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.

Senior Citizen Sewer Rebate 2020

As of January 2020, all Senior Sewer Rebates will be handled by the Department of Finance, Utility Billing & Customer Service.

The application for both Seniors Citizen Sewer Rebate for Condominiums and Townhomes ($50 Rebate) and Single Family Homes (Exemption of the Sewer Charge) have been combined into one application.

Renewal notices for the Senior Citizen Sewer ($50 Rebate) have been sent to 2019 applicants and should arrive by mail shortly. Renewal applications require the following documents:

1. Proof of age: copy of applicant’s birth certificate/government issued identification with date of birth (For example: driver’s license, passport, Chicago Citykey)

2. Proof of ownership: copy of deed, property tax bill, or co-op certificate in the applicant’s name

3. Proof of residence: copy of utility bill or property tax bill in the applicant’s name

New residents or those now eligible to receive a rebate or sewer exemption can download the application and instructions here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/provdrs/utility_billing/svcs/apply-for-utility-charge-exemptions.html

Please submit all applications and supporting documentation directly to the Department of Finance:

City of Chicago, Department of Finance P.O. Box 6330 Chicago, Illinois 60680-6330 Or e-mail to: utilitybill@cityofchicago.org

If you have any questions, you may contact the Utility Billing & Customer Service office at 312-744-4426 or call our office at 773-525-6034.

Annual Wrigleyville Community Meeting 2020

Thursday, March 5th 2020
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Inter-American School

851 W. Waveland

(Use Main Entrance located on Fremont)

***Doors open at 6pm, meeting will begin promptly at 6:30***