Save the Date

Tuesday August 25th at 6pm: Alderman Reilly and Chicago 2016 will be hosting a 42nd Ward Community Forum.  Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe.

Saturday August 29: Alderman Burnett's 27th Ward Office is hosting their 15th Annual Stay In School Picnic at Union Park.  If you would like to volunteer for this event please contact Larry Gage at 267-975-6203.

Thursday Sept 10th at 6pm: A Late Summer Night Soiree sponsored by Dowd & Dowd.  Join Chicago Canine Rescue for an evening of cocktails and hor d'oeuvres at Trattoria Isabella to raise money for some of the most deserving animals in the city!

Development Update

New Vendor Info...click for details

New restaurant Prairie Fire opening in the former Powerhouse Restaurant space.

Crains: Presidential Towers redevelopment launches again with retail leases.

Ordinance amendment proposed by Alderman Reilly to amend the zoning ordinance to help protect landmark buildings, to be heard Tuesday, August 25th at 10:00am City Council.

Association News

Movies in the Park at Kinzie Park was a great success!  300 people showed up for this first-ever event.  See the photos and story!

CAPS Beat 1212 August meeting notes courtesy of Patti Mocco.

We are looking for volunteers to create content for our website and email blasts, recruit new business, residential building and individual members, or sell street and website banner ad sponsorships.  Anyone interested in getting involved This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it us or call Larry Gage at 267-975-6203.

Other News

Please support the Erie Street Farmer's Market, located on Erie Street, just west of Kingsbury Street, immediately north of Erie Park.  The market is open every Sunday between 7 am and 3 pm through Sunday, October 25th.