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LOCAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Many Businesses in Lakeview and Roscoe Village are Hiring! Check out the Chamber's Job Board here for new job opportunities, such as Hairstylists, Lifeguards, Nurses, Business Coaches and more! If you are a business who is hiring, out to erik@lrvcc.org with assistance uploading your job descriptions.

GRAND OPENINGS
Here at the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce, we aim to elevate and promote the local businesses that make our neighborhood what it is. With that in mind, we are thrilled to announce the recent grand openings of several businesses and new locations: Starting Strength Gym, Kids’ Work, and Beige.

Happy Pride Month!
Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 Love is love. Our chamber is proud to support our LGBTQIA residents and business owners. How are you showing your pride? Here are some ways to celebrate in Lakeview & Roscoe Village.

Vote for Lakeview & Roscoe Village Businesses in Better Magazine’s Best Of!
It's Better Magazine’s annual Best Of competition featuring many of the wonderful businesses in Lakeview and Roscoe Village! Check out the nominated local businesses and vote today to show your love and support! Voting ends on June 27 at 5pm CST.

Shop & Dine in Roscoe Village at Roscoe Street-ery This WeekenD
Shop, dine & Community Yoga in Roscoe Village for Roscoe Street-ery happening this weekend on Friday, June 24 - Sunday, June 26, organized by local restaurants. This program offers on-street dining on Roscoe St from Damen to Seeley on the 2nd & 4th weekends from May - October. Shop at local businesses during Roscoe Street-ery weekends and present your receipt to receive specials at participating restaurants!

Shop Low-Line Market On Tuesdays & Enter the Loyalty Shopper Raffle Program
Shop Low-Line Market every Tuesday from 3-7pm at the Southport Brown Line Station for fresh, local produce and other delicious foods from local farmers and vendors. Sign up to the market eNewsletter to receive weekly updates about the vendors, kids activities, live music and more! Plus, enter the FREE market raffle every week you shop for your chance to be one of three lucky winners to win amazing prize packages from the vendors each month!

Shop Roscoe Village Farmers Market on Sundays from 8am - 12pm
The Roscoe Village Farmers Market takes place on Sundays from 8am - 12pm at Jahn Elementary (3149 N. Wolcott) from June 12 - October 9, 2022. Shop the market weekly for high-quality produce, proteins, cheese, fresh baked bread, specialty drinks, ready to eat meals, sweets, flowers, and more from local farms and vendors. Plus, enjoy special programming, such as free workouts, family-friendly activities and live music! Check out the list of vendors coming to the market this summer, schedule of free workouts at the market, and sign up to the Roscoe Village Farmers Market Newsletter to receive updates on market happenings, the weekly vendor schedule & more!

Roscoe Village Farmers Market Opening Day is This Sunday, June 12!
The Roscoe Village Farmers Market returns on Sundays from 8am - 12pm at Jahn Elementary (3149 N. Wolcott) from June 12 - October 9, 2022. Shop the market weekly for high-quality produce, proteins, cheese, fresh baked bread, specialty drinks, ready to eat meals, sweets, flowers, and more from local farms and vendors. Plus, enjoy special programming, such as free workouts, family-friendly activities and live music! Check out the list of vendors coming to the market this summer, schedule of free workouts at the market, and sign up to the Roscoe Village Farmers Market Newsletter to receive updates on market happenings, the weekly vendor schedule & more!

Shop Low-Line Market On Tuesdays & Sign Up to Market eNewsletter
Shop Low-Line Market every Tuesday from 3-7pm at the Southport Brown Line Station for fresh, local produce and other delicious foods from local farmers and vendors. Sign up to the market eNewsletter to receive weekly updates about the vendors, kids activities, live music and more! Plus, be sure to enter the FREE market raffle every week you shop for your chance to be one of three lucky winners to win amazing prize packages from the vendors each month!

Lincoln is Open For Business During Construction!
Lincoln Ave from Belmont to Wellington is OPEN for business during CDOT's construction project. Our neighborhood businesses need your support now more than ever. Make a point to shop local and support Lincoln Ave businesses during construction. The sidewalks will be open throughout the construction and currently cars can park on the north/east side of Lincoln. Read on to learn more about this construction project and check out Lincoln Ave businesses to support between Belmont and Wellington.
City of Chicago’s Security Camera Rebate Program Launches
The City of Chicago has launched the Home and Business Protection Program (HBPP) to ensure that Chicagoans have access to private security equipment to protect their property and feel safe. Starting June 6, the City will provide select rebates to cover costs associated with outdoor security camera systems, cloud storage for video footage, outdoor motion-sensor lighting, vehicle GPS trackers, and subscription costs.

Support Local for Your Father’s Day Gifts
Father’s Day is almost here! Wondering what to get the dads in your life? Check out our blog post for some ideas, including special Father’s Day discounts at neighborhood businesses and local spots to find the perfect gift for dad!

Volunteer at the Roscoe Village Burger Fest Beer Tents!
Have fun slinging beers and supporting your community by volunteering at the Roscoe Village Burger Fest beverage tents on Sunday, July 17! Tips raised from the beverage tent where you’ll be volunteering supports the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber and local business community. Volunteers must be 21+. Learn more and sign up for a shift time today!

Spend Memorial Day Weekend in Lakeview & Roscoe Village
As you gather with friends and family on Memorial Day, take time to honor the amazing people who sacrificed their lives while bravely serving in the military. Memorial Day weekend also marks the kick-off of summer, so we put together some ideas on how to enjoy the weekend in Lakeview and Roscoe Village.

Get Your Ticket to PorchFest Lakeview on Sunday, June 5
Join us for PorchFest Lakeview taking place on Sunday, June 5 from 1-5pm where 40 local musicians will perform across 15 front porches throughout Lakeview. Get your ticket today before ticket prices rise on Monday, May 30! Receive an event guide with porch locations, music schedule, local business discounts and an itinerary of what to do in the neighborhood.

Shop & Dine in Roscoe Village at Roscoe Street-ery Starting This Friday, May 27!
Shop and dine in Roscoe Village for the kick-off weekend of Roscoe Street-ery on May 27-29, organized by local restaurants, offering on-street dining on Roscoe St from Damen to Seeley on the 2nd & 4th weekends from May - October. Shop at local businesses during Roscoe Street-ery weekends and present your receipt to receive specials at participating restaurants!
Upcoming Construction Projects In Lakeview
NOTICE: CDOT's Lincoln-Ashland-Belmont Section 2 Improvements starts soon. As CDOT states, "Throughout construction the streets will remain open to motorists and pedestrians and access to businesses will be maintained. In order to keep the street open to traffic, parking will not be allowed in the area of active construction. In addition, there will be periodic parking restrictions on some side streets. Additionally, CTA routes will not be affected.”
Additionally, the asphalt restoration of Ashland from Belmont to Addison will begin this week or next week to repave the portions impacted in last year's water main project. This work will disrupt traffic partially as the existing asphalt is removed before a new layer of asphalt gets put down.

Roscoe Village Farmers Market 2022 Vendors Announced
The Roscoe Village Farmers Market returns on Sundays from 8am - 12pm at Jahn Elementary (3149 N. Wolcott) from June 12 - October 9, 2022. Shop the market weekly for high-quality produce, proteins, cheese, fresh baked bread, specialty drinks, ready to eat meals, sweets, flowers, and more from local farms and vendors. Plus, enjoy special programming, such as free workouts, family-friendly activities and live music! Check out the list of vendors coming to the market this summer and sign up to the Roscoe Village Farmers Market Newsletter to receive updates on market happenings, the weekly vendor schedule & more!

Low-Line Market Opening Day on Tuesday, June 7
Low-Line Market Opening Day is less than two weeks away! This year's market takes place every Tuesday from 3-7pm from June 7 - October 11 at the Southport Brown Line Station. Shop delicious local produce, meats, cheese, flowers, honey and so so much more! The market is proud to accept Illinois LINK cards for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program.

Business Spotlight - Konbini & Kanpai
Konbini & Kanpai opened in August 2021 by wife & husband pair Naomi Hattori & Jun-Jun Vichaikul. The couple wanted to bring together what they love about the Japanese Konbini (convenience store) with a curated selection of craft beers, wine and sake in Lakeview. Kanpai (“cheers” in Japanese) is a play on how you can purchase alcohol to go and also drink in the store.
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