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.

Help Swedish Hospital – Donate Medical Supplies

We Need Supplies
Neighbors Helping Neighbors

We need everyone’s help to obtain masks, gloves and more during the Coronavirus Emergency. If you are or know a local dentist, oral surgeon, surgical center, construction crew or others who at this time may have reduced operations or are closed and either not utilizing items or have a supply on hand of the following, please reach out to them.

Donations appreciated. We will arrange pick up or drop off of:

  • Masks (N95 respirator, surgical, splash goggle, construction masks)
  • Medical Gloves
  • Isolation Protective Gowns

If you have items to donate, please fill out this form so we can coordinate the delivery>> SwedishCovenant.org/donate
To Donate

Swedish Hospital Relief Fund

The generosity of our community knows no bounds. Many people have asked how they can help ensure that Swedish Hospital staff have the resources they need to help the most people as they combat this COVID-19 crisis.”

In response to these requests, we have established a Relief Fund which will be used exclusively to provide additional resources to support the doctors, nurses and support staff who are working tirelessly to ensure the best possible care for our patients. 100% of your gift will be used for this purpose and we will continually update you on the impact of your donation.

Thank you for your generosity during this unprecedented time by helping Swedish staff who dedicate their lives to serving the sick and most vulnerable. They are our heroes, and your kindness at this time is gratefully appreciated.

If you would like to speak to someone directly, please call 773-293-5121.
To Donate

Act NOW! 
Pass COVID-19 legislation
Tell your Senator and Representative it is critical they pass the latest COVID-19 legislation. Hospitals need basic supplies to keep healthcare workers safe while they care for COVID-19 patients. We encourage you to call or e-mail.

Duckworth, Tammy – (D – IL)
Phone:  (202) 224-2854
Contact: www.duckworth.senate.gov/content/contact-senator

Durbin, Richard J. – (D – IL)
Phone:  (202) 224-2152
Contact: www.durbin.senate.gov/contact/

Mike Quigley
Phone: (202) 225-4061
Contact:  https://quigley.house.gov/

Jan Schakowsky
Phone: (202) 225-3711
Contact:  https://schakowsky.house.gov/
Call or Email Now

Swedish Hospital Blood Drive

Friday, April 10
If you’re wondering what you can do to help your community right now, blood donations are already desperately needed. If you can’t make the Swedish Hospital Blood Drive, please visit Vitalant’s website for donor center directions, hours of operation and to make an appointment.

Please use Swedish Hospital Group Code: 383 to donate on behalf of Swedish Hospital. 
The Swedish Hospital Blood Drive will be held in the Anderson Pavilion conference rooms.
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‘THE DOC IS IN: ASK DR. ARWADY LIVE Q&A’

City launches daily ‘THE DOC IS IN: ASK DR. ARWADY LIVE Q&A’ with Chicago health commissioner to answer questions about ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) response  

Live daily briefings and Q&A sessions held daily on Twitter and Facebook Live to allow residents to submit questions and stay informed 

CHICAGO – As part of its ongoing efforts to provide residents with frequent and ongoing updates on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the City of Chicago’s Department of Public Health (CDPH) is announcing a new way for the public to engage and learn updates with ‘THE DOC IS IN: ASK DR. ARWADY,’ a new daily live-stream hosted by the City and CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D. Starting today, THE DOC IS IN will be held daily at 11 a.m. on Twitter and Facebook Live, connecting residents directly with Chicago’s leading public health expert and occasional co-hosts, including experts from city departments and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot.

Allison Arwady, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Public Health, City of Chicago

“As Chicago faces this unprecedented moment, our comprehensive, proactive, and data-driven response has been led by Dr. Arwady and our outstanding team of public health professionals,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “This new livestream serves as the latest tool for City leaders to communicate directly with residents eager for the latest updates on this ongoing situation and empower them as they go about their daily lives. We are all in this together, and will continue to do everything to protect our city, secure the health and safety of our families, and keep our residents informed.”

Residents can submit their questions for Dr. Arwady from wherever they are by tweeting with the hashtag #AskDrArwady or by commenting on the livestreams to get answers in real-time. The daily social briefings will be hosted on all of the City’s social media channels, including Facebook and Twitter (www.facebook.com/ChicagoMayorsOffice and www.twitter.com/chicagosmayor).

“I know this has been a very confusing and disconcerting time for many people, so I’m excited to able to interact directly with them and answer their questions,” said Dr. Arwady. “In situations like this there can be a lot of misinformation out there, so I look forward to addressing the concerns people have and sharing what we have learned about this virus.”

Today’s social media briefings build on CDPH’s established call center to address questions and concerns from the public. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m, seven days a week, CDPH staff answer phones to provide the latest public health guidance to communities as part of ongoing efforts to help minimize transmission and ensure residents are taking the appropriate precautionary measures.

Dr. Arwady has been at CDPH since 2015, serving as Chief Medical Officer before being elevated to acting commissioner in June 2019 and then confirmed as commissioner in January. Prior to CDPH, she worked for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as an Epidemic Intelligence Service officer. In that role, she focused on outbreak response, including international work on Ebola and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. She is a board-certified internal medicine physician and pediatrician, and continues to see primary care patients weekly.

 

For more information and updates on COVID-19, please visit chicago.gov/coronavirus.

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Lakeview Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

March 16, 2020

The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce is limiting its office operations effective Monday, March 16 as a precaution due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Throughout the duration of this public health event, the best way to get in touch with us is to email info@lakeviewchamber.com or call (773) 472-7171, and stay tuned to our website and social media accounts for the latest updates.

COVID-19 Resources for Lakeview Businesses
For more information and resources for local businesses, visit our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Page at www.lakeviewchamber.com/COVID19. We plan to update this page frequently, so check back often for the latest information.

 

City of Chicago Issues Guidance and Supports for COVID-19 Restrictions on Restaurant Dining and Taverns
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) Commissioner Rosa Escareno today issued guidance for restaurants and bars to comply with Governor Pritzker’s order to close taverns and restrict onsite consumption of food or beverage to help slow the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, March 16th and lasting through March 30th, all restaurants and taverns in the state of Illinois must cease their regular operations. Restaurants and bars in the City of Chicago are required to follow the following updated guidelines, with the City beginning any necessary enforcement measures at midnight tonight:

  • The consumption of food or beverage is not permitted inside a restaurant or bar
  • Congregation of any kind is not permitted inside or outside a restaurant or bar
  • Drive-thru, delivery and carry out or curbside pick-up may continue, with the restaurant owner responsible to ensure social distancing policies are in place and followed.

For more information about this guidance, please consult the following resources from the State of Illinois and City of Chicago:

 

State of Illinois Asking for Feedback re: Small Business Administration Loans For Businesses Substantially Impacted by Coronavirus
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has received authorization to provide small business assistance through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for businesses affected by the coronavirus. This program can provide low interest loans of up to $2 Million to businesses and private non-profits. The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Small Business Advocacy Council to advocate for businesses experiencing economic interruption during this crisis, and it is our understanding the SBA is working with the State of Illinois to support their efforts to submit the Governor’s request for a declaration. To accomplish this, the state is identifying businesses that have experienced substantial economic injury. This step is important as a county can only qualify if they either, have an identified business that has suffered economic injury, or the county is contiguous to a declared county. Once the state has pulled together its request, it goes to SBA for review. Once a disaster is declared, the EIDL becomes available for businesses located in declared counties.

Please take two minutes to complete the following survey to assist in efforts by the State of Illinois to secure important SBA funding for small businesses in Chicago: https://form.jotform.com/200717156003039.

Our mailing address is:

Lakeview Chamber of Commerce

1409 West Addison

Chicago, IL 60613