2015 Low-Line Market at Southport
Thursday Evenings at the auxiliary exit of the Southport Brown Line CTA Station June 4 – Sept. 3: 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sept. 10 – Oct. 8: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Now in its third year of operation, the Low-Line Market is a conveniently located prepared food...
2015 Art Institute Tour
Name: Art Tour Date: June 25, 2015 Time: 3:00 – 5:30pm presocial; 5:30pm bus leaves for Art Institute Event Description: Countryside Bank welcomes you to the 2015 Art Institute Tour. Please join us for a pre-social at 3pm for some drinks and small appetizers located at 3323 N Clark....
3817-45 N Broadway zoning change approved
The development at 3817-45 N. Broadway has been granted approval for a zoning change. Developer Dave Gassman can now proceed to build a mixed-use development that will include 93 residential units and retail space. More information regarding the development can be found at DNAinfo....
Welcome to new 19th District Police Commander Robert Cesario
The 19th Chicago Police District has a new commander, Robert Cesario. There will be an open house at the 19th District, 850 W. Addison, on Thursday May 28, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. to welcome Commander Robert Cesario. The public is invited to come and meet Commander Cesario....
News from Lakeview Pantry: New Address and Hunger Walk
Lakeview Pantry will be moving to 3945 N. Sheridan Rd, the two-story building in which The Houndry was located, across from the red line Sheridan stop. Construction starts in September 2015, and the Pantry will move in March 2016. Also, the 2015 Hunger Walk takes place on June 20....
ELVN General/Community Meeting – Tuesday, June 2 @ 7pm
The next ELVN General/Community Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the 19th District Police Station, 850 W. Addison St. Please join us to find out what is currently happening in East Lakeview, and bring any concerns you would...
Wrigley Neighborhood Issues Update
Hello Wrigley Neighbors: We wanted to make you aware of the outcome of a meeting that was held on March 27th by the local community organizations, the 19th district police, OEMC, Aldermen Tunney’s and Capplemen’s representatives and the Chicago Cubs regarding neighborhood protection, pedestrian and vehicular traffic flow and...
Annual Wrigley Field Community Meeting
The Annual Wrigley Field Community Meeting Thursday, March 5, 2015 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Location: 19th Police District Community Room, 850 W. Addison The Wrigley Field Advisory Meeting is an opportunity for neighbors to hear reviews and reports of the past season from the Cubs and City departments such...
Meeting regarding 3901 N. Broadway development on Monday, September 29
The 46th Ward Zoning and Development Committee will be meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, September 29th at the Gill Park Field House, 825 W Sheridan Rd. The Committee will be reviewing an updated version of the proposed development of 3901 N Broadway by Sedgwick Properties Development Corporation. Sedgwick will...
Support ELVN at Oktoberfest – Sunday, October 5
Our 16th Annual Neighborhood Fundraiser and Celebration is Sunday, October 5! Please join us and show your support for our community. WHEN: Sunday, October 5, 2014, 3:30 to 7:30 pm WHERE: Murphy’s Bleachers, 3655 N Sheffield Over the past 15 years, we’ve raised more than $200,000 to directly support...
Lake View East Festival of the Arts 2014
Art, Music, Food & Family Activities – Celebrating 10 Years in Lakeview! For 10 years, the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce has presented one of the most unique and popular art festivals in Chicagoland. Every aspect, from artists to musicians to vendors and everything in between, is specifically selected...
Zac Brown Band Concert Traffic and Parking
Via Alderman Tom Tunney Zac Brown Band Concert: Saturday, September 13th at Wrigley Field at 7:00 pm Parking Restriction Clark -Newport to Addison (both sides of the street) 9/13 from 2:00pm-Midnight Clark -Waveland to Irving Park (east side only) 9/13 from 2:00pm-Midnight Clark- Patterson to Addison...
School Supply Drives
Both Alderman Tom Tunney, 44th Ward, and Alderman James Cappleman, 46th Ward are sponsoring Fall School Supply Drives. ELVN members are encouraged to donate school supplies for the 2014-2015 school year. 44th Ward School Supply Drive: Drop off any items below for grades K-8 at 3223 N Sheffield by Friday,...
Take the Pride Parade Survey
From Alderman Tom Tunney, 44th Ward: "Each year, City departments meet to recap what went well and what can be improved upon after each Pride Parade. I have created a Pride Parade survey to hear from you as we continue to examine the pride parade route and evaluate all...
ELVN Board Meeting reminder, Filming Notice, CAPS Cancellation, & National Night Out
REMINDER: ELVN Board Meeting Tonight, August 5 Tonight's meeting of the ELVN Board will be held in the 19th District Police Station Community Room, 850 W Addison. See the agenda below. Agenda Introductions/Chamber Reports Congressman Mike Quigley 46th Ward Updates Rolando Acosta – Proposed development of 3901 N Broadway...
Community Meeting re: More Wrigley Changes
ELVN would like to strongly encourage you to attend the community meeting Monday, July 7th at 6:30 pm at the 19th District Police Station on Addison. This is your last chance to voice your concerns about the renovations to take place at Wrigley Field. How will your quality of...
ELVN Pride Fest Advisory
East Lake View Community Traffic Alert The 12th Annual Chicago Pride Fest is scheduled for this weekend, Saturday, June 21st and Sunday, June 22nd, 2014. (The Gay Pride Parade is scheduled for Sunday, June 29th.) Full event details for Pride Fest can be found on the Northalsted Business Alliance...
Bike Lake View – June 8 Neighborhood Ride
Join the Lake View Citizens Council (LVCC) for a leisurely Sunday morning bikeride around Lake View. Get to know your neighbors while exploring our bicycle-friendly neighborhood and socializing over coffee afterwards. Bike Lake View is a free hour-long neighborhood social ride geared toward all of our neighbors — bring your kids and your grandparents! Our neighborhood police will be...
Ald. Tom Tunney’s Annual Recycling Day – June 7
WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM WHERE: 330 W. Diversey Parkway Alderman Tunney will be hosting his annual recycling day on Saturday, June 7 from 9:00am-Noon at 330 W. Diversey. COM-2 Recycling Solutions will be collecting electronics. Here's a list of what they will take: Computers & Peripherals,...
Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival – June 7 & 8
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, June 7-8, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM WHERE: N. Sheffield from Belmont to School Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2014, Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest will kick off Chicago's outdoor street fest season when it again welcomes the start of summer and warm weather. Located just steps from...
Rep. Feigenholtz Summer Events – Women’s Health and Resource Fair, Senior Fair
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Give your input tomorrow on proposed CTA Red-Purple Bypass
The CTA is seeking community input on the location, design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements at a Red-Purple Bypass Open House to be held from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Thursday, May 22, at the 19th District Police Station, 850 W. Addison St....
First Time Homebuyer Seminar
ELVN board member Susan Hagan is offering a seminar for first time homebuyers on April 23. RSVP to Susan at 773.203.8815....
Plans for Wrigley Field’s Green Lot
Take a look at the Cubs' plans for the renovation of the Green Lot (.pdf) Comments? Concerns? Email ELVN at friends@eastlakeview.org....
Lincoln Park Village to host two informational meetings in Lake View
CHICAGO Feb. 27, 2014 Lincoln Park Village, a leader in the pioneering village movement that is changing the landscape of aging in America, is hosting two informational meetings— onSaturday, March 15 from 3-5 pm at the Lake View Presbyterian Church (Corner of Addison and Broadway) and on Thursday, March 20 from 3:30-5:30 pm at...
2014 Cubs Home Game Schedule (Night Games Highlighted)
See the list of Cubs 2014 home games below. Night games are highlighted. Date Opponent Time Broadcast 1 Fri, 4/4 Phillies 1:20p WGN, MLB.TV 2 Sat, 4/5 Phillies 1:20p CSN, MLB.TV 3 Sun, 4/6 Phillies 1:20p WGN, MLB.TV 4 Tue, 4/8 Pirates 7:05p CSN, MLB.TV 5 Wed, 4/9...
Community Alert
Please read these important messages sent to ELVN by the 44th Ward Aldermanic Office: Community Alert – Strongarm Robbery Crime Prevention Tips Please note, you have an opportunity to express your concerns regarding criminal activity in our community at CAPS meetings. CAPS meetings that include Beats 1923 and 1925,...
Drastic changes to Sheffield Avenue to come before City Plan Commission on Thursday, November 21
On October 16, 2013, the Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced into City Council an ordinance to authorize the vacation of Sheffield Avenue City right-of-way and the reduction of the width of Sheffield from 33 feet to 23 feet in order to accommodate recent changes to the proposed Wrigley...
More Sheffield Ave. updates and CAPS meeting reminder
The vacation of Sheffield Avenue had been scheduled as an agenda item for the Wednesday, November 6th meeting of the City Council Committee on Traffic and Public Way. ELVN was advised that the Sheffield Avenue vacation was removed as an agenda item. We will advise you when it is rescheduled....
Ordinance for drastic changes to Sheffield Ave to come before City Council committee on Wednesday, November 6
On October 16, 2013, the Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced into City Council an ordinance to authorize the vacation of City right-of-way on Sheffield Avenue in order to accommodate the further expansion of Wrigley Field. This latest Cubs proposal calls for an additional extension of the right field...
Halloween on Halsted
The Northalsted Business Alliance 17th Annual Halloween Parade Traffic & Parking Advisory The 2013 Annual Halloween Parade will be held on Thursday, October 31st along Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison. Registration will be at 6:30pm at the staging area at Halsted and Belmont. The event will start at...
Bank of America Chicago Marathon this Sunday, October 13
Via Alderman Tom Tunney It’s that time of year again! Come out and cheer on all the dedicated athletes participating in this year’s Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 13, 2013. To help you navigate around the 44th Ward, please be aware of the following street closures: Sheridan Road: from...
44th Ward Mobile App for Android & iPhone Now Available
Via Alderman Tom Tunney Alderman Tom Tunney welcomes you to download the official 44th Ward App. Our goal is to provide updated information to residents about the community and provide an easy way to communicate with our office. The 44th Ward app allows users to report potholes and place...
Sculpture Day in Chicago: Saturday, October 19
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Workshop this Thursday: How to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment
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Lakeview East Festival of the Arts 2013
September 14 & 15 Saturday: 10am-6pm Sunday: 10am-5pm Along Broadway • Belmont to Hawthorne Over 175 Juried Artists Showcased! ART • MUSIC • FOOD • FAMILY ACTIVITIES For more information call 773-348-8608 The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the ninth annual Lakeview East Festival of...
Bike Lake View this Sunday, September 8
Join Lake View Citizens Council (LVCC) for a leisurely morning bike ride around Lake View. Get to know your neighbors while exploring our bicycle-friendly neighborhood. Helmets are required, and be sure to bring a lock so you can join us for post-ride coffee. Bike Lake View is a free...
Petition: Stop the crime in Lakeview
Please take a moment to read and sign the petition by Citizens for a Safer Lakeview at change.org. We deserve a safer neighborhood. We are a diverse group of Lakeview area residents upset with the recent dramatic increase in crime. With your help, we want to make the neighborhood...
2nd Annual Art Show & Auction to benefit House of the Good Shepherd
About House of the Good Shepherd House of the Good Shepherd has served disadvantaged and marginalized women in Chicago for over 150 years. Through personalized comprehensive services, House of the Good Shepherd promotes healing and recovery for survivors of domestic violence and enables them to achieve independence and self-sufficiency,...
East Lake View Neighbors Community Meeting
Please attend East Lake View Neighbors’ upcoming Community Meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at 7:00 PM, in the 19th District Police Station Community Room, 850 W Addison. Limited free parking is available in the garage to the immediate east. Preliminary agenda/discussion items now include: City Bike Share Program...
Thanks to all for a successful Gill Park Back to School Bash!
East Lake View Neighbors (ELVN) in cooperation with Alderman Cappleman’s Office, the Park District, the Central Lake View Merchants Association, the Northalsted Business Alliance, and other community leaders participated in an extraordinarily successful event in Gill Park on Saturday, August 24th – the first ever Gill Park Back to School...
Gill Park Back to School Bash this Saturday
ELVN has been working with Alderman Cappleman’s office, the Park District, the Central Lake View Merchants Association, the Northalsted Business Alliance, and other community leaders to initiate new activities in Gill Park (the part of the park to the south of the former Chateau Hotel). The first event will...
Northalsted Market Days Street Closures and Parking Restrictions
Event Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 10 – 11 The street closures start at 2 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. The area for the closure includes Halsted from Belmont to Addison. Closures extend to the east or west alley of the following side streets: Melrose, Aldine, Buckingham, Roscoe, Newport,...
Fire Sprinkler Mandate Virtual Town Hall Meeting this Wednesday
Via Alderman Cappleman, 46th Ward “Thank you for sending your emails and letters over the last few weeks concerning the State Fire Marshall’s proposed rule requiring the retroactive installation of fire sprinkler systems in high-rise buildings, newly constructed single family homes, or certain businesses in Illinois. As I have...
Refine the Drive: Public Meetings on Improving North Lake Shore Drive
Via northlakeshoredrive.org The North LAKE SHORE DRIVE plan starts with you! Do you drive on North Lake Shore Drive? Bike or walk on the Lakefront Trail? Use any of the lakefront parks? Or value living by and using Lake Shore Drive? We want your input! We are pleased to...
Lake View Needs Your Support!
Via Lake View Citizens’ Council Dear Neighbors: As many of us in the Lake View community are aware, this week will be an important milestone in the development not just of Wrigley Field, but a significant amount of the adjacent properties including the “Triangle” and former McDonald’s property. Alderman...
Great rally! There’s still more we can do…
Thanks to everyone who came out to last night’s rally! It was great to see so many people brave the heat to support our neighborhood! For those of you in the Loop this afternoon, you can continue to show your community support by stopping by the Planned Development committee...
TONIGHT: Rally 6:30pm @ Clark & Patterson
Please join us tonight for the rally to request the city to negotiate and fully vet the proposed planned development for Wrigley Field prior to any approval. YOUR support and your voice are needed to save our streets from being annexed to the Cubs and the area becoming a...
Take the Survey: Last Chance to Weigh In on Wrigley Renovations!
ELVN urges you to share your opinions on the changes that are being passed for Wrigley Field and the surrounding area. We are extremely concerned that the issues have not been clearly defined and are being passed without any vetting. EVERYTHING on the Cubs’ wish list could be APPROVED by July 25th City...
Bike Lake View – July 14 Neighborhood Bike Ride
Via Lake View Citizens’ Council Join the Lake View Citizens Council (LVCC) for a leisurely morning bike ride around Lake View. Get to know your neighbors while exploring our bicycle-friendly neighborhood. Helmets are required, and be sure to bring a lock so you can join us for post-ride coffee....
Pros and Cons of Wrigley Renovations: July 15
The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF), the non-profit, is hosting a free public program on the positive and not-so-positive potential impacts of the Wrigley renovation. The program is part of a bi-annual series that covers local urban planning topics like a Chicago casino, the increase of big box stores within...
44th Ward Property Tax Assistance by Commissioner Bridget Gainer
Via Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer Last week, the Cook County Treasurer’s Office mailed out the 2012 second installment property tax bills to all Cook County Homeowners. On Tuesday, July 23 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, staff from Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer’s office will be available at...
Landmarks Commission Advisory
“The commission asked the team to include ‘everything we could think of’ in its request for new advertising. The commission approved the plan as part of the broader Wrigley Field renovation package but pulled out the proposals for the two big outfield signs, which will be considered at Thursday’s...
Celebrate Chicago’s Bravest – July 10th
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2013 Pride Parade: this Sunday, June 30th
Via Alderman Tom Tunney, 44th Ward DATE: Sunday, June 30th, 2013 TIME: 12 Noon STARTS AT: Broadway & Montrose LINE UP: North Broadway (both the east and the west curb lanes, from Montrose to Wilson); West Montrose (both the north and south curb lanes from Broadway to Clark) and North Sheridan...
Landmarks Commission schedules special meeting
“Under pressure from the Cubs, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks on Thursday called a special meeting for next week to consider the massive influx of stadium signage needed to renovate Wrigley Field without a public subsidy.” East Lake View Resident, East Lake View Neighbors (ELVN) wants to bring to...
11th Annual Chicago Pride Fest – this weekend!
East Lake View Area Residents, The 11th Annual Chicago Pride Fest is scheduled for this weekend, Saturday, June 22nd from 11 AM to 10 PM and Sunday, June 23rd from 11 AM to 9 PM. (The Gay Pride Parade is scheduled for next Sunday 30th) Full event details for Pride...
Cubs Announce Four Friday 3:05pm Start Times
The Chicago Cubs have announced Friday start times for the remainder of the 2013 season. The four Friday games listed below previously marked as TBD are now scheduled for 3:05pm, CDT. Friday, July 5 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, CSN-TV Friday, July 12 vs. St. Louis Cardinals, WGN-TV Friday, August 2...
SausageFest Chicago: Saturday & Sunday, June 15-16
Via Special Events Management Date: Saturday & Sunday, June 15-16 Time: Noon to 10:00pm Location: Sheffield & Addison Beneficiary: Lake View Citizens’ Council “It’s all about encased meats at this tasty and tantalizing fest held adjacent to iconic Wrigley Field. Returning to the Lake View neighborhood that’s back for...
Upcoming Movies in the Park at Hawthorne School
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Couples Night – A White Themed Event – June 3rd
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29th Annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival
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Bike Lake View – May 16 Neighborhood Ride
Via Lake View Citizens Council Join the Lake View Citizens Council (LVCC) for a leisurely bike ride around Lake View. Get to know your neighbors while exploring our bicycle-friendly neighborhood. Helmets are required and be sure to bring bike lights and a lock so you can join us for post-ride...
May 11th Street Closures for Race to Wrigley 5K
Please be advised that the Cubs Charities Race to Wrigley will take place this Saturday, May 11, beginning at 8am at Wrigley Field. The course runs through the neighborhood and ends back at the ballpark. No Parking will be in effect on affected streets from 4:00 AM until 12:00...
ELVN Community Meeting: May 7th
Please join us for a Community Meeting of East Lake View Neighbors! Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 7pm 19th District Police Station Community Room 850 W Addison *Limited parking available in the garage Ricketts: “New Wrigley Field revenue needed for Cubs to stay” East Lake View Neighbors May 7th...
Shuffle onto the Next Race
Join the Cinco de Miler! This race leaves from Montrose Harbor and benefits the 100 Club, a charity that supports survivors of police and firemen killed in the line of duty. Register at CincodeMiler.com....
Bike Share in Lakeview?
Next spring, Chicago will be launching one of the largest bike share programs in the United States. Riders will be able to pick up a bike at one location and drop it off at a station near their destination. Beginning with 3000 bikes and 300 kiosk stations, and eventually...
Chicago City Hall — the City Clerk wants you to know what’s happening in your neighborhood!
Chicago City Hall — the City Clerk wants you to know what’s happening in your neighborhood! Download Here: finaldocmanagereleaseFeb2011...
CONGRATULATIONS TO 46TH WARD ALDERMAN JAMES CAPPLEMAN!
CONGRATULATIONS TO 46th WARD ALDERMAN JAMES CAPPLEMAN! ELVN looks forward to working with you!...
Old Town Hall police station to become home for LGBT seniors.
Old Town Hall police station to become home for LGBT seniors. Chicago Sun-Times...
Letter from the Cubs to Community leaders
5/11/2011 Letter from the Cubs to Community leaders: Greetings all. Thank you to all who participated in the brainstorming sessions on April 20 and April 26 about the proposed Triangle development near Wrigley Field. As you know, local community leaders and members of neighborhood associations met to brainstorm about...