25th Ward Candidate Forum – March 25, 2019 at 6pm

There is a run-off election for the 25th Ward Alderman.  Please plan to attend the 25th Ward Candidate Forum sponsored by Neighbors of West Loop.  Special thanks to Merit School of Music for hosting.  Both candidates are confirmed. What:  25th Ward Candidate Forum Where: Merit School of Music – 38 S. Peoria...

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West Loop Aldermanic Candidate Forum – Sunday Feb 24, 2019

Please plan to attend the West Loop Aldermanic Candidate Forum sponsored by Neighbors of West Loop.  Special thanks to Morgan MFG for hosting. What:  West Loop Aldermanic Candidate Forum Where: Morgan MFG – 401 N. Morgan St., Chicago IL Date:  Sunday, February 24 at 3:00pm – 6:30pm. Forum starts promptly at...

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Mayoral Candidate Forum – February 20, 2019

  Please join us for the mayoral forum and a Meet & Greet on February 20, 2019 at Venue West, 221 N. Paulina from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.  Doors open at 5:30pm, forum starts promptly at 6:30pm.  Special Thanks to Venue West for hosting.  Venue West by J&L Catering is co-owned by long...

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Neighborhood Plan OLD PAGE

Neighbors of West Loop has recently started an initiative to develop a planning document for the West Loop known as the Neighborhood Plan.  This plan will be developed with input directly from residents about development topics like development guidelines, parking availability, green space, and public safety. When complete and adopted, the Neighborhood Plan will act as...

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Neighborhood Plan – Outreach

Beginning with a Community Meeting on Development on June 20, 2016, Neighbors of West Loop hosted a series of focus group meetings for each corridor shown in the graphic at right. These meetings were designed to identify residents’ priorities for the future of our neighborhood. The corridor focus group meetings...

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West Loop Library Update

West Loop Library Update – March 9, 2018 The Chicago Public Library has responded to our letter of concern regarding the use of the West Loop Library building for regional offices on the second floor.  CPL has decided against locating the regional office in the West Loop Library.  We are...

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Our Neighborhood

Located just west of Chicago’s downtown “Loop”, the West Loop is a vibrant and rapidly growing urban neighborhood in the heart of the city.  The area has undergone several transformations over the years since settlers first arrived in the area in the early 1800s. Neighborhood Composition The boundaries of the...

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History of the West Loop

First settlements – From its earliest days, the West Loop has been an area of contrast.  In the mid-1800s, while Chicago’s poor were erecting shanties on the prairie land west of the river, nearby some of the wealthiest families in Chicago lived in large homes near Union Park and along...

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310 N. Sangamon (PVJS Company)

Development Proposal On Monday, January 8, 2018, representatives from PVJS Company (owner/developer), Solomon Cordwell Buenz (architect), and DLA Piper (attorney) presented a proposal for a twelve-story (165 ft) office building located at 310 N. Sangamon, the current Amerigas site one block east of Google and across an alley from Ace...

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General Safety Rules and Tips

Below are PDFs and links for safety information. Aggressive Panhandling Alley Safety Animal Cruelty Beware of Burglars Burglary Prevention Child Abuse Child Safety Choking Curfew Dog Fighting Gangs Hate Crimes Home Security Identity Thelf Illegal Parties Internet Safety Prevent Theft Safe Buildings Landlords Safe Buildings Residents School Safety Shaken Baby...

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