We recently sent a letter regarding the proposed 111 S. Peoria development to 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. While our position is detailed below, and has been covered by DNAinfo Chicago, we encourage you to share your thoughts as comments on this blog post as well. Please contact us with...
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West Loop News: Letter to Alderman Burnett regarding the proposed Chicago Children’s Theater (100 S. Racine Ave.)
We recently sent a letter regarding the proposed Chicago Children’s Theater development project to 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. This is that letter. Please contact us with any questions.
CAPS Beat 1224: 10/1/14 Meeting Minutes
(NOTE: These minutes were submitted by Patti Mocco, Beat 1224 Facilitator-CPD-CAPS Program Volunteer; Neighbors of West Loop Board Member) CAPS Beat 1224: 10/1/14 Meeting Minutes Introduction: Thank you to everyone for attending and being a part of the conversation. Thank you to the Alderman and their representatives that came to the...
Recap: End of Summer Event at Kaiser Tiger
By Maria Gage, NOWL Events Committee First off, thank you to all our NOWL neighbors who came out to celebrate autumn’s arrival at Kaiser Tiger on September 23! This social gathering of West Loop residents was an opportunity to become acquainted with the new beer- and bacon-themed restaurant. Guests were treated...
Green City Market Announces Temporary West Loop Outpost
This following text was taken from an email sent by the Chicago Green City Market earlier today. An update was also posted on the GCM website. The temporary market’s planned location is right near the proposed gateway marker for the Fulton Market Innovation District, with a more permanent location to come...
Fulton Market Innovation District Land Use Plan: July 2014 update
This is the latest version of the Fulton Market Innovation District Land Use Plan, which was updated after a series of Town Hall meetings and a lunchtime working session on July 15. The plan, which then went to the Chicago Planning Commission later in the week, was approved. Several details,...
Fulton Market Innovation District Land Use Plan: Gateway Marker Renderings
At the recent Open House meeting for the Fulton Market Innovation District, the Chicago Department of Transportation presented these gateway marker concepts for Fulton Market Street. As these plans are still a work in progress, feedback is still welcome. Please feel free to either leave your thoughts as comments below, or...
Fulton Market Innovation District Land Use Plan: May 21 Open House
On May 21 at the Union Park Field House (1501 W. Randolph St.), the City of Chicago will host an Open House around its updated Fulton Randolph Market District Area Plan from 4-8pm. Chicago Department of Planning and Development staff will be present to answer questions about the updated draft plan,...
West Loop Craft Beer Fest 2014: Tickets on Sale Now
The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, Neighbors of West Loop, and the Chicago French Market will host the 2nd Annual West Loop Craft Beer Fest to close out Chicago Craft Beer Week 2014. On Saturday, May 24th, the city’s largest craft beer outdoor block party will commence with a VIP event...
West Loop News Roundup: May 2, 2014
Lots of announcements and other news from the West Loop this week. For more regular updates, be sure to sign up for our newsletter at the very top of the website; you can follow us on Facebook and Twitter as well! Participate in the West Loop Clean & Green 2014...