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SSA 27 Community Events & Placemaking Grant Application Now Open

Do you want to bring an event to Lakeview?

Apply for the SSA 27 Community Events & Placemaking Grant program where you can get up to $5,000 in funding and technical support for your event. Both individuals and organizations in and out of Lakeview are encouraged to apply.

Learn more and apply by Tuesday, March 1 at https://www.lakeviewssa27.com/community-event-grants

Now in its fifth year, this program is designed to support the development of more events and public programming for the Lakeview SSA 27 community, with the goal of creating memorable experiences for residents and visitors alike.

What we’re reading today: Chicago Bears, CPS Schools and Covid everywhere

Ald. Tom Tunney: Lakeview Crime Forum Recording from January 6, 2022

Did you miss the crime forum meeting? Recording can be found here.

From Ald. Tom Tunney:

This is what is coming to 3431 N. Ashland Avenue

This is what is coming to 3244 N. Lincoln Avenue

Your Southport Penthouse of the day: 2933 N. Southport Avenue

North Belmont Red-Purple Reconstruction

The CTA will soon begin completely rebuilding the track structures between W Cornelia and W Belmont, replacing them with brand new structures as part of the RPM project. Residents can expect lighted underpasses, attractive designs, and reduced train noise when the project is completed in 2024. And CTA customers can expect more reliable and comfortable rides!

Join the virtual public meeting January 5, to learn more. Register here: bit.ly/3cDKSUY

Your Southport Corridor for sale home of the day: 1653 W Grace Street

How to add your Covid-19 Vaccine Card to your iPhone or Android

A photo of your vaccine card is so Summer 2021.

Chicago Vaccine Mandate FAQ

On December 23, 2021, Cook County, Illinois, issued Public Health Order No. 2021-11, joining the City of Chicago in requiring certain indoor establishments (including restaurants, gyms and fitness centers, and entertainment venues) to verify the COVID-19 vaccination status of patrons five years of age and older, effective January 3, 2022.

Lakeview Safety Walk this Sunday, January 2nd, 2022

Local neighbors have put together a safety walk this Sunday, January 2, 2022 from noon – 2PM that will start at Wrigley Field.

The event page can be found here on Facebook:
https://fb.me/e/27dfVjAkr, and more information can be found on Walk Safe Chicago.

“We will be starting the walk at Addison and Clark, then heading to Halsted, down to Belmont, over to Southport, and then back up to Wrigley. The walk is intended as a peaceful way for the community to come together and express the incredibly deep concern about the rise in crime and violence in the neighborhood.”

“We welcome everyone and hope to see folks there this Sunday.”