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Join our 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting On March 12!
Join us for our virtual 2021 Annual Meeting. Be among the first to hear our plans for 2021. Enjoy entertainment from local artists as part of the Year of Chicago Music. And help us recognize our business community for going above and beyond in supporting Lakeview and Roscoe Village’s success in a year unlike any other.
Chicago Theatre Week Happening Now Through March 7
Chicago Theatre Week is happening now and runs through Sunday, March 7! Discover a new theatre company, experience a virtual show from your home and donate to support a local theatre. Check out the participating theatres from our very own Belmont Theater District in Lakeview, which is Chicago's largest theater district, home to more than 50 theaters!
Chicago Restaurant Week: March 19 - April 4
Choose Chicago’s Chicago Restaurant Week is almost here! Running from March 19 - April 4, diners can enjoy special prix fixe menus from restaurants throughout Chicago, including some delicious spots in Lakeview and Roscoe Village. Diners will have the flexibility to experience Chicago Restaurant Week through indoor and outdoor dining, or at home with delivery and takeout options.
Chicago’s Indoor Dining Expanded To 50 Percent
Bars and restaurants can now expand indoor capacity to 50 percent as the city continues its fight against coronavirus. While restaurants are taking every precaution they can to create a safe dining experience, please remember to do your part as well by following the city’s guidelines for diners. Make sure to wear face coverings at all times unless you are eating or drinking, and face coverings are required when restaurant staff approaches your table. Please also keep in mind that there is a limit of a maximum of six patrons per table and you must remain seated at your table whenever you are not eating or drinking.
Local Business Spotlight - Lugertha Rose Modeling Agency
Meet owner Jemal Lavan Hancock and board president, Mr. Raymundo Santana Jr. of Lugertha Rose Modeling Agency and producers of the fine art magazine, Beauty Thru the Lens. Through their online magazine, they aim to show you the best of fine art from different parts of the world. Read our interview with Jemal Lavan to learn more.
DoorDash launches Main Street Strong Accelerator Program
Alongside Accion Opportunity Fund, DoorDash has created an eight-week course to meet the needs of restaurant owners most impacted by the pandemic. The Accelerator aims to redress the hardships of COVID-19, which have disproportionately impacted businesses owned by women, immigrants, or people of color.
White House Announces Changes to PPP
The White House has announced improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) today to ensure the loan program better reaches the smallest businesses and those owned by people of color and particularly those who struggled to access it during the first rounds of funding last year.
Local Business Spotlight - Josh Beaton Photography
Meet Josh Beaton, owner of Josh Beaton Photography. He photographs in a very dramatic, moody style that could live on the pages of any current fashion magazine. His favorite part about his job is seeing the confidence shine through his clients once they see their portraits. Read our interview with Josh to learn more about how he started his business and hobbies he has outside of his work.
The Perfect Snow Day in Lakeview and Roscoe Village
With all the snow we’ve been getting lately, we are thinking about all the fun ways to spend a snow day in our neighborhoods. Check out our itineraries that you can enjoy with family, friends or solo in Lakeview or Roscoe Village!
Chicago’s Indoor Dining Capacity Expanded to 40 Percent
City officials announced that bars, restaurants, and event venues can expand capacity to 40 percent effective immediately thanks to three straight days of new daily COVID-19 cases dropping under 400.
Local Business Spotlight: Brick and Cake
Meet Ernesto Luthje, owner of Brick and Cake, a new bakery that opened in Roscoe Village during the pandemic. Read our interview with Ernesto for the inspiring story of how he started his own business and the reason behind his bakery's name.
Chicago Easing Restrictions on Restaurants, Other Businesses
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) recently announced a roadmap for Chicago to continue to cautiously ease regulations on businesses as COVID-19 metrics improve.
Allyship Check-In: More Ways to Celebrate Black History Month
Allyship check-in! What work have you done to honor Black History Month and elevate Black voices? Here are a few more ways you can celebrate this month - so you can continue to celebrate EVERY month!
Announcing our New Website and Combined Social Media Presence
The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our new online presence, including a new website and combined social media channels promoting the Lakeview and Roscoe Village communities.
Local Business Spotlight: Pioneer Realty Group
Meet Helen Bailey and Sean Flynt, owners of Pioneer Realty Group. They opened their office on Lincoln Ave in 2017 and have loved running their own business ever since, from seeing their staff grow to being able to work together as a married couple. Read our interview with them to learn more and hear some of their favorite spots in Lakeview!
Valentine’s Day Specials
We are feeling the love just looking at these festive donuts. Read on for some amazing deals and special offerings from local businesses this Valentine’s Day.
Make Local Retailers Your Valentine This Holiday
We love love. And we love our neighborhood community. So in the spirit of Valentine's Day, here's the best way to show some love to your local retailers.
City of Chicago Moves to Tier One Mitigations
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced Region 11 (city of Chicago) is moving to Tier 1 effective today.
An Update on the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce
The Lakeview and Roscoe Village chambers of commerce have completed our merger. Effective January 1, 2021, the combined organization is now serving Lakeview and Roscoe Village, uniting both communities behind a common chamber of commerce.
Lakeview and Roscoe Village Chambers to Merge in 2021
The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce (LCC) and the Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce (RVCC) announced they will merge into one organization, called the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce (LRVCC), to strengthen opportunities for enhanced services for businesses and the communities.
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