Author Archives: WestAdmin

1140 W. Madison Development

On Wednesday, October 29, representatives of Stefani Group presented their concept for a new restaurant, “MAD Social” at 1140 W. Madison to local residents. The 75-seat establishment would provide “New American” offerings from steak tartar to chicken and waffles. Steven Hartenstein with the Stefani Group emphasized that the restaurant would...

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Thank You from West Loop Families

Thank you for coming out to the 6th Annual West Loop Families Halloween Parade! We maxed out the space at the National Hellenic Museum, where over 150 kids made Greek monster masks, bookmarks and Halloween crafts; played with snow, shaving cream, pumpkins, gooey brains and eyeballs; and worked on coloring...

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Through Hockey Bet, Chicago Flexes Brew Muscle

Craft Beer Week is winding down, but there may be one local brewer that isn’t done serving. In a tradition not nearly as old as the Stanley Cup Playoffs themselves, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel made a bet with Mayor Tait of Anaheim on the outcome of the Western Conference Finals...

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West Loop Craft Beer Festival June 13!

On Saturday June 13 the Neighbors of West Loop Craft Beer Festival will take place on Clinton St. in front of Chicago French Market, located at 131 N. Clinton St., between the hours of noon and 5pm. More than 40 breweries will pour craft beer samples at tents spread within...

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Earth Day Clean and Green

Springtime in Chicago. When it comes to the weather, we all know that you never know what you are going to get. Case in point: it snowed a bit in Chicago this morning! One thing you can count on is Chicago’s Citywide Clean & Green Volunteer Clean-Up taking place around...

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“Get Involved Mixer” Recap

Neighbors of West Loop hosted about fifty people at our “Get Involved Mixer” at OFFSITE, located at 560 W. Washington Blvd. on Monday, April 13. Guests represented a cross-section of West Loop residents and business owners. Thanks to everyone who came out! The purpose of the event was to enlist...

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