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紫ý's West Loop Wine Walk - Madison Row Edition
Jun
6
4:00 P16:00

紫ý's West Loop Wine Walk - Madison Row Edition

  • Madison Street
  • ICS

🍷 紫ý’s West Loop Wine Walk: Madison Row Edition

Sip into Summer on Madison Row!

Join us for the first-ever West Loop Wine Walk: Madison Row Edition! Stroll along Madison Row as 14 local businesses offer wine tastings, small bites, giveaways, and in-store specials.

🍷 What to Expect:

  • 14 Stops Along Madison Row: Each participating location will feature a hand-selected wine and small bites. You’ll receive a commemorative 紫ý-branded wine glass and a tasting map to guide your stroll.

  • Exclusive In-Store Deals & Giveaways: Enjoy discounts, raffles, and surprise gifts at many stops—perfect for shopping and sampling as you go.

  • Staggered Starting Points: We’ll assign start locations to spread out guests and keep the evening flowing smoothly.

🎉 Participating Businesses Include:

  • StretchLab – Sip while learning about how assisted stretching can improve your mobility and recovery.

  • CryoBar – Chill out with a wine pour and discover cutting-edge wellness treatments, plus fun swag giveaways.

  • Body20 – Explore how this high-tech fitness studio is redefining workouts—with wine in hand!

  • Crosstown Fitness – Sample, sip, and learn about the neighborhood’s favorite interval training studio.

  • Pure Barre – Get a taste of this community-favorite fitness experience along with a summer snack.

  • Madison Street Books – Enjoy a relaxing pour while browsing local reads and enjoying literary-inspired bites.

...plus more to be announced!

Tickets Include:

• 紫ý-branded wine glass

• Tasting map with 14 stops

• Wine + food pairings at each location

• Exclusive discounts, raffles & swag

🍷 Rain or Shine

Get your tickets now and kick off summer with wine, community, and a walk through one of Chicago’s liveliest streets.

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紫ýNetworking Event at Morgan's on Fulton
Apr
23
4:30 P16:30

紫ýNetworking Event at Morgan's on Fulton

  • 950 W Fulton St
  • ICS

Join us for our April business networking event! Set in the penthouse of Morgan’s on Fulton, connect with local businesses, meet representatives from neighborhood organizations, and expand your network in a casual and engaging setting. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to build valuable connections. Registration .

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紫ýMadison Row Clean Up Event
Apr
12
9:00 A09:00

紫ýMadison Row Clean Up Event

  • West Madison Street Chicago, IL United States
  • ICS

Join us for a Community Clean Up Event on Madison Row! 


Join us for a spring clean-up event along Madison Street on Saturday, April 12, 2025. 
Bring your friends, family, and colleagues, and let's work hand in hand to make a difference. Every little effort counts!

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紫ýEvent at Montauk Sofa Showroom
Nov
13
4:30 P16:30

紫ýEvent at Montauk Sofa Showroom

  • Montauk Sofa
  • ICS

Join us at the 紫ýNetworking Event at Montauk Sofa Showroom for an evening of professional connections in a vibrant setting. This event will also serve as our Annual Meeting to elect new and renewing Directors.

With a welcoming ambiance, it's the perfect opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, explore collaborations, and expand your network. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned professional, this event is designed to help you connect with the 紫ýcommunity.

Don't miss out on an enjoyable evening of networking with your peers!

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Trick or Treat on Madison Row 2024
Oct
25
4:00 P16:00

Trick or Treat on Madison Row 2024

  • Madison Row
  • ICS

Join Us for Tricks or Treats along Madison Row! Friday, October 25th 4PM - 7PM Madison Row (Halsted to Ashland) It's that time of year again for the annual 紫ýTrick or Treat along Madison Row. Bring your ghouls, goblins, pumpkins, and unicorns for a spooky-fun Halloween adventure! Visit all your favorite shops along Madison Row and collect some tasty treats! Register Now (Not required but appreciated so our business know how much candy they need) to participate and secure your spot in this fang-tastic event! Get ready for a howling good time! Volunteering as a Crossing Guard will help ensure a fun and safe Halloween for our community’s families Be Safe !

PARTICIPATING MADISON ROW BUSINESSES

BODY20

Base Salon

Belmont Bank & Trust

Century 21 SGR

CrossTown Fitness

First Eagle Bank

Francis Xavier Ward School

Heat by Niko

J Salon

Krav Maga Force

Madison Crab House

Madison Street Books

Monteverde Restaurant

Moon Rabbit Acupuncture

Perspire Sauna Studio

Play

Pure Barre

Rainforest Preschool

Red Sky Capital

Smitten Boutique

SpaDerma

Stelios Bottle & Bites Bar

StretchLab West Loop

The CryoBar West Loop

Tribeca Boutique Chicago

Unwasted Shop

Vietfive Coffee

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紫ýNetworking Event at Puttery
Sep
19
4:30 P16:30

紫ýNetworking Event at Puttery

  • Puttery
  • ICS

Join us at the 紫ýNetworking Event at Puttery for an evening of professional connections in a vibrant setting. This event offers a relaxed atmosphere where you can meet fellow professionals, share ideas, and build valuable relationships. With a welcoming ambiance, it's the perfect opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, explore collaborations, and expand your network. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned professional, this event is designed to help you connect with the 紫ýcommunity.

Don't miss out on an enjoyable evening of networking with your peers!

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Madison Row Fest 2024 🎉
Sep
7
11:00 A11:00

Madison Row Fest 2024 🎉

  • Madison Row
  • ICS

Get ready for the 3rd Annual **Madison Row Fest**—a day full of entertainment, shopping, and community fun! We’re thrilled to bring you an exciting lineup of live performances and over a dozen fantastic vendors. Mark your calendars and join us for a day to remember!  We're getting some relief from the heat, and the weather is going to be gorgeous this Saturday 

** Live Entertainment Schedule:**

-  **11:00 AM - Opening ceremony with the vibrant Vietnamese lion dancers sharing their culture and blessings, sponsored in part by VietFive Coffee

-  **11:00 AM - 12:30 PM:** Andrew Blomquist (Acoustic Guitar)

-  **12:30 PM - 1:30 PM:** Kids Sing-Along with Madison Street Books + Miss Dawn-Marie

-  **1:30 PM - 3:00 PM:** DJ Paul Caston

-  **3:00 PM - 4:30 PM:** Tommy Bradford Band (Jazz)

-  **4:30 PM - 6:00 PM:** DJ Sean Alvarez


** Vendor Lineup:**

Madison Street Books, Secret Med Spa, Aesthetica by Dr. Adam, Cone, Perspire Sauna Studio, StretchLab, Bennett Day School, Floss Academy, LaConic Foods, Moon Rabbit Acupuncture, Precision Human Performance, Premiere Martial Arts, Rainforest Preschool, Specialized, The Confidence Bar, The Unwaste Shop, Washington Dental Care, Village Green, Fast Signs, HoneyBee Weddings, Mary Bartelme Park Advisory Council (MBPAC), *PLAY, VietFive Coffee, West Point Financial, Chicago Shambhala, The CryoBar and BaseCamp Fitness West Loop.

And that’s not all!  West Central Association will be hosting a variety of carnival games for all ages, with exciting chances to win prizes! All proceeds will be earmarked for next year's Madison Row Fest, so come out and play for a great cause! 

**Volunteers are needed!** Interested in Participating, becoming a Sponsor or Volunteer? 

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River West SBIF - August 2024 Rollout
Aug
1
to Aug 30

River West SBIF - August 2024 Rollout

  • River West TIF District
  • ICS

The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and SomerCor will roll out the Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grant program for applications in the following TIF districts in August:

  • , West Town and Near West Side

Applications open: 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1
Applications close: 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30

 

The SBIF program uses revenue from TIF districts to help owners of commercial and industrial properties to repair or remodel their facilities for their own business or on behalf of tenants. Tenant businesses are also eligible to apply on their own.

Program participants can receive grants for 30 to 90 percent of project costs, with a maximum grant of $150,000 for commercial properties and $250,000 for industrial properties. The grants are administered by SomerCor on the City's behalf and do not have to be repaid. Those interested in applying can verify that their property is located in an eligible district by .

DPD and SomerCor will host an informational webinar to review program requirements and the application process. For additional information, visit .

SBIF Informational Webinar
1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7  |

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Fulton Market Grand Prix
Jul
28
8:30 A08:30

Fulton Market Grand Prix

  • Fulton Market District
  • ICS

Street Closures and Detours – All street closures and detours in effect between 6am-10pm.  Towing will be enforced during these hours. 

  1. 1. Fulton Street (Peoria to Racine)

  2. 2. Lake (Racine to Peoria)

  3. 3. Racine (Lake to Fulton)

  4. 4. May (Lake to Fulton)

  5. 5. Aberdeen (Lake to Fulton

  6. 6. Carpenter (Lake to Fulton)

  7. 7. Morgan (Lake to Fulton)

  8. 8. Sangamon (Lake to Fulton)

  9. 9. Peoria (Lake to Fulton)

  10. 10. Green (Fulton to Randolph) Detour

  11. 11. Randolph (Green to Elizabeth) Detour

  12. 12. Carroll (Morgan to Elizabeth) Detour

Vehicle traffic needing to enter/exit the interior of the racecourse will be required to do so at either May or Aberdeen St south of Lake St.  Vehicles will be allowed to pass directly across Lake Street throughout the day with the guidance of a course marshal. There may be a short wait to ensure riders have safely passed. Necessary local traffic only.

Parking

Street parking (paid and unpaid, check for signs) is available on the streets surrounding the course including:

  • Carroll/Kinzie/Fulton (East/West)

  • Elizabeth/Racine/May/Aberdeen/Carpenter/Morgan

  • There are a few public parking garages also in the area

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Fridays on Fulton
Jun
7
5:00 P17:00

Fridays on Fulton

  • Fulton Market Between Halsted and Peoria
  • ICS
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Introducing  Fridays on Fulton , a brand new FREE series showcasing local talent + building community. Hosted along the iconic Fulton Market District, Fridays on Fulton will enhance the atmosphere with music and electrifying artists!  But it’s not just about the music—Fridays on Fulton is about community and giving back. We will be spotlighting all of the restaurants and local businesses in the area to encourage #ShopSmall and #ShopLocal.  While you’re out there, please remember to  Give a Hoot + Don’t Pollute. Fulton Market needs some TLC!  Drink Responsibly   

Friday, June 7
Jon Alfaro, 5-6:30PM
Dance Group Performance, 5:30-5:45PM

Nsquared, 7-8:30PM

Witz, 8:30-10PM
LED Hula Hoop Performance, 8:45-9:00 PM

5 Paint the City Artists, 5-10PM

Reco The Great

Mario Mena

MAZE the artist

Cinque

Gabe Moskolis

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Pickleball Tournament at Big City Pickle Fulton Market
May
18
9:00 A09:00

Pickleball Tournament at Big City Pickle Fulton Market

  • Big City Pickleball
  • ICS

Join us! May 18, 2024 at Big City Pickle - Fulton Market! Get ready to show off your skills and compete against other pickleball enthusiasts in a fun and friendly environment. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, this event is perfect for adults of all levels. Join us for a day of exciting matches, great company, prizes, swag bags, refreshments and local businesses offering numerous health and wellness services. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this thrilling tournament! Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced + Doubles ... Cash Prizes! 120 player max! Sign up now!

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SAVOR the 紫ýGala
May
7
5:30 P17:30

SAVOR the 紫ýGala

  • Morgan MFG
  • ICS

VIP Hours: 5:30 - 10:00PM Price $250 - includes one hour special reception + general admission benefits

General Admission: 6:30 - 10:00PM Price $100 - includes all food, drink and entertainment

PARKING: STREET PARKING IN THE AREA + VALET PARKING (RATES APPLY)

ATTIRE: BUSINESS ATTIRE

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