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Loan Programs & Applications for Small Businesses & Employees *The below comprehensive list will be updated as information becomes available. Online training available for small businesses impacted by coronavirus Led by the Illinois SBA Office All Illinois small businesses can now apply for low-interest disaster loans to help offset the economic impact of the coronavirus [...]
STAY UP TO DATE HERE WITH DONATION LINKS FOR LOCAL LAKEVIEW EAST BUSINESSES LOOKING TO RAISE MONEY FOR THEIR STAFF UPDATED AS OF 2:25 PM on April 2 *Click on each business for their individual fundraising links 4 Star Restaurant Group Bark by the Park Black & Caspian Boka Restaurant Group BottlesUp Dark Matter Coffee: [...]
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) H.R. 748 UNDERSTANDING THE FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE* We understand it can be overwhelming to digest the Federal Stimulus Package, so here is a more concise breakdown: Paycheck Protection Program Read Info Sheet Here. Click Here for the application form. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will provide cash-flow assistance [...]
STAY UP TO DATE HERE WITH LOCAL LAKEVIEW EAST RESTAURANTS & BARS OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICKUPS & DELIVERIES UPDATED AS OF 10:57 AM on April 1 Restaurant & Bar Signage: Please feel free to use the below signage for your windows, storefronts, social media, newsletters, etc. To save, click the thumbnail and right-click to download. [...]
I know you’ve all been waiting for my next post, on the edge of your seats, wondering what fun in Lakeview I’ve come to tell of next. Gather round, my children, and listen to the tale of The Annoyance Theatre and Bar. Last week, I took a trip to the comedy theater, located a mere [...]
It’s coming. You can see it on the horizon. The big day. The celebration of all things love. The pinnacle of romance. It’s Valentine’s Day. And here’s the good news: whether you’re celebrating your fiftieth anniversary or you’re rocking it single this year with your Galentines, Lakeview East has got you covered. For the [...]
“This weather sucks. There’s nothing fun to do during the winter,” something I’m sure we’ve all muttered at least once during a Chicago winter. Thankfully, I am here to shed some light on your winter blues. Matilda, located on Sheffield right next to Oberweis, hosts trivia every Tuesday night at 7:30. It’s free to play, [...]
Picture this: it’s Chicago Restaurant Week, and anybody who’s anybody in Chicago is dining out at the city’s best restaurants, enjoying tasting menus crafted to delight and sipping on drinks designed to woo. As the lights of Broadway twinkle in the distance, diners revel in the best food the city has to offer. “WAIT, did [...]
I went to a comedy show recently. It was very fun and I highly recommend checking it out. Fine, you’ve twisted my arm. I’ll tell you what it is. Joke at the Oak is a weekly standup showcase (unless it’s baseball season, in which case the show is monthly), located at the Irish Oak in [...]
Lakeview East has one-of-a-kind dining, retail, experiential and specialty local businesses that are sure to impress any scrooge. We've rounded up some of the best places in Lakeview East so you can knock out your holiday shopping without going too far. Keep scrolling to find the perfect presents for everyone on your list, including: Foodies [...]
