Neighborhood News

Safety Tips for Businesses and Individuals17-Feb-2012

Due to recent reports of crime and shoplifting problems in Wicker Park Bucktown, here are a few reminders of suggested steps in order to stay safe.

"How to Obtain a Sidewalk Cafe Permit" Workshop16-Feb-2012

With the 2012 Sidewalk Café Season beginning on March 1st, this free workshop on "How to Obatin a Sidewalk Cafe Permit" will be a great source of information.

Community Alert: Child Abduction/Child Luring Attempt13-Feb-2012

On February 1, 2012, in the 2600 block of W North Avenue, at approximately 5 p.m. a person described as either a male White or Hispanic possibly driving a older model, Toyota Camry 4- door, pulled alongside the 13-year-old female and asked for her name and age...

Business Alert: Robbery at 1901 W. Division on Jan. 31st, 201203-Feb-2012

On Jan. 31st, 2012 at 3:15 PM, a Robbery occurred at 1901 W. Division. The offender is described as a Male Black, 25 to 30, 5’09” 165 lbs, wearing a Black Jacket , Black Hoodie, Black baseball cap with Yellow writing

Retail Leasing Opportunities with the CTA27-Jan-2012

The Chicagoland Chamber is hosting an open house with the CTA next Wednesday, February 1st on opportunities for retail locations on CTA property.

Lower energy costs with Small Business Energy Savings20-Jan-2012

The Small Business Energy Savings program by ComEd provides assistance to small business owners who want to make their business more energy efficient.

Unwrap WPB Passport Wrap-Up09-Jan-2012

From December 3rd to the 24th, over 50 businesses around the Wicker Park Bucktown neighborhood offered discounts, promotions and deals to holiday shoppers.

Avoiding Counterfeit Bills09-Jan-2012

Local business alerted us of receiving counterfeit bills over the weekend

Unwrap WPB Holiday Passport Kicks Off with a Bang06-Dec-2011

The weekend of December 3rd & 4th marked the kickoff of the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce's Unwrap WPB Holiday Passport and hosted the increasingly popular Renegade Holiday Market and Do-Division Holiday events...

New Website Launches 1/6/201206-Dec-2011

WPB Chamber is proud to announce the unveiling of our new website, rich with features to promote your business and the community. Happy New Year and happy web surfing to all!