Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, December 26, 2013

A festive purchase from Taste Food and Wine




Taste Food & Wine
1506 W. Jarvis Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626

"I purchased this Crop Organic Spiced Pumpkin vodka for a special occasion. The timing was not right in October for Halloween, or even November for Thanksgiving, so I shared it with a friend on Christmas Eve.

Taste Food and Wine has some of the finest wines, beer, cheese and chocolates for that perfect time to celebrate our friendships, a holiday or an accomplishment"
.

- Bill Morton


Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Chamber to attend Rogers Park Food Co-op meeting




Tremendous surge in Co-op Grocery Stores nationally is also happening right here in Rogers Park.
Chicago, IL –Rogers Park Food Co-op will host a meeting December 4th to update the community
on the progress of the co-op launch and grow support.

Sharon Hoyer, General Manager of the Dill Pickle Co-op in Logan Square and Tom Rosenfeld,
owner of Earth First Farms and Heartland Café in Rogers Park will share their experience and
insights about the benefits of a community-owned grocery store.

Rogers Park Food Co-op community meeting:

Date: Wednesday, December 4th
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Place: United Church of Rogers Park
1545 W. Morse Ave., 3rd Floor (Morse at Ashland)
 Chicago, IL 60626

The Rogers Park Food Co-op initially grew out of kitchen table conversations between a mother
and daughter, Mary Meyer and Jocelyn Gerard, longtime Rogers Park residents and community
organizers. “I am excited about creating a neighborhood food store serving and engaging the
community in a beautiful welcoming space,” says Mary Meyer.

In December 2012, initial meetings were held bringing together a group that evolved into a
Founders Group. In February 2013, four members of the Founders Group attended the Food
Co-op Initiative Start-Up Conference in Bloomington, IN (http://www.foodcoopinitiative.coop/).
The conference provided information on how to build a co-op. It turns out there is an established
model to follow and a wealth of resources available from other established and start-up co-ops
across the country.

With the growing demand for more local produce and expansion of farmers markets across the city,
it seems obvious that Chicago is hungry for healthy food choices. A co-op is the perfect choice for
Rogers Park with its activist roots and diversity. These qualities make for a strong community, which
is critical in creating a co-op. The co-op would provide access to trusted sources for healthy food,
local and organic produce, and artisanal foods seven days a week and all year long and be a
neighborhood gathering place. Sandi Price of Rogers Park Business Alliance says that RPBA
“supports the establishment of a Food Co-op in Rogers Park. It’s a great way of keeping Rogers
Park dollars in the community while promoting fresh, local, sustainable and healthy food.”Fun Facts…
Co-op businesses succeed at a greater rate than traditional business models. According to Stuart
Reid, executive director of the Minnesota-based Food Co-op Initiative, “the success rate of startup
co-ops” compared to typical new small businesses, “is very high.” There are 5 active start-up groups
in the area. According to Reid, “Chicago is one of the largest cities in the United States with the
fewest open co-ops. There are other mid to large cities with clusters of co-ops in development,
however Chicago has the one of the strongest market areas for co-ops to impact their communities
and the local economy.”

We are part of a national trend. According to Reid, there has been “tremendous” growth in the U.S.
in existing co-ops as well as the emergence of new ones in recent years…based on information he
has been able to collect, there are about 330 fully functioning food co-ops in the country, including
68 that started up in the last eight years. The Food Co-op Initiative also is working with 130 groups
starting up new food co-ops, including about 10 in Illinois. (Chicago Tribune, September 18, 2013,
Food Co-ops Growing Around the Country)

The benefits of a food co-op are many and include keeping money in the community, creating local
jobs that pay a living wage, and having a trusted source for fresh, local, sustainable, and healthy food
year round.

The Rogers Park Food Co-op will help grow the local economy and support local sustainable farmers
and food artisans. It will serve as a gathering place for the neighborhood of Rogers Park, embracing
the diversity of the neighborhood and fostering stronger ties among the different social and ethnic
groups, a key value of Rogers Park residents.

Follow the Rogers Park Food Co-op on Facebook:
facebook.com/rogersparkfood

Contact Rogers Park Food Co-op:
RogersParkFood@gmail.com



Saturday, November 30, 2013

Social Media


Every day businesses and individuals promote themselves on social media sites, varying from Facebook to Twitter, Blogger, MySpace, Pinterest, LinkedIn, websites, etc.

Social Media can be a double-edged sword, doing both harm and good at the same time. When we make minor errors, like spelling a word incorrectly, it can change someone's view about us or our business very quickly.

Other issues frequently come to the surface. Having too many e-mails, for example, can make it difficult for someone to reach us.

Social Media should be fairly simple. It's not too complicated to connect the varying sites so that they post to one another. Just go to Google Search and many different ways to connect are open to you.

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce has the following Social Media sites:

Blogger

Facebook

Flickr

Google+

LinkedIn

Myspace

Official Website

Pinterest

Twitter

Youtube

Social Media is not the full extent that needs to be considered. Communication is key to any successful endeavor.

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce has a very quick response time. It takes us 24-48 hours to respond to all calls and e-mails.

We also send out our newsletters, filled with information, once to twice a month depending on how  many events we attend in a given month.

Lastly, we are out in the community, talking to residents and business owners frequently so that we have a keen insight to the ongoing activities of the community at large.

It takes a lot to successfully speak to another person. One has to think carefully to not insult them by using body language that is inappropriate. Poor wording choices can also harm a conversation.

I find it best to study someone you are about to approach and begin with mundane topics. If someone is staring at a balloon, ask them about the balloon. Conversations can build quickly and become fun and witty exchanges if the approach is right.

Without Social Media and Communication skills, it's difficult to approach people, and to approach them in ways that will be well-received. Pay attention to the actions you exhibit and focus on topics that keep the listener enthralled.


image received from www.mbaonline.com

Friday, November 29, 2013

Member of the We Deliver Chicago Coalition



The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce is a proud member of a coalition of more than 800 community groups, small businesses, labor unions and chambers of commerce who are partners of America’s non-alcoholic beverage companies.

The American Beverage Association's We Deliver Chicago Coalition (WDC) works to raise awareness of the critical role beverage companies play in our communities for more than a century. Through investment and job creation, member companies have helped to improve the quality of life of thousands of Illinois residents.




The current membership includes (in chronological order),

182 Club Corp
22nd Street Produce
5 Hermanos Restaurant
5 W Hubbard Corp.
51st Street Business Association
5747 Food & Deli
7-Eleven Franchise Store #33483
7-Eleven Franchise Store #33882
7-Eleven Franchise Store #33912
7-Eleven Heartland Zone - Corp
7-Eleven Store #33363
95th Street Beverly Hills Business
Association
A & G Fresh Market, Inc.
Ability Vending
Aflac- IC Cowans
Ala Carte Entertainment
Albany Park Chamber of Commerce
Ali Rothbaum Insurance
Al's Beef Wrigleyville
AL's Char-House
Alsip Chamber of Commerce
American Beverage Association
American Group Realty, Inc.
American Youth Project
America's Dog- Adams
America's Dog- Navy Pier
America's Dog- O'Hare
America's Dog- Randolph
America's Dog Three
Americraft Inc.
Andies Restaurant-Andersonville
Andies Restaurant-Lakeview
Angela Kearney
Angie's Pizza
Armand's on Western
Armand's Pizzeria - Edison Park
Association of Business & Commerce of Cicero
At Risk High Risk Youth Program
Atotonilco Restaurants - Back of the Yards
Atotonilco Restaurants - Gage Park
Atotonilco Restaurants - Joliet
Atotonilco Restaurants - Little Village
Atotonilco Tortilla Factory - Back of the Yards
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Azteca Mini Mart
B.H. Wimp Insurance Agency - State Farm
Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council
Bad Dog Tavern
Bake for Me! Bakery & Cafe - Clark
Bake for Me! Bakery & Cafe - Halsted
Bakery Bonjour Café
Balagio Restaurant
Barbara's Soul Food
Barclay's American Grille
Because I Care, Inc.
Bedford Park - Clearing Industrial
Association
Beggars Pizza - Chicago
Belmont-Central Chamber of Commerce
Belvedere
Benford Brown & Associates
Berkeley Finer Foods
Best Taco & Burrito Joint
Bethlehem Star M. B. Church
Biagio Cucina
Biagio Events, Catering & Banquets
Big Salem's Mini Mart
Billy Goat III
Billy Goat Inn
Billy Goat Merchandise Mart
Billy Goat Mount Prospect
Billy Goat O'Hare
Billy Goat Tavern Navy Pier
Billy Goat Tavern Original
BJ’s Market - 79th Street
BJ’s Market - Stony Island
Black McDonald's Operators Association
Black Pages International
Bob Chinn's Crab House
Bob-O-Rino's Subs
BODI
Bootleggers
Brick House Tavern and Tap
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council
Brixie's Beer Bar & Grill
Bronzeville Visitor Information Center
Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
Brothers
Bub's Place
Business and Economic Revitalization
Association
Butch McGuires
Buy N Save Supermarket - 103rd Street
Byron's Hot Dogs-Irving Park
Byron's Hot Dogs-Lawrence
Cadillac Ranch
Café Bella
Cafe Cubano
Cafe Touche
Calumet Area Industrial Commission
Captain Hooks of Roosevelt, Inc. d/b/a
Captain Hooks Fish & Chicken
Carleton of Oak Park Hotel
Carnelli's Deli
Carniceria 5 Hermanos - Berwyn
Carniceria 5 Hermanos - Cicero
Carniceria Jimenez - Addison
Carniceria Jimenez - Chicago
Carniceria Jimenez - Hanover Park
Carniceria Jimenez - Melrose Park
Carniceria Jimenez - West Chicago
Carniceria Jimenez - Wheeling
Carniceria Jimenez Express Bensenville
Carniceria Jimenez, Inc.
Carolyn's Lounge
Casa Margarita La Grange
Casa Margarita Orland
Castle Chicago Nightclub
CEDARS Mediterranean Kitchen
Celli's Beef
Central Beverage Company
Central Grocers Cooperative Inc
Central Gyros
Central Lakeview Merchants Association
Central Starlite Restaurant
Central States SER, Inc.
Cermak Chamber of Commerce
C'est Si Bon
Chandler's Chophouse
Chatham Business Association
Chef Luciano
Chef Sarah's Cafe
Chesterfield Community Council
Chesterfield Tom Thumb
Chicago Chinatown Chamber Of Commerce
Chicago Korean American Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Tap House
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Chicago's Pita Grill
Chick-fil-A - Chicago Ridge Mall
Chuckies
City Foods Mini Mart
City Porch
City Wide Liquor Association
Coco Restaurant
Cody's Public House
Colletti's Restaurant
Concerned Citizens of Burnside
Concession Services Inc.
Connie's Pizza - Archer Ave
Connie's Pizza - McCormick Place
Connie's Pizza - Naperville
Connie's Pizza - Navy Pier
Connie's Pizza - Westmont
Continental Sales
Cool Herb's Smack Down Catering
Coquito Restaurant
Cornell Dollar Store
Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce
Council on American-Islamic Relations
County Fair Foods
Covenant Trading FX
Coyote Logistics
Cozy Corner Restaurant & Pancake House - Diversey
Cozy Corner Restaurant & Pancake House - Milwaukee
Crew Bar & Grill
Cuvée Chicago
D & D Dogs
D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub - Glenview
D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub - Park Ridge
D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub - River West
D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub - Wheeling
D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub - Wrigleyville
Danny's Egghead Diner
Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen - Halsted
Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen - Kedzie
DC Mad Hatter
Dear Franks
Deneen Inc.
Des Plaines Office Equipment
Destiny Homes, Inc.
Detention
Dick's River Road House
Doggie Diner-Aurora
Doggie Diner-Bolingbrook
Doggie Diner-Hinsdale
Doggie Diner-Plainfield
Doggie Diner-Woodridge
Domestic Uniform Rental
Don Chema Restaurant
Don Juan's
Don's Hot Dogs d/b/a Don's Drive-In Restaurant
Doreens Pizzeria
Downtown Dogs
Dream Dinners
Drink
Drum & Monkey
Dulcelandia - 26th Street
Dulcelandia - Aurora
Dulcelandia - Cicero
Dulcelandia - Fullerton Ave
Dulcelandia - Irving Park
Dulcelandia - Kedzie
Dulcelandia - Melrose Park
East of the Ryan
East Side Chamber of Commerce
East Side Soccer Dome
East Side Sports
Eat & Run, Inc.
Edison Park Chamber of Commerce
Eighteenth Street Development Corporation
El Centro Supermercado
El Charro de San Franciso
El Ranchito - 71st Street
El Ranchito - Niles
El Ranchito Food- Pulaski
El Ranchito Foods - Blue Island
Elliott's Augusta Pizza & Grill
Emerald Isle Bar and Grill- Edison Park
Emerald Isle Bar and Grill- Peterson
Enterprise Realty Power Brokers
European Chalet Banquets
Evergreen Supermarket
Express Grill
F & F Management
Family Pride Foods
Famous Freddies
Far South Community Development Center
Farmers Food Basket - 71st Street
Farmers Food Basket- 63rd Street
Farmers Insurance - Itasca, IL
Fat Duck Bar & Grill
Father & Son Italian Kitchen
Fatty's Hot Dogs - 43rd
Festa Pizza
Filbert Root Beer CO
Finn McCool's - Crystal Lake
Finn McCool's - Schaumburg
Fiorentino's Cucina Italiana
Flash Taco
Flo Cafe and Bar
Fondue Stube
Food Town - 79th Street
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce
Forno Rosso
Francesca's Fiore
Fresh Way Foods
Freshline Foods
Fritzy's Tavern
Fruit D'Licious
G J Liquors
G J Tavern
Gaelic Fire Brigade Bar and Speakeasy
Gately Park Advisory Council
Geno's Place in the Park
Gibson's Restaurant Group
Gibson's Steakhouse- Chicago
Gibson's Steakhouse- Oak Brook
Gibson's Steakhouse- Rosemont
Gio's Cafe and Deli
Goodwin's Restaurant
Gourmet Chicken
Grand Avenue Shrimp House
Grandma J's Local Kitchen
Grandpa's Place
Granny B's Restaurant
Greater Avondale Chamber of Commerce
Greater North Michigan Avenue Association
Greater Roseland Chamber of Commerce
Greater Southwest Development Corporation
Green Tomato Deli
Grocery Basket
Hamburger Mary's
Happy Foods - 6415 Central Chicago
Happy Foods - 6783 Northwest Chicago
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse & Bar - Chicago
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse & Bar - Lombard
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse & Bar - Rosemont
Harry Caray's Restaurant Group
Harry Caray's Seventh Inning Stretch - Midway Airport
Harry Caray's Tavern - Navy Pier
Haven of Rest Church
Hawkeye's Bar & Grill
Hearts
Hegewisch Chamber of Commerce
Hegewisch Fruit Market
Hinda Incentives
Holy Mackerel! 
Home Run Inn - 31st Street 
Home Run Inn - Addison 
Home Run Inn - Archer Ave 
Home Run Inn - Beverly 
Home Run Inn - Bolingbrook 
Home Run Inn - Darien 
Home Run Inn - Hillside 
Home Run Inn - Melrose Park 
Home Run Inn - Westmont 
Home Run Inn - Woodridge 
Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce 
Horizon Cafe 
Hospitality Business Association of Chicago 
Hub 51 
Hubbard Inn 
Huck Finn Restaurants 
Huck Finn Restaurants - Oak Lawn 
Huck Finn Restaurants - Pulaski 
Huey's Hot Dogs 
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House- Chicago 
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House- Des Plaines 
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House- Naperville 
il Vicinato 
Illinois Automated Merchandising Council 
Illinois Beverage Association 
Illinois Chamber of Commerce 
Illinois Food Retailers Association 
Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 
Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association 
Illinois Licensed Beverage Association 
Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association 
Illinois Association of Convenience Stores 
Illinois Restaurant Association 
Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) 
Inner City Entertainment Theaters 
International Foods 
International Human Relations Council 
J J Peppers Food Stores 
J&J Vending 
J.B. Alberto's 
Jack's Restaurant 
Jasper's Cafe 
Jazzy Bean Café 
JB's Deli 
Jefferson Tap & Grille 
Jersey Mike's Franchise #27019 
Jersey Mike's Franchise #27029 
Jersey Mike's Franchise #27030 
Jesse Owens Park Advisory Council 
Jili, LLC d/b/a Subway 
Joey's Shrimp House 
John Barleycorn - Lincoln Park 
John Barleycorn - River North 
John Barleycorn - Schaumburg 
John Barleycorn - Wrigleyville 
Johnny O's 
Jorge's Fajitas 
J's Corner Hot Dogs 
Juanita's Mexican Food 
Judy's Grill 
Justice Chamber of Commerce 
Kappy's Restaurant and Pancake House 
Kedzie Elston Business Industrial Council 
Keefer's 
Kelsey's 
Kendalls Bar 
KFC - 102nd & Halsted 
KFC - 107 E. 95th 
KFC - 1144 S. Western 
KFC - 1617 E. 95th 
KFC - 2215 N. Washtenaw 
KFC - 300 E. 35th Street 
KFC - 36th & Archer 
KFC - 47th & Kedzie 
KFC - 5230 W Madison 
KFC - 6034 W. North Ave 
KFC - 7 E. Garfield 
KFC - 75th & Lafayette 
KFC - 83rd & King Drive 
KFC - 83rd & South Chicago Ave 
KFC- 1914 W. 79th 
KFC-1600 W. Marquette 
KFC-58th & Western 
Kincade's Bar & Grill 
Kinderhook Tap 
Kingsberry Waffle House - Flossmoor 
Kingsberry Waffle House - Oak Forest 
Kopi A Travelers Cafe 
L & G Restaurant 
La Bodega Inc. 
La Bruquena Restaurant 
La Casa de Samuel 
La Catedral Cafe
La Familia Unida 
La Grange Park Chamber of Commerce 
La Lena Restaurant 
La Princesa Liquor 
La Taberna Tapas 
La Villa Restaurant 
Lago Banquets 
Lago Ventures Incorporated 
Lakeview Chamber of Commerce 
Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce 
Lalo's Restaurant - Berwyn 
Lalo's Restaurant - Glenview 
Lalo's Restaurant - Halsted 
Lalo's Restaurant - Little Village 
Lalo's Restaurant - Schaumburg 
Lao 18 
Lao Beijing 
Lao Hunan 
Lao Ma La 
Lao Shanghai 
Lao Sze Chuan - Archer 
Lao Sze Chuan - Downers Grove 
Lao Sze Chuan Uptown 
Lao You Ju 
Lao Yunnan 
Larry's of Harvey 
Las Brisas Del Mar 
Latino Organization of the Southwest (LOS) 
Latinos Progresando 
Lawndale Christian Development Corporation 
Le Peep Cafe & Grill 
Leamington Foods - 3240 Roosevelt Chicago 
Leamington Foods - 5467 Madison Chicago 
Leamington Foods - 550 Mannheim Chicago 
Li'l Guys and My Pie Pizza 
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce 
Lion Head Pub 
Little Ricky's Rib Joint 
Little Village Chamber of Commerce 
Little Village Community Council 
Living Water Creations 
LLC Consulting 
Lobo de Mar Restaurant 
Locascio's Sports Bar 
Lockdown Bar & Grill 
Los Candiles Restaurant 
Los Comales De Dona Ana - Waukegan 
Los Comales De Dona Ana - West Lawn 
Lou Malnati's - Bloomingdale 
Lou Malnati's - Bolingbrook 
Lou Malnati's - Bucktown - Wicker Park 
Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove 
Lou Malnati's - Carol Stream - Wheaton 
Lou Malnati's - Downers Grove 
Lou Malnati's - Elk Grove Village 
Lou Malnati's - Elmhurst 
Lou Malnati's - Evanston 
Lou Malnati's - Geneva 
Lou Malnati's - Gold Coast 
Lou Malnati's - Grayslake - Gurnee 
Lou Malnati's - Highland Park 
Lou Malnati's - Joliet - Shorewood 
Lou Malnati's - Lake Forest 
Lou Malnati's - Lake Zurich 
Lou Malnati's - Lakewood 
Lou Malnati's - Lawndale 
Lou Malnati's - Libertyville 
Lou Malnati's - Lincoln Park 
Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood 
Lou Malnati's - Mount Prospect 
Lou Malnati's - Naperville Downtown 
Lou Malnati's - Naperville South 
Lou Malnati's - Northbrook 
Lou Malnati's - Palatine 
Lou Malnati's - Park Ridge 
Lou Malnati's - River North 
Lou Malnati's - Schaumburg 
Lou Malnati's - Schaumburg West 
Lou Malnati's - South Loop 
Lou Malnati's - Tinley Park 
Lou Malnati's - Western Springs 
Lou Malnati's - Wilmette 
Luxbar 
Lynwood Educational Services Center 
M & S #2 Food Mart, Inc. 
Magic Grill 
Mahoney's Pub & Grille 
Malnati's Organization, Inc. 
Mama Nena's Shrimp House 
Manny's Blue Room 
Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - Midway Airport
Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - University Village 
Mar y Tierra Restaurant 
Marcella's Restaurant 
Marcello's - Lincoln Park 
Marcello's - Logan Square 
Marcello's - Northbrook 
Margaret's Boutique 
Maria's Tropical Den 
Mario's Red Hots 
Mario's Tacos 
Markello's Restaurant 
Master Brew 
Masters Pancake House 
Max's Italian Beef 
Maya del Sol Restaurant 
Maywood Chamber of Commerce 
McDonald's - 1443 E 87th St 
McDonald's - 1651 W. 95th Street 
McDonald's - 29 E. 87th 
McDonald's - 7900 S. King Drive 
McDonald's - 8321 S. Ashland 
McDonald's - 8871 S. Kingston 
McDonald's- 1563 N. Wells 
McDonald's- 1831 W. Devon 
McDonald's- 6125 N. Milwaukee 
McDonald's-7969 N. Milwaukee Ave. 
Meal of the Day Cafe 
Mellow Yellow Restaurant 
Melrose Park Chamber of Commerce 
Memo's Tacos, Inc. 
Merkle's 
Metro Deli - Union Station 
Mexican Civic Society of Illinois Inc. 
Mexicanos Unidos del D.F. 
Mexique Chicago 
Mi Tierra Restaurant 
Mickeys Casual Dining 
Midlothian Chamber of Commerce 
Minuteman Press-Elgin 
Mirabell Restaurant & Lounge 
Miranda's Grocery 
Misch Brothers Super Market 
MLR Consulting 
Moe's Cantina - River North 
Moe's Cantina - Wrigleyville 
Monti's
Moody's Pub 
Moretti's Restaurant & Pizzeria - Bartlett 
Moretti's Restaurant & Pizzeria - Edison Park 
Moretti's Restaurant & Pizzeria - Fox Lake 
Moretti's Restaurant & Pizzeria - Lake in the Hills 
Moretti's Restaurant & Pizzeria - Mt. Prospect 
Moretti's Restaurant & Pizzeria - Schaumburg 
Mother's Too 
Mount Calvary Baptist Church 
Mr. Beef & Pizza - Harlem 
N.S.R.D. Investment, Inc. d/b/a Taco Bell & KFC 
Nader Wholesale Grocers 
Nadia Fish & Chicken, Inc 
Nathan’s Chicago Style 
National Association of Theatre Owners 
(Illinois Chapter) 
Netup Café 
New Generations Lounge 
New Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 
New Lion's Den 
New Little China 
New Mount Pilgrim Church 
Nick's Pizza & Pub - Crystal Lake 
Nick's Pizza & Pub - Elgin 
Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry 
Nonna Silvia's 
Northalsted Business Alliance 
North-Pulaski Fresh Market 
Northwest Connection Chamber of Commerce 
Nowak's Farmers Market 
Nuevo Leon Restaurant 
NV Penthouse Lounge 
Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce 
O'Briens Restaurant & Bar - O'Hare 
O'Briens Restaurant & Bar - Old Town 
O'Briens Restaurant & Bar - Riverwalk Cafe 
O'Callaghan's 
O'Donovan's 
Old Town Ale House
Old Town Merchants & Residents Association 
O'Malley's West 
O'Neil's 
Ontourage Chicago 
Original Pancake House - Gold Coast 
Original Pancake House - Hyde Park/Kenwood 
Original Pancake House - Lincoln Park 
Original Pancake House - Oak Forest 
Original Pancake House - Orland Park 
Original Rainbow Cone 
Pacesetters Ground Transport 
Palace Grill 
Palermo's on 95th 
Pan's Food Center 
Pastors United for Change 
Payless Submarine 
Perry's 
Pete's Fresh Market - Archer Heights 
Pete's Fresh Market - Brighton Park 
Pete's Fresh Market - Calumet 
Pete's Fresh Market - Evergreen Park 
Pete's Fresh Market - Gage Park 
Pete's Fresh Market - Hegewisch 
Pete's Fresh Market - Little Village 
Pete's Fresh Market - Oakbrook Terrace 
Pete's Fresh Market - West Lawn Market 
Pete's Produce - 1411 87 Street Chicago 
Pete's Produce - 1543 87 Street Chicago 
Phil's Last Stand 
Pilsen Neighbors Community Council 
Pilsen Wellness Centers 
Pippin's Tavern 
PitchFork Food & Saloon 
Pizza Fresca 
Pizza Hut Franchise - 6700 S Stony Island 
Pizza Hut Franchise - 8849 S Stony Island 
Pizza Hut Franchise - Archer Heights 
Pizza Hut Franchise - Back of the Yards 
Pizza Hut Franchise - Blue Island 
Pizza Hut Franchise - Chatham 
Pizza Hut Franchise - Crestwood 
Pizza Hut Franchise - Gage Park 
Pizza Hut Franchise - Garfield Ridge 
Polish American Chamber of Commerce 
Portage Park Chamber of Commerce 
Potash Market (Gold Coast) 
Potash Market (Hancock Center) 
Potash Market (Sandburg Village) 
Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of 
Illinois 
Pullman Community Development Corp. 
Quartino 
Quick Bite Carry Outs 
Raheel Foods, Inc. 
Ranalli's of Andersonville 
Raymond's Hamburger and Tacos 
Real Time Sports 
Rebel Bar & Grill 
Red Pepper Lounge 
Reese's Cocktail Lounge 
Reggio's Pizza - Frozen Pizza Division 
Renee's Tasty Tempting Treats 
Restaurant Dona Ana 
Restaurante El Mogote 
Retro Cafe & Restaurant 
Revolver 
Rexam Beverage Can America 
Ricochet's Tavern 
Riggio's Restaurant 
River Grove Chamber of Commerce 
River Shannon 
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce 
Riverside Chamber of Commerce 
Riverview Brick Oven Pizzeria 
Riverview Tavern 
Robbins Business Association 
Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill 
Rogers Park Business Alliance 
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce 
Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce 
Roosevelt Fire House, Inc. d/b/a Firehouse Grill 
Rosario's Italian Food, Inc. 
Rosebud Restaurants 
Roula Crews Wellness 
Royal Caribbean Jerk 
Sabor Latino Restaurant (Fullerton) 
Sabor Latino Restaurant (North Ave) 
Sabre Room 
San Jose Obrero Mission - Little Village 
San Jose Obrero Mission - Pilsen 
Save-a-lot HALSTED
Save-a-lot Mount Prospect Office 
Schaumburg Business Association 
Semiramis Restaurant 
Sentry Foods Of Midlothian 
Serenitea, Inc. Tea Cafe & Boutique 
Serpe Insurance 
She-Nannigan's 
Shiv Subs Inc. d/b/a Subway 
Shop & Save Market - Bridgeview 
Shop & Save Market - Chicago 
Shop & Save Market - Des Plaines 
Shop & Save Market - Downers Grove 
Shop & Save Market - Niles 
Shop & Save Market - Schaumburg 
Siboney Cuban Cuisine 
Simply Soup Salads & Sandwiches 
Sinai Community Institute 
Sizzlin Skillets 
Small Business Support Services 
Snuggery - Edison Park 
Snuggery - Gold Coast 
Snuggery - McHenry 
Snuggery - Schaumburg 
Snuggery - Union Station 
Sol de Mexico 
Soluri & Sons Italian Deli 
Some Place Else Lounge 
Soundbar Group 
South East Finest Basketball 
South Holland Business Association 
South Loop Chamber of Commerce 
South Shore Chamber of Commerce 
Southeast Chamber of Commerce 
Southland Ministerial Health Network 
Southport Grocery & Cafe 
Spiro's Deli 
Starship Restaurant & Catering 
Streeter's Tavern 
Subway-1608 W 59th 
Suparossa - Central 
Suparossa - Harwood Heights 
Suparossa - Woodridge 
Super Fair Grocery Store 
Super Pollo y Taqueria 
Supermercado Cuauhtemoc - Taqueria Cuauhtemoc 
Supermercados Torres - Cicero
Supermercados Torres - Melrose Park 
Taco & Burrito House - Belmont Central 
Taco & Burrito House - Lakeview 
Taco & Burrito House - Lincoln Park 
Taco Bell - 5737 Monee-Manhattan Road 
Taco Bell - 9481 w 159th 
Taco Bell- 22242 Governors Highway 
Tag Restaurants 
Tampico Beverages Inc. 
Taqueria Don Rabe 
Taqueria Dona Ana 
Taqueria El Ranchito - Clark 
Taqueria El Ranchito - Grand 
Taqueria El Ranchito - Milwaukee 
Taqueria El Tapatio 
Taqueria la Cuidad 
Taqueria La Zacatecana 
Taste Entertainment 
Tasty Gyros 
Tavern At The Park 
Teamsters Joint Council 25 
Teamsters Local 710 
Tecalitlan Restaurant 
The Allerton Hotel Chicago 
The Apartment 
The Beaumont Bar & Grill 
The Beer Bistro - North 
The Beer Bistro - West Loop 
The Burger Philosophy 
The Cousin's Restaurant 
The Dating Game 
The Edgewater Lounge 
The Gospel Tribune 
The Hangge-Uppee 
The Haute & The Dog 
The Hidden Shamrock 
The Jeffrey Pub 
The Leaders Network 
The Leg Room 
The Lodge Management Group 
The Lodge Tavern 
The M. R. Davis Group, Inc 
The Mayfield Banquets 
The Miracle Center 
The Montgomery Club 
The New 408 Club 
The New Apartment Lounge
The New Look Restaurant 
The Original Mother's 
The Playground 
The SoFo Tap 
The Waterfront Cafe 
Theory 
Tina's Cocktail Lounge 
Tommy Gun's Garage 
Tony Gourmet Group 
Tony's Italian Beef - Palos Park 
Tony's Italian Beef 
Top Notch Beefburgers Inc. 
Top View Restaurant 
Trattoria 225 
Trifecta Grill 
Trohas Chicken and Shrimp House 
Tumbao Bar & Grill 
United Business Association of Midway 
United Southwest Chamber of Commerce 
University Village Association 
Valell Corporation 
Velocity Mobile Marketing Co. 
Villa Rosa Pizza and Pasta 
Vincent 
Vision Night Club 
Vive en Forma 
Walker Bros. Original Pancake House 
Washington Park Chamber of Commerce 
Water House Tavern & Grill 
West Central Association 
West Lawn - Archer Heights Chamber of Commerce 
West Ridge Chamber of Commerce 
West Side Health Authority 
West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry 
Westside Health Authority 
Williams Inn Pizzeria Express 
Winberies 
Y Chicago 
Yah's Cuisine 
Ye Olde Town Inn 
Yummy's Grill 
Zia's Trattoria 



Wine Tastings


The owners were helpful and gracious, the workers checking on those looking at the wines, and the place was crowded with great people, having fun and chatting about the wines, the location and so much more. We recommend that everyone attend and explore your tastes by tasting wine!




Thursday, November 28, 2013

Howard Jewelry & Loan





Howard Jewelry and Loan had some beautiful items, going from guitars, to necklaces, to ipods, cameras, dolls... An interesting store who has lovely employees, they are more than worth a look around. You might find your own personal treasure.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

CNT Energy


Visit their website.

Below is an excerpt from their website:

"A one-stop energy efficiency shop for building owners

Energy Savers helps building owners in northern Illinois tame high utility costs with a practical approach to energy efficiency and water conservation. We’ve helped hundreds of building owners improve their buildings and increase net operating income by reducing costs.

Our experts from CNT Energy and our partners take the guess work out of the process. We’ll be there with you every step of the way, from identifying cost-effective improvements, to finding financing, overseeing construction, and verifying savings.

Call (855) 372-8377 or e-mail CNT Energy at info@energysaversprogram.org.

Energy savers offers:

  • Building assessment and expert advice. The Energy Savers team will conduct a building assessment that includes an examination of utility bills and a thorough inspection of your building to find where you’re wasting energy, water and money. Your expert energy assessor will help you identify the most cost-effective investments for your building. This service is available at no cost for many buildings.
  • Financial guidance. Energy Savers partners directly with lenders and the utility companies to help you connect with low-cost financing options and take advantage of rebates and incentives for energy efficiency improvements.
  • Construction oversight. The Energy Savers team will assist you throughout the construction process, from finding qualified contractors, to reviewing bids, and monitoring installation.
  • Annual savings reports. Once your energy efficiency and water conservation upgrades are complete, you’ll receive annual reports showing you how much you are saving. If your building is not performing as well as anticipated, we will perform a building tune-up."

Both organizations are now available on our Going Green page.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Caribbean American Bakery


Caribbean American Bakery has some of the most delicious meat patties I have ever tried. Michael, the owner, is one of the nicest men I have ever met, and all of the workers I've met are nice, friendly, and very efficient.


Monday, November 25, 2013

Ecodwell





Great ideas lead to great things. And so it was with Ecodwell—what began as a product, providing affordable, energy-efficient homes to the general population, has expanded to become a mindful business offering design, construction, remodel and interior design services.

At Ecodwell, the primary mission is to keep projects as green as possible while being mindful of every client’s budget and financial obligations.

Avi Ron and Petros Kyvelos are the driving force behind Ecodwell and its approach. Coming from small countries—Avi is from Israel, Petros from Holland—where people provide largely for themselves and produce very little waste, both men were astonished by the wasteful habits of American society. That’s why, with Ecodwell, they focus on minimizing waste during construction while maximizing every home’s energy efficiency.

Asked about their approach to building new homes, the men explain that the process is different every time, depending on budget, property type and desired features. But with years of experience and hundreds of projects under their belts, it’s clear they’re doing something right.

When building new homes, Ecodwell is known to create vertical spaces with a smaller base footprint; this factors into the home’s overall efficiency. Avi and Petros are highly mindful of what details can affect a structure’s use of energy and include simple-yet-effective features that maximize day-to-day sustainability.

Though the desire for green homes and sustainable construction exists, it’s not yet cost-effective for most people to invest in structures that are 100% green. Still, Ecodwell continues to fill a unique need in Chicago real estate and will be leading the way as energy efficient construction continues to gain in popularity.


Sunday, November 24, 2013

LifeStorage







LifeStorage is a great location with the friendliest people I have ever encountered. Always ready with a smile to assist you, and asking if you need help if you are wandering in look of something. They give you great choices and don't push you the way some places I've been to do. They are a must if you are looking for storage space or someone you know is.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

V-Tone


Located at 1550 W. Jarvis Avenue, V-Tone Fitness has great workers who are open, friendly, and willing to assist you with any questions you may have. They provide a clean, open environment for you to work out in and have such a wide variety of equipment that their is something for just about everyone! 

Check out their site and sign up today!
















Friday, November 22, 2013

Member of the We Deliver Chicago Coalition



The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce is a proud member of a coalition of more than 800 community groups, small businesses, labor unions and chambers of commerce who are partners of America’s non-alcoholic beverage companies.

The American Beverage Association's We Deliver Chicago Coalition (WDC) works to raise awareness of the critical role beverage companies play in our communities for more than a century. Through investment and job creation, member companies have helped to improve the quality of life of thousands of Illinois residents.




The current membership includes (in chronological order),

182 Club Corp
22nd Street Produce
5 Hermanos Restaurant
5 W Hubbard Corp.
51st Street Business Association
5747 Food & Deli
7-Eleven Franchise Store #33483
7-Eleven Franchise Store #33882
7-Eleven Franchise Store #33912
7-Eleven Heartland Zone - Corp
7-Eleven Store #33363
95th Street Beverly Hills Business
Association
A & G Fresh Market, Inc.
Ability Vending
Aflac- IC Cowans
Ala Carte Entertainment
Albany Park Chamber of Commerce
Ali Rothbaum Insurance
Al's Beef Wrigleyville
AL's Char-House
Alsip Chamber of Commerce
American Beverage Association
American Group Realty, Inc.
American Youth Project
America's Dog- Adams
America's Dog- Navy Pier
America's Dog- O'Hare
America's Dog- Randolph
America's Dog Three
Americraft Inc.
Andies Restaurant-Andersonville
Andies Restaurant-Lakeview
Angela Kearney
Angie's Pizza
Armand's on Western
Armand's Pizzeria - Edison Park
Association of Business & Commerce of Cicero
At Risk High Risk Youth Program
Atotonilco Restaurants - Back of the Yards
Atotonilco Restaurants - Gage Park
Atotonilco Restaurants - Joliet
Atotonilco Restaurants - Little Village
Atotonilco Tortilla Factory - Back of the Yards
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Azteca Mini Mart
B.H. Wimp Insurance Agency - State Farm
Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council
Bad Dog Tavern
Bake for Me! Bakery & Cafe - Clark
Bake for Me! Bakery & Cafe - Halsted
Bakery Bonjour Café
Balagio Restaurant
Barbara's Soul Food
Barclay's American Grille
Because I Care, Inc.
Bedford Park - Clearing Industrial
Association
Beggars Pizza - Chicago
Belmont-Central Chamber of Commerce
Belvedere
Benford Brown & Associates
Berkeley Finer Foods
Best Taco & Burrito Joint
Bethlehem Star M. B. Church
Biagio Cucina
Biagio Events, Catering & Banquets
Big Salem's Mini Mart
Billy Goat III
Billy Goat Inn
Billy Goat Merchandise Mart
Billy Goat Mount Prospect
Billy Goat O'Hare
Billy Goat Tavern Navy Pier
Billy Goat Tavern Original
BJ’s Market - 79th Street
BJ’s Market - Stony Island
Black McDonald's Operators Association
Black Pages International
Bob Chinn's Crab House
Bob-O-Rino's Subs
BODI
Bootleggers
Brick House Tavern and Tap
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council
Brixie's Beer Bar & Grill
Bronzeville Visitor Information Center
Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
Brothers
Bub's Place
Business and Economic Revitalization
Association
Butch McGuires
Buy N Save Supermarket - 103rd Street
Byron's Hot Dogs-Irving Park
Byron's Hot Dogs-Lawrence
Cadillac Ranch
Café Bella
Cafe Cubano
Cafe Touche
Calumet Area Industrial Commission
Captain Hooks of Roosevelt, Inc. d/b/a
Captain Hooks Fish & Chicken
Carleton of Oak Park Hotel
Carnelli's Deli
Carniceria 5 Hermanos - Berwyn
Carniceria 5 Hermanos - Cicero
Carniceria Jimenez - Addison
Carniceria Jimenez - Chicago
Carniceria Jimenez - Hanover Park
Carniceria Jimenez - Melrose Park
Carniceria Jimenez - West Chicago
Carniceria Jimenez - Wheeling
Carniceria Jimenez Express Bensenville
Carniceria Jimenez, Inc.
Carolyn's Lounge
Casa Margarita La Grange
Casa Margarita Orland
Castle Chicago Nightclub
CEDARS Mediterranean Kitchen
Celli's Beef
Central Beverage Company
Central Grocers Cooperative Inc
Central Gyros
Central Lakeview Merchants Association
Central Starlite Restaurant
Central States SER, Inc.
Cermak Chamber of Commerce
C'est Si Bon
Chandler's Chophouse
Chatham Business Association
Chef Luciano
Chef Sarah's Cafe
Chesterfield Community Council
Chesterfield Tom Thumb
Chicago Chinatown Chamber Of Commerce
Chicago Korean American Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Tap House
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Chicago's Pita Grill
Chick-fil-A - Chicago Ridge Mall
Chuckies
City Foods Mini Mart
City Porch
City Wide Liquor Association
Coco Restaurant
Cody's Public House
Colletti's Restaurant
Concerned Citizens of Burnside
Concession Services Inc.
Connie's Pizza - Archer Ave
Connie's Pizza - McCormick Place
Connie's Pizza - Naperville
Connie's Pizza - Navy Pier
Connie's Pizza - Westmont
Continental Sales
Cool Herb's Smack Down Catering
Coquito Restaurant
Cornell Dollar Store
Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce
Council on American-Islamic Relations
County Fair Foods
Covenant Trading FX
Coyote Logistics
Cozy Corner Restaurant & Pancake House - Diversey
Cozy Corner Restaurant & Pancake House - Milwaukee
Crew Bar & Grill
Cuvée Chicago
D & D Dogs
D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub - Glenview
D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub - Park Ridge
D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub - River West
D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub - Wheeling
D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub - Wrigleyville
Danny's Egghead Diner
Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen - Halsted
Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen - Kedzie
DC Mad Hatter
Dear Franks
Deneen Inc.
Des Plaines Office Equipment
Destiny Homes, Inc.
Detention
Dick's River Road House
Doggie Diner-Aurora
Doggie Diner-Bolingbrook
Doggie Diner-Hinsdale
Doggie Diner-Plainfield
Doggie Diner-Woodridge
Domestic Uniform Rental
Don Chema Restaurant
Don Juan's
Don's Hot Dogs d/b/a Don's Drive-In Restaurant
Doreens Pizzeria
Downtown Dogs
Dream Dinners
Drink
Drum & Monkey
Dulcelandia - 26th Street
Dulcelandia - Aurora
Dulcelandia - Cicero
Dulcelandia - Fullerton Ave
Dulcelandia - Irving Park
Dulcelandia - Kedzie
Dulcelandia - Melrose Park
East of the Ryan
East Side Chamber of Commerce
East Side Soccer Dome
East Side Sports
Eat & Run, Inc.
Edison Park Chamber of Commerce
Eighteenth Street Development Corporation
El Centro Supermercado
El Charro de San Franciso
El Ranchito - 71st Street
El Ranchito - Niles
El Ranchito Food- Pulaski
El Ranchito Foods - Blue Island
Elliott's Augusta Pizza & Grill
Emerald Isle Bar and Grill- Edison Park
Emerald Isle Bar and Grill- Peterson
Enterprise Realty Power Brokers
European Chalet Banquets
Evergreen Supermarket
Express Grill
F & F Management
Family Pride Foods
Famous Freddies
Far South Community Development Center
Farmers Food Basket - 71st Street
Farmers Food Basket- 63rd Street
Farmers Insurance - Itasca, IL
Fat Duck Bar & Grill
Father & Son Italian Kitchen
Fatty's Hot Dogs - 43rd
Festa Pizza
Filbert Root Beer CO
Finn McCool's - Crystal Lake
Finn McCool's - Schaumburg
Fiorentino's Cucina Italiana
Flash Taco
Flo Cafe and Bar
Fondue Stube
Food Town - 79th Street
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce
Forno Rosso
Francesca's Fiore
Fresh Way Foods
Freshline Foods
Fritzy's Tavern
Fruit D'Licious
G J Liquors
G J Tavern
Gaelic Fire Brigade Bar and Speakeasy
Gately Park Advisory Council
Geno's Place in the Park
Gibson's Restaurant Group
Gibson's Steakhouse- Chicago
Gibson's Steakhouse- Oak Brook
Gibson's Steakhouse- Rosemont
Gio's Cafe and Deli
Goodwin's Restaurant
Gourmet Chicken
Grand Avenue Shrimp House
Grandma J's Local Kitchen
Grandpa's Place
Granny B's Restaurant
Greater Avondale Chamber of Commerce
Greater North Michigan Avenue Association
Greater Roseland Chamber of Commerce
Greater Southwest Development Corporation
Green Tomato Deli
Grocery Basket
Hamburger Mary's
Happy Foods - 6415 Central Chicago
Happy Foods - 6783 Northwest Chicago
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse & Bar - Chicago
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse & Bar - Lombard
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse & Bar - Rosemont
Harry Caray's Restaurant Group
Harry Caray's Seventh Inning Stretch - Midway Airport
Harry Caray's Tavern - Navy Pier
Haven of Rest Church
Hawkeye's Bar & Grill
Hearts
Hegewisch Chamber of Commerce
Hegewisch Fruit Market
Hinda Incentives
Holy Mackerel! 
Home Run Inn - 31st Street 
Home Run Inn - Addison 
Home Run Inn - Archer Ave 
Home Run Inn - Beverly 
Home Run Inn - Bolingbrook 
Home Run Inn - Darien 
Home Run Inn - Hillside 
Home Run Inn - Melrose Park 
Home Run Inn - Westmont 
Home Run Inn - Woodridge 
Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce 
Horizon Cafe 
Hospitality Business Association of Chicago 
Hub 51 
Hubbard Inn 
Huck Finn Restaurants 
Huck Finn Restaurants - Oak Lawn 
Huck Finn Restaurants - Pulaski 
Huey's Hot Dogs 
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House- Chicago 
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House- Des Plaines 
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House- Naperville 
il Vicinato 
Illinois Automated Merchandising Council 
Illinois Beverage Association 
Illinois Chamber of Commerce 
Illinois Food Retailers Association 
Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 
Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association 
Illinois Licensed Beverage Association 
Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association 
Illinois Association of Convenience Stores 
Illinois Restaurant Association 
Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) 
Inner City Entertainment Theaters 
International Foods 
International Human Relations Council 
J J Peppers Food Stores 
J&J Vending 
J.B. Alberto's 
Jack's Restaurant 
Jasper's Cafe 
Jazzy Bean Café 
JB's Deli 
Jefferson Tap & Grille 
Jersey Mike's Franchise #27019 
Jersey Mike's Franchise #27029 
Jersey Mike's Franchise #27030 
Jesse Owens Park Advisory Council 
Jili, LLC d/b/a Subway 
Joey's Shrimp House 
John Barleycorn - Lincoln Park 
John Barleycorn - River North 
John Barleycorn - Schaumburg 
John Barleycorn - Wrigleyville 
Johnny O's 
Jorge's Fajitas 
J's Corner Hot Dogs 
Juanita's Mexican Food 
Judy's Grill 
Justice Chamber of Commerce 
Kappy's Restaurant and Pancake House 
Kedzie Elston Business Industrial Council 
Keefer's 
Kelsey's 
Kendalls Bar 
KFC - 102nd & Halsted 
KFC - 107 E. 95th 
KFC - 1144 S. Western 
KFC - 1617 E. 95th 
KFC - 2215 N. Washtenaw 
KFC - 300 E. 35th Street 
KFC - 36th & Archer 
KFC - 47th & Kedzie 
KFC - 5230 W Madison 
KFC - 6034 W. North Ave 
KFC - 7 E. Garfield 
KFC - 75th & Lafayette 
KFC - 83rd & King Drive 
KFC - 83rd & South Chicago Ave 
KFC- 1914 W. 79th 
KFC-1600 W. Marquette 
KFC-58th & Western 
Kincade's Bar & Grill 
Kinderhook Tap 
Kingsberry Waffle House - Flossmoor 
Kingsberry Waffle House - Oak Forest 
Kopi A Travelers Cafe 
L & G Restaurant 
La Bodega Inc. 
La Bruquena Restaurant 
La Casa de Samuel 
La Catedral Cafe
La Familia Unida 
La Grange Park Chamber of Commerce 
La Lena Restaurant 
La Princesa Liquor 
La Taberna Tapas 
La Villa Restaurant 
Lago Banquets 
Lago Ventures Incorporated 
Lakeview Chamber of Commerce 
Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce 
Lalo's Restaurant - Berwyn 
Lalo's Restaurant - Glenview 
Lalo's Restaurant - Halsted 
Lalo's Restaurant - Little Village 
Lalo's Restaurant - Schaumburg 
Lao 18 
Lao Beijing 
Lao Hunan 
Lao Ma La 
Lao Shanghai 
Lao Sze Chuan - Archer 
Lao Sze Chuan - Downers Grove 
Lao Sze Chuan Uptown 
Lao You Ju 
Lao Yunnan 
Larry's of Harvey 
Las Brisas Del Mar 
Latino Organization of the Southwest (LOS) 
Latinos Progresando 
Lawndale Christian Development Corporation 
Le Peep Cafe & Grill 
Leamington Foods - 3240 Roosevelt Chicago 
Leamington Foods - 5467 Madison Chicago 
Leamington Foods - 550 Mannheim Chicago 
Li'l Guys and My Pie Pizza 
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce 
Lion Head Pub 
Little Ricky's Rib Joint 
Little Village Chamber of Commerce 
Little Village Community Council 
Living Water Creations 
LLC Consulting 
Lobo de Mar Restaurant 
Locascio's Sports Bar 
Lockdown Bar & Grill 
Los Candiles Restaurant 
Los Comales De Dona Ana - Waukegan 
Los Comales De Dona Ana - West Lawn 
Lou Malnati's - Bloomingdale 
Lou Malnati's - Bolingbrook 
Lou Malnati's - Bucktown - Wicker Park 
Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove 
Lou Malnati's - Carol Stream - Wheaton 
Lou Malnati's - Downers Grove 
Lou Malnati's - Elk Grove Village 
Lou Malnati's - Elmhurst 
Lou Malnati's - Evanston 
Lou Malnati's - Geneva 
Lou Malnati's - Gold Coast 
Lou Malnati's - Grayslake - Gurnee 
Lou Malnati's - Highland Park 
Lou Malnati's - Joliet - Shorewood 
Lou Malnati's - Lake Forest 
Lou Malnati's - Lake Zurich 
Lou Malnati's - Lakewood 
Lou Malnati's - Lawndale 
Lou Malnati's - Libertyville 
Lou Malnati's - Lincoln Park 
Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood 
Lou Malnati's - Mount Prospect 
Lou Malnati's - Naperville Downtown 
Lou Malnati's - Naperville South 
Lou Malnati's - Northbrook 
Lou Malnati's - Palatine 
Lou Malnati's - Park Ridge 
Lou Malnati's - River North 
Lou Malnati's - Schaumburg 
Lou Malnati's - Schaumburg West 
Lou Malnati's - South Loop 
Lou Malnati's - Tinley Park 
Lou Malnati's - Western Springs 
Lou Malnati's - Wilmette 
Luxbar 
Lynwood Educational Services Center 
M & S #2 Food Mart, Inc. 
Magic Grill 
Mahoney's Pub & Grille 
Malnati's Organization, Inc. 
Mama Nena's Shrimp House 
Manny's Blue Room 
Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - Midway Airport
Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen - University Village 
Mar y Tierra Restaurant 
Marcella's Restaurant 
Marcello's - Lincoln Park 
Marcello's - Logan Square 
Marcello's - Northbrook 
Margaret's Boutique 
Maria's Tropical Den 
Mario's Red Hots 
Mario's Tacos 
Markello's Restaurant 
Master Brew 
Masters Pancake House 
Max's Italian Beef 
Maya del Sol Restaurant 
Maywood Chamber of Commerce 
McDonald's - 1443 E 87th St 
McDonald's - 1651 W. 95th Street 
McDonald's - 29 E. 87th 
McDonald's - 7900 S. King Drive 
McDonald's - 8321 S. Ashland 
McDonald's - 8871 S. Kingston 
McDonald's- 1563 N. Wells 
McDonald's- 1831 W. Devon 
McDonald's- 6125 N. Milwaukee 
McDonald's-7969 N. Milwaukee Ave. 
Meal of the Day Cafe 
Mellow Yellow Restaurant 
Melrose Park Chamber of Commerce 
Memo's Tacos, Inc. 
Merkle's 
Metro Deli - Union Station 
Mexican Civic Society of Illinois Inc. 
Mexicanos Unidos del D.F. 
Mexique Chicago 
Mi Tierra Restaurant 
Mickeys Casual Dining 
Midlothian Chamber of Commerce 
Minuteman Press-Elgin 
Mirabell Restaurant & Lounge 
Miranda's Grocery 
Misch Brothers Super Market 
MLR Consulting 
Moe's Cantina - River North 
Moe's Cantina - Wrigleyville 
Monti's
Moody's Pub 
Moretti's Restaurant & Pizzeria - Bartlett 
Moretti's Restaurant & Pizzeria - Edison Park 
Moretti's Restaurant & Pizzeria - Fox Lake 
Moretti's Restaurant & Pizzeria - Lake in the Hills 
Moretti's Restaurant & Pizzeria - Mt. Prospect 
Moretti's Restaurant & Pizzeria - Schaumburg 
Mother's Too 
Mount Calvary Baptist Church 
Mr. Beef & Pizza - Harlem 
N.S.R.D. Investment, Inc. d/b/a Taco Bell & KFC 
Nader Wholesale Grocers 
Nadia Fish & Chicken, Inc 
Nathan’s Chicago Style 
National Association of Theatre Owners 
(Illinois Chapter) 
Netup Café 
New Generations Lounge 
New Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 
New Lion's Den 
New Little China 
New Mount Pilgrim Church 
Nick's Pizza & Pub - Crystal Lake 
Nick's Pizza & Pub - Elgin 
Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry 
Nonna Silvia's 
Northalsted Business Alliance 
North-Pulaski Fresh Market 
Northwest Connection Chamber of Commerce 
Nowak's Farmers Market 
Nuevo Leon Restaurant 
NV Penthouse Lounge 
Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce 
O'Briens Restaurant & Bar - O'Hare 
O'Briens Restaurant & Bar - Old Town 
O'Briens Restaurant & Bar - Riverwalk Cafe 
O'Callaghan's 
O'Donovan's 
Old Town Ale House
Old Town Merchants & Residents Association 
O'Malley's West 
O'Neil's 
Ontourage Chicago 
Original Pancake House - Gold Coast 
Original Pancake House - Hyde Park/Kenwood 
Original Pancake House - Lincoln Park 
Original Pancake House - Oak Forest 
Original Pancake House - Orland Park 
Original Rainbow Cone 
Pacesetters Ground Transport 
Palace Grill 
Palermo's on 95th 
Pan's Food Center 
Pastors United for Change 
Payless Submarine 
Perry's 
Pete's Fresh Market - Archer Heights 
Pete's Fresh Market - Brighton Park 
Pete's Fresh Market - Calumet 
Pete's Fresh Market - Evergreen Park 
Pete's Fresh Market - Gage Park 
Pete's Fresh Market - Hegewisch 
Pete's Fresh Market - Little Village 
Pete's Fresh Market - Oakbrook Terrace 
Pete's Fresh Market - West Lawn Market 
Pete's Produce - 1411 87 Street Chicago 
Pete's Produce - 1543 87 Street Chicago 
Phil's Last Stand 
Pilsen Neighbors Community Council 
Pilsen Wellness Centers 
Pippin's Tavern 
PitchFork Food & Saloon 
Pizza Fresca 
Pizza Hut Franchise - 6700 S Stony Island 
Pizza Hut Franchise - 8849 S Stony Island 
Pizza Hut Franchise - Archer Heights 
Pizza Hut Franchise - Back of the Yards 
Pizza Hut Franchise - Blue Island 
Pizza Hut Franchise - Chatham 
Pizza Hut Franchise - Crestwood 
Pizza Hut Franchise - Gage Park 
Pizza Hut Franchise - Garfield Ridge 
Polish American Chamber of Commerce 
Portage Park Chamber of Commerce 
Potash Market (Gold Coast) 
Potash Market (Hancock Center) 
Potash Market (Sandburg Village) 
Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of 
Illinois 
Pullman Community Development Corp. 
Quartino 
Quick Bite Carry Outs 
Raheel Foods, Inc. 
Ranalli's of Andersonville 
Raymond's Hamburger and Tacos 
Real Time Sports 
Rebel Bar & Grill 
Red Pepper Lounge 
Reese's Cocktail Lounge 
Reggio's Pizza - Frozen Pizza Division 
Renee's Tasty Tempting Treats 
Restaurant Dona Ana 
Restaurante El Mogote 
Retro Cafe & Restaurant 
Revolver 
Rexam Beverage Can America 
Ricochet's Tavern 
Riggio's Restaurant 
River Grove Chamber of Commerce 
River Shannon 
Riverdale Chamber of Commerce 
Riverside Chamber of Commerce 
Riverview Brick Oven Pizzeria 
Riverview Tavern 
Robbins Business Association 
Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill 
Rogers Park Business Alliance 
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce 
Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce 
Roosevelt Fire House, Inc. d/b/a Firehouse Grill 
Rosario's Italian Food, Inc. 
Rosebud Restaurants 
Roula Crews Wellness 
Royal Caribbean Jerk 
Sabor Latino Restaurant (Fullerton) 
Sabor Latino Restaurant (North Ave) 
Sabre Room 
San Jose Obrero Mission - Little Village 
San Jose Obrero Mission - Pilsen 
Save-a-lot HALSTED
Save-a-lot Mount Prospect Office 
Schaumburg Business Association 
Semiramis Restaurant 
Sentry Foods Of Midlothian 
Serenitea, Inc. Tea Cafe & Boutique 
Serpe Insurance 
She-Nannigan's 
Shiv Subs Inc. d/b/a Subway 
Shop & Save Market - Bridgeview 
Shop & Save Market - Chicago 
Shop & Save Market - Des Plaines 
Shop & Save Market - Downers Grove 
Shop & Save Market - Niles 
Shop & Save Market - Schaumburg 
Siboney Cuban Cuisine 
Simply Soup Salads & Sandwiches 
Sinai Community Institute 
Sizzlin Skillets 
Small Business Support Services 
Snuggery - Edison Park 
Snuggery - Gold Coast 
Snuggery - McHenry 
Snuggery - Schaumburg 
Snuggery - Union Station 
Sol de Mexico 
Soluri & Sons Italian Deli 
Some Place Else Lounge 
Soundbar Group 
South East Finest Basketball 
South Holland Business Association 
South Loop Chamber of Commerce 
South Shore Chamber of Commerce 
Southeast Chamber of Commerce 
Southland Ministerial Health Network 
Southport Grocery & Cafe 
Spiro's Deli 
Starship Restaurant & Catering 
Streeter's Tavern 
Subway-1608 W 59th 
Suparossa - Central 
Suparossa - Harwood Heights 
Suparossa - Woodridge 
Super Fair Grocery Store 
Super Pollo y Taqueria 
Supermercado Cuauhtemoc - Taqueria Cuauhtemoc 
Supermercados Torres - Cicero
Supermercados Torres - Melrose Park 
Taco & Burrito House - Belmont Central 
Taco & Burrito House - Lakeview 
Taco & Burrito House - Lincoln Park 
Taco Bell - 5737 Monee-Manhattan Road 
Taco Bell - 9481 w 159th 
Taco Bell- 22242 Governors Highway 
Tag Restaurants 
Tampico Beverages Inc. 
Taqueria Don Rabe 
Taqueria Dona Ana 
Taqueria El Ranchito - Clark 
Taqueria El Ranchito - Grand 
Taqueria El Ranchito - Milwaukee 
Taqueria El Tapatio 
Taqueria la Cuidad 
Taqueria La Zacatecana 
Taste Entertainment 
Tasty Gyros 
Tavern At The Park 
Teamsters Joint Council 25 
Teamsters Local 710 
Tecalitlan Restaurant 
The Allerton Hotel Chicago 
The Apartment 
The Beaumont Bar & Grill 
The Beer Bistro - North 
The Beer Bistro - West Loop 
The Burger Philosophy 
The Cousin's Restaurant 
The Dating Game 
The Edgewater Lounge 
The Gospel Tribune 
The Hangge-Uppee 
The Haute & The Dog 
The Hidden Shamrock 
The Jeffrey Pub 
The Leaders Network 
The Leg Room 
The Lodge Management Group 
The Lodge Tavern 
The M. R. Davis Group, Inc 
The Mayfield Banquets 
The Miracle Center 
The Montgomery Club 
The New 408 Club 
The New Apartment Lounge
The New Look Restaurant 
The Original Mother's 
The Playground 
The SoFo Tap 
The Waterfront Cafe 
Theory 
Tina's Cocktail Lounge 
Tommy Gun's Garage 
Tony Gourmet Group 
Tony's Italian Beef - Palos Park 
Tony's Italian Beef 
Top Notch Beefburgers Inc. 
Top View Restaurant 
Trattoria 225 
Trifecta Grill 
Trohas Chicken and Shrimp House 
Tumbao Bar & Grill 
United Business Association of Midway 
United Southwest Chamber of Commerce 
University Village Association 
Valell Corporation 
Velocity Mobile Marketing Co. 
Villa Rosa Pizza and Pasta 
Vincent 
Vision Night Club 
Vive en Forma 
Walker Bros. Original Pancake House 
Washington Park Chamber of Commerce 
Water House Tavern & Grill 
West Central Association 
West Lawn - Archer Heights Chamber of Commerce 
West Ridge Chamber of Commerce 
West Side Health Authority 
West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry 
Westside Health Authority 
Williams Inn Pizzeria Express 
Winberies 
Y Chicago 
Yah's Cuisine 
Ye Olde Town Inn 
Yummy's Grill 
Zia's Trattoria 




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