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ELVN Community Meeting: September 10th

Our next ELVN Community Meeting is scheduled for 7 pm on Tuesday, September 10th at the 19th District Police Station Community Room. Preliminary agenda items include: Future plans to improve Gill Park (see rendering below) Wrigley Field Renovation Update Addison Park Development (a pool on the roof? Wow!) City...

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...

ELVN’s 2013 Oktoberfest – Save the Date!

Mark your calendars for our 15th Annual Neighborhood Fundraiser and Celebration! WHEN: Sunday, September 29, 2013 WHERE: Murphy’s Bleachers, 3655 N Sheffield Over the past 14 years, we’ve raised more than $200,000 to directly support good works in our community. This year’s event will feature a pig roast, raffle...

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...

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...

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...

Avoid tickets: get your street sweeping schedule

As of April 1, street sweeping has resumed in Chicago after the long winter. Be sure to check the schedule for your neighborhood and move your vehicle to avoid costly tickets! 44th Ward Street Sweeping 46th Ward Street Sweeping Need an extra reminder on street sweeping days? Subscribe to...

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....

Wrigleyville Neighbor Appreciation Night

Wrigleyville Neighbor Appreciation Night is coming up! If you are interested in attending, your ELVN membership must be paid up.   Please RSVP for this event by 7pm on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, to friends@eastlakeview.org. You will be notified by email of the address of the rooftop where this...

2013 Wrigley Field Advisory Meeting

The 2013 Wrigley Field Advisory Community Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. It will be held in the Community Room of the 19th District Police Station (850 W. Addison). The Meeting is held each year “to report on, review, and address, past, present, and potential activities...

St. Patrick’s Day in Lake View

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend (Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 17) will bring large numbers of revelers to our Lake View Community, particularly on Saturday, March 16, the day of the downtown parade. Our 19th District will assign extra police to the area to take enforcement actions against activities...

ELVN Community Meeting – Let’s talk Wrigley!

Let your voice be heard about Wrigley Field. Please join us to talk about issues that will affect your neighborhood for the next 30 years. If you have never been to an ELVN meeting, it’s a great way to meet your neighbors! WHEN: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 – 7pm...

ELVN Election Slate for March 5, 2013, Board Elections

ELVN will be electing new board members at the upcoming ELVN Community Meeting at 7pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at the 19th District Police Station Community Room. Please note that to be eligible to vote in this election, your ELVN dues must have been paid by February 19,...

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...

ELVN Board Candidate Slate – Election 3/15

Meet the 2012 East Lake View Neighbors Slated Board Candidates Paul Bauch is attorney for several of the rooftop organizations and lives in the 3600 block of North Sheffield. He regularly attends CAPS meetings for Beat 2324. DeRondal O. Bevly works in community affairs for a Chicago public relations firm....

June 20 Community Meeting

EAST LAKE VIEW NEIGHBORS COMMUNITY MEETING 7:00 PM MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2011 23rd District Police Station – Community Room Parking available in the adjacent garage   Please join us in welcoming: Congressman Mike Quigley 10th District Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer 46th Ward Alderman James Cappleman Agenda will also...

SausageFest this weekend!

SausageFest Chicago Saturday and Sunday,  June 4 – 5 Noon – 10pm Sheffield and Addison Sts Enjoy sausages from: Bobak’s Sausage Company Chicago’s Dog House Murphy’s Bleachers Nottoli & Son Italian Sausage Shop Paulina Market Entertainment Saturday 12:15pm – Model Stranger 2:30pm – Josh & the Empty Pockets 4:30pm...

City ward maps

The Chicago Tribune created a great map of all city wards. Aren’t we lucky to have had such creative aldermen?...

LVCC Annual Meeting, Tuesday May 17, 2011

LVCC Annual Meeting Tuesday May 17, 2011 LVCC HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that the Annual Meeting of the Membership for the Lake View Citizens’ Council will be held at: Lake View High School 4015 N. Ashalnd, Chicago, Illinois Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Voting: 5:30PM – 7:30PM Meeting: 7:00PM – 8:00PM  ...

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...