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Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season!
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Doors at historic 2nd Presbyterian Church |
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We're looking for more Good neighbors like YOU!
The GSLA's membership and neighborhood are both growing and we could use some assistance with event planning, local business coordination,
parents and kids events. If you LOVE the South
Loop and can spare a little time to help us
make it even better, send us an email at
info@greatersouthloop.org We would love to hear
from you!
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South Loop Food Pantry
Looking for somewhere to give a gift to the neighborhood this holiday season? Consider a volunteering or donating to the pantry.
There are several ways you may donate to SLCC Food Panty. You may make a financial contribution to South Loop Community Church, earmarking funds specifically for the Food Pantry. SLCC is a 501(c)(3) so all cash donations are tax-deductible. Donations of nonperishable food items are gladly accepted and may be dropped off at the church facility or other drop-off locations (see the Food Drop-Off Location tab for more details). You may also donate by volunteering at the Food Pantry. We need help with preparing food bags for distribution, food pick-up from the Greater Chicago Food Depository, off-loading of food deliveries, inventory, and shelving items.
For additional information on donations and volunteer opportunities, call 312.566.9076 or
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Holiday Party 2012
Tuesday, December 11 | 6pm-9pm
Please join your friends and neighbors for a December Neighbor's Night Out Holiday event at Square One! Enjoy appetizers and cocktails while benefiting the South Loop Food Pantry. Tickets at the door $20 and please bring a non-perishable food item or monetary donation for the pantry.
Raffle prizes from Interchange Medical Wellness, MetroVet, Square One and the 2 book Prairie Avenue series - Avenue of Dreams! Print and share a flyer.
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Roosevelt Collection Announces Retail Plans
Wednesday evening, November 28, McCaffery Interests, Inc. and Canyon-Johnson Urban Funds announced that the public will soon be seeing the first retailers open their doors at The Shops at Roosevelt Collection, 150 W. Roosevelt Road, in Autumn of 2013. Tenants committed thus far include prominent local and national retailers and restaurants such as: H&M, ULTA Beauty, Francesca's Collection, BlackFinn American Grille Z Gallerie, Fleet Feet Sports, White House Black Market, Republic of Couture and Chica Loca (by Restaurants-America).
According to Niki Cordell, Senior Leasing Associate with McCaffery Interests, approximately 56 per cent of the retail space has been leased. The Roosevelt Collection is comprised of 330,000 sq. ft. of retail space, 342 fully leased apartments, land and approvals for an additional 1,158 residential units and a magnificent park and meeting place. |
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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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4th Annual Greener Awards Announced
Green-Greener-Greenest Businesses:
Green Business: Well Future Pharmacy
Greener Business: Urban Remix Consignments ~
Furnishing & Decoration:
Greenest Business: Overflow Coffee Bar
Green-Greener-Greenest Buildings:
Green Building: Transportation Building
Condominium Association:
Greener Building: State Place Condominium
Association
Greenest Building: Dearborn Tower Condominium
Association
Greenest Institutions:
Greener Institution: Old St. Mary's School
Greenest Institution: Roosevelt University
Congratulations to Interdisciplinary Book +
Paper Arts grad student Alex Borgen on being
selected one of the South Loop's 'Green Heros'
for 2012! Alex was recognized for her work on
the Papermaker's Garden as well as for her
dedication to a greener, more sustainable life
style.
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Glessner House Candelight Tours
December 8 - December 9, 2012
Museums Decorated for Christmas
Wednesday November 21, 2012 through Sunday January 6, 2013
Tours at 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30pm
$18 for adults, $14 for children 8-12
Member prices: $16 for adults, $12 for children 8-12
Pre-paid reservations required to 312-326-1480
These special 90-minute docent led tours will highlight Christmas customs and decorations of the 19th century. The Clarke House will feature simple decorations of the 1840s era when the celebration of Christmas was just beginning. The Glessner House will feature more elaborate decorations of the late 19th century including a live tree decorated with period ornaments, and the dining table set for the elaborate Christmas feast. After the tour, stroll over to the Wheeler Mansion on Calumet Avenue for light refreshments served in the beautifully decorated rooms of this 1870 landmark home, now a boutique hotel.
The museums will be decorated for the holidays from November 21, 2012 through January 6, 2013.
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Film Club: Some Like it Hot
Thursday, Dec. 13th | 7pm
Where: 1550 South State Street
Our host, Steve Reginald, will introduce the film giving background information before the screening, with Q & A afterwards. Reginald is a freelance writer/editor and popular instructor at Facets Film School in Chicago. He was also the original host of Meet Me at the Movies. Print & share a flyer!
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Community Meeting Regarding 9th and State Proposed Development
When: Dec. 10 at 6pm
Where: 2 East 8th Street
From Ald. Fioretti's Office:
There will be a community meeting to discuss the proposed rental, residential and retail development at 9th and State on Monday, December 10th. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at 2 East 8th Street. You can hear from the developer and ask questions during this time. The entrance is on 8th Street and to enter the meeting you will need to present a government issued I.D. If you have any questions, contact Ald. Fioretti's office at (312)263-9273. More information is on our website.
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Fred Anderson Park Design
A final design proposal for Fred Anderson Park was presented at a community meeting on November 20th. For more details visit the South Loop Dog PAC website here.
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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.
New commander John Greber announced for 1st District. Read more here!
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