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Many local gyms and fitness studios have transitioned to online and virtual programming amidst physical closures. Please see below for a roundup of both free and paid resources to help you break a sweat and stay healthy at home:   FREE   Artis Senior Living Lakeview 3535 N. Ashland | (773) 696-2292 | Free At [...]

If you already plan on hitting the salon after quarantine, why not help support them now? Here are some ways to support commerce for salon & beauty services right now: Purchase gift cards/certificates Book future appointments (if prepaying is an option) Buy hair products or styling tools Please note salons are closed until May 1st [...]

Loan & Grant Programs for Small Businesses & Employees *The below comprehensive list will be updated as information becomes available. CARES ACT Payment Protection Program (PPP) Loan - FORGIVENESS APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS GUIDELINES Last week the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) extended the deadline to apply until August 8th. With over $100 Billion left [...]

STAY UP TO DATE HERE WITH DONATION LINKS FOR LOCAL LAKEVIEW EAST BUSINESSES LOOKING TO RAISE MONEY FOR THEIR STAFF UPDATED AS OF 12:21 PM on May 8 *Click on each business for their individual fundraising links 4 Star Restaurant Group A Dog's Best Friend Bark by the Park Black & Caspian Boka Restaurant Group [...]

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 [...]