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Little Monster’s Crawl is This Saturday!
Neighbors, Beware: This Saturday, Lakeview East will be crawling with little monsters! From 11 AM to 2 PM, our neighborhood-wide trick-or-treat event will have kids going from business to business collecting treats. Stop by the dozens of participating businesses for goodies for the kids, and even a few for you. Be sure to stop at the park on the corner of Grace and Clark in Wrigleyville for face painting, balloon animals, costume characters, and of course, candy!
During the duration of the Little Monsters Crawl, Nettlehorst will be throwing their Fall Festival on the front playlot on Melrose. They’re transforming the space into a fall retreat, complete with foliage and the spookiest decorations. There will be arts and craft activities for the little ones to engage with, and an onsite t-shirt and tote bag printing service. On sale food and drinks make this the perfect place to start your Monsters Crawl, or a pitstop halfway through!
If scary is your vibe, you’ll want to make sure to check out inside the school… They’re setting up a pumpkin light display and a haunted hallway for visitors to enjoy. Donations are suggested but not required, and the path is accessible to all. Enter if you dare!
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We’re already more than halfway through the haunting season, but there’s still plenty of frightful fun to be had! Our Haunted Happenings webpage is your one-stop shop for all things Halloween, from pumpkin painting parties, to spooktacular drag brunches and Halloween night parties. There’s so much going on, it’s scary how much you could miss.
Click the link below to uncover it all… if you dare.
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From the people who brought you Chicago Sugar Daddy comes a new venture, Kusina Ni Mars! Kusina ni Mars is bringing the bold, comforting flavors of the Philippines to Lakeview! Open Thursday to Sunday, this small-but-mighty kitchen serves up Filipino favorites like Tapsilog, Longsilog, and Lumpiang Shanghai, all cooked in small batches and packed with flavor. Each week, rotating entrees like Kare-Kare, Sinigang, and Kaldereta offer something new for every craving. Whether you’re new to Filipino food or craving a taste of home, Kusina ni Mars will transport you straight to the streets of Manila. Stop by, grab a plate, and come gutom (hungry)!
3243 N Broadway St
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Earlier this month, a brand-new 37-unit building opened at 835 W Addison St, providing rental assistance to mobility-impaired households. This important development is the result of a meaningful collaboration between the Over the Rainbow Association, Lakeview Lutheran Church, and the City of Chicago.
The six-story, fully accessible building is thoughtfully designed to offer affordable, independent housing for residents with disabilities.The building, already fully occupied, looks fantastic and marks a major milestone for the neighborhood, having broken ground just over two years ago. We’re proud to welcome this inclusive and impactful development to our community!
| | | | It's a weekend of celebrations! Following Halloween, Saturday November 1st and Sunday November 2nd, is Día de los Muertos: a time to pay respects and remember friends and family that have passed on. However, the holiday is anything but a downer, and festivities abound! Take a look at some of the ways we’re celebrating throughout lovely Lakeview East. | | | | |
Our very own Chilam Balam was featured on NBC News Chicago Today last week! Owner Soraya Rendon and Executive Chef Natalie Oswald discussed their 16 years of success and the delicious food they create at this Lakeview gem. They brought their ono ceviche, coconut milk–braised short rib, 1,000-layer potato, and even a pumpkin tres leches for anchor Cortney Hall to try!
It’s always so much fun seeing our businesses shine in the spotlight. Congratulations to the entire Chilam Balam team, be sure to stop in soon to try their rotating seasonal specials!
| | | | Save The Date: Our Holiday Tree Lighting is on November 18th! | Please join us on Tuesday, November 18th for our Annual Holiday Tree Lighting! We are lighting up a gorgeous tree in front of Chicago staple, Clark Street Dog. Starting at 6 pm, you can meet Santa, enjoy hot cocoa and treats, take photos with costume characters, listen to carolers, and kick off the holiday season with us. | | |
GIVERS GIFT RETURNS NOVEMBER 1st!
It's nearing the end of October, which means the holidays are basically next week. Start your holiday gift shopping now in the neighborhood, and get a reward for yourself! Our Givers Gift program is returning for the 29th year. If you turn in your neighborhood receipts to us, we will gift you a $50 Lakeview East Gift Card! Of course, some rules apply in order to qualify:
- You must have a minimum of 3 receipts from 3 different businesses, each over $25 EXCLUDING TAX AND TIP with a maximum purchase of $100 for groceries and/or liquor. The minimum combined amount spent to be eligible is $300
- Only local receipts are accepted as a purchase. Contracts, prescriptions, CTA cards or monthly memberships are NOT accepted.
- Receipts for local store gift cards and gift certificates are acceptable (i.e. $50 gift certificate purchase for a local retailor)
- Grubhub, Uber Eats, Doordash, etc. receipts are included as long as the receipt shows the name and address of the business, as well as the date of purchase. All fees are not included in the $25 minimum.
- We cannot accept any form of doctors appointments or medical services.
- Receipts must be dated between the dates of the promotion (November 1, 2025 until December 22, 2025).
Start saving those receipts, and click here for all details!
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Hop off the Belmont L and walk straight into Chicago Bagel Authority. Serving delicious, hot sandwiches, CBA offers over 100 tried-and-true “steamwiches” made from a wide variety of fresh meats, cheeses, spreads, veggies, fruits, sauces, jams, jellies, bagels, bialys, pretzel rolls, and ciabatta sub rolls. Each mouthwatering bite will warm your soul and satisfy your cravings. Don’t eat meat? Try one of their vegan sandwiches! Love meat? Choose from dozens of options featuring roast beef, turkey, chicken, bacon, pepperoni, salami, and meatballs. You can even craft your own perfect bagel creation.
CBA is the perfect place to start your day, grab a quick lunch, or cure a hangover.
Open 7 am to 4 pm, Monday - Saturday, and 8 am to 4 pm on Sundays.
955 W Belmont Ave
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COMING SOON
Reading Room Gallery | 3356 N Broadway
Broadway Smokes | 3441 N. Broadway
McGovern’s | 2925 N. Sheffield Ave
Fairy Nail Spa | 3418 N. Sheffield Ave
Apothecary Lounge | 3242 N. Clark
Galata Mediterranean Grill |3345 N Clark St
Naz's Halal Food | 907 W Belmont Ave
Hot Chi Chicken n’ Cones | 953 W Belmont
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken | 3649 N. Clark Street
Flamin Bites | 2814 N. Halsted
NOW OPEN
Lucky Cat | 2806 N. Clark Street
Dream Creeks | 2936 N Clark
Just Salad | 3025 N. Clark St
Chazui Tea Tower | 3349 N. Clark
The Amber Spoon | 2845 N Broadway
Kpop Merch by Choc Choc | 3009 N Broadway | NEW LOCATION
Spa Ave | 935 W. Irving Park
Sushi Box | 2811 N Broadway
Nancy's Pizza | 2930 N Broadway | OPEN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
Flamin Bites | 2814. N Halsted
| | Don't let the name fool you, there is so much more this new Clark Street fast casual restaurant offers! Welcome to Lakeview East Just Salad! Serving up healthy and sustainable salads, bowls, wraps, smoothies, and market plates, we are thrilled to have this Certified B Corp in the neighborhood. They are proud to make everyday health and sustainability possible. | | There's a new sushi restaurant in town! Sushi Box is a brand new grab and go sushi spot. They are bringing grocery store prices, but with the freshness and quality of a high end sushi restaurant. No frills, just sushi that's made fresh daily and ready when you are. Perfect for lunch breaks, a quick dinner take out on the way home, or to even picnic near the lake! Open daily from 11 am to 9 pm. | | Wrigleyville News & Updates | | | | |
Rendang Republic made headline news when they opened its doors earlier this year, as the one of the only Indonesian restaurant in Chicago. Now, they are returning to the headlines with a major achievement: Rendang Republic has been nominated for a Banchet Award! They are nominated for Best Counter Service. The Banchet Awards is a celebration of culinary excellence in Chicago, gathering more than 400 of Chicagoland’s foremost chefs, culinary professionals, and industry insiders. It is the sole Chicago-based awards ceremony honoring originality and talent across the region. Named after Chef Jean Banchet, who was inducted into the Chicago Chefs Hall of Fame in 2013, the organization pays homage to his legacy. The 2026 Banchet Awards don't take place until January 25th! We will be rooting for Rendang Republic until then (and after, of course).
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Wrigley Field is hosting the world famous Savannah Bananas for three days next summer! Get ready to go absolutely bananas from July 24-26th. Known for keeping the game fun and light hearted with choreographed dancing and comedic bits, this will be only the second time the Bananas have come to Chicago.
Ready to play ball? Enter the lottery for your chance to buy tickets!
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Every week, our neighborhood businesses send us their upcoming events, current specials, or promotions exclusive to LVE newsletter subscribers! If you hate to be the last to know about fun things happening, check this page often, as new submissions are always being added! | | | Business & Government Webinars & Affairs | | Check out all the BACP Webinars Here! | | |
Record Keeping for Small Businesses
October 31st 2025, 9:30 am to 11:00 am
This webinar will explain the concept of record-keeping and its importance to small businesses. It will identify record keeping practices, rules and tools commonly available to small businesses. It will also identify benefits a small business devices from proper record keeping, explaining record keeping basics and identify software products available for small business record keeping.
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We currently have free Protecting Chicago Posters available! Either stop by either one of our offices any time from 9 am to 5 pm Tuesdays - Fridays to pick one up, or shoot us an email to info@lakevieweast.com to arrange a poster drop off!
Our offices are located at 3138 N Broadway, and 3208 N Sheffield.
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