June 15, 2016 Alderman Jason Ervin, 28th Ward City of Chicago 2602 W. 16th Street, Chicago, IL 60608 Re: 1515 W. Monroe – Rezoning & Application for an Amendment to the Chicago Zoning Ordinance Dear Alderman Ervin, In response to learning that Monroe 1515 LLC is going before the...
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West Loop Chicago Public Library – April 4th Meeting Recap
The West Loop community had an opportunity to learn about the new Fulton-Haymarket Branch of the Chicago Public Library (CPL) on Wednesday, April 4 at Sterling Bay’s space, located at 1034 W. Randolph. This is an initial recap of the meeting. As we receive additional facts from the parties involved in the...
1515 W. Monroe – Feb 27 Update (Cedar Street)
On Thursday, March 1st : 7pm to 8pm, a second community meeting will take place for a proposed residential development located at 1515 W. Monroe St. The site is also known as the former location of the Salvation Army Freedom Center. The meeting will be hosted by Alderman Jason Ervin...
Publishing House Bed & Breakfast – Interview Series
Publishing House Bed & Breakfast is open for business in the West Loop! On Wednesday, June 7, the folks who run the unique, eleven-room B&B opened their doors for a house-warming party. Neighbors of West Loop had a chance to have a quick Q & A with one of the...
Austin Baker: Culinary Interview Series
Welcome to the second installment of the NOWL Culinary Interview Series! In the inaugural piece, we spoke with Rachel Driver Spreckan, the National Wine Director at City Winery. We would like to extend our hearty congratulations to Rachel on the birth of her daughter, Lillian Eleanor Spreckan. We cannot wait...
Rachel Driver Speckan: Culinary Interview Series
Welcome to our new Culinary Interview Series! Neighbors of West Loop intends to shed some light on the culinary talents that operate in our backyard that is the West Loop of Chicago. I figured that we might as well kick this project off with a nice glass of vino, so who better...
Photos from #WLCBF by Hilary Higgins
Thanks to the amazing Hilary Higgins for taking photos at the West Loop Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, June 13.
Support NOWL Bike MS Team
The inaugural Neighbors of West Loop Bike MS Team rides for the first time in DeKalb, Illinois, tomorrow, and there is still time for you to donate to the cause. Every dollar counts! The concept for a NOWL Bike MS Team originated with Bike MS veteran Bob Aiken, who serves...
#WLCBF Layout & Details
The West Loop Craft Beer Festival is almost here! If you have already purchased tickets to the festival, thank you for supporting Neighbors of West Loop! There will be over 100 different beers from 45 breweries to choose for your samples, and this Chicago weather looks like it is going to cooperate...