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News and Happenings in Logan Square
AROUND THE SQUARE & MARKET SUNDAYS
LSCC & LSqFM Updates
January 12, 2022
Happy Wednesday Logan Square!
Our 2022 Business Community Directory is here! We're looking forward to distributing our awesome publication this week! This is a great way for us to meet our business owners as well as our Logan Square residents!
The City of Chicago’s 2022 Redistricting Process is still in motion. The Committee on Committees and Rules will host virtual public hearings on the following dates:
- Friday, January 7, 2022 at 11:00 A.M.
- Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 1:00 P.M.
- Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 10:00 A.M.
- Friday, January 21, 2022 at 10:00 A.M.
Instructions for how to attend this meeting and participate in oral public comment are provided on the Chicago City Clerk’s website under the section "Chicago City Council Committee Meetings." Written public comment will be accepted at Michelle.Evans@cityofchicago.org until 10 AM the day before the hearings.
Our Farmers Market is back in business this coming Sunday at 2537 N. Pulaski Rd. from 9AM to 2PM. Come check out our new vendor, Tasting India!
Happily,
The LSCC Team
Please continue to support our business community. Don't forget to send us your business updates so we can share them! For questions or concerns, contact our Executive Director, Nilda Esparza, at
773-489-3222 or email at info@loganchamber.org. Thank You!
We sure did miss you last week, but this Sunday we are back! Local produce, fresh baked goods, and all your favorites. Check out this video on Instagram that features our board member, Nicole Duran's favorite LSqFM vendors.
We are coming back strong with two new vendors onsite! Tasing India will be offering Indian spices and sauces. Jasmine Sheth, creator of Tasting India, is a James Beard Foundation grant winning chef and we are very excited to have her at the LSqFM!
Soul and Smoke is the other new vendor onsite. While they aren't new to the LSqFM, they haven't joined us for the indoor season yet. If you like BBQ and you haven't tried theirs, you must!
#LSqFM #SundayFunday #Winter2021 #LoganSquare #IndoorSeason #SupportLocal #ShopLocal #ShopLogan #LoveLocal
Volunteer for the LSqFM!
Volunteers play a critical role in the support and success of our Farmers Market! It's a fun way to support your local community, get to know your neighbors who share a similar passion, and get involved in the local food system.
If you are interested, but unable to attend the market on a Sunday, there may be other ways to volunteer to support the market. Email us for more information.
We appreciate your help in advance!
CHICAGO READER'S
Best of Chicago 2020 WINNERS!
LOGAN SQUARE
"BEST NORTH SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD"
LOGAN SQUARE FARMERS MARKET
"BEST FARMERS' MARKET"
Chamber Member News
Oliva Gallery Presents "3rd Arc-Pauline Kochanski"
3rd-Arc explores my personal experience with the pain and suffering created by the reckless destruction of life during the Holocaust in Europe and other holocausts around the world and my creativity in the last years, including the isolation of the pandemic. The work was made within 2020-2021.
Exhibition ends January 15th,
Gallery hours are Fridays 5-8 and Saturday 12-4
Harmony House For Cats 2022 Calendar & Merchandise
Shop our online storefront for Harmony House 2022 calendars, plus totebags and logowear in a variety of designs. All items ship directly to you. Click this link to order.
All proceeds go towards the care of the cats and helping them find their forever, adoptive home! Thank you for supporting your local cat shelter!
Harmony House
is a 501(c)3 organization
LGNSQ
The Logan Square Book. Gentrification and Preservation in a Chicago Neighborhood.
Available at City Lit Books
2523 N. Kedzie
Men's Winter Coat Drive
Northside Latin Progress is in need of new or lightly used men's winter jackets and coats to help immigrant men. Boots and jeans are also needed.
Day time pickup available. Call Gretchen Moore 312-343-0804 or drop at off at 1917 N. Kedzie (security camera for safe drop off).
RCN Offers
Free Month, Free Install
Contact Bill Leark for special pricing 312-804-1729 or bill.leark@rcn.net
Thank You From Necessary & Sufficient
As we enter 2022 we are grateful to be part of this outstanding community. It's been a rough 2 years for everyone. We can't fix it but we can do more than nothing. That's why we feel it's both necessary & sufficient to offer our hard-working teachers a break. For all of January and every Tuesday during the school year thereafter teachers receive get 20% off their drink. It's our way of saying we love you, hang in there, this will get better.
Business Updates
BACP, SBA, Cook County, Federal & State of IL
BACP Updates
The BACP Small Business Center is open to limited in-person visits. Masks and social distancing will be required, and remote consultations are still strongly encouraged. Visit this BACP site for updates.
Chicago Recovery Plan launches citywide grant application for entrepreneurs. Community development grants up to $5 million each are available through the Chicago Recovery Plan’s ambitious strategy for equitable economic recovery and support for thriving and safe communities. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with the first deadlines coming on Monday, Jan. 31 and Thursday, March 10.
BACP announced the launch of the new Chicago Business Center (CBC) Program. Through this new initiative, eight regional Chicago Business Centers have begun operating as hubs to provide business licensing assistance and other resources for small businesses in communities throughout the City. The eight Centers are open for virtual consultations with entrepreneurs today. visit Chicago.gov/CBC for more information.
As of January 3, the Chicago Vaccine Requirement requires any individual 5 years of age or older will be required to show proof that they are full vaccinated against COVID-19 to dine indoors, visit gyms, or enjoy entertainment venues where food or drink are being served. Patrons 16 years of age or older will also need to provide identification that matches their vaccination record.
The vaccine requirement does not include do not include houses of worship, pre-K-12 schools, child care programs, locations in O’Hare International Airport or Midway International Airport, locations in residential or office buildings the use of which is limited to residents, owners, or tenants of that building, or to food service establishments providing only charitable food services, such as soup kitchens. View Public Health Order 2021-2 for individuals exempted from the order.
Under Public Health Order 2021-2, establishments are required to:
- Develop and keep a written record describing the protocol for implementing and enforcing the vaccine mandate.
- Prominently post signage at each publicly accessible entrance to the covered location and at least one location inside the covered location that is conspicuously visible, informing patrons of the vaccination requirement.
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) hosted educational Vaccine Requirement webinars. The webinars are available to view by visiting YouTube.com/ChicagoBACP
The Dept. of Business Affairs and Consumer Protections (BACP) offers free business education workshops or webinars every Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. Due to COVID-19, all programs are currently being offered as webinars. Topics include business licensing, operations, financial resources, marketing, and more. Programs are free and open to the public and taught by industry professionals, not-for-profit agencies, and government agencies.
To register visit www.chicago.gov/businesseducation
Wednesday, 1/12 Webinar at 3:00 PM
Bringing Your Business Online
Presented by Francisco Ramirez, Chimbly Consultants
Your business needs a website, but you're not sure how to get started. Maybe you're stuck picking a domain name, hosting platform, or basic design decisions? Business marketing expert Francisco Ramirez will take you through a straightforward process to help you buy a domain name, evaluate platforms, determine design basics and get your business on the web. If you've thought about a website and don't know where to begin, this workshop is for you.
Thursday, 1/13 at 10:00 AM
Single-Use Foodware Ordinance Implementation
Presented by City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)
The single-use foodware ordinance requires food establishments to only provide single-use foodware either upon the request of the customer or at a self-service station. Single-use foodware means any eating utensil or other food service item intended for single use including forks, spoons, sporks, knifes, chopsticks, stirrers, drink stoppers, splash sticks, cocktail sticks, toothpicks, napkins, wet-wipes, cup sleeves, beverage trays, disposable plates, and condiment packets. The ordinance is effective on January 18, 2022. This webinar will review the requirements of the ordinance.
Thursday, 1/13 Webinar at 2:00 PM
What the Domestic Workers Written Contract Means for Employers & Employees
As of January 1, 2022, Chicago employers of nannies, care workers, and home cleaners must provide their workers with a written contract in their preferred language. Join this webinar to learn what the contract must include, the reason for a written contract, and how to create an environment of collaboration and dialogue to ensure that the terms of the contract are mutually agreeable.
Friday, 1/14 Webinar at 9:30 AM
What You Need to Know About Your Business & Federal Taxes
Presented by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Ladder Up
This workshop will answer important tax questions for your business including: Are you required to file a tax return? Is your worker an independent contractor or an employee? What business records must be kept? Are you required to make estimated tax payments? What resources does the IRS have for small business owners?
Wednesday, 1/19 at 3:00 PM
Access to Capital
Presented by Allies for Community Business
Allies for Community Business offers loans between $500 and $100,000 to early, emerging, and established businesses at fair prices. A4CB’s Yessenia Diaz De Leon will give an overview of what is required to apply for a small business loan and information about their current 3% interest rate reduction. Also learn about how A4CB provides free business coaching to anyone who wants to start or grow a business.
Friday, 1/21 Webinar at 9:30 AM
Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)
Attendees will learn the process to obtain a business license and how to access free resources and support for your business.
Wednesday, 1/26 Webinar at 3:00 PM
Transform Your Dream Into a Real Start Up
Presented by Score Chicago
Do you have what it takes to start and run a successful business? Is so, do you know whtat the start-up journey is like? Or what initial steps you need to take? This webinar will help you assess your prospects, give you the initial direction you need and inspire you to move forwar to realize your dream. The webinar will also cover pricing, promotion, competition and marketing to give you a competitive edge.
Reminders and Resources:
Tips to Protect Chicago's Businesses
The City of Chicago is working diligently to ensure that our business community is prepared for the potential for events, large demonstrations, protest activity and civil unrest. You can view the proactive steps businesses can take to stay protected which include signing up for ChiBiz Emergency Alerts, joining Chicago's Public Private Partnership Initiative, and staying alert.
Neighborhood Business Development Centers
Chicago-based chambers of commerce and business support organizations, often referred to as Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC), assist in the development of small businesses in Chicago, serve as liaison between local businesses and the City of Chicago, and provide neighborhood business development services. They have have a strong neighborhood network and coordinate efforts with local aldermen, the City, and other community partners. They can help start-up entrepreneurs and existing business owners. Find your local NBDC by visiting chicago.gov/NBDC.
Business Education Resources:
- To view upcoming webinars, visit www.chicago.gov/businesseducation
- To view past webinars, visit www.YouTube.com/ChicagoBACP
Notice: COVID EIDL is no longer accepting new applications but will continue to accept requests for increases, reconsideration, and appeals.
As of January 1, 2022, we are not able to accept applications for new COVID EIDL loans or advances.
Small business owners: If your company is located in a designated historically underutilized business zone, it may be eligible for set-aside government contracts.
Venturize: Small business resources and loan options during COVID-19. Visit our educational portal
Attention: Women in business! Register for upcoming webinars to learn how to get certified for the Women-Owned Small Business federal contracting program, what to do after you're certified and more.
The SBA and Public Private Strategies Institute have teamed up to provide small business owners and leaders with a series of webinars that will cover resources to help small businesses grow and thrive. Reg
Stay up to date via Twitter & SBA.gov
We will continue to share details about additional economic aid being administered by the SBA for small businesses and other eligible organizations as soon as they are determined. Stay up to date by following @SBA_Illinois on Twitter and visiting us online at www.sba.gov. More specifically, the best source of accurate information on the Economic Injury Disaster Loans, which are available through Dec. 31, 2021, and other grants it is www.sba.gov/disaster.E-mail questions to illinois.do@sba.gov.
Community News
CPD Wants Your Feedback
From now until January 28th, 2022. CPD will be seeking community input on its Human Rights policy and Prohibition of Racial Profiling policy. After the community engagement period concludes, CPD will conduct an analysis of the feedback provided and use it to inform revisions on the policies. CPD anticipates publishing a draft of the updated policies when able and will invite the community to review the policies and provide additional feedback. Following any additional revisions, CPD anticipates implementing the updated policies by June 30th, 2022.
Following the implementation of the updated policy, CPD will release a public report detailing the engagement process, summary of community feedback provided and how it was used to inform policy revisions.
Friends of the Logan Square Library Interviews Block Club’s Mina Bloom
New Date
Tuesday, Febriuary 15th 6:30 pm
Logan Square Library
3030 W. Fullerton, (and online)
Mina covers Logan Square, Humboldt Park and Avondale for Block Club Chicago — the neighborhoods she tirelessly covered previously at DNAinfo Chicago. Her work has also appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, Eater, Belt and Chicago magazines.
This will be a wide-ranging interview. Participants are invited to submit questions in advance. Please email friendsofthelogansquarelibrary@gmail.com.
There is a 50 person capacity for the library community room. Masks required. This will be in person AND remote. It will be recorded and posted to our facebook page-LoganSquareLibraryFriends
Join us January 11. This will be a lively discussion!
Free Crisis Counseling Available for Chicago Residents
If you’re feeling stressed and anxious because of #COVID19, please visit illinois-strong.org to connect with a free crisis counselor near you.
2022 Holiday Tree Recycling
Chicago's Tree Recycling Program runs from January 8th through the 22nd at 26 parks across the City. Trees can be dropped off anytime during normal business hours.
Only live/natural trees without flocking are accepted (no garland or wreaths). Because the trees are mulched, all tinsel, ornaments, lights, and stands must be removed. Plastic bags used for transport should also be removed before putting trees in the stalls.
Six locations will also provide free mulch on a first-come, first-served basis, starting January 12th: Lincoln Park, Margate Park, Mt. Greenwood Park, North Park Village, Warren Park, and the Forestry Site.
For more information and locations, click here
Chicago Public Library Events
This Fall and Winter the Chicago Public Library (CPL) will be hosting a variety of virtual programs, distributing grab-and-go kits, and developing take-home resources, as well as web-based options for participation in summer programs for children, teens, and adults. Please check online for regular event updates.
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