News tag:www.lincolnparkchamber.com,2008-12-10://3 2010-03-09T22:08:44Z Movable Type Pro 4.21-en Call for Entries for Blue Ribbon Awards for River Friendly Development tag:www.lincolnparkchamber.com,2010://3.915 2010-03-09T22:01:47Z 2010-03-09T22:08:44Z Friends of the Chicago River is pleased to make a Call for Entry for their new award program for environmental leadership: the Blue Ribbon Awards, which will honor the work of developers, designers, municipalities and others for their creative approaches to river sensitive design along the Chicago and Calumet rivers and their tributaries. LPCC http://www.lincolnparkchamber.com Friends of the Chicago River is pleased to make a Call for Entry for their new award program for environmental leadership: the Blue Ribbon Awards, which will honor the work of developers, designers, municipalities and others for their creative approaches to river sensitive design along the Chicago and Calumet rivers and their tributaries. Beginning in 2010, each year Friends will recognize those who strive for the ideal in sustainable design for humans (public access), water (hydrology) and wildlife (ecology). The deadline for the 2010 award program is April 16. The Blue Ribbon Award summary, guidelines, requirements and submission form can be found at www.chicagoriver.org/chicagoriverblue.

For questions, please call John Quail at (312) 939-0490, ext 20.

“More than ever corporations and developers are recognizing that river-friendly riverfronts are good for business,” said Margaret Frisbie, Friends’ executive director. “Senior executives, civic leaders, and the general public are more aware of the pressure we place on the environment and the benefits of addressing it. They are seeking solutions that include living and working in healthy environments. The Blue Ribbon Awards recognize those leaders and the ecological precedents they set.”

The Blue Ribbon Awards are a part of the Friends’ new initiative called Chicago River Blue. Intended to educate, encourage, and reward developments and redevelopments that take people, wildlife, and clean water into account, the web-based Chicago River Blue resource will provide guiding principles, ideas, ideals, professional resources and supporters, and a best practices wiki to make sensitive river-edge development accessible to everyone. The annual Blue Ribbon Awards celebrate those who apply Chicago River Blue Principles to their projects.

In 2010, the program’s inaugural year, award recipients will be celebrated at Friends’ Big Fish Ball on June 9 with honorary chairs Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and Merchandise Mart Properties President Christopher G. Kennedy. Award-winning projects will be displayed at this event as well as promoted by Friends throughout the year including a feature in Friends’ newsletter, the River Reporter and on Friends’ website.

“Having a tool like the Chicago River Blue will help developers and designers attain a new level of integration between their sites, the river, and the community,” said Stephen Prassas, president of Prassas Landscape Studio. “And despite an abundance of environmental resources, green technologies specific to site development along urban riparian corridors are lacking. Friends’ Chicago River Blue will provide a resource that is specific enough for the Chicago River that its impact will be substantial, yet it will be easy to extrapolate the ideas to other urban watersheds.”

The mission of Friends of the Chicago River is to foster the vitality of the Chicago River for the human, plant, and animal communities within its watershed. Friends’ priorities are to provide public access to the Chicago River and to show that the Chicago River can be both ecologically healthy and a catalyst for community revitalization. Friends of the Chicago River was founded in 1979 and has 2,000 members and 4,000 volunteers and on-line advocates who support its work.

]]> LPCC Welcomes Qdoba Mexican Grill to New Lincoln Park Location tag:www.lincolnparkchamber.com,2010://3.912 2010-03-05T16:01:55Z 2010-03-05T16:32:45Z What does it take for a neighborhood to meet the culinary needs of thousands of residents and guests on a daily basis? A popular response of many Lincoln Park residents points to the diversity of food styles and price ranges available in the community. LPCC http://www.lincolnparkchamber.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LPCC Joins Community Businesses to Welcome new Qdoba Mexican Grill Location to Lincoln Park
Mexican Food Born Out of Traditional Ingredients and Contemporary Flavors

CHICAGO (March 5, 2010) – What does it take for a neighborhood to meet the culinary needs of thousands of residents and guests on a daily basis?  A popular response of many Lincoln Park residents points to the diversity of food styles and price ranges available in the community.  With ethnic flare, affordable prices or distinctive flavors, residents and guests to Lincoln Park can find the exact meal, at the right price point, to answer any food craving.

Located at 957 W. Diversey, Qdoba Mexican Grill’s new location offers another Lincoln Park location for residents to access the complete Mexican food experience provided in a timely fashion.  On Thursday, March 4, the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) joined community members, local businesses and staff from the new location to officially welcome Qdoba Mexican Grill to another location in Lincoln Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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“Qdoba Mexican Grill is not your typical fast-casual restaurant,” said Jena Pupinoska, Regional Marketing Specialist-Chicago for Qdoba Mexican Grill.  “We are an artisanal Mexican kitchen where anyone can go to enjoy a fast, handcrafted meal prepared with fresh ingredients and innovative flavors.”

Qdoba Mexican Grill, complete with more than 500 locations throughout the United States, has become a leader in the quick preparation of quality ingredients to offer traditional Mexican food at affordable prices.  Qdoba Mexican Grill opened their first location in 1995 in Denver, Colorado.  Locations are now available from coast to coast.  Qdoba Mexican Grill prides themselves on building upon traditional flavors and menu items to continue to innovate affordable Mexican cooking.

Qdoba Mexican Grill offers each guest the opportunity to customize their order, whether it’s a burrito, tacos or quesadilla.  Varied ingredients come together to form different levels of spice in Qdoba’s salsa choices, while unique breakfast options help set the restaurant apart from other fast-casual Mexican restaurants in the market today.

“The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Qdoba Mexican Grill to their new location at Diversey and Sheffield – on the northern border of our neighborhood,” said Kim Schilf, President and CEO of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce.  “Qdoba Mexican Grill will provide further opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy quality and diverse food options in our neighborhood.”

Qdoba Mexican Grill is open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week and offers a complete approach to traditional Mexican favorites, from tacos and burritos to chips, dips and nachos.  For more information please call (773) 868-0213 or visit them online at www.qdoba.com.

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]]> Newberry Math & Science Academy launches it's first-ever online auction tag:www.lincolnparkchamber.com,2010://3.904 2010-03-01T16:26:43Z 2010-03-01T16:33:46Z Newberry Math & Science Academy is gearing up for the launch of their first-ever online auction. The auction runs from March 7-28, 2010. LPCC http://www.lincolnparkchamber.com Newberry Math & Science Academy is gearing up for the launch of their first-ever online auction.  The auction runs from March 7-28, 2010 hosted by Bidding for Good: www.biddingforgood.com/newberryacademy

A wide array of items is available to bid on, from Bulls courtside seats to Cubs game tickets to Ravinia lawn passes!  This auction truly has something for all tastes and budgets.  We keep adding more items everyday!

Friends of Newberry raises monies to fund needs at Newberry that go beyond the desks and chalkboards.  Funds are raised to support and enhance the educational experience for each student and build a cohesive yet diverse community of learners.  The funds raised this year will support technological upgrades such as computer/network infrastructure and major educational improvements in our Math & Science curriculum.

Newberry Academy is an elementary Chicago Public School (Pre K–8) with a curriculum emphasis on Math and Science for city children who come from diverse racial, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Friends of Newberry is a not-for-profit organization affiliated with Newberry Math and Science Academy.  It is the umbrella organization that encompasses all fundraising committees of the school and the Newberry Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).  It has a 501(c)(3) status, so donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

]]> Chicago Police Announce New Technology Initiatives to Alert tag:www.lincolnparkchamber.com,2010://3.902 2010-02-22T15:19:56Z 2010-02-23T16:05:38Z Superintendent Jody P. Weis introduced the Chicago Police Department's latest ventures into technology, discussing a new public safety alert strategy and the use of social media tools to enhance communication between police officers and residents. LPCC http://www.lincolnparkchamber.com For Immediate Release - Chicago Police Department

January 31, 2010

Chicago Police Announce New Technology Initiatives to Alert
Residents with Public Safety Information and Use Social Media Tools

CHICAGO – Superintendent Jody P. Weis introduced the Chicago Police Department's
latest ventures into technology, discussing a new public safety alert strategy and the use of
social media tools to enhance communication between police officers and residents.

Nixle, an alert notification system which sends messages to registered subscribers, now will be
used to send public safety information to individuals via email or text messages. Residents
will have the opportunity to receive by cell phone and Web-enabled device the most recent
updates about critical situations affecting the City. The Nixle system is secure and ensures
subscribers' information is protected and that messages are authentic.

To begin, Chicago Police will issue community and business alerts, missing person alerts,
Amber Alerts for the Cook County area, CAPS beat meeting information and relevant news
releases to subscribers. Individuals can register by visiting the Chicago Police Department's
CLEARpath Web site at www.chicagopolice.org and establishing themselves as Nixle users.

"Nixle is a clear example of our push to utilize technology to communicate with residents and
Chicago Police Department members," said Superintendent Jody P. Weis.

"This ability to give information so quickly will effectively help citizens stay more safe and aware, while engaging people to think about what they know that will help our officers better resolve crime and community concerns," he added.

In addition to the Nixle alert service, Superintendent Weis highlighted the Department's
Facebook page, which will be updated with news and information on the Chicago Police. At
present, the Department's page has more than 6,800 fans.

Superintendent Weis also discussed Blog 501, created for the direct exchange of ideas
between Weis and Department members. While only Chicago Police members can post
messages at this site, the comments can be viewed by the general public and accessed at the
Department's CLEARpath site at www.chicagopolice.org. Blog 501 has logged more than
95,000 hits.

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]]> CPD Issues Alert to Bars and Restaurants tag:www.lincolnparkchamber.com,2010://3.898 2010-02-18T17:06:36Z 2010-02-18T17:20:55Z Burglaries to Restaurants Occurring on City's NW side. Tips on what you can do are included as well as contact information for more details. LPCC http://www.lincolnparkchamber.com From the Chicago Police Department: Burglaries to Restaurants occurring on City's NW side. No offender info at this time. Tips on what you can do.

About this Crime

The Chicago Police Department is currently investigating the Forcible Entry Burglaries of Restaurants in the 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 23rd, and 25th Districts. These burglaries occur at all times of the day. The phonelines are cut and the security system circumvented. There are varying points of entry. Offenders arebreaking into or removing safes from the businesses. The offenders are also breaking into ATM machines within the businesses that they are burglarizing. Money and electronics are also taken. Offender and vehicle information is unknown at this time. These burglaries have occurred between August 2009 and February 2010.

What you can do

Secure your business and ensure that security systems are working properly.
Make sure exterior lighting at all points of entrance and exits are working.
If you observe any suspicious activity, call the police.
Record all serial numbers of electronic property in your place of business.

If you have Information

Contact the Chicago Police Department at the below listed telephone numbers if you have any information that might help advance this investigation.

Area Three Detective Division
(312) 744-8263

Area Four Detective Division
(312) 746-8253

Area Five Detective Division
(312) 746-8362

]]> Its Tax Time! tag:www.lincolnparkchamber.com,2010://3.887 2010-02-10T22:29:26Z 2010-02-10T22:42:26Z During this tough economic times, Mayor Richard M. Daley encourages you to get all the tax relief you deserve. You or someone you know could be eligible for an additional tax refund! LPCC http://www.lincolnparkchamber.com During this tough economic times, Mayor Richard M. Daley encourages you to get all the tax relief you deserve.  You or someone you know could be eligible for an additional tax refund!

Earned Income Tax Credit

Owe less taxes and get cash back from the IRS through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).  Even if you don't owe income tax, you can get the credit and the cash!

  • Does your family earn up to $40,463 with one child? You may get $3,043
  • Does your family earn up to $45,295 with two children? You may get up to $5,028 back.
  • Does your family earn up to $48,279 with three children or more? You may get $5,657
  • Are you at least 25 and under 65 years old and earning up to $18,440?  You may get $457 back.

Free Tax Preparation

Free tax preparation assistance from professional volunteers may be available in your community. The center for Economic Programs and the Tax Assistance Program are Chicago-area non-profit programs offering free tax preparation assistance to families earning less than $50,000 and invdividuals earning less than $25,000.  There are more than 25 sites available.  To find a location in Chicago, call 311.

]]> CTA Service Changes Take Effect Feb. 7, 2010 tag:www.lincolnparkchamber.com,2010://3.873 2010-01-15T16:09:47Z 2010-01-15T16:15:55Z Bus and rail service changes will take effect on February 7, 2010. LPCC http://www.lincolnparkchamber.com Bus and rail service changes will take effect on February 7, 2010.  For a complete list of changes to bus and rail service, including all proposed cuts, please read the CTA's fact sheet here (pdf).

For more information on the proposed changes, please visit the CTA online.

]]> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LPCC Statement: Lincoln Park Hospital Redevelopment tag:www.lincolnparkchamber.com,2010://3.872 2010-01-15T16:05:13Z 2010-01-15T16:07:35Z After Lincoln Park Hospital closed their doors in 2008 the site has been an abandoned eyesore in the community. With land in the Lincoln Park neighborhood being both sparse and valuable, the future of the site has been the subject of community input, and in many cases, outcry. The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) is carefully following the draft redevelopment plans, community reaction and business impact of the proposal. LPCC http://www.lincolnparkchamber.com For Immediate Release

Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce Statement: Lincoln Park Hospital Redevelopment
Site Provides Opportunity for Economic Development

CHICAGO (January 13, 2010) – After Lincoln Park Hospital closed their doors in 2008 the site has been an abandoned eyesore in the community.  With land in the Lincoln Park neighborhood being both sparse and valuable, the future of the site has been the subject of community input, and in many cases, outcry.  The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) is carefully following the draft redevelopment plans, community reaction and business impact of the proposal.

“The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce supports a redevelopment plan that considers adaptive reuse, stimulates job growth and economic development, and provides retail and office space – in addition to senior and condominium housing – offered at a responsible size and price,” said Kim Schilf, LPCC President and CEO.  “The LPCC welcomes and encourages community input from businesses and residents alike to ensure the easiest transition for the new development – whatever the final product may look like.

“Lincoln is one of the neighborhood’s key commercial corridors, offering boutiques, restaurants and more to residents, visitors and employees of local establishments,” Schilf said.  “While the global economic landscape has been difficult on many businesses in the immediate area surrounding the Lincoln Park Hospital site, it is the belief of the LPCC that the right project will spur further spending and economic development in the community.”

According to the developers’ presentation, the proposal as it stands now calls for five key components, include: a maximum of 40 condos on the site of the Grant Street Building; 170 units of senior housing; high-end residential condominiums; underground and garage parking; retail and office space; and two single-family homes

“Not only will a redevelopment project lead to increased jobs in the construction field, but the retail, office and senior housing components will require hundreds of jobs to meet the proposed need,” Schilf continued.  “The resulting job creation will have a spill-over effect at local shops and restaurants desperate for a new customer base.  The LPCC will continue to work to provide sustainable vitality to the businesses and residents who call Lincoln Park home.”

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]]> LPCC Joins Community Businesses to Welcome Experience Chiropractic to Lincoln Park tag:www.lincolnparkchamber.com,2010://3.866 2010-01-12T20:33:50Z 2010-01-12T17:16:43Z It takes more than just a philosophy and technique to maximize your family’s potential and to meet the goals of getting in shape, eating better or living a more healthy life that so many individuals announce as New Year’s resolutions. LPCC http://www.lincolnparkchamber.com For Immediate Release

LPCC Joins Community Businesses to Welcome Experience Chiropractic to Lincoln Park
Wellness Center Offers Programming to “Maximize Your Life”

CHICAGO (January 12, 2010) – It takes more than just a philosophy and technique to maximize your family’s potential and to meet the goals of getting in shape, eating better or living a more healthy life that so many individuals announce as New Year’s resolutions.  A comprehensive wellness center with a dedication to overall health and comfort throughout life is necessary to achieve those goals.  At Experience Chiropractic’s new location in Lincoln Park, patients come in all shapes, sizes and most importantly, ages.

Located at 1731 N. Fremont, Suite 3, Experience Chiropractic offers a complete practice that fully engages the client.  On Tuesday, January 12, the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) joined community members, local businesses and staff from the new wellness center to officially welcome Experience Chiropractic to Lincoln Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“We are thrilled to be a part of a business community with a reputation as strong as Lincoln Park and to help its residents meet their goals for the New Year,” said Brooks Washburn, Wellness Director of Experience Chiropractic.  “At Experience Chiropractic we offer a range of services for adults and children from your neck to your feet.  Whether its muscle aches, back pain, overall nutritional wellness or emotional well-being, Experience Chiropractic can adapt our services to meet you needs.”

Dr. David Warman, who brings more than a decade of experience in the field to Lincoln Park, is the lead chiropractor at Experience Chiropractic and licensed by the State of Illinois.  Experience Chiropractic’s mission is to educate, empower, and adjust as many families as possible to achieve maximum living through Chiropractic Corrective Care, along with lifestyle changes and personal fitness.  Patients seeking chiropractic treatment at Experience Chiropractic can be assured that the most modern, up-to-date techniques are being used to facilitate their overall health to create and maintain wellness for maximized living.

In addition to chiropractic services, Experience Chiropractic also offers nutrition counseling, supplementation and a “creating wellness corporate wellness” program. Some of the conditions Experience Chiropractic handles through chiropractic medicine include: Addiction; allergies; anxiety; back, spine and disc problems; depression, sleep disorders, stress and emotional well-being; diet and nutrition; injury; and pregnancy.

“The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Experience Chiropractic to our neighborhood and business community,” said Kim Schilf, President and CEO of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce.  “Experience Chiropractic will further enhance the reputation of our neighborhood for offering quality, unique shops, restaurants and cultural and educational facilities.”

Experience Chiropractic is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and offers a complete family approach to their practice with services for individuals of all ages.  Most insurance plans are accepted.  For more information please call (773) 698-8736 or visit them online at www.experiencechiropractic.net.

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]]> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LPCC Joins Mayor Daley at Grand Opening of Fullerton "L" tag:www.lincolnparkchamber.com,2010://3.867 2010-01-11T14:59:01Z 2010-02-02T16:52:06Z The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) joined Alderman Tom Tunney, Alderman Vi Daley, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) representatives and Mayor Richard M. Daley Saturday to officially open the Fullerton “L” station in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. LPCC http://www.lincolnparkchamber.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LPCC Joins Mayor Daley at Grand Opening of Fullerton “L”
Event Marks Significant Progress in Brown Line Reconstruction Project

CHICAGO (January 9, 2010) – The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) joined Alderman Tom Tunney, Alderman Vi Daley, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) representatives and Mayor Richard M. Daley Saturday to officially open the Fullerton “L” station in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood.  Located near local businesses, restaurants and DePaul University, along a key commercial and residential corridor, the Fullerton “L” was officially opened after more than three years of renovations as part of the Brown Line Capacity Expansion Project.  The station never closed permanently, however.

Servicing the Brown, Purple and Red Lines of the CTA, the Fullerton “L” station services the Loop, Chicago’s neighbors in Evanston and hundreds of thousands of commuters each business day.

“I would like to start by thanking Mayor Richard M. Daley, Alderman Tom Tunney, Alderman Vi Daley and the Chicago Transit Authority for their dedication to affordable transit solutions, alternative transportation opportunities and their inclusive vision throughout the Brown Line Capacity Expansion Project,” Kim Schilf, LPCC President and CEO, said at the event.  “These are three key elements to the success of businesses in Lincoln Park and throughout our City of neighborhoods.

“The Fullerton ‘L’ station is located just a handful of stops from the Loop, Michigan Avenue and their many hotels,” Schilf said.  “This station provides access to the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Lincoln Park Conservatory, locally-owned businesses and some of Chicago’s best restaurants.”

The LPCC contends that public transportation access is a key element of a comprehensive traffic management and visitor attraction campaign.  Maintaining safe, quality stations provides visitors from other neighborhoods a positive first impression when exiting trains and entering a new neighborhood, Schilf said.

“The Lincoln Park business community represents the strength of Chicago’s neighborhoods,” she continued.  “With local shops, boutique and restaurants sharing commercial stretches with national chains and anchor institutions like DePaul University and Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Lincoln Park businesses contribute to a strong reputation.”

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Mayor Daley and Schilf at Fullerton Ribbon Cutting]]> Parking Meter Rates Increase Jan. 1, 2010 tag:www.lincolnparkchamber.com,2009://3.862 2009-12-30T17:21:27Z 2009-12-30T17:30:26Z Starting January 1, 2010, it will cost you a little more to park in Lincoln Park - and throughout Chicago. LPCC http://www.lincolnparkchamber.com Starting January 1, 2010, it will cost you a little more to park in Lincoln Park - and throughout Chicago.  Chicago Parking Meters reports that the cost of hourly parking in Lincoln Park will now be $1.25, up a quarter from $1.00.  Rates in the Loop and closer to the Central Business District will be a little harder to swallow for consumers and residents - there, costs are increasing to $4.25 and $2.50 an hour, respectively.

Costs for parking first increased in 2009 after the city's now infamous parking meter lease.  Only a small portion of the approximately $1.15 billion collected as part of the lease remains after budget constraints in 2009 and 2010 left the City of Chicago desperate for cash.

]]> Community Alert - Armed Robbery tag:www.lincolnparkchamber.com,2009://3.856 2009-12-15T21:54:38Z 2009-12-15T22:53:41Z The 18th District Police Department has sent out an alert regarding an armed robbery this past Sunday, December 13, 2009 at approximately 11:15PM. There are two reports of similar incidents. LPCC http://www.lincolnparkchamber.com A safety alert from Alderman Vi Daley...

The 18th District Police Department has sent out an alert regarding an armed robbery this past Sunday, December 13, 2009 at approximately 11:15PM.  There are two reports of similar incidents. 

A resident was approached on the 800 block of West Dickens by a man with a blue steel semi-automatic handgun who demanded the victim turn over his money.  After giving the offender his wallet, the offender ran west bound on Dickens.  The victim remembers seeing a black or blue conversion type van (late 90's or early 00's, with running boards, tinted windows, shades closed and elongated brake lights in the back) cruising the neighborhood. 

The offender was described as a male black, 25-35 years of age, 6'01", 190 lbs., wearing a hooded jacket with fur, possibly grey in color.  

The police do not know if there is a connection between the vehicle and the robbery at this time.  However, a similar incident took place less than hour prior to this one on the 2000 block of North Lincoln Avenue.  A third robbery is being investigated outside of the 43rd Ward and outside of the 18th District but in the adjacent 19th District, I do not yet have any solid information but understand that there were similar circumstances.

As always, be aware of your surroundings.  If you see any suspicious vehicles or persons, please call 9-1-1.

]]> ACCION Chicago Offers Loans for Small Businesses tag:www.lincolnparkchamber.com,2009://3.852 2009-12-14T15:43:23Z 2009-12-14T15:48:31Z On December 8th, Mayor Daley announced that ACCION Chicago is the first organization to receive funding through the City of Chicago's Small Business Development Fund Program. LPCC http://www.lincolnparkchamber.com On December 8th, Mayor Daley announced that ACCION Chicago is the first organization to receive funding through the City of Chicago's Small Business Development Fund Program.  ACCION Chicago will use this grant to fund small business loan requests over $10,000.  Already three businesses have benefited from this initiative, and we look forward to working with many more.

For more information on accessing this funding made possible by the City of Chicago through ACCION Chicago, please visit them online here.

]]> Sidewalk Snow Removal Encouragement Campaign Begins tag:www.lincolnparkchamber.com,2009://3.844 2009-12-01T21:12:55Z 2009-12-01T21:16:26Z CDOT and the Mayor’s Pedestrian Advisory Council (MPAC) have begun efforts to encourage sidewalk snow removal by businesses and residents. CDOT has created informational door hangers to increase awareness and encouragement, and launched a program to recognize businesses for their snow-removal efforts. LPCC http://www.lincolnparkchamber.com CDOT and the Mayor’s Pedestrian Advisory Council (MPAC) have begun efforts to encourage sidewalk snow removal by businesses and residents. CDOT has created informational door hangers to increase awareness and encouragement, and launched a program to recognize businesses for their snow-removal efforts.

The Sidewalk Snow Clearance campaign recognizes businesses that do an outstanding job of clearing snow and ice from nearby sidewalks. Residents can nominate businesses for their snow-removal efforts by clicking on the link below. Nominated businesses will receive a thank-you letter and a certificate.

Citizens can report addresses where sidewalks are unshoveled to 311.

To nominate a business for exceptional snow removal efforts, please click here.

Remember: Failure to properly shovel your sidewalk can result in fines and unhappy customers.

]]> Winter Overnight Parking Ban in effect Dec. 1 tag:www.lincolnparkchamber.com,2009://3.841 2009-11-23T15:45:04Z 2009-11-23T15:54:28Z Monday, December 1, 2009, at 3:00 a.m., marks the seasonal reactivation of the Winter Overnight Parking Ban for a number of Chicago's most critical arterial streets. In other words, if you go to sleep on Sunday evening the ban will be in effect by the time you wake up on Monday morning. LPCC http://www.lincolnparkchamber.com Coming Dec. 1: Winter Overnight Parking Ban Returns for Key Arterial Streets + Be Alert to Other Snow Parking Regulations

Please Watch For & Obey Posted Winter Restrictions

Monday, December 1, 2009, at 3:00 a.m., marks the seasonal reactivation of the Winter Overnight Parking Ban for a number of Chicago's most critical arterial streets. In other words, if you go to sleep on Sunday evening the ban will be in effect by the time you wake up on Monday morning.

Motorists should also pay attention to the 2-inch snow restrictions that are technically in effect all year round but realistically are only a factor during the winter months.

The Winter overnight parking ban resumes for approximately 107 miles of city streets from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. between December 1st and April 1st - REGARDLESS OF SNOW!

Enforcement begins Monday, December 1 at 3:00 a.m.

Signs for this seasonal restriction are permanently posted. Ignoring them can cost the violator a $150 towing fee (minimum), a $50 ticket and a daily storage fee of $10 that will increase over time.  If you regularly park on one of these designated streets during non-winter months, it's a good idea to secure a safe and legal parking spot until the restrictions expire on April 1st.

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