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Webinar: AI Tools for Your Business: How to Choose What’s Actually Worth the $

AI Tools for Your Business | How to Choose What’s Actually Worth the $July 7 at 11 AM | Register HereWith Katelyn Jones, PhD – Founder of NoeticEvery small business owner is being pitched AI tools right now, but most don’t have a clear way to determine whether they’re actually worth the investment. This webinar cuts through [...]

2026-06-18T16:53:19-05:00June 18th, 2026|

Memorial Day BBQ, Wings & Catering Worth Getting Saucy Over

Memorial Day weekend is basically the unofficial start of summer, which means patios, street fests, baseball, cold drinks, BBQ, and at least one person dramatically declaring themselves “the grill master.” Whether you’re hosting the backyard crew, heading to Belmont Sheffield Music Fest, catching the Cubs at Wrigley, marching in the WOOGMS Parade, or [...]

2026-05-20T10:51:22-05:00May 6th, 2026|

Remembering Xavier “Avi” De Yparraguirre

Photo Credit: Voyage Chicago Remembering Xavier “Avi” De Yparraguirre Some losses are hard to put into words, especially when the news is sudden. The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is heartbroken to share that Xavier “Avi” De Yparraguirre, the beloved restaurateur behind Maison Marcel and Le Petit Marcel, has passed away following a [...]

2026-05-06T15:14:50-05:00May 6th, 2026|

Mother’s Day in Lakeview East: Where to Brunch, Shop, Sip & Spoil Mom

Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate the moms, grandmas, aunties, bonus moms, pet moms, and mother figures who make life a little sweeter. Whether you’re planning a full brunch moment, picking up a thoughtful gift, booking a little self-care, or treating her to something delicious, Lakeview East has plenty of ways [...]

2026-05-07T11:44:00-05:00May 5th, 2026|

Cinco de Mayo in Lakeview East: Tacos, Tequila & Fiesta

Cinco de Mayo is bringing the flavor to Lakeview East, and our neighborhood spots are ready with festive specials, margaritas, tacos, snacks, and plenty of reasons to gather your crew. Whether you’re looking for a casual happy hour, a full dinner out, or just an excuse to enjoy a specialty marg on a [...]

2026-05-01T10:13:03-05:00April 30th, 2026|

Cross-Neighborhood Connections – Joint Chamber Networking at Almost Home Tavern

Cross-Neighborhood Connections - Joint Chamber Networking at Almost Home Tavern Two Chambers, one tavern, and a very solid excuse to get out and mingle. Join the Lakeview East and Lakeview Roscoe Village business communities for a casual networking night at Almost Home Tavern. Expect good people, good conversation, one [...]

2026-04-30T12:42:16-05:00April 30th, 2026|

2026 Lakeview East Annual Meeting Recap

If there’s one night we look forward to all year, it’s this one. The Lakeview East Annual Meeting is our chance to celebrate the people and businesses that make this neighborhood what it is, and this year did not disappoint. From legacy staples to rising stars, every award winner brought something special to the [...]

2026-08-07T09:33:17-05:00April 9th, 2026|

Blink and You’ll Miss It: New Businesses Opening in Lakeview East

Blink and You’ll Miss It: New Businesses Opening in Lakeview East Things move fast in Lakeview East. Blink and suddenly a storefront has a new sign, the lights are on, and something exciting is opening. We’ve been keeping our eyes on a few spots around the neighborhood that have quietly [...]

2026-03-11T12:41:58-05:00March 11th, 2026|
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