Savor Lincoln Park Showcases Local Dining Scene with New Restaurants and Neighborhood Gems
February 20, 2026
On February 5, we hosted our annual meeting at WhirlyBall, bringing together LPCC members for a morning of networking and local updates. The event featured the election of our new and returning board members, along with a dynamic panel discussion with Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd), and Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd), moderated by Elliot Richardson of the Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC).
The LPCC’s new and returning board members were announced and voted on at Lincoln Park 2026 on Thursday, February 5.
New Directors to serve a 2-year term:
– Theresa Lake, Park West
– Jill Valentine, Wintrust Bank
Returning Directors to serve a 2-year term:
– Amy Herbert, Theater on the Lake
– Jeff Lawler, Geja’s Café
– Amanda Thompson, DePaul University
– Peter Zudyk, The J. Parker
In addition to welcoming new directors, we also recognized outgoing directors:
– Adrian Amrine, Heyday Skincare
– Scott Cruz, UB Greensfelder LLP
The LPCC also recognized two 2026 Neighborhood Champion Award recipients for their positive impact and involvement with the community:
– Edda Coscioni, Salon Edda
– Range Chicago
Many thanks to DePaul University for their sponsorship.
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