Checkout WestLoopLife.com for insider info and DEALS!  Brian takes you behind the scenes at Open Books - the nonprofit social venture that provides literacy experiences for thousands of readers each year through inspiring programs and creative capitalization of books. They’re not just a used/new bookstore, they’re also have an education program, and provide thousands of books to underserved schools, organizations, and even cook county jail.

Then get the inside scoop on the new Venti Sized Starbucks offices opening in The West Loop, more technology companies in The Fulton Market District, the new Starbucks “Reserve” store slated for 1000 W. Randolph, and a McDonalds restaurant coming to Restaurant row.

A recap of an enlightening" fireside chat" with the Alderman at the Neighborhood Opportunity Bonus Dollars Meeting hosted by West Loop Community Organization. But first, Brian shares experiences at some new restaurants that opened this month, the new lululemon store, Neighborhood Events in December 2017, and DEALS!  Like the Amazon Treasure Truck, and restaurants with the buy $100, get $25 free gift certificate specials (Greek Islands & Green Street Local)

A quick rundown of what’s going on this month in The West Loop and Fulton Market District neighborhoods of Chicago. Subscribe for future in-depth episodes featuring interviews and behind the scenes looks at the most exciting aspects of the neighborhood. Checkout WestLoopLife.com for insider info and DEALS!

A recap of the community meeting "State of the 27th Ward hosted by Neighbors of West Loop - A discussion with Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. about West Loop development, public safety, and other topics that impact our neighborhood."  An offer for a security assessment of your property from the Chicago Police Dept - just email [email protected] to have your building evaluated.  

Brian gives the run down on all of the Happy Hours for winter 2017.  Get the whole list at www.WestLoopLife.com/deals

EVENTS:

Open Books half off sale 11/24-11/26  651 W Lake St.

Mary Bartelme Park Tree Lighting Celebration 12/2 6-7:30pm

Mary Bartelme Park Annual Menorah Lighting Celebration 12/12 6-7pm

Emporium Arcade Bar is OPEN - Get $5 in Free game tokens

Fridays at Carnival Restaurant -  live aerialists and other entertainers starting at 8:30pm

Tuesdays at Soho House – Live music 6-9pm every week in November

Nov 22nd – Wed. 9pm Soho House Fox Bar’s Black Wednesday House Party with DJ Will Galvan. RSVP

Nov 25th – Small Business Saturday & Shop Local at our great West Loop businesses

Nov 28th - Community meeting about allocation of Neighborhood Bonus Dollars, for more info email [email protected]

Nov 29th – 6pm Public Safety & Awareness meeting at 12th District Police Station 312-746-8306

Nov 29th – Wed. 7pm Soho House Trivia Night Holiday Edition, $5 drafts & Prizes. RSVP

 Show notes and even more DEALS at www.WestLoopLife.com

What's happening in the neighborhood this week 11/10/2017 and the rest of

November...

A continuation of the previous brewery episode - Explore the history, stories, and personalities behind Haymarket, Cruz Blanca, On Tour Brewery, and Forbidden Root. Brian also shares upcoming Events and DEALS!

An interview with Soul City Church introduces us to Jarrett Stevens - author, speaker, writer - and one of the co-lead pastors at Soul City Church here in The West Loop. Their 7th Anniversary Grand Opening is Nov. 5th! https://www.soulcitychurch.com/grandopening/

Then Brian shares details on new restaurant openings, and an invitation to the neighborhood to join a discussion with 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett Jr about West Loop development, public safety, and other topics that impact our neighborhood, and another invitation to a neighborhood workshop about the Allocation of Neighborhood Opportunity Bonus Dollars.

A quick rundown of what’s going on in The West Loop and Fulton Market District neighborhoods of Chicago this week. Subscribe for future in-depth episodes featuring interviews and behind the scenes looks at the most exciting aspects of the neighborhood.

There are nine breweries in and around The West Loop, each with a unique flavor and culture of it’s own. Hear what makes this neighborhood such a magnet for great breweries. Discover each of the brewery's unique personalities, and check out their upcoming events.

Explore the history, stories, and personalities behind Goose Island, All Rise Brewing Co., Finch Beer Co., Great Central Brewing Company, and Illuminated Brew Works. Brian also shares upcoming Events and DEALS!

An interview with Vitahl Medical Aesthetics about their spa-like aesthetic services. Then Brian gets into updates about a new breakfast restaurant, two new bars opening this month, Lululemon coming to Randolph Street just a block away from Anthropology, a Karaoke contest at Wise Owl, and what IF Amazon moved into neighborhood?