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Effective 1/1/22: Domestic Workers in Chicago Have the Right to a Written Contract
Effective January 1, 2022, all Chicago employers of nannies, care workers, and home cleaners must provide their workers with a written contract in their preferred language. The contract must include the wage and the work schedule agreed upon by the employer and the domestic worker. This mandate ensures accountability, transparency, and predictability for domestic workers so they can plan for themselves and their families.
Chicago Recovery Grant Application for Community Development
DPD is now accepting applications for grant funding to support local commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing development. All are welcome to apply. City staff will prioritize projects in areas of Chicago where there is a history of disinvestment or limited private investment.
Winter Wellness Guest Blog: Laura Folkes, Holistic Health Coach!
As part of Winter Wellness, we’re featuring guest blogs from local health and wellness businesses to help you kick off the new year with intention! Check out this guest blog from Laura Folkes, Certified Holistic Health Coach on why you eat when you’re not hungry. You can find a special offering from her and other local businesses on our Winter Wellness page at www.lakeviewroscoevillage.org/winterwellness.
Winter Wellness Guest Blog: Mind Chicago
Movement not only improves your health but also your emotional well-being. Find out what movement can do for you in this Winter Wellness guest blog from Mind Chicago!
City Announces Indoor Vaccine Requirement
The city will require some businesses — including bars, restaurants, gyms, and entertainment venues — to start checking patrons’ COVID-19 vaccination status starting Monday, January 3rd.
Save the Date: Winter Wellness
Throughout the month of January, our local health and wellness businesses will be offering special promotions and discounts to kick off the new year with intention. Whether you’re looking to start a mindfulness practice, address nagging aches and pains, or take your fitness to the next level, there’s something for everyone.
Offers will be listed on our webpage and available for the community from January 1-31st. Learn more at www.lakeviewroscoevillage.org/winterwellness
Stroll Roscoe Village and Vote for Your Favorite Storefront Window
Looking for a fun activity to do with family or friends? Stroll through Roscoe Village to shop, dine, and check out the beautiful window decorations on local storefronts! Our Roscoe Village Window Decorating Contest is in full swing and runs through Dec. 31. Stroll the neighborhood to see the festive holiday window displays as you do your holiday shopping, then vote for your favorite!
Default Beverage for Children's Meals Law in Effect January 1, 2022
Starting January 1, 2022, Illinois restaurants that offer a packaged "children's meal" will be required to offer at least one of the following beverages as the default beverage with the meal: water, sparkling water, or flavored water with no natural or artificial sweeteners, 100% fruit or vegetable juice with no added sweeteners, nonfat or 1% dairy milk, or a non-dairy milk alternative with no added or artificial sweeteners.
Business Safety Updates
With the recent uptick in crime in both Lakeview and Roscoe Village, we know safety is top of mind for our business owners and residents. The safety and security of our businesses and residents remain our top priority, and the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce will continue to work with the 19th District, Wards 32, 44, and 47 office, and other community partners to make sure our businesses and residents feel safe. Below are resources that the 19th District office would like us to share with our business community. To help deter crime, business owners should ensure that surveillance systems are active and monitored. Additionally, business owners and staff should be alert, plan ahead, trust their instincts, and hide valuables. If you or your staff witness suspicious or illegal activity, do not hesitate to call 911. Please note, the 19th District office will be deploying additional resources to deter crime throughout Lakeview and Roscoe Village.
Shop for New Years Eve Outfits From Local Boutiques
Ring in the new year with the perfect outfit from a local boutique! Lakeview and Roscoe Village stores still have tons of new apparel in-store for you to shop and find a fun, festive outfit to feel your best on New Years Eve!
Dine Local For New Years Eve
Ring in the new year with Lakeview and Roscoe Village restaurants! Check out some local spots offering special New Years Eve menus for you to enjoy a delightful dining experience.
Need a Last Minute Gift? Purchase the Lakeview Roscoe Village Gift Card!
The Lakeview Roscoe Village Gift Card is accepted at over 50 local businesses and is the perfect gift to keep your dollars local. Not only will the gift recipient be able to choose exactly what they want, but they will also get a chance to explore businesses in Lakeview and Roscoe Village to discover new favorites and support our neighborhood businesses.
Whether they choose to spend the gift card on enjoying a delightful dining experience at a local restaurant, shopping the fabulous fashion at neighborhood boutiques or checking out the service offerings of health & wellness businesses, they are going to love the experience and exploring our neighborhoods!
Shop Gifts on the Lakeview Roscoe Village Online Marketplace!
Find great gifts for everyone on your list with the Lakeview Roscoe Village Online Marketplace. Shop the selection from neighborhood stores, restaurants, and health & wellness businesses all in one convenient online location. You’ll feel great about shopping small for your gifts and supporting local businesses.
Thank you to our online marketplace sponsors, Leigh Marcus and Bright Smiles Pediatric Dentistry.
SBA Administrator Announces Plans to Elevate the Office of Women’s Business Ownership
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman recently announced that the SBA intends to elevate its Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO) to directly report to the Office of the Administrator. Under Administrator Guzman, the SBA has expanded the number of Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) to a record 140 locations nationwide. These WBCs offer a network of extensive on-the-ground resources that include free to low-cost counseling, training, business development technical assistance and are dedicated to assisting women entrepreneurs to start, grow, and expand their enterprises.
Four Questions Every Effective Business Plan Should Answer
A great business plan can impress potential investors and pave the way for your business’s success. Use these four key questions to guide you as you create yours.
Friends of Lakeview’s Split the Pot Raffle Is Nearing $2,000! Enter Today For your Chance to Win!
It could be your LUCKY DAY... the annual Split the Pot Raffle Benefiting Friends of Lakeview is back! The raffle is open until Dec. 16 with the pot currently nearing $2,000! The more tickets you buy, the BIGGER the pot, so buy early and often and let's raise some money for Friends of Lakeview!
Half of each ticket sold supports Friends of Lakeview, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and its efforts to improve our neighborhood through public art and initiatives like the Low-Line Farmers Market, Trick or Treat on Southport and more.
SSA 27 is Providing FREE Coffee, Hot Cocoa & Pastries This Sat & Sun
Lakeview SSA 27 is providing free coffee, hot cocoa and pastries this Sat & Sun from 1-4pm (while supplies last) at the Southport and Paulina Brown Line Stations! Stop by to grab a snack while you shop locally for the holiday season and support small businesses.
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Festive Holiday Decor Brought to the Lakeview Low-Line and Lincoln Hub From SSA 27
SSA 27 has brought the holiday spirit to the Lakeview Low-Line and our community tree in the Lincoln Hub with these vibrant decorations! Visit the Southport and Paulina stations this holiday season to enjoy the twinkling lights and feel the holiday cheer! Learn more about SSA 27.
Shop Lakeview & Win $500+ Prize Pack with the Lakeview Holiday Passport
Shop Lakeview and be rewarded for your patronage with prize packages worth $500+! The Lakeview Holiday Passport is your ticket to some great prize packages as a Thank You for supporting small businesses. How do you participate? It's easy - just: 1) Download the Eventzee app; 2) Start making purchases at participating businesses between Nov. 27 - Dec. 26; 3) Earn points for each purchase.
The more purchases you make, the more points you earn, and the greater your chances of winning one of three prize packs full of local goods from Lakeview businesses. You can even earn bonus points for answering questions and completing fun challenges! There is something for everyone in Lakeview!
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