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May GSLA Meeting
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Location: 1st District Police, Community Room
Tentative Agenda:
9am - Meet & Greet with coffee and donuts
9:30 - Fred Anderson park development plans for the area at 16th & Wabash presented to community with time for public comment and feedback
10:00 - Discussion about legislative redistricting of Illinois and subsequent City of Chicago wards
10:30 - Meet new businesses: Flavor 180, Nail Social, and Organizing for You |
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A Grand Farmers Market in the South Loop?
We are working to help create an exciting market in the south end of Grant Park this Summer!
The operators believe they can attract a maximum of forty farmers and vendors selling a variety of products including fruits, vegetables, fresh breads, crafts and other items as the market gets established. The market would be managed by the Bensidoun family; they operate the French Market in Ogilvie Station, as well as many markets in the suburbs and nearly 100 in France, Europe and other American cities.
Please come out for a presentation on the proposed Farmers Market for Grant Park. It's a first for Grant Park!
For more information, please see the following article on the Chicago Journal website. We strongly encourage South Loop residents to come to the meeting and voice support for this great event! Let's make this happen together!! Grant Park Conservancy and Advisory Council is hosting a public meeting: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at Daley Bicentennial Plaza - 337 E. Randolph ( just east of Columbus Drive and down in the park). |
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Glessner House Museum presents "Henry Richardson in the Landscape"
Tuesday May 17, 2011
Glessner House Museum, located at 1800 S. Prairie Avenue in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood, will host a lecture by architectural historian Timothy Wittman entitled "Henry Hobson Richardson in the Landscape" on Tuesday May 17, 2011 at 7:00pm. The presentation will investigate Richardson's interest in nature and the relationships between architecture and landscape. Of particular interest is the professional relationship between Richardson and Frederick Law Olmsted, the great landscape architect who created New York's Central Park and the grounds of the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Glessner House Museum is a National Historic Landmark and the last surviving work by Richardson in Chicago. Completed in 1887, the museum is recognized nationwide for its groundbreaking architecture as well as its important collection of arts and crafts decorative arts. The cost for the lecture is $10 per person and reservations may be made by calling 312-326-1480. The museum is easily accessible by taking the #3 or #4 bus south on Michigan Avenue to 18th Street, and then walking 2 blocks east |
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Greener Buildings Summit
 Thanks to the team at Dearborn Tower, that hosted us and generated great success stories. They have been so generous in sharing their time and green efforts with the South Loop. We will be posting to our website information regarding specific projects, metrics and resources that were presented and discussed. In the meantime, please take a look at the recap of the meeting. Look for more news about the award program for 2011! |
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Farmers CSA Box
Thank you to everyone that responded with interest in participating last month. Unfortunately, we did not find enough participants to secure a South Loop location for this Summer. If you are looking for a local pick up area, please see the following farm websites: Grass is Greener Gardens and Harvest Moon Farms
Also, please note Printers Row has a Farmers Market at Dearborn & Polk on Saturdays beginning June 11th!
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South Loop Calendar
We have more information on local events listed on our website.  |
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GSLA Business Member Focus
Flavor 180
We provide a family friendly menu with our "NAUGHTY & NICE" approach to fast food, which will no doubt please hardcore foodies. We have a chef-driven comfort food menu, with the occasional NAUGHTY twist. There are a variety of menu items featuring the classic Chicago Hot Dog made with turkey to our Coriander Crusted Chicken, which you simply just have to taste! Also, we have no desire to hide the fact that our Flavor180 Turkey Burger is the BEST in the city! |
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Dot Dot Dot...
More South Loop News!
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Congress Parkway Streetscape
Public Meeting
Thursday May 5, 2011 6:00 PM
Authors Room, 7th Floor, Harold Washington Library
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City plans to build 1st indoor skate park
Located near 1600 - 1752 S. Clark
Presiding over his final City Council meeting Wednesday, Mayor Daley introduced an ordinance that calls for selling - for $1 - four city-owned parcels from 1600 to 1752 S. Clark to the Chicago Park District. The properties include a building that will be transformed in to the city's first indoor skate park.
A recycling center is currently at the site and will need to be relocated if the project develops further. We look forward to working with Alderman Pat Dowell on this effort. |
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Summer Camp Openings Available!
Registration still available!
Registration is still open for the M-W-F afternoon Summer Camp. Please visit the Park Advisory Council website or programming page for more information on Summer Camp and other exciting programs for the community. |
 Thanks to Buddy Guy's Legends!Neighbor's Night Out
We had a great time and appreciate the hospitality of Buddy Guy's Legends. Many in the group had not visited the lounge and restaurant since it relocated and vowed to visit more often!
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South Loop Elementary School News & Announcements
Registration for 2011-2012 School Year
It's time to think of the 2011-2012 school year! For families who reside within the South Loop School attendance boundaries (north of 18th and south of Randolph; east of Chicago River and west of Lake Michigan) and plan on sending their children to the neighborhood program, it is imperative that you register as early as possible.
Local School Council Meeting
The Local School Council (LSC) of South Loop Elementary School invites the community to an Open Forum on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at 7:00PM. The event will be held in the school's main building at 1212 South Plymouth Court.
An LSC is the governing body of each individual Chicago Public School. It is responsible for three main duties: approving how school funds and resources are allocated; developing and monitoring the annual School Improvement Plan; and evaluating and selecting the school's principal.
As the South Loop School LSC reviews it primary responsibilities, it desires input from all of the stakeholders of the school community. This Open Forum will provide the opportunity for parents and community members to voice suggestions, praise, and concerns so that South Loop School will continue to improve. |
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Bash on Wabash 2011
Save the date!
 We are excited to share with you that efforts are underway for planning the 2011 Bash on Wabash. This year, the event is planned for the weekend of August 27-28th! If you are interested in helping the committee, please let us know! |
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1st District Community Policing
CAPS Meetings
Attend your beat meeting to receive policing updates and provide feedback to policing staff. Locate your beat by visiting the 1st district website.
Next meeting:
Tuesday, May 17th at 7pm located in the Community Room at the 1st District police station (1718 S. State Street).
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About Us
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) neighborhood organization comprised of an alliance of residents and businesses in the South Loop.
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Greater South Loop Association
P.O. Box 4632
Chicago, Illinois 60680-4632
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