WCA is excited to kick off the Inaugural Madison Row Fest on Saturday, September 17th. Madison will be closed from Racine to Morgan allowing for some fun community activities! The event kicks off with wellness and recovery workouts, Lion Dances; Bagpipes; Porsches - Live Art. Our businesses are preparing some exciting, engaging activations, ready to embrace the boost in foot traffic; Chicago sounds from legendary Lady D & Psycho B!; Local Latin Rhythms will be onsite giving dance lessons, prepping us to dance to Abel!

Mark your calendar - Saturday, September 17th ! Shop at your favorite spots & spread the Madison Row/West Central Love.

Hey River West: The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) opens for applications in September in the River West TIF district.

Apply at chicago.gov/sbif by Sept. 30, and register for an informational webinar at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7 bit.ly/sept22sbif

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The highly-anticipated release of Chicago’s West Loop Then and Now-People, Businesses and Buildings, by West Loop author & researcher Connie Fairbanks, is just around the corner!

Blue Bird Day Program is proud to announce the Grand Opening of our new West Loop Clinic located at 1233 W Adams Street. To celebrate, we will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting Tuesday September 6th from 4:30-5:30 pm with the West Central Association - Chamber of Commerce for our staff, clients, and community. The 17,000 sq ft facility, formerly the Social Security Building, has been transformed to tailor to the sensory needs of our clientele, providing visually clean therapeutic treatment rooms and sensory retreats.

Blue Bird Day offers intensive therapy to children ages 2-7 with autism and other sensory and developmental conditions in a Preschool and Kindergarten-like setting. Instead of teachers, we employ specialized therapists who work together to help their clients improve learning, socialization, speech, and sensory regulation. Each child is cared for based on their unique goals, and our relationship-based therapists develop individual treatment plans that are regularly updated as our clients grow.

“We are thrilled to continue to expand our business in service of the neurodiverse community. We believe in our intensive therapeutic model and the positive impact it has on the entire family. We see that as our clients succeed at our center, they build the confidence and skills to succeed across all settings- such as at home, in our community and at school.” said Dr. Laura Mraz, Occupational Therapist, Child Development Specialist, and founder of Blue Bird Day.

This program is ideal for children with autism, sensory processing disorders, ADHD, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. Our multi-disciplinary team includes Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Paraprofessionals, Physical Therapists, Developmental Therapists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Behavioral Therapists, Social Workers, Nutritionists, and a Neuropsychologist - all focused on the growth and well-being of our clients and their caregivers.

All our therapists are highly trained and knowledgeable experts in their field, and we provide mentorship, professional development, and continuing education courses to further promote the growth and development of our staff. We are committed to continually improving our services, incorporating emerging research and evidence-based practice to support our clients and families and promote the autonomy of all neurodiverse individuals.

For more information, please visit bluebirddayprogram.com.

For information about enrollment, call (312) 243-8487 or email info@bbdprogram.com.

Premier Martial Arts West Loop is a locally, family-owned business . We specialize in character development and life skills for children and fitness and self-protection for adults. We believe that everyone has the right to be safe and healthy. Our kid’s programs start at 3 years old and we have adults in their 60s!

Our youth program incorporates a life-lesson curriculum that integrates community service, daily talks, and monthly topics ranging from confidence, positive self-image, and social responsibility.

Our adult program takes a modern approach to real-life self-defense. Whether you are a college student looking to stay safe on campus, or the head of a household wanting to protect your family, at Premier Martial Arts our program will provide fitness and self-protection for the modern world.

Join Convene on Thursday, September 15th, for a celebration and preview of holiday events at Convene’s newest location in Fulton Market District, 333 North Green St.

Get a jump start on your holiday event planning, taste our curated menu, and enjoy all the holidays have to offer. 

We welcome you as our guest for this special celebration, and hope you get inspired to plan your next holiday event in style!

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