April 2010 News
April 28, 2010 :: Member
Connections Corner: Members Offer Ways to Pamper Mom
LPCC members Lincoln Park Massage Spa and Geja's Cafe offered a package deal for moms this Mother's Day.
April 27, 2010 :: Member
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Presents: An Evening with David Sedaris June 8 - 13, 2010
Steppenwolf Theatre Company welcomes back best-selling author and NPR humorist David Sedaris for eight performances only in An Evening with David Sedaris: June 8 - 13, 2010 in Steppenwolf’s Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. David Sedaris will be reading selections from his soon-to-be-released book Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary, due out in October. The performance will be followed by a Q&A session and book/CD signing with Mr. Sedaris.
April 26, 2010 :: Member
The Monarchs are Coming...
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is honored to present the U.S. premier of the exhibition, Sanctuary: Flight of the Majestic Monarch.
April 22, 2010 :: Member
LPCC Member Launches New Website
China Doll Guest House is excited to announce that they have launched a new logo and web site.
April 22, 2010 :: Member
LPCC Member Joins Art Exhibition
Nancie King Mertz, LPCC member an active community artisan will be taking part in the City of Chicago's Chicago Pastel Painters event kicking off on May 7, 2010
April 15, 2010 :: LPCC, Legislative
LPCC Featured in Chicago Tribune
After fighting on behalf of members and the massage industry, the LPCC was quoted in an article about the ordinance's potential redrafting and tabling.
April 14, 2010 :: Business, Legislative
Chicago Sign Permit Amnesty Program
Does your business have a sign, canopy, awning, marquee or banner? Do you have all the required permits? Is there a sign, canopy, awning, marquee or banner outside your business? If so, 2 types of permits may be required.
April 14, 2010 :: Member
RSVP Yes to CPK Catering
After expanding their menu earlier this year to include wine and more, LPCC member California Pizza Kitchen is happy to announce they have expanded their menu yet again.
April 13, 2010 :: Member
Goose Island Wins Four Medals at World Beer Cup
Chicago standard and LPCC member for many years, Goose Island Brewing Company was honored with four medals at the annual World Beer Cup.
April 13, 2010 :: LPCC, Legislative
LPCC Responds to Proposed Ban on Massage Parlors
As signs point slowly toward economic recovery the focus in Chicago and across the country should be on job creation and new business development. The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) appreciates and encourages entrepreneurial spirit as a key element in filling empty storefronts along key commercial districts and as a result, strictly opposes the proposed ordinance banning massage parlors in business areas near residential properties.
April 12, 2010 :: Member
LPCC Member Featured in Alumni Publication
LPCC member and University of Michigan graduate Terri Albert - The Chicago Organizer - was recently featured by her alumni magazine.
April 12, 2010 :: LPCC
"Catch of the Day" Business After Hours
On Thursday, April 8 more than 75 Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce members and other Lincoln Park business leaders joined together at Tsuki, a fine sushi restaurant located at 1441 W. Fullerton.
April 7, 2010 :: Member
LPCC Member Raises $17,000 for Haitian Relief
On February 26, 2010 Eri-LaSalle Body Shop & Car Care Center celebrated its 75th anniversary with a tremendous gala benefit "A Night in Support of Haiti".
April 7, 2010 :: LPCC, Legislative
LPCC Responds to Proposed Vacation Rental Ordinance
Chicago is a diverse city with international charm and visitors. Helping welcome thousands of tourists each year from across the globe is the city’s equally diverse stock of hotels, motels, guest houses and other accommodations for visitors. With this in mind, the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce is against the proposed Vacation Rental Ordinance and $500 per unit fee associated with it.
April 2, 2010 :: Business, LPCC, Legislative
LPCC Joins Chicagoland, Illinois Chambers for Technology Legislation
The LPCC is proud to join more than 160 Chambers of Commerce across Illinois, including the Chicagoland Chamber and Illinois Chamber, to support modernizing Illinois’ outdated Telecommunications Act during this legislative session.