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We're excited to be participating again in Mayor Lori Lightfoot's "Make Way for Dining" program! Local favorite restaurants and food establishments along Sheffield from Belmont to School will participate again this weekend. Sidewalk patios will be extended into the street to accomodate social distancing between guests.
All social distancing, face covering, and other guidelines will be followed. Please see below for the map of this weekend's street closures.
Please click here for a list of participating restaurants, more information about street closures, and the Dine Out program.
And, mark your calendars:
Dine Out on Broadway will return September 11-13 between Belmont & Diversey!
Thank you to our sponsors, Byline Bank and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, for making Dine Out possible!
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Want to See More Neighborhood Programs like Dine Out?
Want to See Small Businesses Thrive After COVID-19?
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Consider Making a Donation to the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce! If you have ever attended the Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, Belmont Sheffield Music Festival, Halloween Hoopla, Wine Stroll, Annual Tree Lighting, last year's Wrigleyville Wonderland, the new Dine Out program, or any of the countless other community events we've put on for the community, you know how much we love the residents and businesses of Lakeview East and how incredibly proud we are to represent this neighborhood. We love hosting these events as much as you love attending, but they are also quite expensive to produce. Your donation to the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce will help us continue support for our local small businesses during a time when they need us most, as well as bring our community together as we begin to reopen and, eventually, recover. After all, our local small businesses are what makes our neighborhood so dynamic, unique, and a place that truly feels like home. We will do whatever it takes to help keep it that way! Please consider making a donation to the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce here.
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Expanded Al Fresco Dining in Lakeview East
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For the complete list of al fresco dining options, visit our website here!
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Blueprint for Restaurant Revival
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The National Restaurant Association released a Blueprint for Restaurant Revival , outlining a short-term survival and long term industry recovery for restaurants. The plan includes:- $120 billion recovery and revitalization fund for food service or drinking establishments
- Second Installment of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
- Allows business expenses paid with a forgiven PPP loan to be TAX DEDUCTIBLE
- Create a long term loan program
- Enhance the Employee retention tax credit (ERTC)
- Bolsters funding and improves terms for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLS)
- Provides a tax credit for Customer and employee wellness investments
- Addresses Business interruption claims for impacted small businesses
- Provides liability protection for American businesses
- Ensures stability of America's food supply chain from farm to table
Please take the time to review this plan and TAKE ACTION to gain support for this plan.
Bars can now be permitted for a sidewalk cafe or extended dining program. You must partner or offer food from a neighboring food establishment. You must stay within your property line and can not extend in front of another business. Application.
The Chamber has assisted over 50 businesses with extended dining applications and we will continue to find ways to help you sustain this challenging environment during the pandemic. If you need assistance, please reach out to us so we can help you.
Thank you and stay safe,
Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce |
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Upcoming LVECC Member Webinars
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Below are upcoming free webinars we are hosting this week and next, available to our members:
Thursday, August 20, 11:00 AM & 3:00PM CST
Join us at this free webinar to learn more about optimizing your business's website for search results, as well as paid options. Anna Bussert, Direct of Paid Media at DoublePositive, will walk us through an intro to paid search and SEO tactics (essentially how to show up when someone searches for you or the products/services you provide). There will be time for a Q&A at the end of the presentation. If there are any specific questions or topics you would like Anna to address during the webinar, please email them to courtney@lakevieweast.com ahead of time.
To access the webinar, please use the below:
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Date/Time: Thursday, August 20
11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
**the above meeting link is the same for both times**
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Tuesday, August 25th from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CST
For businesses affected by the pandemic, this session covers what to consider if you are taking your business digital. We cover self-developed or supported digital platforms, how to target your products or services to a targeted audience, and how to get a return on your investment. Please join us for this webinar, led by Gregory Perrine of eGuide Tech Allies, as we learn how to gain confidence and peace of mind in the ever evolving data age.
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2020 Lakeview East Neighborhood Guides
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If you're looking to shop locally for decor, apparel, media, and more, the 2020 Lakeview East Retail Guide has it all. Shop our list of neighborhood shops and retailers to support local, small businesses here!
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The 2020 Lakeview East Beauty Guide includes all the best beauty and salon offerings right here in Lakeview East! Everything you need to look good, feel good, and live well. View the full guide here.
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Feast your eyes upon the 2020 Lakeview East Dining Guide, including everything from upscale dining destinations to more casual restaurants and top-notch bar fare. When in #LakeviewEast, experience how #LakeviewEATS! View the New 2020 Lakeview East Dining Guide here!
Interested in Al Fresco dining options? Click here to browse outdoor dining in Lakeview East, and click here to check out outdoor dining in Wrigleyville! |
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COVID-19 Information & Resources
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The Lakeview East Chamber is committed to providing the latest updates and resources for our community during this difficult and uncertain time. Please visit the below pages on
our website for up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 and small business resources including the Paycheck Protection Program, City Ordinances, financial resources and grants, a list of restaurants & businesses open in Phase IV, and more.
Please exercise patience with our staff as we continue to update these resources in real-time. We will continue to try our best to keep you updated in as timely a manner as possible.
**Please scroll down to the Business & Government Affairs section for more specific information.**
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Lakeview East Reopening Signage
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The Chamber has inventory of posters (right) encouraging customers and residents to wear a mask. The posters are complimentary and are 24" x 36". They are available for pick up at the Broadway office (3138 N. Broadway). If you would like to pick up a poster, please email or call our office at (773) 348-8608 ahead of time to arrange pick up. If you would like to print the attached design on your own, please feel free to do so, too!
If you wish to have REOPENING SIGNAGE printed for your store:
Our team has created Lakeview East branded signage that you can use and display in and outside your business:
You can print this signs on your own if you'd like, or we are also having them printed for our businesses for free on 8.5" x 11" posters. Call the below businesses to arrange pick up:
- American Signs Tomorrow (2834 N. Halsted), 773-404-7446
- The UPS Store (3023 N. Clark), 773-281-8988
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644 W. Diversey | (773) 525-7010
Book direct to take advantage of our 25% discounted rate, and earn valuable Wyndham Rewards points!  Proud winner of TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award. Hotel Versey is in the top 10% of hotels worldwide!
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A Tribute to the Legendary Dave "Medusa" Shelton
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Dave 'Medusa' Shelton was a fairy godmother to Chicago's club scene. He didn't just found the legendary Medusa's at School and Sheffield in the 80's, he also helped everyone in his orbit shine like a star. We will miss Dave immensely, and are forever grateful for his legacy that will live on in our community.
Read the full Chicago Reader story on Dave HERE. A memorial tribute will be held for Dave on Saturday, August 22 and more details can be found HERE, including a live stream for those who can't make it in person.
"They were already stars, I simply provided them with a place to shine" -Dave 'Medusa' Shelton |
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Long Overdue has an Exciting Project to Announce: We're Working on a Book about Lakeview East!
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But instead of just having one writer, we want this to be a compilation of stories from anyone in our community. From residents who've lived here their entire life to people who moved here last summer. Restaurant owners, small business owners, people who love doing karaoke at Friar Tuck's, everyone is welcome. These can be your personal memories, history about Lakeview, your favorite spots, etc. To be involved or if you have any questions email Chris O'Brien at chris@longoverduestories.com.
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Unabridged Bookstore Virtual Reading: Swimming in the Dark
 
Tomasz Jedrowski will discuss his book Swimming in the Dark with Christopher Bollen, author of A Beautiful Crime, on Sunday, August 23rd at 2 pm
Central Time in a Virtual Event hosted by Unabridged Bookstore.
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Uncommon Ground: Donating $5 to Green City Market,
One Order of Summer Gnocchi at a Time
 Stop by Uncommon Ground Lakeview for this delicious Summer Gnocchi, and they'll donate $5 to Green City Market! Open for outdoor dining, curbside pick up, and delivery.
Chicago's largest and first year-round sustainable farmers market, Green City Market provides a marketplace for purchasing sustainably grown food and connecting farmers and local producers directly to chefs and the greater Chicago community.
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Le Fleur de Lis Chicago takes over Get in the Kitchen
3617 N. Broadway | (773) 754-7877
Thursday, August 27th- Sunday August 30th
Chef Allen Rochelle hails from a small city in southwest Louisiana
(New Iberia) that embraces the Cajun/Creole culture and food. Allen's flare has been featured in The Chicago Tribune and
Chicago's Best along with several television programs including: Hungry Hound, LeShock Value, and 190 North. Chef Allen will be offering an amazing array of Cajun inspired dishes in a Prix fixed menu to tantalize all palates. Chef Allen will also be offering Meals to Go for pickup!
BYOB | Prix Fixe Southern Creole Cajun Menu | Socially Distanced | Takeout | Delivery
Thursday, August 27th- Sunday August 30th
Reservations are strongly encouraged due to COVID compliance, walk ins are welcome.
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Rooms for Registered College Students
3222 N. Sheffield | (773) 472-2278
The Old Chicago Inn Bed and Breakfast is offering great low monthly rates (starting at $750/mo) to currently registered college students. All available rooms have private baths, coffee and modest breakfast each morning, access to common area refrigerator/microwave (no cooking permitted). Plenty of quiet study space with access to WIFI in our lounge area and parlors.
Click here for more information
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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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Advertising Funds Still Available: Life+Style=boiMAG.com
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Life+Style = boiMAG.com has created an "Advertising Fund" of $35K to help chamber members and small businesses in our community effected by the recent events of this year. The goal is to give a helping-hand to those in need of advertising and help them to get the word out through boiMAGazine's extensive media network.
The funds can be used by any chamber member, on a first come basis, for Half Page ads, Full Page ads, and/or Digital Web Ads. boiMAGazine is happy to be in a position to help the community, so there is absolutely no obligation(s) for using the "Advertising Fund" for your business or organization.
Deadlines
Tuesday, August 18 for Labor Day issue
Tuesday October 14 for Halloween issue
If you need advertising assistance, please email or call the contact below for deadlines and more information. Mike Macharello phone: 773-909-7245
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Sidewalk Cafes & Expanded Outdoor Dining
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The sidewalk café reform ordinance includes the following provisions: - 75% permit fee reduction
- Ability to extend sidewalk cafés in front of a neighboring property
- Expedited permit issuance process
Click here for more information. BACP has issued an updated FAQ on the process for an extended sidewalk café permit.
If you wish to extend your sidewalk cafe beyond your property line, please remember you cannot be in front of another food establishment or liquor store. You must ask permission from the property owner if you are NOT curbside. Please update your COI's. Here is the application. You also can not block an entryway. |
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To register to vote by mail:
- Visit Chicagoelections.com
- Look at the tabs at the top and choose absentee ballot or mail in ballot
- Fill it out and send it off - one form is a form you must sign, so print it off, sign it, either mail it back to the Board of Elections or bring it there in person (you will have your temperature taken)
Your application for a ballot will be submitted. Your will then ballot come in the mail!
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For recordings of past BACP webinars, please click here.
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ChibizHub is an online platform build by the City of Chicago to help connect small businesses with service providers. Currently, ChibizHub is providing up-to-date resources related to COVID-19.
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19th District Community Alternative Policing Strategies (CAPS)
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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.
Upcoming CAPS Meetings: Please note that all in-person CAPS meetings and CAPS events have been cancelled until further notice. If you would like to attend future CAPS Beat meetings virtually, email the CAPS office here with your name and address.
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Sugar Blow is a Venezuelan bakery and restaurant with perfectly Instagram-able treats and eats. Whether it's a mile high milkshake, fully loaded baguette, or authentic empanadas and tequenos you crave, Sugar Blow is sure to satisfy your sweet (or savory!) tooth.
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Everbrook Academy - 538 W. Diversey Pkwy - OPENING SOON! CMX: The Cinema Experience - 1027 W. Addison
CVS - 1035 W. Addison
Cumin - 1039 W. Belmont Ave
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Are you or anyone you know, looking to move their business to Lakeview East? You can view Storefront Opportunities on our website here!
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The Lakeview East area is bustling with new development. For development projects visit our website
here.
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Red Purple Modernization (RPM) Project - Sign Up For Alerts!
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Construction has begun for the five year phase of the RPM project. To find out more about this project please visit the RPM website here. The modernization project has many steps, and it is important to know when and how you or your business may be affected. Sign up for construction impact alerts in your community here.
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