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Roscoe Village Farmers Market Season Ends This Sunday!
We can’t believe we have already come to the end of the Roscoe Village Farmers Market season with the final market date taking place this Sunday, 10/17. We’re looking back to our ribbon cutting ceremony on opening day and feeling so grateful for everyone who has supported our market in its first season. From our vendors and shoppers to our volunteers and local partners, thank you for making this first year a success! Be sure to stop by this Sunday from 9am - 1pm at Jahn Elementary School to celebrate the final market of the season and stock up on all the delicious fall produce and foods from your favorite vendors!
Trick or Treat on Southport On Mon, Oct. 25
Trick or Treat on Southport takes place on Monday, Oct. 25 from 4-8pm on Southport Ave from Roscoe to Addison and Waveland to Grace. This program features family-friendly activities, food, craft beer, a pumpkin patch, music and trick-or-treating (while supplies last) at local businesses. Thank you to our event sponsors, Capital One Café, Corridor Brewery & Provisions, Pioneer Realty Group, JJ Nate Real Estate & Mgmt, and Bishop Image Group.
Staffing Announcement: Executive Director
We are pleased to share that the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce has named Becca Girsch as our new Executive Director. In this role, Becca will be responsible for providing vision, direction, and leadership to the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber as well as its partners, Special Service Area 27 (SSA 27) and Friends of Lakeview.
National Women’s Small Business Month
Did you know that October is National Women's Small Business Month? We are lucky to have so many wonderful women-owned small businesses in Lakeview and Roscoe Village providing services to our community and sharing their passions with us. We put together a list of just some of the local women-owned small businesses that you can check out this month. Make plans to support your favorites and visit at least one new business you’ve never been into before. You can even grab a friend and make a whole day of it!
Business Spotlight - The Sill
Meet Brittney Ross, Shop Manager at The Sill located in the Southport Corridor. Read our interview with Brittany to learn what she loves most about running the store and some of her favorite nearby businesses.
National Women’s Small Business Month
Did you know that October is National Women's Small Business Month? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has resources to help women entrepreneurs start, grow, expand and recover businesses. Connect with the training and funding opportunities below that are specifically for women.
Public Safety Update
As many of you know, over the past several days, our community has experienced three incidents of gun violence on or near major thoroughfares in the Northcenter and West Lakeview communities. Most recently, early this morning, police quickly responded to a shots fired call near the 4400 block of Lincoln Ave. They found a young man in a crashed car with a gunshot wound. The man fled on foot when approached by officers, and was later apprehended and transported to Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital in critical condition. Officers subsequently found a gun they believe the man tossed into a nearby yard, and the man is not currently cooperating with the investigation. If you have additional information, especially video footage, please contact Area 3 detectives at (312) 744-8261.
Water Main Replacement Project 1901122 Happening Now On Ashland Ave
The Department of Water Management (DWM) crews have begun to install 2,662 feet of new 12-inch water main in N Ashland Ave from W Addison St to W Belmont Ave, and in W Cornelia Ave from N Ashland Ave to N Marshfield Ave. The old water main dates back to 1929, and needs to be replaced to create a more reliable and efficient system.
Ashland Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
By October, Department of Water Management (DWM) crews will begin to install 2,662 feet of new 12-inch water main in N Ashland Ave from W Addison St to W Belmont Ave, and in W Cornelia Ave from N Ashland Ave to N Marshfield Ave. The old water main dates back to 1929 and needs to be replaced to create a more reliable and efficient system.
Shop For Schools On Oct. 6-7
Looking for a way to give back to neighborhood schools and shop local? Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 6 and Thursday, Oct. 7 from 11am - 8pm for the 13th annual Shop for Schools where participating Roscoe Village businesses pledge to give back 20% of their sales to local schools. Shoppers will be able to choose the school they would like their donation to go upon purchasing. Give back to your school, or spread the wealth across all participating schools! Plus, our chamber will donate up to $6,000 to the top 6 placing schools. Thank you to our sponsor, Leigh Marcus.
Lincoln Avenue Beer Stroll Is Almost Here
We’re three weeks away from the Lincoln Avenue Beer Stroll, sponsored by Wintrust Bank, taking place on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 3-6pm. Get together with friends to taste over 30 craft beers at businesses along Lincoln Ave. You can pick between two routes with check-in on Route A at Bitter Pops and Route B at Beermiscuous. Get your ticket today!
Trick or Treat on Southport Returns On Monday, Oct. 25
The neighborhood’s favorite fall tradition returns on Monday, October 25 from 4-8pm along Southport Ave from Roscoe to Grace! Trick or Treat on Southport features family-friendly activities, food, craft beer, music and trick-or-treating at local businesses. This event is sponsored by Capital One Café and Corridor Brewery & Provisions.
Hispanic Heritage Month Is Sept 15 - Oct 15
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we have crafted an itinerary to help you celebrate and support the wonderful Latinx owned businesses in our neighborhoods. Amazing food, beautiful fashion and some lovely pampering is in your future!
Photo from Doña Tola.
Enjoy Fall in Roscoe Village & Lakeview
Autumn is officially here. There are so many fun things to do to celebrate the season in Roscoe Village and Lakeview, such as shopping for fall apparel, candles, or home decor and enjoying seasonal eats! Check out our guide for how to enjoy fall in our neighborhoods.
Lakeview & Roscoe Village Businesses Are Hiring!
With city and state full reopening, many Lakeview and Roscoe Village businesses are looking to hire new members to their teams! Read on to check out some current job openings for a variety of industries and experience levels and forward this along to anyone you know who is on the job hunt. Please contact businesses directly with any questions or interest in these job openings.
Prepare Employees for Potential Pushback on Vaccine/Mask Mandates
ServSafe has resources operators can use to train employees tasked with enforcing indoor mask/vaccination mandates. ServSafe Conflict De-escalation COVID-19 Precautions (free) and Unconscious Bias courses help prepare teams for the types of behaviors they may encounter and provide the means to recognize and work through them without allowing charged emotions to spin out of control. Part of implementing mandates includes providing upfront notice (through signage, website popups, social media, and order apps), having good service alternatives to offer the unvaccinated/unmasked, and learning to recognize when situations heat up and require formal action.
Local Business Spotlight - Laura B Folkes
Meet Laura B Folkes, a Certified Holistic Health Coach based in Chicago supporting clients globally. She goes beyond weight loss support and can help you uncover the real reasons you’re feeling stuck in your health journey. Read our interview with Laura to learn about her background and why she became a health coach as well as what she loves doing outside of running her business.
Enjoy Tacos, Kids Zone, Lucha Libre, Live Music, Beer & More at Lakeview Taco Fest This Sat & Sun!
Sam Adams Lakeview Taco Fest is this Sat & Sun from 11am - 10pm on Southport Ave from Roscoe to Addison! Stop by to taste tacos from over 10 vendors, enjoy live music, the kids zone and Lucha Libre wrestlers at 5pm daily. Plus, when you spend $40 at a locally owned business in Lakeview, you can bring your receipt to the Command Tent (Cornelia & Southport) to receive a free drink.
Welcome New Businesses to Lakeview & Roscoe Village!
We are so excited to welcome new businesses to Lakeview and Roscoe Village! Check out recently opened businesses and stop in to give them a warm welcome to our neighborhoods, including Konbini and Kanpai, CB Creative Consulting, Freezing Point, Coffee, Hip Hop, and Mental Health, Trophy Paws Pet Grooming, MK Noodle & Glow Birth & Body!
Lincoln Avenue Beer Stroll Early-Bird Tickets On-Sale Now
Lincoln Avenue Beer Stroll is back and early-bird tickets are on-sale now through Tues, 9/28 at just $25! Get your ticket today to taste over 30 craft beers as businesses along Lincoln Ave transform into tasting destinations. This Halloween-themed event features two routes and breweries curated by Bitter Pops and Beermiscuous. This event is sponsored by Wintrust Bank.
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