West Town Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Makers Pop-Up Shop Expands To West Town, With Wicker Park Location On The Way
The pop-up shop launched last fall. The owners now plan to sell products from more than 90 small business owners across their three locations.
Kiss The Brain Pop-Up Gallery Opens In West Town For 2-Week Run
The gallery is displaying photos, paintings and a variety of prints, jewelry and clothing through Sept. 19.
Do Division Canceled In West Town Despite City’s Street Fest Guidance
"When you're planning special events, there comes a time in the timeline when you have to pull the plug."
West Town Becoming Chicago’s ‘Gallery District’ As Neighborhood Draws Women, Artists Of Color To Chicago Avenue
PATRON is opening this weekend in West Town next door to several other art galleries that have opened or relocated to the neighborhood since 2015.
You Can Earn $50 If You Spend $250 At West Town Restaurants And Shops In February
The Spend Local to Save Local rewards program is run by the West Town Chamber of Commerce.
Fashion Designer Launches First Pop-Up In West Town Chamber’s New Rotating Storefront
If the neighborhood continues to support her business named NICZKA, Tania Mackey hopes to open a permanent store.
West Town Art Walk Kicks Off Friday With Mix Of In-Person And Virtual Events
Starting Friday, several West Town bars, restaurants, galleries, retail stores and other businesses will offer special discounts or free events.
Nature Yoga Sanctuary Closes Wicker Park Studio After 16 Years, But Virtual Training Will Continue
Owner Nicole Sopko said closing the business was a "necessary financial decision." Attendance in virtual classes dropped and soon the studio saw less than half its typical income.
West Town’s Virtual ‘Dancing In The Streets’ Festival Includes Grateful Dead Tribute — And A Beer Discount
West Town Chamber of Commerce leaders also switched Do Division Street Fest and West Fest Chicago to virtual events in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Flour Power, A Neighbor-Funded Homemade Pasta Shop, Opens This Week In West Town
Schwa alums Wilson Bauer and Alice Richter are opening the neighborhood pasta shop of their dreams on Thursday.
West Fest Chicago Goes Online This Week With Music, Local Vendors And More
The festival will run Wednesday to July 22 with promotions from West Town businesses, livestreamed music and DJ performances.
West Town Business Damaged Recently? This Emergency Board Up Grant Is Available
The grant will provide West Town small businesses up to 100 percent of board up costs (or the cost of your insurance deductible) up to $1,000.
West Town Neighbors Spend Night On Chicago Avenue To Support Protesters, Deter Looters
Neighbors said they wanted to simultaneously protect their small businesses from looting while supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
West Town’s Do Division Street Fest Goes Virtual With Live Streams From Empty Bottle, Subterranean
Empty Bottle and Subterranean are members of the Chicago Independent Venue League, a coalition of independently-owned music venues fighting for survival.
West Town Photographer Chronicling The Faces Of Business Owners ‘Behind The Locked Doors’
"We don't know what is gonna happen tomorrow, if this is their last chance to shine, the last chance to get their voice heard. And I'm happy to help them in the little tiny way that I can."
Wicker Park Fest Still On The Books… For Now
Event organizers say they're weighing recommendations from government officials when deliberating whether to cancel Wicker Park Fest, which is in late July.
Beloved West Town Summer Festivals West Fest And Do Division Canceled Due To Coronavirus
Do Division Street Fest typically takes place in late May, but West Fest and Dancing in the Streets take place in July and August. Now, all are canceled.
Shop Local, Ride A Trolley, Earn Cash During Winterfest In West Town This Weekend
This Saturday, shoppers will have access to special deals, as well as a three-hour-long guided "Jolly Trolley" tour of participating stores.
Are New Division Street Parking Meters Hurting West Town Businesses? Survey Aims To Find Out
Survey responses will guide the local Chambers of Commerce' decisions to either issue a letter of support or a letter of opposition to the parking meters.
West Town Art Walk Returns For 9th Season With Live Music, Wine Tastings And Build-Your-Own-Face-Mask Workshop
The West Town Art Walk, presented by the West Town Chamber of Commerce, will take place 5-8 p.m. Friday and 12-8 p.m. Saturday.
