CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – Norwood Park, Lakeview, Evanston, West Loop, Lincoln Square

NORWOOD PARK

Chicagoland is always humming with activity. Here with another social/promotional, I don’t know it just sounds fun, event Wintrust Bank at 6336 N. Milwaukee Ave. is throwing an Ice Cream Social  during lunchtime tomorrow, Friday 8/19. Take a break between 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. for ice cream and smiles. How cool and sweet of you, Gladstone Wintrust Bank!

LAKEVIEW

Rosencrance recovery treatment centers opened their newest location at 3701 N. Ashland Ave. in the beginning of the month. With campuses in suburban areas of Naperville, Rockford, and Frankfort this location will be easier access for City of Chicago residents in need of outpatient mental health and addiction recovery services.  But this isn’t your grandpa’s old rehab. This five-story building also houses a 12 Step structured residential program for young adults aged 18 – 29 sharing sober living with up to five adults per unit in 3 – 18 months-long programs. Alderman Tom Tunney, five community members and a representative of Rosencrance have committed to monthly Good Neighborhood Committee meetings for the next two years to ensure encouraging ties between the recovery center and neighbors. For referrals call 773-975-4047 or visit Rosencrance.org for more information.

EVANSTON

No better way to literally take a good gander at one’s neighborhood than from a rooftop. Relatively new  Five & Dime at 1026 Davis St. has a rooftop patio bar. Need I say more? Ping Pong, Foose Ball, Jumbo Jenga.. I’m gonna say that too.

WEST LOOP

West Loop Community Organization’s social night is next week for networking over dinner and drinks. Tuesday’s 8/23 West Loop Night will be catered by Eat Purely and hosted by WeWork Fulton Market (220 N. Green St. 2nd Floor) which offers membership-based shared office spaces for small businesses and individuals. Free for members of WeWork, $10 for WLCO members, and $15 for non-members includes dinner and your first drink, from 4:30p.m. to 7:00p.m.

LINCOLN SQUARE

It’s your lucky month, Lincoln Square, well the Western Ave. North TIF District in particular. Certain neighborhoods that generate more property tax revenue than others can take advantage of The Tax Increment Funding which are government subsidies to make structural improvements to properties owned or used by small businesses. Eligibility criteria requires your business to operate within the boundaries of the Western Ave. (North) TIF; employment of no more than 100 full-time employees; net worth less than $6,000,000 and $500,000 liquid assets; and no outstanding debt with the City of Chicago. This is seriously official stuff and the money’s out there for you to claim. Follow this link to the Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) to learn more and send your application in before August 31.

CATHY MALLERS & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO