Dine Outs Return This Weekend |
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Because we are having so much fun this summer, we are moving our dine out's around a bit to work around our other summer events. With so many dining and retail options on Broadway and Sheffield, we hope to keep supporting our neighborhood businesses with these events and are now bringing live entertainment to the streets!
Remaining Dates & Times:
Fridays: 3-11pm
Saturdays: 9am-11pm
Sundays: 9am-9pm
July 23 - 25 BROADWAY ONLY
July 30 - August 1
August 13 - 15
August 27 - 29
September 17 - 19
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DINE OUT BROADWAY IS 7/23 - 7/25 & 7/30 - 8/1
DINE OUT SHEFFIELD IS CANCELLED THIS WEEK BUT WILL RETURN 7/30 - 8/1
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Belmont Sheffield Music Festival Recap |
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We had such a great time last weekend at the Belmont Sheffield Music Fest last weekend. We wanted to extend a special thanks to our local vendors & artists that made this weekend so incredible.
From the handclapping and foot-stomping of Fletcher Rockwell to the groovy jams of Gizzae, we had a wide array of talented artists showcased this year who made our first year back better than ever.
Want to see any of these artists again? Click the link below to see the line ups with links to their websites!
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Congressman Mike Quigley enjoys a arepa next to the owner of Latin Fuego, Craig (Latin Fuego Owner) |
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From left to right: Mary Nedbalski (Marketing Coordinator), Maureen Martino (Executive Director), Nata Wier (Administrative Services Manager) |
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Returning September 11 & 12 |
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We are excited to announce that the 2021 Festival of the Arts is returning September 11 & 12! This lively celebration of art, culture and community is an event you'll want to put on your calendars now.
If you're interested in sponsoring the Festival of the Arts, please see our sponsor packet below!
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If you are a merchant or food and beverage member business and would like a booth at this event, please reach out to [email protected]
attn: FOTA
Member Food & Beverage
$350 plus city fees ($75)
Member Merchant
$200 includes 10 x 10 pop up
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Lakeview East's Neighborhood Guides |
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The Diver Chicago is a tropical escape to Latin America. Inspired by a beachside bungalow nestled somewhere along the coast, The Diver’s menu features light dishes and bold cocktails.
Fresh seafood takes center stage with ceviches, aguachile with Pacific shrimp, and lobster quesadillas, but rest assured there’s something on the menu for every appetite. This tropical oasis in the heart of Wrigleyville is something you won’t want to miss.
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3347 N Broadway. Chicago, IL
Ribbon Cutting on July 23rd at 12:00pm
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Love unique, vintage, & antique? Bringing TLC to lost treasures, S. Rosengard & Co. Antiques has opened a storefront on Broadway and Roscoe. This is Lakeview East's best place to find an array of unique, vintage and antique items for the home. This new and unique addition to the neighborhood offers unique, well cared for antiques |
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Pedestrian is a local coffee roaster that travels the globe in search of great coffee to bring home to you. They are also meticulous with other ingredients for their teas, lattes, organic raw juices and baked goods. The motto at Pedestrian Coffee is Extraordinary Coffee for Everyday People, and they prove just that with their ethically sourced, unique roasts that can satisfy just about any taste
Please join us in welcoming Pedestrian Coffee to the neighborhood on August 6th at 10:30AM.
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Starbucks – 1027 W. Addison St
Café Korzo – 2935 N. Broadway
Smog LLC – 2812 N. Clark St
Elliot Wine School – 853 W. Newport
ChooChoo Chicago – 2941 N. Clark
Purple Rhino Tattoo and Piercing - 1134 W. Diversey
CVS – 1031 – 1041 W. Addison St. - NOW OPEN
Blink and Polish – 3365 N. Broadway - NOW OPEN
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WELCOME HACIENDA D'SUAREZ |
What bar in Wrigley has weekly live music, a mechanical bull day, and incredible Al Pastor tacos? Hacienda D'Suarez does.
With tacos, tortas, quesadillas and more, this awesome spot in Wrigley is the perfect place to grab a bite and a show. Enjoy live DJ Sets on the weekend or authentic Mexican bands during the week.
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Movement Gym | Coming this Fall |
"First and foremost, we’d like to thank the Wrigleyville/Lakeview Community for such a warm welcome. We look forward to connecting with you on and off the climbing walls!
A little bit about us: Movement Climbing Yoga and Fitness is a part of the El Cap family of climbing gyms, so you may have visited at one of our sister locations, Earth Treks or Planet Granite. We offer climbing for all ages, as well as yoga + fitness classes. At Movement, we believe we can change the world by helping each other recognize and become our best selves. That’s what we do at our gyms. Every day, in so many ways, we bring out the best in each other.
Some of us are Chicago natives, while others are new to the area and excited to try all the neighborhood eats! One thing we all share is a passion for being involved in our community whether through climbing, partnerships, philanthropy, supporting local artists, shopping small, or attending events.
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Our Wrigleyville space at 1115 W. Addison, (opening September 2021) will feature bouldering - a form of climbing at lower heights, yoga and group fitness classes, youth programming, and community-centric events. We’ll send you an invite for our grand opening party. In the meantime, we’d love to meet you!
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3420 N. Halsted St.
The Men's Room is the premier retail destination for high quality men's fashion, grooming and fetish products. Featuring incredible local and international brands that focus on the urban lifestyle, the Men's Room has quickly become the go to location to pick up all the latest trends and products.
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2951 N. Broadway
Johnson’s Real Ice Cream has a commitment to quality, community, and the simple joy of a cold ice cream cone (or pint, or sundae—there’s no wrong way to eat ice cream).
Serving up dozens of different flavors every day, make this your perfect spot for a summer day treat!
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3021 N. Broadway
Lakeview hotdog and burger restaurant established in 2008. Home of the ''Roe Burger''. Voted by Chicago Magazine among the best burgers in the city. Called a subterranean location (downstairs)with seating for 30 people and outdoor cafe in the warmer months.
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3155 N. Broadway
DryHop Brewers is a brewery and kitchen in Chicago, Ill. DryHop brews hop-centric ales, in addition to traditional, Belgian, and experimental craft beers ? all only available in Lakeview and to-go in DryHop's 64- and 32-oz. growlers. DryHop's kitchen showcases the flavors and seasonality of the brewery through unpretentious plates.
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931 W. Belmont
Steps from the Belmont Red Line, Sundae Stop serves some of the tastiest homemade ice cream, sorbet, and edible cookie dough in Chicago. Hop on the express train and stop in to grab a quart before you go!
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Moustache Crawl Returning July 31st
Come grab a drink or two (or three) at the Mustache Crawl with us! Happening July 31st, this crawl never fails to have a good time.
Whether you're wearing a fake 'stache or plan on growing your own, you're not going to want to miss The Mustache Crawl in Wrigleyville! With t-shirts, giveaways, good drinks and great company, this iconic crawl is happening July 31st, from 10am-8pm. Head to TheMustacheCrawl.com to get your tickets now!
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Upcoming Events at Unabridged Bookstore
Click Any Picture To Learn More
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Classes and Events at the Japanese Culture Center |
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The Japanese Culture Center (JCC) and Japanese Arts Foundation (JAF)
plan to bring an important, and topical cultural event to Chicago’s Jackson Park: Bon Fest
The upcoming Bon Festival will be streaming from Garden of the Phoenix this July 31st at 8 PM. This is a free event and there will also be free virtual dances classes to teach the dances streamed from the center.
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Stay in the know by following our Wrigleyville Web Page |
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Live Music Returns to the Neighborhood |
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Metro Chicago
3730 N Clark
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Cubby Bear
1059 W Addison St
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Sluggers Dualing Pianos
3540 N. Clark Street
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New Golf Simulator In Talks To Take Over Space at 3549 N. Sheffield Ave |
Former Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is part of a group aiming to open a golf simulator venue and bar across from Wrigley Field.
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Uncommon Ground is Celebrating 30 Years In Wrigleyville |
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This month is Uncommon Ground Lakeview’s 30th Anniversary! Starting July 14th Uncommon Ground will be serving their pre-fixed food/drink special - available at their Lakeview location all month long. |
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Cubs Charities Honors Cubs Scholars at Wrigley Field |
On Monday morning, the Cubs Charities hosted a Cubs Scholars breakfast at Wrigley Field to recognize graduates and incoming Cubs Scholars from all across Chicago including the South and West sides, Little Village, Lawndale and more.
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Out At Wrigley Returns this August 22nd |
Celebrating 20 years of the LGBTQ+ Community and Sports, Out at Wrigley will be having their 20th anniversary of the first ever Gay Day/Pride Day in the history of sporting events in the world! Respond to their Facebook event here
Also, if you can sing, tryout for the National Anthem to represent the LGBTQ+ community!
Dates and Times:
- 7pm July 20th at Charlie’s
- 7pm July 28th at Sidetrack
They will select up to 10 people to advance to the finals which will be held on the stage at Market Days!
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Wiggleworms at Gallagher Way
The legendary Old Town School of Folk Music will host 45-minute morning music programs each Tuesday from July 6 through September 28 at 10 a.m. Following the music program, guests can enjoy a variety of family-friendly movies on the video board, starting at 11 a.m. each Tuesday.
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French Market at Gallagher Way
Gallagher Way will host the French Market on select Thursday evenings from July 15 through September 30, starting at 4 p.m. The European-inspired market features 20 vendors, including a mixture of specialty foods, crafts and artisanal goods, along with live music and a new kid-friendly craft booth.
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Fitness Series Presented by Advocate Health Care at Gallagher Way
Presented by Advocate Health Care, the Fitness Series at Gallagher Way kicks off July 5 and runs through September 29, with free weekly outdoor fitness classes for the community, including HIIT and Social Run Club with CrossTown Fitness, and Yoga with Five Keys Yoga.
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Movies at Gallagher Way
Lakeview’s historic Music Box Theatre will host seven free movies at Gallagher Way, beginning at 7:30 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at each showing from surrounding restaurants and on-site concessions stands. Visit our website for the movie schedule and to purchase VIP reserved seating.
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Business & Government Affairs |
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New Labor Standards Implemented in Chicago |
Effective July 1, 2021, the Chicago Minimum Wage has increased for all covered employees. The Minimum Wage has increased to either $14.00 or $15.00 per hour, depending on the number of workers at a business. For qualifying employers with 21 or more workers, the new Minimum Wage is now $15.00 per hour. For employers with four to 20 workers, the new Minimum Wage is $14.00.
Along with this, there are new worker protections mandated by the City of Chicago click the button below to see all the new ordinances
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Grab a beer (or drink of your choice) at one of the fantastic local breweries below with your local state officials NEXT FRIDAY, July 30th. We'd like to support the passage of the BEER Act, our excellent small businesses in our communities, and of course, hear from our neighbors off zoom! |
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If you are seeing this, it means you get a free Lovin' Lakeview East tote bag! Email [email protected] to claim! Thanks for reading our newsletter! Local pick up at our dine out events only - shipping not available
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Check out all the BACP Webinars here!
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The 2021 BACP Small Business E-Expo is just two days away! |
This year's expo will be better than ever, with the return of over 30 exhibitors offering 1:1 business guidance FOR FREE! Register today and join us remotely this Thursday, July 22nd for a jam-packed day full of resources to start or grow your business, with four webinars, an interactive networking hour sponsored by the Office of the City Treasurer and an Exhibitor Hall open all day. Make sure to join us for our lunch time chat with BACP Commissioner Rosa Escareno and Andrea Zopp, Managing Partner at Cleveland Avenue.
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Getting Back on Track: Help is Here- Educational Webinar Series- Atlantic and Southeast Regions
Join the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Public Private Strategies Institute for a webinar on Thursday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m. EDT featuring special guest Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez. Other speakers include SBA Acting Regional Administrators B.J. Paprocki and Janita Stewart. During this webinar, you will:
- Hear from Veronica Pugin, Senior Advisor to the Office of Capital Access at the SBA to discuss COVID EIDL: Small Business Relief and Recovery
- Hear about what steps you can take now to learn and take advantage of new and existing programs that are available at the SBA
- Get an update regarding programs and recent policy announcements made by the Biden-Harris Administration
- Have your questions answered by SBA Leadership and small business experts
- Learn how you can become a vaccine leader in your community
- Discover tools and resources you can use to take your business digital
This week we are focusing on the SBA Atlantic and Southeast Regions which serve New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
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Friday, July 23 at 9:30 a.m.
Webinar:
Getting Started in SEO: An Introduction to Search Engine Optimization
Presented by Edwin Romero (SEO Manager, Capgemini)
Search Engine Optimization (SEO), or the process of improving search engine visibility, is a marketing channel that is often either overlooked or misunderstood by small business owners. In this webinar, we will review the significance of SEO for small business owners, how SEO can serve as a long term, cost efficient marketing channel and what fundamental best practices should be kept in mind when optimizing for SEO.
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For recordings of past BACP webinars, please click here.
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CAPS Meetings - Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy |
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Upcoming CAPS Meetings
Beat 1934
Aug 9th, 6:30pm | Virtual
Beat 1925
Aug 17th, 6:30pm | Virtual
Beat 1924
Aug 26th, 6:30pm | Virtual
Beat 1923
Sept 1st, 6:30pm | Virtual
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The 44th Ward is served by the 19th District (bounded by Lawrence, Lake Shore Drive, Fullerton, and the Chicago River). Each police district is divided in beats, and each beat has a team of beat officers assigned to it. Police representatives from these teams and local community leaders conduct the CAPS meetings. For more information on CAPS, visit the Chicago Police Department's web page, How CAPS Works.
To find your beat click here. To register for beat meeting information please email
The 19th District shares regular updates on its Twitter page. Be sure to check out their updates and follow them on Twitter, @ChicagoCAPS19.
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What's on in the Belmont Theater District? |
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Just minutes from downtown in Chicago's Lakeview and Lakeview East neighborhoods, the Belmont Theater District is home to more than 50 theaters and hundreds of shops and restaurants within a short walking distance.
Amidst recent suspension of group gatherings and, thus, live performances, many Belmont District Theaters have opted into providing digital, remote and streaming programming for patrons to enjoy from the comfort of their own homes.
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3179 N. Clark Development |
Hubbard Street Group is planning to redevelop the property located at the corner of Clark, Belmont and Halsted (3179 North Clark Street) into a two-story commercial development with underground parking. The property is currently improved with a two-story building occupied by Fifth Third Bank and a surface parking lot.
The project will be constructed on the entire footprint of the site and reach a maximum height of approximately 48 feet. The new development will include approximately 59,000 square feet of new retail / commercial space on two floors, including over 20,000 square feet of ground floor space along the approximately 295 feet of continuous retail frontage on Belmont Street.
The underground parking level will be accessed off of Clark Street, and loading will be accessed off of Halsted Street. The property is currently zoned B3-3 and B3-2, and the development will be built as-of-right with the existing zoning.
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Are you, or anyone you know, looking to open a business to Lakeview East? View Storefront Opportunities on our website here!
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Retail storefronts are in very high demand in the Lakeview East area. If you are interested in opening or relocating a business to Lakeview East please contact us and we can tell you what is currently available and inform you when new storefront and office spaces are available.
If you are a commercial real estate company or broker and would like to make your property available to any inquiries made to the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce, let us know at
773-348-8608.
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Featured Listing
3215 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Retail Space | For Lease | Negotiable
| 5,300 sqft.
Turn-key restaurant space available for sublease Modern-Rustic buildout with a stylish blend of old Chicago brick, steel, and wood All new amenities, large kitchen, and large horseshoe bar 75' feet of frontage along Sheffield Parking in the rear 6-years of term remaining on lease Key money required Excellent Lakeview location just steps from the Belmont CTA 'L' Station with Red, Purple and Brown line service Walking distance to Wrigley Field Densely populated area with a blend of young professionals and families
For additional information contact:
Baum Realty Group, 312-666-3000
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Interested in joining the Chamber? The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is here to help promote, assist and grow your business! |
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Thank you to our sponsor Byline Bank for supporting small, local businesses in our community! |
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