Chicago, IL Businesses: What to Know About the CTA, BOI and FinCEN Changes
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes. While a Texas federal district court’s preliminary injunction puts this requirement on hold, many experts expect that to be overturned. In that event, failure to file could lead to fines of $500 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000, and possible criminal penalties. However, filing your Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report will help you avoid fines
Beer, architecture and Lincoln Square: The lasting impact of German culture in Chicago
WBEZ Curious City / by Erin Allen / December 5, 2024 If you’ve ever shown up to a bar on a Sunday afternoon or listened to a concert at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, you’ve experienced firsthand the lasting impact of German culture in the city. Last episode, we went to Christkindlmarket, one of the most prominent examples of German culture in Chicago. There are key organizations like the Goethe Institute and DANK Haus. But there are also more subtle, everyday activities we participate in that would be
At the annual ‘Songs of Good Cheer,’ Christmas carols never go out of style
Chicago Tribune / by Doug George / December 2, 2024 It may not draw crowds like “The Nutcracker,” but as an annual Chicago holiday tradition it has no less devoted an audience. “Songs of Good Cheer,” on stage next week in a short series of concerts at the Old Town School of Folk Music, is a show with Christmas carols and other holiday music led by Mary Schmich and Eric Zorn, both former columnists for the Tribune. There’s a backing house band of professional folk, country and jazz musicians, and audience
Ravenswood Restaurant Owner Wins Bid to Lift Century-Old Ban on Selling Alcohol
WTTW / by Amanda Vinicky / November 5, 2024 The owners of Ravenswood restaurant XOchimilco can toast “salud” after voters in a sliver of Chicago’s Northwest Side voted overwhelmingly to overturn a more than century-old ban on liquor sales. Nearly 85% of voters on Tuesday voted to give businesses the ability to sell booze in that area, according to unofficial results. XOchimilco’s owners didn’t learn that the section of the 47th Ward’s 9th precinct where their restaurant is located had been dry since 1907
North Side park, established in 1930, sees major upgrades
WBBM News Radio / by Carolina Garibay / October 8, 2024 Three new pickleball courts and revamped horseshoe pits and volleyball courts at Welles Park are part of a $400,000 project that funds the improvement of popular park spaces. The Chicago Park District said these improvements “intend to ensure the community has access to the best amenities only found in Chicago parks.” Patrons might notice new clay and turf on the historic horseshoe pits and new sand, posts, and netting on the volleyball courts. Read
Wild Goose Moving To Former Fork Spot In Lincoln Square This Fall
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / October 4, 2024 LINCOLN SQUARE — A popular sports bar is leaving its longtime North Center home, and a few neighborhood restaurants have announced their closures recently. Wild Goose at 4265 N. Lincoln Ave. is moving north on Lincoln after not extending its lease at their longtime home. Meanwhile, the owners of Lincoln Ice Cream Company, 4919 N. Lincoln Ave., announced last month they were going to close their doors for good Oct. 15. It’ll join Due Lire Vino &
Startup Magic: Transforming Wearable Tech Through Rapid Prototyping
In a world where technology evolves at breakneck speed, startups are at the forefront of transforming wearable tech through rapid prototyping. Imagine a landscape where new, customized devices are not just ideas in a designer’s mind but swiftly brought to life, tested, and iterated upon—all within remarkably short timelines. This revolution isn’t just about faster processes; it’s about rethinking what’s possible in wearable technology. Dive into this article to uncover how rapid prototyping is the
Apple Fest 2024: Eat, shop, taste your way through Lincoln Square
ABC 7 Chicago / by Ramona Meadors / September 29, 2024 CHICAGO (WLS) -- The fall season is in full swing, and so are the festivities. Now in its 37th year, the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting Apple Fest -- with more apples than ever this year. Festival goers will be able to eat, shop and taste their way from Lawrence Avenue all the way to Sunnyside. Unique apple-inspired food and drinks are a big hit at the festival. Local farmers and artisan vendors will also sell
Drag queen storytime supporters drown out protest in Lincoln Square
NBC 5 Chicago / By NBC Chicago Staff / September 20, 2024 A demonstration targeting a drag queen story hour in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood drew an impromptu counterprotest complete with music, dancing and an overwhelming show of support. "Jerry Tales: A Storytime Soiree With Drag Queens," a brunchtime story hour featuring drag queens Ginger Forest and Candi Forest, takes place each month at Jerry's Sandwiches, 4739 N. Lincoln Ave. At the most recent installment this past Sunday, around a dozen
Lincoln Square, Near West Side Police Commanders Swap Districts
Block Club Chicago / Alex V. Hernandez / July 23,2024 LINCOLN SQUARE — Police Supt. Larry Snelling’s latest reshuffling of the department’s leaders has two veteran commanders swapping police districts. Beth Giltmier is taking over as commander of the Lincoln (20th) Police District. The district includes parts of Lincoln Square, Uptown, Edgewater, Andersonville and Ravenswood. A 34-year veteran of the department, Giltmier most recently served as commander of the Near West (12th) District. Giltmier is
Lincoln Square Food Pantry Launching Fundraiser To Help More Neighbors In Need
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / June 26, 2024 LINCOLN SQUARE — A Lincoln Square food pantry facing increased demand because of the pandemic, rising food costs and more migrants settling in the area is throwing a summer fundraiser to serve more neighbors. The Friendship Center is hosting the End Hunger Games fundraiser 3-6 p.m. Aug. 11 at Guild Row Social Club, 3130 N. Rockwell St. Tickets start at $35, and the event will feature food, games such as corn hole, darts and a ping pong table, and
7 New Filipino Spots To Try In Chicago
Block Club Chicago / by Molly DeVore / July 14, 2024 CHICAGO — Chicagoans on the hunt for fresh pandesal rolls, authentic chicken adobo and ube-flavored anything suddenly have an array of options. Over the past year, a host of Filipino restaurants have popped up across the city. Chicago is home to the seventh-largest Filipino population in the country, according to a 2019 analysis by Pew Research Center. Though restaurants like West Town’s Uncle Mike’s Place have served up longaniza and garlic rice for
A complete list of summer festivals in Chicago for 2024
NBC5 Chicago / by Grace Erwin / June 11, 2024 Summer in Chicago is back, and festival season is in full swing. The city has something for everyone - from free musical performances to annual neighborhood food festivals to iconic multi-day events like Pitchfork and Lollapalooza. Read More Here
40th Ward Development Town Hall heralds many promising Far North Side sustainable transportation pro
StreetBlogChicago / by John Greenfield / June 10, 2024 Ald. Andre Vasquez and his staff discussed upcoming pedestrian improvements, plazas, and bikeways, plus the new Peterson/Ridge Metra station. Update 6/11/24, 2:45 PM: Asked whether the the 40th Ward is going to get protected bike lanes on Damen Avenue near Winnemac Park and Amundsen High, where a driver fatally struck bike rider Donald Heggemann, 59 last October, Vasquez provided the following response. "I don't know that we are. We're trying to
Get Ready For Construction In Lincoln Square, Edgewater And Andersonville This Summer
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / June 7, 2024 LINCOLN SQUARE — A variety of Lincoln Square construction projects to improve street safety for bicyclists and pedestrians and upgrade Winnemac Park and other parks are getting underway this summer. Since taking office in 2019, Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) has used community-driven zoning, participatory budgeting and resources like the 2019 master plan for Lincoln Square to help inform his office’s agenda, which includes the creation of the Ainslie
Welles Park Concert Series Kicks Off Tuesday With Porchlight Music Theatre
Block Club Chicago / by Leen Yassine / June 11, 2024 LINCOLN SQUARE — Welles Park’s beloved summer concert series, “Tuesdays at the Gazebo,” is back this summer with nine shows through Aug. 20. Tuesdays at the Gazebo kicks off 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave., with Porchlight Music Theatre’s Broadway in your Backyard. Now in its fourth year, the Porchlight performance is a 60-minute concert featuring “hidden gems from the Broadway canon.” The show, co-directed by Frankie Leo
Outdoor dining in Chicago: 20 of the best rooftops, patios for summer
NBC5 Chicago / June 10, 2024 When warmer weather finally arrives in Chicago, outdoor dining becomes a must, and the city offers plenty of options to enjoy summer fun. Below is a list of 20 terraces, rooftops, and patios that pair delicious cuisine with breathtaking views this season. Read More Here
Queer-owned Edgewater Candles donating portion of pride candle sales to LGBTQ+ crisis hotline
ABC7 Eyewitness News / by Jasmine Minor / June 4, 2024 CHICAGO (WLS) -- Queer-owned Edgewater Candles is celebrating their eighth birthday as a company, and kicking off Pride Month by putting mental health for LGBTIA+ youth at the forefront. The company has created more than 100 different labels, each one representing a different Chicago neighborhood, as well as a special label that, while debuting during Pride Month, will be available year round. "We're always gay," said co-owner Mark Towns. "We're not
Mayor Brandon Johnson announces plan to test free sidewalk shoveling in four parts of Chicago
CBS Chicago / by Todd Feurer / June 2, 2024 CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a plan on Friday to test whether the city should take over responsibility for shoveling Chicago's sidewalks during winter storms. The Johnson administration is recommending the City Council approve $1.1 million to $3.5 million in funding for a "Plow The Sidewalks" pilot program in four areas of the city during the winter of 2025-26. The City Council would be asked to vote on the pilot program as part of the
The Best Rooftop Bars in Chicago
Insidehook / by Amanda Topper / May 7, 2024 Any Chicagoan knows our warm weather days are numbered, which means you have to take advantage of the city’s best spots for soaking up the sun and the scenery. Many of the Chicago’s top hotels feature rooftop terraces with a front row seat to the skyline and the best people watching in town. Plus, there are plenty of neighborhood hangs with casual outdoor lounges to relax and savor a pre-dinner dram. Whether it’s a glimpse of the Loop, River North or the Chicago
Square Roots Fest Announces Headliners X, The New Pornographers And Big Star Quintet
Block Club Chicago / by Leen Yassine / June 4, 2024 LINCOLN SQUARE — The craft beer and music showcase Square Roots Festival is coming back to Lincoln Square this summer, and organizers announced this year’s headliners Tuesday. Held by the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce and the Old Town School of Folk Music, the popular three-day street festival kicks off 5 p.m. July 12 and runs through July 14, with live music, family fun, local restaurants, vendors and a craft beer showcase. This year’s
Lincoln Square Neighbors, Commuters Get Ready For Western Brown Line Construction This Summer
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / June 4, 2024 LINCOLN SQUARE — Renovations to the Western Brown Line stop will impact commuters and neighbors this summer with work expected to continue into next year, officials said. The nearly $20 million renovation of the public transit hub in the heart of Lincoln Square was announced in 2022. The completed project will have new bus boarding island and canopy structure, refinished floors and interior walls, new elevator cabs and a repaired concrete platform,
Lincoln Square Farmers Market offers locally-grown produce twice a week throughout summer
ABC7 Eyewitness News / April 27, 2024 CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Lincoln Square Farmers Market kicks off for the 2024 season with two markets available on Tuesdays from 7 a.m. to noon (until November 19th) and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (through October) at 4513 N Lincoln Avenue. Located in the heart of Lincoln Square, local farmers, artisans, and food purveyors will connect with the community all season long. In June, the Summer Concert Series, Lincoln Square's favorite free summer event, will return
Café Selmarie’s Final Day In Lincoln Square Will Be April 27
by Alex Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / April 19, 2024 LINCOLN SQUARE — Lincoln Square’s beloved Café Selmarie will close for good April 27, retiring owner Birgit Kobayashi said. Kobayashi announced in September she planned to retire and close her popular restaurant in Giddings Plaza in early 2024 to begin a “new chapter.” There’s been a few delays, but Café Selmarie’s final day is now set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 27. The restaurant will have a limited breakfast and lunch menu and seating will be on a
These 8 Projects Aim To Better Protect Pedestrians, Cyclists In Lincoln Square, North Center
by Alex Hernandez | Block Club Chicago | April 12,2024 NORTH CENTER — Construction in Lincoln Square and North Center this summer aimed at improving street safety for cyclists and pedestrians will include a refurbishing of Giddings Plaza, a new Ravenswood Avenue Greenway and a redesigned Leavitt Street cul-de-sac for cyclists riding through Lincoln Square. Ald. Matt Martin (47th) has pushed for modernizing city streets to make them safer for people walking or riding their bikes and to curb aggressive
Mastering the Digital Frontier: The Blueprint for Starting a Remote Company
In today's digital landscape, the concept of a traditional workplace is rapidly evolving. More businesses are shifting toward remote operations, opening doors to global talent, increased flexibility, and reduced overhead costs. However, establishing a fully-remote company comes with unique challenges. This article delves into the intricacies of this process and provides a comprehensive guide on how to successfully start a fully-remote company. Choose the Right Business Model The first step
Business Success Redefined: Your Business Growth Through Digital Technologies
In today's fast-paced digital era, businesses must stay ahead of the curve to remain relevant and competitive. As an entrepreneur, harnessing the power of digital innovation can provide you with the tools and strategies needed to grow your business exponentially. In this article, we explore nine key ways entrepreneurs can leverage digital innovation to boost their businesses.Amp Up Digital Security with PDFs In today's digital landscape, safeguarding your business and website against cyber threats is
From Dreamer to Doer: A New Entrepreneur's Toolkit for Overcoming Hurdles
Starting a new business is exciting, but it’s also scary. The fear of the unknown can be overwhelming, and the road to entrepreneurship is filled with challenges. However, with the right mindset, thorough preparation, and a steadfast determination, you can overcome these hurdles and turn your dream into reality. In this article, we'll share some practical tips to help you conquer your fears, navigate through your uncertainties, and embark on your entrepreneurial journey.Educate Yourself Knowledge is
Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
Boost Your Business Growth with These Essential Steps
Are you looking for ways to expand your business and take it to the next level? Now is the perfect time to secure your company with a few small changes. With recent advances in online software and tools, it has never been easier to begin refreshing your marketing strategy, diversify products and services, and expand into new markets. If you’re ready to start growing your business, read on for some essential steps from the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce member Adobe.Refresh Your Marketing
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How You Can Start a Home-Based Business in Chicago, Illinois, as a Senior
Are you a senior citizen looking to start a home-based business in Chicago? If so, you're in luck! Starting a home-based business is a great option for seniors for a variety of reasons. In this article, we'll give you an overview of everything you need to do to get your home-based business up and running in the Windy City.Why Home-Based Businesses are a Winning Option for Seniors There are a number of reasons why starting a home-based business is a good option for seniors. First and foremost, it allows
