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Neighbor's Night Out
Thursday, November 8th | 7pm
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Buy Local Week
Nov. 23 - Dec. 2 2012
Buy Local Week: Nov. 23, 2012 - Dec. 2, 2012
We are happy to partner as a 'Campaign Participant' on the Unwrap Chicago program this year. We have made a commitment to our local businesses and encourage you to do the same! If you're a locally owned business in the SOUTH LOOP and wish to receive campaign information please email us. As a resident, please take the pledge by shifting $100 shopping dollars this holiday season to our local businesses. Make sure to say you are from the South Loop when you take the pledge. |
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012
Watch for nearby street closures and join the fun! State Street from Congress to Randolph | 8 - 11am
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Small Business Saturday | Nov. 24th
Are you a South Loop small business that is participating in the Shop Small event? Let us know so we can help connect you with residents.
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State of the South Loop
Saturday, November 17, 2-12 9-11am
"The Venue 1550" at 1550 S. State Street
Businesses - Connect with your neighbors!
We invite you to share your information with residents (flyers, services, coupons, etc). Before and after the meeting, we will invite attendees to visit with you and gather any information you care to share with them. This is a great opportunity to connect with residents! If you are already a GSLA business sponsor you can share your specials with residents free of charge. If you are not a member you can take this opportunity to join the GSLA and have a table at our November meeting.
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South Loop Calendar
We have more information on
local events listed on our website.
Post an event on our calendar!
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 | Photos by Chase Agnello-Dean.
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Our 1st ever Halloween event for dogs and kids - the Wiggles & Giggles Halloween Bash. In partnership with the South Loop Dog PAC held at Coliseum Park on Tuesday, October 30th, 2012.
Thank you to all our sponsors and donors: Soggy Paws South Loop, Metro Vet Center, South Loop Animal Hospital, Lainey's Pawtique and Bakery, Gigi's Cupcakes and Bakery, Overflow Coffee, Quirk Crafts, Target, and Staples.
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D'Angelow Park Advisory Council Creation
Saturday Nov. 10th | 11am
All are invited to attend a meeting on Saturday, November 10th at 11 am at the D'Angelo Park Dog Friendly Area on Franklin just South of Van Buren. Come and discuss the formation of a Park Advisory Council. Additionally, we will discuss the formation of a Committee to manage the new Dog Friendly Area. D'Angelo Park is located along Wells on the north and south sides of Congress. A tour of the new park will start at 11:30am, and we will set dates for future organizational meetings. If you have any questions, please call the 2nd Ward City Service Office at 312-263-9273.
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4th Annual Greener Awards
Thursday, November 29th | 6pm
Please join us for the 4th Annual Greener South Loop Awards Event, where we will recognize, celebrate, and share the South Loop's efforts to go greener.
WHAT: 4th Annual Greener Awards Celebration Event
WHEN: Thursday, 29 November, 6pm
WHO: All nominees, applicants, and the general public
WHY: To celebrate and share greener practices that make a difference. Food, drink, and fun included!
WHERE: Roosevelt University, 425 South Wabash Avenue, Room 418 (4th floor)
Special Offer: Come early for a tour of Roosevelt's just-certified LEED Gold building. Tour begins at 5:15pm
This year along with the awards there will be a panel discussion entitled "The Journey of Going Greener". Please join us in celebrating and recognizing the greener practices that make a difference.
RSVP for the 4th Annual Greener Awards Celebration Event
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Public Meeting for Fred Anderson Park Plans!
Tuesday Nov. 20th | 6-7pm
There will be a final public meeting to review plans for Fred Anderson Park that begins construction in 2013. The meeting is on November 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the 1st District Police Station Community Room, 1718 South State St. The new park will be located at 1611 South Wabash Ave. For more information and prior plans click here.
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ArtWorks.
Opening Night, November 15th | 5pm
Nov. 15- Dec. 15
'Shop Columbia' is Columbia College Chicago's student art store featuring original designs created and inspired by Columbia artists. Spanning all media and disciplines, Shop Columbia is defined by what Columbia students are making right now. An extension of the classroom and a laboratory for experimentation, the store supports students by providing a professional environment to learn the process of marketing and selling work and a vibrant venue for earning income.
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Homemaking in a Culture of Displacement
Wednesday, Nov. 14th | 6pm
Where: 1550 South State Street
 Join the discussion at Loop Church about the nature of home and its Biblical roots. Led by Brian Walsh, Ph.D., the focus of this talk is to encourage a community of homemakers and home-comers in Chicago, and specifically in the South Loop neighborhood. For more information click here.
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Community Meeting: Jones Prep High School
Wednesday, November 7th | 5:30pm
Jones High School | 606 S. State Street
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Greater South Loop Association
P.O. Box 4632
Chicago, Illinois 60680-4632
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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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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.
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