Category: Community News

Seminary survey

This proposal is an attempt to make drivers aware of their proximity to a community resource that is used by many families, fans, pets, bikers, and walkers....

Drive-In Flu Shot Event

We invite you and to participate in our Drive-In event on 11/8 at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Center parking lot, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m....

Remote Learning Practices Forum

This Zoom meeting is on September 30th, 2020 and will feature CPS administrators, policy experts, and community stakeholders....

North LSD “Redefine the Drive” Study

The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Chicago Department of Transportation are actively engaged in the North Lake Shore Drive Phase I (Preliminary Plans) Study to improve Lake Shore Drive from Grand Avenue to Hollywood Avenue. Details of the ongoing Task Force study can be found on the North Lake Shore...

AGENDA for 11/13/2018 ELVN Meeting

EAST LAKEVIEW NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATION GENERAL/COMMUNITY MEETING TUESDAY, NOV 13 AT 7:00 P.M. 19TH DISTRICT POLICE STATION COMMUNITY ROOM 850 W. ADDISON ST. 1. Call to order A. Appointed Board members: Tom Rothschild and Brandon Cunningham 2. 46th Ward Update 3. 44th Ward Update 4. Cubs Update 5. Treasurer’s Report...

Community Meeting about Gill Park – April 5th

Please be reminded that Alderman James Cappleman and the Chicago Park District will hold a community meeting tomorrow to provide an update on the final design and construction schedule for the Gill Park playground. The meeting details are as follows: WHEN: Thursday, April 5th, 6:00 PM WHERE: Gill Park Field House, 825...

Northalsted Winter Events

Two Northalsted events are coming up this winter.  Check them out and enjoy! Frost Fest February 24-25 Sample unique craft beers in a fun and festive party tent! Pick between 3 tasting sessions over the weekend.  Tent is located at 3514 N Halsted (1 block south of Addison) northalsted.com/frostfest...

Chicago Market Thanksgiving Co-Op Pop-Up Market

Chicago Market, the city’s newest sustainable grocery store that lets the community get a share and taste of its business, is celebrating its readiness to launch by hosting a Thanksgiving Co-Op Pop-up Market , Saturday, November 18th at Ravenswood Community Services, located  at 4550 N. Hermitage in the city’s north side.  Our...

Kelly Park Advisory Council Neighborhood Sale – May 13, 2017

Saturday, May 13, 2017 9AM to 2PM Kelly Park (Seminary between Grace & Irving Park) All proceeds support the beautification of Kelly Park There are 4 ways to participate. Download the flyer here. DONATE! Bring gently used household items and clothes and let the KPAC volunteers sell them for...

ELVN Elections, Membership Info, and Other News

Election of Board Members Election of Board Members will be held at our April 4th Meeting at 7:00 pm. Your Membership Dues must be current (paid by March 14th) in order to be eligible to vote. Voting is only available at the meeting, no proxy voting. Nominations may be...

East Lake View Neighbors (ELVN) CAPS Meeting Reminder

East Lake View Neighbors (ELVN) is in BEATS 1925 and 1923 of the 19th District of the Chicago Police Department. 19th Police District CAPS meetings for the ELVN BEATS are normally held in the 19th Police District Community Room located at 850 W. Addison at 7 PM on the...

Support Our Friends at Lakeview Pantry

This holiday season, remember to support the Lakeview Pantry by donating funds or food items. The most needed items are: Canned fruit (juice/water packed) Condiments – mayo, ketchup, etc. Cooking oils, salt/pepper, spices Toothpaste & toothbrushes Shampoo Fruit Juice (shelf stable) All non-perishable, unexpired food items are appreciated! Consider...

TBOX is this Saturday, December 10

Via Ald. Tunney The TBOX 2016 pub crawl is this Saturday, December 10th, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Around 40 of the establishments along Clark Street and Sheffield Avenue will be participating. There will be no parking on Clark from Roscoe to Grace, on Sheffield from Roscoe to...

Murphy’s Bleachers donates $20,000 to local schools

Murphy’s Bleachers, one of the most community-supportive businesses in the Wrigley area, shows their commitment to our neighborhood again. As an article in the Columbia Chronicle describes, they are funding over $20,000 in Donors Choose requests to give back to the community and show their continued support! Murphy’s Bleachers has...

CANCELLED & TO BE RESCHEDULED: Agenda for ELVN Board Meeting Nov.1

PLEASE NOTE: *** This meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. If the Cubs play Game 6 and/or 7 of the World Series, we won’t be able to use the 19th  District Community Room. The meeting will be cancelled and rescheduled. EAST LAKE VIEW NEIGHBORS BOARD MEETING WHEN: Tuesday,...

Tonight’s World Series Home Game

Via Ald. Tom Tunney, 44th Ward Tonight, the Chicago Cubs host the Cleveland Indians for game three of the World Series at 7:08 p.m. This will be the first World Series game played at Wrigley Field in over 70 years. This historic event brings a level of excitement and...

The World Series Traffic & Parking Info

Away Games: Tuesday, October 25th Wednesday, October 26th Tuesday, November 1st (if necessary) Wednesday, November 2nd (if necessary) Games at Wrigley Field: Friday, October 28th Saturday, October 29th Sunday, October 30th (if necessary) All home and away games start at approximately 7 p.m. Home and Away Parking Restrictions* Beginning...

Early Voting

The Chicago Board of Elections is now open for Early Voting. Cast your ballot at 69 W. Washington Street through Sunday, October 9th. Starting Monday, October 10th through Monday, November 7th the Early Voting location moves to 15 W. Washington Street. 44th Ward Early Voting Begins Monday, October 24th:...

NLCS News

National League Championship Series Games at Wrigley Field Saturday, October 22nd and Sunday, October 23rd (if necessary) Parking Restrictions* Beginning at Noon on Saturday, October 22nd through Monday, October 24th at 4 a.m. Clark – School/ Aldine to Irving (Both Sides) Sheffield-Roscoe to Irving Park (Both Sides) Addison-Halsted to...

NLCS Parking and Game Day Information

Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday 10/15, Sunday 10/16, Saturday 10/22, Sunday 10/23 (Games 6 & 7 if necessary) Parking Restrictions* Beginning at Noon on 10/15 through 4am on 10/17 Beginning at Noon on 10/18 through 4am on 10/21 Beginning at Noon on 10/22 through 4am on 10/24 Clark –...

National League Division Series Post Season Games at Wrigley Field

Friday, October 7th, Saturday, October 8th & Thursday, October 13th (if necessary) Parking Restrictions Beginning at Noon on Friday, October 7th through Sunday, October 9th at 4 a.m. Clark – School/Aldine to Irving (Both Sides) Sheffield-Roscoe to Grace (Both Sides) Addison-Halsted to Southport (Both Sides) Racine-Roscoe to Clark (Both...

Cubs Charities to Award More Than $860,000 to 2016 Diamond Project Grantees

Via the Chicago Cubs CHICAGO – Cubs Charities will award more than $860,000 to 14 Diamond Project grantees this year to help improve youth baseball and softball fields across 14 Chicago neighborhoods. On Tuesday, September 20, Cubs Charities will present a $150,000 grant to James G. Blaine Elementary School,...

Emergency response exercise to be held at Wrigley Field

Via the Chicago Cubs Dear Wrigley Field Neighbor, In support of our commitment to fan safety and emergency preparedness, the Chicago Cubs, in partnership with the Chicago Police Department (CPD), will hold an emergency response exercise at Wrigley Field from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT Thursday, July 14. The...

Follow up to Tuesday’s meeting

I would like to thank Reverend Joy Douglas Strome, Pastor of Lakeview Presbyterian Church, for hosting our quarterly General/Community meeting on Tuesday night. Reverend Strome highlighted some exciting Summer programs that the Church will be conducting. She also discussed the remarkable plans for the proposed new building project. For more information, please...

Cubs Patio Liquor Application

East Lake View Neighbors will be holding a general/Community meeting tomorrow evening, Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at Lakeview Presbyterian Church. The Auditorium is located on Addison Street, adjacent to the Sanctuary. Among the topics to be discussed, we will consider the Cubs patio Liquor Application...

Community Meeting to consider the Chicago Cubs application for a Patio Liquor License

East Lake View Neighbors Association (ELVN) will be hosting representatives from The Chicago Cubs and Alderman Tunney and his staff to discuss the Cubs’ pending application for Patio Liquor License as well as Alderman Tom Tunney’s proposed Plaza Ordinance. All members of the community surrounding Wrigley Field are welcome to attend and...

Opening Day for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

Via Ald. Tom Tunney, 44th Ward Opening Day for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field is just around the corner on Monday, April 11 at 7:05 pm where the Cubbies play the Cincinnati Reds. Click here to see the 2016 Cubs schedule. Please remember that on Cubs Night Games,...

East Lake View Community CAPS Reminder

Some news of concern about a criminal attack of an elderly woman in East Lake View. Click here: Woman with walker attacked, robbed in Lakeview high-rise | abc7chicago.com You have an opportunity to get more information and to express your concerns regarding criminal activity in East Lake View at...

Meeting 2/25 with Vermilion Developers

For those of you who were unable to attend the last East Lakeview Neighbors meeting, Vermilion developers have agreed to come out to our area again to present their proposal for an 8-story building on the plot of the former Mobil gas station at the corner of W. Sheridan...

Annual Wrigley Field Community Meeting

The ordinance-required City meeting to discuss the Neighborhood Protection Program is now set for 6:30 PM, Thursday, March 10, 2016, at the 19th Police District Community Room. This will be ELVN’s chance to discuss proposed new security plans with the City....

Soup Walk

Join us for the Soup Walk on Sunday, February 28th from 1- 5pm, featuring handmade soups from nine Lakeview East/Northalsted restaurants. Soups can be sampled at nine retail locations along Broadway & Halsted! Take a FREE trolley around the neighborhoods and taste and see everything we have to offer....

Frost Fest Craft Beer Festival

Waveland and Halsted 800 West Waveland Avenue Chicago IL 60613 Saturday, February 27, 1:00 to 9:00 pm In its second year, Frost Fest is the Northalsted Winter Warm-up! This two-day winter party is the cure for anyone’s cabin fever, with activities for everyone! Frost Fest boasts Lakeview’s largest craft beer...

CAPS Meetings

You have an opportunity to get more information and to express your concerns regarding criminal activity in our community at CAPS meetings. Info as to the dates, time and location of 2016 CAPS meetings that include Beats 1923 and 1925, the Beats that include East Lake View Neighbors (ELVN) area...

Medical Marijuana Dispensary meeting December 7 @ 7 p.m.

By now, many of you have heard that a company, Medmar, is pursuing a Special Use Permit to open and operate a medical marijuana dispensary at 3812 N. Clark Street, in our neighborhood. Their proposal is scheduled to be considered by the City Council’s Zoning Board of Appeals on December 18, 2015....

Medical Cannabis Dispensary Community Meeting: Tuesday, November 17

Via Ald. Tom Tunney Community Meeting Notice Please join us for a community meeting to discuss a proposed special use to establish a medical cannabis dispensary at 3812 N. Clark Street. The team from MedMar Inc. will present their plans for the dispensary and answer questions from neighbors. WHEN:...

CAPS Meeting Reminder

“Lakeview Crime Shows Little Signs of Slowing Despite Summer’s End” “Robbers Steal Cellphones, Wallets Near Wrigley Field: Police” Our community is experiencing an increasing “Crime on the Streets” problem as evidenced by the news captions that now routinely appear in our Lake View Community newsletters. You have an opportunity...

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts – September 12 & 13

The 11th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts will take place along Broadway, from Belmont to Hawthorne. Art, Music, Food & Family Activities – Celebrating 11 Years in Lakeview! Friday, Sept. 11 Kick off Concert and Preview of the Festival: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12...

Upcoming Wrigley Field Concerts

Via Ald. Tom Tunney Wrigley Field is hosting two concerts at the ballpark this week. Billy Joel returns to Wrigley Thursday, August 27! The show begins at 8:00 pm. Foo Fighters will make their first appearance at the ballpark on Saturday, August 29 at 5:30 pm. Gates open two...

Horses of Honor | Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

Since 1853, over 500 Chicago Police officers have sacrificed their lives to protect our city. In honor of those who we have lost, Wintrust has partnered with the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation for a public art installation to benefit our fallen heroes. Designed to resemble Chicago’s Mounted Patrol Unit...

Northalsted Market Days

Saturday August 8 & Sunday August 9 $10 Suggested Donation    |     11AM – 10PM The 34th Annual Northalsted Market Days® is coming to you live! A crowd from across the country will come together to celebrate the largest two-day street festival in the Midwest, right here on...

Wrigleyville Summerfest

August 8 – 9, 2015 Sat 12 -10pm, Sun 11am-9pm Wrigleyville SummerFest is the only guaranteed win you’ll find in Wrigleyville all summer. So forget about the Cubs for second, and instead jump off the el at the Addison stop to enjoy live music, the best food vendors Chicago...

Pride Parade Feedback

The ELVN board would like to hear from Lakeview residents regarding your experience with this year’s Pride parade. Please let us know how the parade affected you or impacted your property, both during the running of the parade and afterwards. We also hope you will share your opinion regarding...

Coalition to Stop Belmont Flyover

Statement from the Coalition:  Don’t Let the CTA Destroy Central Lakeview with an Unneeded $320 Million+ “Signature Project” Flyover The CTA plans to build a “bypass” flyover track for the northbound Brown Line train to end the delay caused when Red or Purple Line trains wait for the Brown Line...

14th Annual Chicago Sculpture Exhibit Kick-Off Event

When: Friday, June 26th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm Where: 1544 N. Sedgwick (Sedgwick & North Avenue) Details of the event: Meet this years Artists & Sponsors and Partake in Food, Drinks and Fun! RSVP/Info: 312-772-2872 There are nearly 30 new pieces installed throughout the city, including Greektown for the first time.  The kick-off...