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SOAR's 36th Annual Meeting, November 28
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SOAR's 36th Annual Meeting will be held Monday, November 28th at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile at 505 N. Michigan Avenue in the Seville Ballroom (Lobby Level).
Registration will begin at 6:30 pm with a program starting at 7:00 pm. Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board President, will be the guest speaker followed by a presentation of the 2011 Beautification Awards and a short business meeting.
SOAR is grateful to our presenting sponsor Yolk and the InterContinental Hotel for hosting this year's Annual Meeting
Please RSVP to annual@soarchicago.org or by calling 312.280.2596 no later than November 25.
 
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SOAR Holiday Party, December 6
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Join us for SOAR's Annual Holiday Party at Quay Restaurant & Lounge 465 E. Illinois St. on Tuesday, December 6th from 5:30-7:30 pm. Sponsor PNC Bank at Grand & McClurg and the Quay, Streeterville's newest hotspot, are hosting SOAR members in the beautiful Atrium Room overlooking Chicago River's Ogden Slip.
Plan to kick off the holiday season with SOAR. The party is free to attend and The Quay will be providing light hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar.
An invitation to the SOAR Annual Holiday Party is a member benefit and extended exclusively to SOAR members only. This event has filled to capacity in the past. Please RSVP as soon as possible!
We look forward to sharing some Holiday cheer!
Please RSVP to wednesdays@soarchicago.org or call 312.280.2596 no later than December 2, 2011.
 
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| Community Meeting on Proposal for 410 E. Grand, November 14 | | |
Golub and Company, developer of the 410 E. Grand parcel is reworking the proposal to include a residential building along with a lower rise structure for medical offices and ground-level retail.
Early information on the proposal shows that the new intent is to develop the following:
- 488 rental units
- 9,000 square feet of commercial space
- 69,800 square feet of professional office space
- 294-car garage accessible from Ohio Street and Grand Avenue
A revised traffic impact study can be found here.
The developer will be presenting the new proposal at a community meeting on Monday, November 14th at 6:00 pm at 541 N. Fairbanks Court in the 8th Floor Conference Room. RSVPs are not required to attend.
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| SOAR is Preserving, Promoting, & Enhancing the Quality of Life & Community in Streeterville | | SOAR Testifies at CTA Budget Hearings
Read the testimony.
SOAR works to Improve Pedestrian and Vehicular Safety at Columbus Drive & Illinois Street. Learn More
SOAR's Letter to CDOT
SOAR works to ensure thoughtful development and redevelopment of Streeterville through the continual review of development proposals to improve and shape them. Formalized planning and zoning principles underpin these efforts.
Learn more about the status and plans for these latest developments:
200 E. Illinois Street
410 E. Grand Avenue
NMH Outpatient Care Pavilion, 255 E. Erie Street
The Ivy Hotel, 233 E. Ontario Street
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SOAR Annual Appeal
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SOAR makes every effort to maximize resources. Membership dues, however, only provide a portion of the funds necessary for SOAR to carry out its full mission on behalf of the Streeterville neighborhood.
Please make a tax deductible gift to the SOAR Annual Appeal. We pledge to use it to continue to preserve, promote, and enhance the quality of life in Streeterville.
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Streeterville Community Events & Programs
| | The Chicago Council on Science and Technology will present an introduction to, mock argument, lecture, panel discussion and question-and-answer session on "Gene Patenting: The Economic, Legal and Health Dilemma," tonight November 10th, at Northwestern University's Hughes Auditorium, 303 E. Superior, Reception at 5 pm; program will run from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Learn More.
Join SOAR business member Chicagoland Cooperator for the Chicagoland Condo, HOA & Co-op Expo, taking place on Wednesday, November 16th from 10am-5pm at the Navy Pier Convention Center, a not-to-miss event for board members, property managers, and other real estate trade professionals. Over 100 exhibitors, free advice booths and free educational seminars all day. Register today.
Congratulations to SOAR cultural member Chicago Shakespeare Theater for receiving seven honors for artistic excellence at the 2011 Jeff Awards. Read More.
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Safety and Security
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The next CAPS meeting for South Streeterville, North Streeterville, Gold Coast and Near North West will be held on Thursday, January 5th at 7:00 pm, 115 W. Chicago Avenue (Access Living Building).
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Monday, November 28th SOAR Annual Meeting
Volunteers are needed to assist with registration and check-in and to serve as greeters. If you are interested in helping please call the SOAR office at 312.280.2596 or respond to volunteers@soarchicago.org.
Tuesday, December 6th SOAR Holiday Party
Volunteers are needed to assist with registration and check-in and to serve as greeters. If you are interested in helping please call the SOAR office at 312.280.2596 or respond to volunteers@soarchicago.org.
There are many ways to become active and engaged in SOAR's efforts in Streeterville. Volunteers can contribute through one-time efforts, work on special events or projects, assist in the office, or participate on an ongoing basis with SOAR's task forces and committees. Streeterville residents 18 years or older are invited and encouraged to get involved. For specific volunteer opportunities, please visit SOAR's website. |
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Contact SOAR
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Phone: 312.280.2596
Mail: Streeterville Organization of Active Residents
244 E. Pearson St. Suite 102
Chicago, IL 60611
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