Big Teeth Productions, Luckyprints, and the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce have partnered to support local breweries impacted by COVID-19. Read more ““Beer Hero,” a Drink Local Promotion from Ravenswood Businesses”
Lawrence Ave Construction Update
Lawrence Avenue Westbound Lane Closure The Department of Water Management is wrapping up a sewer project on the 4800 and 4900 blocks of N. Seeley Ave. To make the final sewer connection, the contractor will have to work in the intersection of Lawrence and Seeley. Beginning Weds. 7/15, the westbound lanes of Lawrence will be […] … Read more “Lawrence Ave Construction Update”
Phase IV: Gradually Resume
Phase IV Gradually Resume: Industry Guidelines for Reopening UPDATE: As part of Phase IV: Gradually Resume guidelines, the reinstatement of certain restrictions will go into effect Friday, July 24 at 12:01 a.m. Restrictions include: Bars, taverns, breweries and other establishments that serve alcohol for on-site consumption without a retail food license will no longer be […] … Read more “Phase IV: Gradually Resume”
Supporting Neighborhood Businesses
Small businesses need you now more than ever. Many of our favorite neighborhood restaurants, bars, and distillers are still open for business. If you are able, please support them by ordering online, purchasing gift cards, or donating to support staff. Read more “Supporting Neighborhood Businesses”
Interactive Summer Activities for Kids from Local Small Businesses, an Ongoing Series
Plan fun, interactive activities for the kids all summer long while supporting local Ravenswood businesses! Throughout the summer, we’ll highlight kid-friendly virtual activities, workshops, and classes to occupy their time while giving you a break. Read more “Interactive Summer Activities for Kids from Local Small Businesses, an Ongoing Series”
Tips and Tools for Working from Home
Working from isn’t as easy as it seems. We miss the routine chats with co-workers to think through problems, the structure of a scheduled workday, and a reliable work-station. For many of us, working from home also means childcare, pets, and all the other household tasks (and distractions) that require our attention. Not to mention […] … Read more “Tips and Tools for Working from Home”
Reopening Chicago: Phase III Guidelines for Businesses
While currently in Phase II, where the goal is to continue flattening the curve while safely being outside, we are on track to move to Phase III at the close of May. Phase III is deemed a “cautious” reopening and will focus on: Non-essential workers begin to return to work in a phased way, Select businesses, non-profits, city entities open with demonstrated, appropriate protections for workers and customers. Read more “Reopening Chicago: Phase III Guidelines for Businesses”
Local Printers Provide Support for Fellow Business Owners and Nonprofits
In the midst of our current pandemic, local businesses and community members are impacted by prolonged uncertainty; both in terms of supporting families and businesses through the immediate stresses of lockdowns and furloughs and being able to plan for the future. Several local printers are offering their services to local business owners to help them […] … Read more “Local Printers Provide Support for Fellow Business Owners and Nonprofits”
KOVAL Distillery makes Free Hand Sanitizer for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, First Responders, Front Line Workers
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, local Ravenswood business KOVAL Distillery has focused efforts on providing hand sanitizers in bulk to the medical community, retirement homes, and front line workers. Read more “KOVAL Distillery makes Free Hand Sanitizer for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, First Responders, Front Line Workers”
Shop Small, Earn Ravenswood Rewards
Many of our favorite neighborhood restaurants, shops, service providers, bars, and breweries are still open. These small businesses and their employees need you now more than ever! Read more “Shop Small, Earn Ravenswood Rewards”
The Night Ministry Transitions Out of Its Ravenswood HQ
After 17 years in the neighborhood, The Night Ministry is moving its home office out of Ravenswood. The Chicago-based non-profit, whose mission is to provide housing, health care, and human connection to individuals struggling with homelessness or poverty, will be relocating its central administration, as well as Health Outreach staff, to a facility in the Bucktown […] … Read more “The Night Ministry Transitions Out of Its Ravenswood HQ”
Chicago Ordinance Requiring Minimum Wage Increase
Legal Alert: As of July 1, 2019, the Chicago Minimum wage will increase to $13.00. The minimum wage for tipped employees was raised to $6.10 in 2017 and will be raised to meet CPI in following years. These increases are in response to a City of Chicago ordinance passed in 2014, which will (after 2019) […] … Read more “Chicago Ordinance Requiring Minimum Wage Increase”
ChiBiz Blooms Celebrates Chicago’s Small Businesses in Ravenswood
On May 3, 2018, officials from the Chicago Department of Business and Consumer Protection and the Illinois Liquor Commission partnered with the Greater Ravenswood Chamber to host a special press conference at KOVAL Distillery on the economic impact of the craft beverage industry on our city. Read more “ChiBiz Blooms Celebrates Chicago’s Small Businesses in Ravenswood”
Chicago Ordinance Requiring Paid Sick Leave (Effective July 1, 2017)
EFFECTIVE DATE: JULY 1, 2017 CITY OF CHICAGO, MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO CHAPTER 1-24 Who the ordinance applies to: Employers that maintain a business facility within the City of Chicago and/or are required to obtain a business license to operate in the city. Employees of an employer that is subject to the Ordinance who work […] … Read more “Chicago Ordinance Requiring Paid Sick Leave (Effective July 1, 2017)”
Local Business Spotlight: Empirical Brewery
Each month, the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce spotlights a different business from our neighborhood. This month we get to know Bill Hurley, CEO of Empirical Brewery at Foster and Ravenswood. Read more “Local Business Spotlight: Empirical Brewery”