Who’s Bud Billiken, anyway?
August is nearly upon us, and that means the Bud Billiken Parade is right around the corner. Have you heard of this annual event and wondered what it celebrates? Our friends at the Chicago Defender...
View ArticleNeighbors’ Night Out summary – July 2017, Riverline South Loop development
Approximately 65 neighbors attended the GSLA’s July Neighbors’ Night Out to meet representatives from the Riverline development team, CMK and Perkins + Will, and to get a close-up look at the current...
View ArticleEducation Update: Results of GSLA’s Community Surveys on the Near South High...
This post summarizes the key findings of two GSLA surveys which followed the first and third community meetings held by CPS to gather feedback on a proposal to expand the South Loop Elementary School’s...
View ArticleSign up now for August 23rd Beach Clean Up!
If you and your South Loop neighbors and friends want to get back outdoors before the summer comes to an end, join in the 12 th Street Beach clean-up event on Wednesday, August 23! Join us for a Great...
View ArticleAugust Neighbors’ Night Out Summary – Great things happening at neighborhood...
At the August GSLA Neighbors’ Night Out, about 35 people joined in conversation about our local parks and recreational opportunities in the South Loop. The event was held at the Weather Mark Tavern....
View ArticleSeptember Neighbors’ Night Out – Getting Active: Workouts and Bike Transit!
This month’s NNO was a bit of a break from the norm, with a free 30-min workout session at the beginning to allow neighbors to check out the new Evolve & Elevate fitness studio, located in East...
View ArticleGSLA Board of Directors 2017-18
The board of directors of the Greater South Loop Association received nominating petitions for the board of directors and held its annual election on Saturday, October 7, 2017. From Cristina Hall,...
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Schools & Education: The CPS admissions process, Part 1: Kindergarten
Introduction: We received quite a few questions as a result of last week’s summary of the community meeting held by Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to discuss the future of schools in our neighborhood,...
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Schools & Education: The CPS admissions process, Part 2: High School
Introduction: This post is the second in a two-part series that seeks to explain the types of school options available to students in CPS and how students can gain access to those options. This post...
View ArticleJune Neighbors’ Night Out Summary: Folks excited about employment, recreation...
Over 50 neighbors attended the GSLA’s June Neighbors’ Night Out to meet representatives from Related Midwest, the developer who will lead the development of the undeveloped 62-acre tract that stretches...
View ArticleEducation Update: Summary of community meetings #2 and #3 to discuss a high...
Parents and community members packed the gymnasium at the South Loop Elementary School’s main building (1212 S. Plymouth) on Tuesday, June 21 and the cafeteria and gymnasium at National Teachers...
View ArticleWho’s Bud Billiken, anyway?
August is nearly upon us, and that means the Bud Billiken Parade is right around the corner. Have you heard of this annual event and wondered what it celebrates? Our friends at the Chicago Defender...
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Neighbors’ Night Out summary – July 2017, Riverline South Loop development
Courtesy of Perkins+Will. Rendering of Ancora Approximately 65 neighbors attended the GSLA’s July Neighbors’ Night Out to meet representatives from the Riverline development team, CMK and Perkins +...
View ArticleEducation Update: Results of GSLA’s Community Surveys on the Near South High...
This post summarizes the key findings of two GSLA surveys which followed the first and third community meetings held by CPS to gather feedback on a proposal to expand the South Loop Elementary School’s...
View ArticleSign up now for August 23rd Beach Clean Up!
If you and your South Loop neighbors and friends want to get back outdoors before the summer comes to an end, join in the 12 th Street Beach clean-up event on Wednesday, August 23! Join us for a Great...
View ArticleGSLA Board of Directors 2017-18
The board of directors of the Greater South Loop Association received nominating petitions for the board of directors and held its annual election on Saturday, October 7, 2017. From Cristina Hall,...
View ArticleConfessions of a Condo Board member….
(The names have been changed to protect the innocent) “I ended up on my building’s board kind of by accident… I’ve never served on something like this before and am not sure exactly what I’m supposed...
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October Neighbor’s Night Out Summary: Looking Toward the Future
At the October GSLA Neighbors’ Night Out, about 35 people joined in conversation about metro Chicago regional planning issues. The event was held at Bulldog Ale House, 901 South State Street. Two urban...
View ArticleNovember Neighbor’s Night Out Summary: Parking Pains and Exciting New...
The Greater South Loop Association hosted over 50 area neighbors at Motor Row Brewing on November 8th, 2017 for the November Neighbor’s Night Out. Leaders from the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition...
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Survey Recap: South Loop Education Priorities
About the survey: The objective of the survey is to gather feedback from stakeholders in the South Loop, including community residents, families who live within the proposed expanded boundary for South...
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