Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce

04/23/2025

🚨SPREAD THE WORD!🚨

West Lakeview Special Area (SSA) 27 has funded crucial services in Lakeview for over 20 years. SSA 27’s current 15 year term expires on 12/31/2025, and to continue services must undergo a renewal process. Should we fail, SSA 27 will lose many critical services, programs, and events.

To keep West Lakeview safe, beautiful, and fun, we will require signatures representing 20% of Property Index Numbers (PINs) within SSA 27 boundaries (see photo) by August 1st. Share this graphic and help spread the word to property owners and landlords within the area!

If you own any property within SSA boundaries, please reach out to SSA 27 Program Manager Robert Morvay at [email protected] or (773) 472-7171 ext. 102 to receive your signature form.

ReconstitutionSSA 27 Needs Your Help Special Service Area 27 Addresses within SSA 27 Boundaries (highlighted in blue):Southport: 3150 to 3880 (Byron to Belmont)Lincoln: 2800 to 3599 (Addison to Diversey)Ashland: 2800 to 3599 (Addison to Diversey)Belmont: 1200 to 1799 (Racine to Ravenswood)Any side-...

04/22/2025

Porchfest is back! Mark your calendars for June 1st. This neighborhood music festival takes place on front porches and features local talent. Watch our story to find the link to purchase your tickets!

04/22/2025

🌎🍃 Happy Earth Day! Let's keep the sustainable momentum going into the weekend with the returning It's never been easier being green with the returning Lakeview Earth Day Tech Recycling and *New for 2025* Paper Shredding! This year at a new location, the Blaine Elementary Parking lot at 3828 N Southport🌎🍃

Funded and hosted by SSA 27.

Learn more about SSA 27 at https://www.lakeviewssa27.com/earthday

04/12/2025

🐰🍬 Hop on down to the brand new Easter-themed Lakeview Egg Hunt event this April 19th (1 week away!) perfect for families and small children, located at Lincoln & Wellington. 🐰🍬

🍭 Enjoy a 100% free Easter Bunny photo opportunity, giveaways, a small-scale Egg Hunt with eggs including candy for kids and small gift cards and coupons from Lakeview businesses for parents. 🍭

Funded and hosted by SSA 27. Learn more about SSA 27 at LakeviewSSA27.com

04/09/2025

🚨SPREAD THE WORD!🚨

West Lakeview Special Area (SSA) 27 has funded crucial services in Lakeview for over 20 years. SSA 27’s current 15 year term expires on 12/31/2025, and to continue services must undergo a renewal process. Should we fail, SSA 27 will lose many critical services, programs, and events.

To keep West Lakeview safe, beautiful, and fun, we will require signatures representing 20% of Property Index Numbers (PINs) within SSA 27 boundaries (see photo) by August 1st. Share this graphic and help spread the word to property owners and landlords within the area!

If you own any property within SSA boundaries, please reach out to SSA 27 Program Manager Robert Morvay at [email protected] to inquire about how to sign for your PIN.

04/08/2025

Save the date for the 2025 Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl. We have four bookstores right here in our neighborhood, be sure to check out The Last Chapter Book Shop, Three Avenues Bookshop, Goblin Market, and RoscoeBooks.



For more info, visit chilovebooks.com

04/04/2025

Go Cubs Go! ⚾🧢🐻 Happy home opener day! While you're cheering on your favorite team today, don't forget to also cheer on your favorite local businesses. If you're looking for a clothing shop to stock up on blue and red gear, Southport Corridor has got you covered! Or if you're on the hunt for a restaurant to grab a bite after the game (and you're looking for a spot a bit calmer than Wrigley 😉), head over to Lakeview and Roscoe Village. Our neighborhood is full of amazing businesses to add even more fun to game day! And, check out this sidewalk art under the Southport Brown line station by !

04/04/2025

🐰🍬 Hop on down to the brand new Easter-themed Lakeview Egg Hunt event this April 19th, perfect for families and small children, located at Lincoln & Wellington. 🐰🍬

🍭 Enjoy a 100% free Easter Bunny photo opportunity, giveaways, a small-scale Egg Hunt with eggs including candy for kids and small gift cards and coupons from Lakeview businesses for parents. 🍭

Funded and hosted by SSA 27. Learn more about SSA 27 at LakeviewSSA27.com

03/31/2025

🌎🍃 It's never been easier being green with the returning drive through Earth Day Tech Recycling and *New for 2025* Paper Shredding! This year at a new location, the Blaine Elementary Parking lot at 3828 N Southport🌎🍃

Funded and hosted by SSA 27.

Learn more about SSA 27 at https://www.lakeviewssa27.com/earthday

03/29/2025

Call for Porchfest musicians and hosts! Porchfest is a neighborhood music festival that features local musicians performing on front porches throughout the neighborhood. We’re so excited to be bringing this fun community event back this year!

Are you a local artist? This is a great chance to get out and play!

Do you have a home with a front porch? Porch Fest is an opportunity to connect with the community and support local art in a special way!

Porchfest Lakeview will take place on June 1st. Look for the link in our stories to sign up as a musician or a host.

03/28/2025

Only ONE week left until the Bunny Hop at Wintrust Bank, Roscoe Village! 🐰🎉 This FREE event is open to the public, and it’s packed with fun for the whole family—games, treats, and of course, our furry friend, the Easter Bunny! 🐣 Hop on over Saturday, April 5th from 10am-1pm. 🐇

Don’t forget to sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA5AA22AAF5C70-54551579-bunny #/

03/28/2025

🌷 Your spring event line up is here! Which event are you most excited for?

03/27/2025

🚨SPREAD THE WORD!🚨

West Lakeview Special Area (SSA) 27 has funded crucial services in Lakeview for over 20 years. SSA 27’s current 15 year term expires on 12/31/2025, and to continue services must undergo a renewal process. Should we fail, West Lakeview will lose SSA-funded services including litter pickup & trash removal, graffiti removal, landscaping, holiday decor, streetscape furniture (and maintenance for furniture already installed), murals & mural maintenance, community events (such as the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony and Lincoln Roscoe Art + Craft Fair), and much more.

To keep West Lakeview safe, beautiful, and fun, we will require signatures representing 20% of Property Index Numbers (PINs) within SSA 27 boundaries (see photo) by August 1st.

If you own any property within SSA boundaries, please reach out to SSA 27 Program Manager Robert Morvay at [email protected] to inquire about how to sign for your PIN.

03/24/2025

Looking for a spot to watch March Madness? Look no further! Our neighborhoods have plenty of great game day hangouts, so you don't have to go far to cheer on your favorite team!

Here are a few recommendations:
Blue Bayou - 3734 N Southport Ave
The Butcher's Tap - 3553 N Southport Ave
Avenue Tap and Kitchen - 3407 N Paulina
The Reveler - 3403 N Damen Ave

03/22/2025

✨💜💚 Let's celebrate more of our amazing women-owned businesses in the neighborhood during this Women's History Month! We are so proud to have so many different women-owned businesses in our community. Visit blink family eyecare, Eden in Chicago, Skyler Paige Skincare, or The Westhoff Group at COMPASS! Be sure to check back soon for more! ✨💜💚

03/20/2025

"I am your neighbor." Common Pantry is a nonprofit food pantry located at 3908 N Lincoln Ave. Their mission is to combat hunger and food insecurity in Chicago. Yesterday, our staff had the opportunity to volunteer with them and see up close some of the amazing work they're doing in the community!

To learn more and to find out how you can volunteer, check out their page

03/17/2025

🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day! We're feeling lucky to have to many businesses with special deals and offerings today. Be sure to check out your local Lakeview and Roscoe businesses to celebrate! 🍀