WHAT WE'RE READING
NEWS
  • Sterling Bay sells McDonald's HQ in Fulton Market for record-shattering $412 million [Block Club Chicago]
  • A forthcoming bakery in the West Loop to offer comfort in pastry form from two alums of The Publican [Chicago Tribune]
  • Dwelle Properties pays $33M for West Loop mixed-use complex [The Real Deal]
  • New office space comes to market in the West Loop [RE Journals]
  • High-end developers team up on affordable townhomes in East Garfield Park [Crain's]
With indoor dining no longer operational, our restaurants and bars need our support now more than ever before. Take Out Chicago is a contest that runs through Dec.15 for all Chicagoans coordinated by the city of Chicago and supported by Choose Chicago in an effort to help support our beloved restaurants during these challenging times.

This contest is for any Chicago resident who orders from 10 different Chicago restaurants through Dec. 15. Once you have completed 10 unique orders, you can enter the contest by emailing TakeOutChicago@choosechicago.com with your name and the name of the 10 restaurants that you ordered from. Choose Chicago will select up to 10 winners at random. Each winner will receive a 90-120 minute VIP tour of a select Chicago destination. Proof of purchase will be requested when winners are selected.

Make sure you include your name and the 10 restaurants you ordered from! Good luck!
WCA partners with Stella Artois and Illinois Restaurant Association on Dine Together, Apart Initiative
As the temperatures continue to drop, we are happy to announce an innovative, outdoor dining solution: Dining Together, Apart. This was made possible by WCA’s partnership with the Illinois Restaurant Association and Stella Artois. 

Dining Together, Apart invites Chicagoans to dine al fresco comfortably and safely well into colder months with 6 domes and 15 greenhouse-like pods. Beginning on Oct. 16, both the Dine Out on Fulton Market will feature these structures. Come experience them on Fulton Market between Green and Peoria at these fine restaurant's:


In Fulton Market, the pods will surround a temporary chalk street mural designed by famed artist Shepard Fairey’s Studio One to bring an artful approach to social distancing and collective-yet-safe dining. Originally commissioned by Stella Artois to encourage social distancing in East London, the 3,840 sq ft mural will be reimagined in Chicago-based artists.

Following the launch weekend, Oct. 16-18, Stella Artois will continue to allocate Chicago restaurants the dining pods to safely serve diners through the cold weather months.
Check out the West Central Association website for the most up-to-date Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection's business education webinars!

Upcoming Webinars:

Friday, at 9:30 a.m.
Webinar: Navigating Financial Resources For Your Small Business During COVID

Presented by the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) and Fifth Third Bank

Breaking down the basics of popular COVID response programs, small business resources, and best practices for accessing capital during uncertain times.
Support our open local businesses! Check out our website for information on businesses open for delivery, pick up, live-streaming and more.
PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT: 842-844 W. Randolph St.
This property is around 6000 sq. ft. (3000 sq. ft. 1st floor; 3000 sq. ft. 2nd floor) with an additional 3000 sq. ft. basement. It is a net to net lease.

This building is in the heart of the restaurant row next to Nobu hotel and other restaurants such as Bar Siena and Bandit.

Information on tenants will be required such as names, current business entities, previous business history/experience/success and what the business entity will be.

Rough Calculations on the rent may be between $22,000 and $30,000 per month, which will depend on the square footage, the negotiations, the tenant, the possible buildout and the lease terms.

For more information contact:
(773)710-6009
LOCAL JOB LISTINGS
Smitten Boutique is seeking a positive, hardworking, customer-facing Part-Time Sales Associate for their Chicago West Loop store. As a Sales Associate you will be providing a specialty retail customer service experience. This role will report directly to the brand manager of Smitten Boutique.
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The Sacristy Gallery at Epiphany Center for the Arts
Opening Reception - Friday, Nov 6, 5pm-8pm
Information and free tickets (required) can be found here:
 
BUILD Chicago and Arts of Life
The Catacombs at Epiphany Center for the Arts
Opening Reception - Friday, Nov 13, 5pm-8pm
Information and free tickets (required) can be found here:

*Guests must make reservations through the website for these opening receptions due to COVID capacity limitations. A link to free tickets can be found on the event page
Carnivale must temporarily close indoor dining beginning tomorrow (10/30/20), per Governor Pritzker's mandate for all Chicago restaurants and bars. Our team is devastated by this announcement, but we must carry on and get through this together!
We will have heated, outdoor patio seating available
pending weather conditions.
Reservation required. Check availability at opentable.com.
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We need your support!
Curbside Pick-Up and To-Go Kits available!
Enjoy our signature items, such as Ropa Vieja, Arrachera, and Mojitos!
Please call us with your order at (312) 850-5005, or drop us a line HERE. We're happy to assist you!
Epiphany Center for The Arts proudly announces production of the Music Series in The Sanctuary, an historic cabaret-style space with old-world charm, featuring nightly live performances and livestreams by leading local and national artists in EPIPHANY’s state-of-the-art performance venue. Every night in The Sanctuary is dedicated to a different musical theme that highlights one of Chicago’s well-known music genres:  
 
Tuesdays: Tumbao Tuesdays 
Latin Jazz, Salsa, Samba, and other Chicago Latin groups 
 
Wednesdays: The Voices of Chicago 
An intimate night with Chicago vocalists 
 
Thursdays: Chicago Jazz – A Tribute to Inspiration 
Chicago’s premiere Jazz artists performing music to honor legendary Jazz musicians 
 
Fridays: Chicago Blues – A Tribute to The Legends 
A unique showcase with today’s world-famous Chicago Blues musicians paying homage to Blues Legends 
 
Saturdays: Spotlight in The Sanctuary 
An eclectic blend of notable musicians, magicians, and comedians 
 
Sundays: Old School Sunday 
Artists pay tribute to legendary performers of past eras 
Green City Market in Mary Bartelme Park is open Saturday's through November 21. We are practicing safe shopper guidelines and require a face covering in the Market area, please shop a 6 feet distance from others and observe our Priority Shopping Hour from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Through October General Shopping is from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Nov. 7, 14 and 21 hours change to 9 a.m. - 12 noon.

Prefer home delivery? Shop Green City Market Delivered from the WhatsGood app for Wednesday delivery. Prefer nearby pick up? In the app select Green City Market @ Paramount Group Pickup, located at 1750 W Lake Street available Wednesday's between 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.    
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The 2020 Greektown Shopper’s Reward Program

How It Works
Save your receipts when you shop and dine in Greektown Chicago between November 1 and December 31, 2020.

Receive a $50 Visa Gift Card if you mail in original receipts from at least 3 Greektown Chicago businesses totaling $25 or more from each of the 3 businesses with a grand total of $250 or more.

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