Alderman Bennett Lawson - 44th Ward Chicago

Alderman Bennett Lawson
44th Ward
Seal of Chicago

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Dine Out West Lakeview

  • Launching July 10!

    Developed in response to COVID-19, Dine Out West Lakeview reclaims side streets along the Southport Corridor and Lincoln Avenue to create an outdoor dining experience, similar to a food hall. The program will allow diners to enjoy food and alcoholic beverages from local restaurants in open air settings, while providing restaurants with much-needed space to expand their outdoor capacity. The seating areas will accommodate approximately 30 tables per location. Diners will be able to purchase meals for carryout from individual restaurants and take them to a nearby Dine Out location, where they can enjoy al fresco dining and drink service.

    Concept designed by the amazing team at PORT Urbanism.

    Open Locations

    The below Dine Out locations are now open to the public. More Dine Out locations may be announced in the coming weeks.

    • Cornelia & Southport (W. Cornelia Ave., East of Southport Ave. to the nearest alley)
      • Fridays: 5pm – 10pm
      • Saturdays: 9:30am – 10pm
      • Sundays: 9:30am – 10pm
    • Wellington & Lincoln (W. Wellington Ave., West of Lincoln Ave. to the nearest alley)
      • Saturdays: 9am – 8pm
      • Sundays: 9am – 8pm

  • How It Works

    1. Order Takeout

    Click here to view a list of local restaurant partners.

    2. Grab a Seat

    Bring your food to one of our Dine Out seating areas. We’ll have host staff on hand to assign you to a table. Note: If there’s a wait, you may wish to add your name to the wait list prior to ordering food by checking in with host staff first. Track your progress online so you know when to place your takeout order, and receive a text message once your table is ready. You can view estimated wait times here.

    3. Eat, Drink and Enjoy

    Enjoy a meal while connecting with neighbors and friends at this unique outdoor dining experience. Servers from local restaurants will come to your table to take your drink order if you would like alcoholic beverages. BYOB is not allowed.

Dine Out on Broadway Friday, June 19th through Sunday, June 21st

 

The second weekend of Dine Out on Broadway will be this Friday, June 19th from 12pm-10pm, and Saturday, June 20th, and Sunday, June 21st from 11am-10pm.

 

Join us at one of the first street closures open for outdoor dining as part of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s “Make Way for Dining” pilot program! 30+ restaurants and food establishments along Broadway from Belmont to Surf will participate. 

 

The restaurants’ sidewalk patios will be extended into the street, and there will be communal seating areas placed throughout Broadway for those who would like to order carry-out and enjoy it outside. Click here for the list of participating businesses. 

 

All social distancing, face covering, and other reopening guidelines will be followed and enforced. The 36 Bus on Broadway will be rerouted (check the CTA website for updates) and Barry, Oakdale, and Briar will become two way streets to accomodate local traffic. 

 

Please remember this initiative is intended to support our local restaurants and is not a street festival. Open containers and congregating in large groups are not permitted. Attendees should wear face coverings and maintain a social distance when traveling to and from dining establishments. Please see below for detailed information on local street closures and parking restrictions.

STREET CLOSURES

  • BROADWAY CLOSED FROM BELMONT TO MARIANOS GARAGE
  • BRIAR CLOSED W FROM CAMBRIDGE TO CLARK
  • BARRY CLOSED E FROM CLARK TO PINE GROVE
  • WELLINGTON STAYS OPEN EASTBOUND
  • BROADWAY NORTHBOUND OPEN FROM WELLINGTON TO MARIANOS GARAGE
  • BROADWAY CLOSED S FROM WELLINGTON TO SURF
  • BROADWAY CLOSED N FROM EASTSIDE SURF
  • SURF AND WELLINGTON REMAIN OPEN

 

NO PARKING SIGNS

Side streets of Broadway Expanded Seating

  • 626 W Briar W to 551 W Briar
  • 626 W Barry to Pine Grove-Strip, BOTH SIDES!!
  • 626 W Wellington  to 551 W Wellington
  • 626 W Oakdale to 551 W Oakdale
  • BROADWAY Proper
  • 3200 N Broadway to 2800 N Broadway

 

#36 BUS REROUTE

Lakeview East Chamber: Covid19 Webinars & Updates

Lakeview East Businesses,

Below are some webinars and documents that could be helpful in your current business efforts. We encourage you to attend them and read the documents to learn as much as you can about your options during this time. Also – if your business is running any Easter/Passover specials, please send them to courtney@lakevieweast.com so that we can help you promote them.

  • Running Your Business in the Age of Covid 19
    • ​TODAY, April 8th at 3pm
    • Register here
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Overview for Small Businesses
    • TODAY at 11am
    • Register here
  • Navigating the CARES Act & Covid 19
    • Watch recording here
  • Covid-19 Guidance for Businesses & Employers
    • ​Read document here

You can always check out our website here for more updates as well.

Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce

 

Dear Business Owners and Operators,

There has been some additional information to share with you regarding stimulus and relief programs through our government entities:

FEDERAL RELIEF
The $2 Trillion stimulus package has a lot of information to digest and the full package has not been released or fully voted on just yet.  Once we have the final version, we will pass it on to you.  We do have some important information from this package that you can review regarding the Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act.  

The Stimulus package will provide direct payments by mailing out checks:

$1,200 for those under $75,000 annual salary
(phase out up to $99,000)
families $500 each child
$2400 for married couples
independent contractors under review in this package

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has outlined some new relief for Hospitality and Small businesses. Emergency Loan funds and hospitality grant opportunities should be a available on their website on Friday.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements

Employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.[1] The Department of Labor’s (Department) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers and enforces the new law’s paid leave requirements. These provisions will apply from the effective date through December 31, 2020. VISIT THE US LABOR WEBSITE for more information.

Governor Pritzker stated in today’s conference Fannie Mae has agreed to work with their customers on term mortgages. Many banks will also talk to you about a 90 day hold on your mortgage to be paid on the back end of your term.

Some businesses are still filing for business interruption insurance in hopes insurance companies may have to pay out.  Insurance companies are currently denying these claims, however businesses are still making the claim.

The Chicago Police Department will begin ticketing any groups of people that are outside and not following the stay at home rules.  If you see something, please call 911.

Our security will continue to work overnight until further notice.

Please be safe and please visit our website for the latest updates.