NEWS
- Mischief-making MONEYGUN reopens with changes in West Loop [Eater Chicago]
- Missner lists West Loop warehouse after scuttling office conversion plans [The Real Deal]
- City of Chicago, state of Illinois announce Kimberly-Clark's plans to bring jobs, North American Commercial Center to Chicago's Fulton Market District in 2022 [Office of the Mayor]
- 1123 W. Randolph nears full height in West Loop [Chicago Yimby]
- Stephanie Izard debuts private event space and test kitchen studio along Randolph Restaurant Row [Eater Chicago]
- Four crossings on Chicago’s near west side at Aberdeen, May, Morgan and Carpenter streets. [RTS]
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FEATURED EVENTS
Webinar: How to Write a Business Plan. What you need to know!
Friday, April 16 at 9:30 a.m.
Webinar: UIC's How to Start Your Business: Venture Series
Tuesday, April 20 at 6 p.m.
Webinar: To Thine Own Self Be True; Discovering the Value in Your Personal Brand
Friday, April 23 at 9:30 a.m.
Clean and Green: Madison Row Clean and Green
Saturday, April 24 at 9 a.m.
Webinar: UIC's How to Start Your Business: Venture Series
Tuesday, April 27 at 6 p.m.
Webinar: Know Your Rights
Wednesday, April 28 at 3 p.m.
Webinar: Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools
Wednesday, April 28 at 10 a.m.
CAPS Meeting: Sector 1232
Wednesday, April 28 at 6 p.m.
Webinar: Legal Framework For Small Businesses
Friday, April 30 at 9:30 a.m.
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Chicago Planning Commission Approved Two West Loop Developments
37 S. Sangamon St.: a 258-foot, 80-unit project. The developer of the $85 million West Loop plan will pay $1.75 million into the Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund system, and, working with Chicago Department of Housing to provide 16 off-site affordable units.
140 N. Ashland St.: a 12-story, 210-unit project with first-floor retail on the Near West Side. The developer of the $52 million, transit-oriented development will provide 32 affordable units, all currently planned for on site.
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We Will Chicago is a three-year citywide planning initiative led by the City of Chicago that prioritizes equity, resiliency, and engagement to create a new, inclusive vision for the city.
At this month’s virtual kickoff conversation, residents can learn about the We Will pre-planning work conducted this winter, as well as next steps in creating the first citywide planning document in more than 50 years.
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Grow With Google Webinar: Sell E-Commerce Tools Online
We’re proud to celebrate and support our local businesses. Join us for a free #GrowWithGoogle virtual workshop on Wednesday, April 28 at 10 a.m. to help you grow your Small Biz →
Learn how to sell your products online. We'll walk through listing your products for free with Google My Business and Merchant Center. And we'll show you one way to sell on your website, using an E-Commerce store built with Shopify. Plus, learn about more helpful tools to stand out online, such as Local Opportunity Finder and Grow My Store.
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We’re so thrilled that #ChicagoRestaurantWeek will return from March 19 - April 4, and reservations are now LIVE!
See which of your favorite restaurants are participating, discover new cuisines and neighborhoods, peruse specially priced prix-fixe menu offerings, and book your tables now.
If you’d like to enjoy these special menus from home, there are also take-out and delivery options available!
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Support our open local businesses! Check out our website for information on businesses open for delivery, pick up, live-streaming and more. |
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NEW MEMBER PROFILE: M2057 by Maria Pinto |
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Maria Pinto is a contemporary American designer and artist who creates beautiful, versatile fashion with a modern, urban edge. She is passionate about designing clothing that makes today’s woman feel gorgeous and confident, and she has dressed some of the world’s most fashionable women, including First Lady Michelle Obama, Marcia Gay Harden, Brooke Shields, and Oprah Winfrey. Inspired by urban architecture and design, M2057 embodies Maria’s clean, minimalist aesthetic, giving women fashion that is versatile and chic.
Our mission is to give the time-starved woman a wardrobe that is accessible yet aspirational, functional yet flattering, effortless yet elegant—a blank canvas upon which to express herself and an armor that empowers and inspires, wherever life may take her.
"M2057 has a very architectural energy. It's where the industrial meets the elegant."— Maria Pinto, creative director and CEO

Read below to learn more about M2057 by Maria Pinto!
Who is answering these questions?
Sydney Roti, operations manager at M2057 by Maria Pinto. I've been working here for about a year and a half and am extremely excited about the future of the company!
How old is your business?
Eight years old! Established in 2013 by raising more than $270,000 on Kickstarter, becoming the crowdfunding platform's most successful womenswear campaign at the time.
How long have you been in the neighborhood?
Opened our flagship style studio in November of 2015 on Washington Blvd and Green St.After outgrowing our flagship studio, we moved to our current location on Morgan St in November of 2020.
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American Roulette
April 16 - July 18, 2021
Chase Gallery at Epiphany Center for the Arts
Opening reception, April 16, 6-9 p.m.
You must pre-register for a free time slot to attend this reception. Masks and temperature checks are required for entry.
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Spring is here! Excited to finally get out and support local restaurants, enter the code SPRING21 at check out and you can purchase a book (value $2200) for just $37 (It’s normally $50).
Here's what to expect from the 2020-2021 Chicago Dine-It-4ward Culinary Guide:
- Over 75 experiences, offering $2200+ in savings for use until August 15, 2021
- Features both 2-for-1 dishes and other exciting offers (fresh pasta, cupcakes, donuts, coffee) for carryout & dine-in that will save you hundreds of dollars throughout the year.
- A fun way to support beloved Chicago spots including Big Star, BLVD Steakhouse, Firecakes, Gino’s East, HaiSous, Saigon Sisters, Starbucks Reserve Roastery and more.
It truly is worth the investment. You’ll make up the $37 in just 2-3 uses and most importantly you’ll be making a difference by supporting restaurants in our neighborhood that need some extra love!
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Madison Street Books - help us sustain year 2
Of all the things I imagined for Madison Street Books when we opened last year, I never imagined creating a Go Fund Me. This weekend marks our 1 year anniversary. We opened on March 14, 2020, and closed on March 16, 2020, per the state and city's mandates due to COVID-19. The store went dark and those were dark days. We had no customer base and no ability to create one. Due to being open for less than a year we could not apply for PPP or any of the other government assistance programs.
Unfortunately, as we review 2020 and budget for 2021, we know that we will not be able to stay open without additional assistance. Were it not for COVID -19, a Go Fund Me would not be part of our reality. We believe in Madison Street Books as a business and we believe in the West Loop as a community. If you believe the same, please take a moment and donate to our Go Fund Me.
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Watch Greektown’s 200th Virtual Celebration of Greek Independence Day |
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Chamber of Commerce representing businesses in the West Loop, Greektown, Madison Row, Randolph Street, Jackson Blvd., Fulton River District, Fulton Market, United Center Park, Little Italy, Tri-Taylor, University Village and Commons, UIC |
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