a wide range of goods and services: professional, engineering, and construction services, office supplies, janitorial services, signage, vehicles, heavy equipment and more.


The majority of the City’s purchases are made through a competitive process: publicly advertised competitive bids, requests for proposals, and requests for qualifications.

Chicago encourages local businesses to bid on contracts because everyone benefits when the City invests in the local economy.

Learn more by clicking HERE.

Chicago Department of Housing Resources


Whether renting or interested in buying a home, a lender, or a developer, the City of Chicago has programs and resources to assist you. The mission of Chicago’s Department of Housing (DOH) is to expand access and information to make wise choices and decisions. 

Click HERE to use the DOH Resource Finder Tool in English or Spanish

City Lots On Sale through ChiBlockBuilder


The Chicago Department of Planning & Development is accepting applications to purchase 375 city-owned properties.  The application deadlines are May 17, 2024, or July 1, 2024. Each property shown in the Property Finder indicates which deadline, accepted use, environmental review status, and a link to the application.

Click to learn more and access portal.

What's Going on at the NW CONNECTION Chamber of Commerce?

EVENTS & OUTINGS - click on event for flyer



06/16/24 - Father's Day "Numero Uno" Button Promotion

06/25/24 - Coffee, Conversation & Networking

08/28/24 - Chicago Dogs vs Milwaukee Milkmen

Like & Follow NWCC's Facebook page...

Events and other resources are posted there almost daily between eNews ssues.

MAKING A CONNECTION.....NWCC events are open to everyone, member or not. But, there are perks to membership and we go a step further to promote our members every chance we get. Have fun - Get info' - Meet business neighbors & community leaders.

Click HERE for membership info'

THANK YOU to these NWCC Members...

for recenly renewing their partnership with the NWCC Chamber: American Veterans - Bionic Auto Parts - Carnicerias Jimenez - Community Savings Bank - Cozy Corner Restaurant - Dunkin Donuts - Evans Gzesh - Midwest Fence - Helpico Insurance - Latino Tax Corporation - Logan Square Pest Control - Norford Hotel - North Pulaski Food Market - North-Pulaski Historical Society - Old National Bank - Parkside Food & Liquor - Pronto Auro Repair - Roeser's Bakery - Second City Roofing - SomerCor - Adam Greene, State Farm Insurance - Jennifer Santiago, State Farm Insurance - Joe Wilson, State Farm Insurance - U-Haul - Wash Smart Laundry - Wintrust Bank

Click to view NWCC Membership: Alphabetical or by Category

Get your Free Copy of NWCC's 2024 Business & Shopping Guide

Call or email Pete Schmugge at the Chamber

773/558-8743 - nwconnectioncc@gmail.com

If you're interested in advertising in the 2025 Guide - Click HERE

Hot Weather Coolers

Now that summer's here, there are places all around

Chicago to seek out some cooling fare,

courtesy of Eater/Chicago - Click titles to go to article.


Chicago's Essential Italian Ice Spots

Where to go for a Chicago-style frozen treat

Where to Drink Iced Coffee in Chicago

Stay calm, cool, and caffeinated

Fill Summer 2024 With Fun Memories - click event for flyer

Gather family and friends, hit the road, and enjoy all that Chicago has to offer..

Food & Drink, Arts & Culture,Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Activities, Attractions & Tours

IRS UPDATE - Tax Reporting on W-2s....In Tax Year 2023, changes to the SECURE 2.0 Act affected amounts businesses must report on

Forms W-2. These changes potentially affect Forms W-2, including

Forms W-2AS, W-2GU and W-2VI. It's crucial to understand these

changes in order to ensure accurate reporting. 

Click HERE for additional info.'

Local Real Estate for Sale & Lease - click address to view brochure

For Sale

3520 N. Pulaski Road, 60641

3,000 SF

4010-24 W. North Avenue, 60647

Photo above - 24,352 SF

2542 W/ North Avenue, 60647

8,000 SF Sale or Lease


Realtors/property owners are invited to send properties for inclusion,

space available

For Lease

4249 W. Division Street, 60639

2.500-50,000 SF - Commercial

2359 N. Milwaukee Avenue, 60647

Photo above - 5,000 SF -

3321 W. Armitage Avenue, 60647

900 SF - Storefront


The NW Connection Chamber of Commerce is a Place Making Generalist agency for the City of Chicago Business Affairs Neighborhood Business Development Center, funded to assist the Cragin, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, and NorthAustin Communities.

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