In May of 2016 the West Central Association (WCA), the chamber of commerce for the West Loop, Near West Side, University Village/Little Italy, and Illinois Medical District, retained the services of the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) to compile guidelines for future growth in the WCA service area. The WCA, MPC,...
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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...
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...
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...
West Loop News: Letter to Alderman Burnett regarding proposed 111 S. Peoria development
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...
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.
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: 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...