Month: September 2021
Chicago Cubs: An emotional day watching Kris Bryant’s return to Wrigley
This development could be coming to 640 W. Irving Park Road
Revised plans have been revealed for a proposed residential development at 640 W Irving Park Road. Sharing sites with the existing Immaculata High School, the 22-story building will rise in front of Lake Shore Drive and offer residents unobstructed views of the lake. The project is being developed by KGiles LLC and CA Ventures and designed by Perkins Eastman with Level Architecture.
Sam Adam’s Lakeview Taco Fest returns this weekend
The Lakeview Taco Fest returns this weekend featuring gourmet and classic tacos from more than a dozen local eateries.
The Taco Fest runs 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, taking over the Southport Corridor from Addison to Roscoe streets.
Continue reading “Sam Adam’s Lakeview Taco Fest returns this weekend”Southport Neighbors Association’s first ever Yard Sale
The sale is planned for Saturday & Sunday, October 16 & 17 from 9am – 4pm.
Jess Bryant thanks Chicago
Jessica Bryant took to Instagram today to thank Chicago, and her and Kris’ time here in the city:
“Chicago, you were our beautiful home for almost 7 years! From being kids dating to marriage and a baby. Thank you for being a huge part of our lives”
Lakeview house where 3 Cubs pitchers lived is for sale
3 former players rented 5k sf property in succession
Baseball players are famously superstitious so perhaps this particular Lakeview home held magic mojo for Wade Davis, Brandon Morrow and Craig Kimbrel when they played for the Cubs. All three pitchers rented the home, in succession.
The listing can be found here.
Continue reading “Lakeview house where 3 Cubs pitchers lived is for sale”Zia’s Lago Vista’s last day is October 3, 2021
Zia announced via Facebook that their last day is October 3, 2021. The space located at 3817 N. Ashland Avenue will be replaced by a Transit Oriented Development (aka, TOD). Rumors are still swirling they may take over the former Blue Bayou space on Southport.
Continue reading “Zia’s Lago Vista’s last day is October 3, 2021”Aldermen want proof-of-vaccine rule to enter Chicago restaurants, bars, gyms and entertainment venues
Several Chicago aldermen are calling for the city to mandate proof of vaccination for people visiting public indoor settings, a move already adopted in other cities like New York.
Continue reading “Aldermen want proof-of-vaccine rule to enter Chicago restaurants, bars, gyms and entertainment venues”Kris Bryant wipes away tears during Cubs tribute in return to Wrigley Field
Lakeview is one of the most vaccinated areas in the country
The Lakeview zip codes, 60657 and 60613 are some of the most vaccinated in the country according to the CDC.
And from the Chicago Covid Tracking database, 60657 has 79.8% “at least one dose 12+” and 60613 has 81.5% “at least one dose 12+” vaccinated against Covid-19.
Work at Amazon, go to college for free
Amazon is offering to pay the full cost of college tuition, including books and fees, for its 750,000 hourly U.S. employees.
- Amazon is offering to pay the full cost of college tuition, including books and fees, for its 750,000 hourly U.S. employees.
- Amazon is the latest large U.S. company to dangle perks like education benefits or more pay in light of the competitive job market.
Amazon said Thursday it will offer to pay 100% of college tuition for its 750,000 U.S. hourly employees.
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