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Wednesday, January 23rd 6:30 pm - 8:00 PM
Sip of Hope Coffee Bar,
?3039 W. Fullerton
For more information click here

Explore self-care strategies for mental health with individuals with lived experience of self-harm, attempts, hospitalizations, and diagnosis who have reached places of stability. They will be sharing tools they find essential for their self care and insight into what types of options can support others well-being.

Wednesday, January 23rd 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Rosa's Lounge
3420 W. Armitage Av.
For more information and to register click here

Are you self-employed? Do you have a side hustle? Do you want to buy a home or investment property one day? Do you currently own and want to refinance?
Come for the mortgage help and stay for the blues! Join the Kambs Jennings Group of Compass Mortgage at the historic Rosa’s Lounge in Logan Square to learn the do’s & don'ts for self-employed to qualify to buy a home, investment property or refinance a current property.

@KambsJenningsGroup and @Rosaslounge

Friday, January 25th 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Smart Love Preschool
2222 N. Kedzie Bl
Free Event.
For more information smartlovefamily.org/smart-love-preschool-our-home

Join Smart Love Preschool as they offer a music & movement play time in their toddler classroom! Families are encouraged to explore all that Smart Love's toddler classroom has to offer and to enjoy time with their child and others.This play date is geared for children between the ages of 12 and 36 months and is an unstructured and casual event, so share the fun and bring your neighbors and friends!

Space is limited – please RSVP to amber.guenther@smartlovefamily.org

Ample street parking and limited parking in lot behind school, enter via alley off of Belden or Sawyer.

Saturday, January 26th 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Monarch Thrift Shop
2866 N. Milwaukee Av.
For more information and to register click here

In solidarity with National Human Trafficking Awareness month, Monarch Thrift Shop partnered with STOP-IT, Hope Is and Resurrection Coffee Company to help raise awareness and spread Hope.

On Friday, January 11, they will be offering 50% off blue tags storewide and giving away Hope bracelets provided by the Hope Is Foundation to help raise awareness. Why blue? Because blue is the internationally recognized color of human trafficking awareness.

On Saturday, January 26, join them for a Human Trafficking 101 conversation with STOP IT sharing information on what human trafficking really is, how to recognize it and what you can do. Coffee provided by Resurrection Coffee Co.

Saturday, February 2nd 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2914 N. Elston Av.
Free Admission
773-293-6103

Pucker up at our Kitty Kissing Booth staffed by cutest cats in Chicago, savor a glass of wine paired with some decadent chocolate, and visit with all the cats. Music provided by the amazing Steffy Sue on the Uke! Shop for Harmony House t-shirts and sweatshirts, handcrafted jewelry, Valentine decorations and gifts, fleece pet blankets, Chicago’s finest catnip pillows and mats, and homemade baked goods. Winners for the Bag Raffle and Tails of Hope Raffle will be drawn at 4:00 pm.

Harmony House For Cats is a 501(c)3 organization.

Sunday, February 10th 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Stretch Bar & Grill
3485 N. Clark St.
Ticket $40.00 per person
For more information and to purchase tickets click here

Ready to channel your inner Picasso and create a masterpiece of your fur-baby?? Let's get creative and support a great cause as we paint our pet's portraits. A portion of every ticket will be donated to Harmony House for Cats!

$40.00 per ticket gets you:

1. A pre-traced canvas of your pet prior to the event if you RSVP with your pet's photo. An additional $10 per extra pet (please do not paint more than two pets, you won't finish in time!)
2. All art materials including easels, canvas, paint, a variety of paint brushes, palettes etc etc.
3. 3 hours of painting and instruction. Not a painter? No problem! Our fun-loving instructors will be there to help you every step of the way.

Harmony House is a 501(c)3 organization.

Saturday, February 16th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Smart Love Preschool
2222 N. Kedzie Bl
Free Event.
For more information click here

Come and tour our beautiful new building in Logan Square, meet staff, and learn more about Smart Love!

Smart Love Preschool provides a play-based curriculum for children 6 weeks to 6 years founded on the Smart Love philosophy of child development. We offer baby classes, "Let's. Play. School." for toddlers, Playschool for 2s & 3s, Preschool, and Kindergarten.

Space is limited – please RSVP to kelly.perez@smartlovefamily.org

Ample street parking and limited parking in lot behind school, enter via alley off of Belden or Sawyer.

McCormick YMCA
1834 N. Lawndale
773-235-2525
mccormickymca.org/join

Because we believe in Friend Circles.

The Y has all the amenities of a fitness center, like group exercise classes, a free consultation to get you started and personal training. But because we're the Y, every program and service we offer shares a common mission to support the children and families in our community.

We do it all because we believe in you.

The Radler
2375 N. Milwaukee Av.
773-276-0270
dasradler.com

"You really only need to do it once or twice a month to really get the value on it throughout the course of the year," owner Adam Herbert said.

Sundays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Twain
2445 N. Milwaukee Av.
773-697-8463

The Midwestern-inspired Logan Square restaurant owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Chef Tim Graham and Beverage Director/ Sommelier Rebekah Graham, launched Sunday Brunch on Sundays. Menu items include Cast Iron Butterscotch Pecan Roll; Brûlée Grapefruit- Grapefruit, Maraschino Cherry, Brûlée Crust; and French Toast Suzette- Mandarin Oranges, Caramel Sauce, Mint. Bloody Marys and a full brunch cocktail list are also be available.

Logan Square Pilates
2771 N. Milwaukee Av.
logansquarepilates.com

Taking class at LSQP comes with perks at our favorite neighborhood spots. This month's #lsqplocalperk is all about kicking off the new year with self-care and wellness at Five Point Holistic Health! Five Point is a worker cooperative specializing in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and bodywork / massage. Located at 3234 W Fullerton Ave, Five Point provides a variety of modalities and healthcare services that focus on holistic-centered medicine. Stop by the LSQP front desk and pick up a card for a free first 30 minute service: a community acupuncture, bodywork, or herbal consult session.

City Lit Books
2523 N. Kedzie Bl.
773-235-2523
citylitbooks.com

Book Clubs, special events, recommendations and most of all books!

Check out their calendar

Every day is a great day on The 606, but we hope you’ll join us this season for a few special activities—some on the trail, some off, some large, some small—but all designed to connect you to the trail, the parks, and your neighbors.

To see access points and maps click here

To lean about the almost daily events taking place on or near the trail click here

Comfort Station
2579 N. Milwaukee Av.

A multi-disciplinary art space in the heart of Logan Square hosting weekly music and movie nights, as well as other events.

Check out what's happening HERE

We are presently celebrating our 34th Anniversary, and we invite you to share in the festivities.

To see the calendar of shows click here

Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friendship Chinese Restaurant
2830 N. Milwaukee Av.

Some gourmands believe that dim sum inspired the whole idea of "brunch" - the combining of breakfast and lunch into one perfect, mid-morning meal. Now you can enjoy dim sum in Logan Square all weekend. Friendship Restaurant is serving up a Champagne Dim Sum brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Discover a new way to unwind with your friends. Reconnect over your favorite beverages while a local artist guides you through painting your own masterpiece.

For more information and to see the calendar click here

City Lit Books
2523 N. Kedzie
773-235-2523
citylitbooks.com

Join us every Saturday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am (you're welcome to pop in late!). We'll have sing-alongs and read-alongs!

Small Business Center Website

Preview the Small Business Center website, a one-stop destination for small business owners and entrepreneurs, for information on licenses, permits, and additional resources available to small businesses in Chicago. Please send your feedback to smallbusinesscenter@cityofchicago.org.

Joe Moreno (1st)
773-278-0101
Roberto Maldonado (26th)
773-395-0143
Ariel Reboyras (30th)
773-794-3095
Milagros Santiago (31st)
773-278-0031
Scott Waguespack (32nd)
773-248-1330
Deb Mell (33rd)
773-478-8040
Carlos Rosa (35th)
773-887-3772

Click here to find your Ward

In the opinion of the Logan Square Chamber this is the most effective investment in time any small business or entrepreneur can make.

The Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers workshops every Wednesday and Friday. Workshops will vary each month and are conducted by City Officials, experts and partner business organizations. All workshops are free, and open to the public. Workshops are held at BACP's offices located at 121 N. LaSalle St., City Hall Room 805, Chicago, IL 60602. Facebook facebook.com/ChicagoBACP?fref=nf
Business Start-Up Certificate Program

BACP is also offering a program designed to give business owners the essential elements in starting and growing a business.

* Attend nine workshops at BACP and earn a Business Start-Up Certificate.
* Learn the essentials in business planning, financing, marketing, legal issues, technology and more.
* Participation is free and optional.
* Complete the program workshops within six months and walk away with a certificate issued by the City Colleges of Chicago.
* Earn your certificate and get free expert advice on your business plan.
* Register for the Business Start-Up Certificate Program at any BACP workshop.
* The City of Chicago's Small Business Center (SBC) has partnered with The CIBC Bank to make entrepreneurs who complete the city's Business Start-Up Certificate Program eligible to apply for low-interest and no-fee loans through the bank's Entrepreneurial Loan Program.
Program participants who complete the curriculum will now qualify to apply for The CIBC Bank Entrepreneurial Loan. This low-interest, no-fee loan can range from $1,000 to a maximum of $10,000 for new businesses and $25,000 for businesses with one-year of filed tax returns. All financing decisions are made by the bank.

For more information or to register for a workshop call 312-744-5344. or download calendar:

Download Calendar PDF Here

Get the know-how you need with SCORE workshops

Learn from the experts with SCORE’s small business training workshops. SCORE Chicago offers over 200 workshops and seminars annually at either nominal or no cost at multiple locations throughout Chicago.

Chicago Park District Program Sign-up
You are now welcome to register online for Chicago Park District programs.
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Forest Preserve's Schedule
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Your favorite Chicago festivals & events are on the horizon. Save the dates for these and more.
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October 27-March 3: African American Designers in Chicago: Art, Commerce and the Politics of Race
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November 29-March 7: Skating Theme Nights at the McCormick Tribune Skating Rink
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January 1-December 31: Year of Chicago Theatre
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January 4-May 3: Juicebox
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January 6-December 15: Maxwell Street Market
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January 9-December 18: Dame Myra Hess Concerts
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January 25-February 7: Chicago Restaurant Week
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February 4-17: Chinese New Year
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February 7-17: Chicago Theatre Week
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February 9-18: Chicago Auto Show
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Visit cityofchicago.org/dcase for more information and more special events in 2018! All dates are subject to change.
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click here for the Official Chicago Visitor Guide

Dill Pickle Food Co-op has 4 positions available click here for more information and an application
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"Be the Change!" Become a Chicago Police Officer
The Chicago Police Department is taking applications from August 1st through October 1st. For more information and to apply visit www.chicagopolice.org
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CTA has various job openings to apply please visit transitchicago.com/careers
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The Census Bureau's Chicago Regional Office is currently seeking Field Representatives in Cook County to interview respondents.
Call for Test scheduling at 1-800-865-6384, Extension 15
To view job vacancy announcements, qualifications, and instructions on how to apply, Click Here
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Bicycling Safe Routes Ambassadors
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Connecting Youth to a Successful Future with a Summer Job in Chicago onesummerchicago.org
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Humboldt Park among others are seeking seasonal instructors click here for more information
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EMT Training Class for Women (Tuition Free)

An EMT is an Emergency Medical Technician. These are the first responders who’s duty it is to assess, stabilize and transport patients in a medical emergency. To qualify you must be:
-a female and head of household
-earning between $10,000-$40,000 per year (recently unemployed applicants will also be considered)
-valid driver's license
-a clean record, both criminal and driving
-fluent in English
-good basic math and reading skills
-able to work legally in the United States
click here to learn more and to apply.
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Employment Opportunities With the Chicago Housing Authority

click here to apply
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BRIGHT FUTURE: CPD & CFD Recruiting / Info Sessions

Those with sophomore students in high school considering careers of service in the Chicago Police or Fire Departments are encouraged to attend one of several recruitment and information sessions for the Class of 2017 coming up in the next few months.
For more information and to apply click here
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AT&T is Now Hiring Sales Consultants
Apply at att.jobsillinoiscallcenters
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE CITY
There are many great job opportunities at a variety of levels and in a variety of fields on the City of Chicago Careers page right now. Positions include library directors, library assistants, civil engineers, medical administrators, and more.
Learn more about the currently open jobs here.
Visit the City's Employment Services page here.
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Bilingual Employees Needed at O'Hare
Are you looking for a new job opportunity? More than 100 bilingual workers are needed at O'Hare. Tasks include office cleaning, maid service, janitorial, and more. These are full-time positions. All shifts available. Some weekend work is required. Health benefits are included.
More information here.
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The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago has job openings available. If you would like to see the job listings and want more information, please click here.

Senior Citizens Alert!
There have been reports of attempted burglaries of seniors homes. In order to gain access to the houses, teams of men pose as utility workers. These men usually work in teams of two or three. Once inside, one will distract the resident while the other(s) goes around the house looking for items to steal. If someone comes to your door saying they are from a city department or utility company, always ask for identification. If they refuse to show it, close your door and call 911 immediately. Try to provide a detailed description of the people, including a description of their car. If they do show you identification, but you still do not feel comfortable letting these people inside, call 911 as well.
-Never provide social security or personal information to anyone initiating contact with you claiming to be a utility representative or requesting you to send money to another person or entity other than your local utility providers. -Always ask to see a company photo ID before allowing any utility worker into your home or business. -Employees should not be wearing clothing with old or defaced company logos. If you have any doubts, ask to see a company photo ID. -Never make payment for services to anyone coming to the door. -Call your utility about the possible scam
ComEd 1-800-EDISON1 Peoples Gas 866-556-6001
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From the Illinois Secretary of State

Corporate Scam Alert— A firm called Corporate Records Service is contacting Illinois businesses in an attempt to collect a $125 fee to fill out a corporation’s “Annual Minutes Records Form.” The Illinois Business Corporation Act does not require corporations to file a “Minutes Records Form” or pay such a fee with the state or any private entity. Please contact the Illinois Attorney General’s Office Consumer Fraud Division at 800-243-0618 to file a complaint regarding this scam solicitation.

From the IRS

The Internal Revenue Service today issued an alert to payroll and human resources professionals to beware of an emerging phishing email scheme that purports to be from company executives and requests personal information on employees. The IRS has learned this scheme already has claimed several victims as payroll and human resources offices mistakenly email payroll data including Forms W-2 that contain Social Security numbers and other personally identifiable information to cybercriminals posing as company executives. If your CEO appears to be emailing you for a list of company employees, check it out before you respond. Everyone has a responsibility to remain diligent about confirming the identity of people requesting personal information about employees.

Read more from the IRS here
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From the BACP

Know Before You Hire a Tax Preparer

Every tax season unsuspecting Chicagoans fall victim to tax preparation firms that use hidden charges and recommend unnecessary and expensive tax refund products like Refund Anticipation Loans (RALS) or Refund Anticipation Checks (RACS) to make a profit at the expense of citizens' deserved tax refunds. For more information click here
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Always Be Alert

The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection protects consumers from deception and fraud in the marketplace. We accept and investigate complaints submitted online or via 311. BACP promotes consumer awareness to help consumers protect themselves.
BACP urges consumers to file a complaint when defrauded or scammed. Begin: File your complaint online at cityofchicago.org/311, by calling 311 (outside Chicago: 312.744.5000) or by texting 311311. Action: Depending on your complaint type, our department or another City department will follow-up by requesting additional information. Cite: With the info you provide, the department may issue citations against the individual or company. Protect: We track the number and pattern of complaints to ensure a fair marketplace for all consumers.
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MasterCard Phone Scam Hits Northern Illinois

Many consumers in Northern Illinois are reporting that they are receiving automated messages stating that their MasterCard has been compromised. The consumer is instructed to call and verify their information in order to get a new card. The Better Business Bureau warns that if an automated system calls asking for credit card information it is probably a scam. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is offering tips on what consumers need to know to protect themselves. If you should receive one of these calls you should: Not return a call from a pre-recorded message. If speaking to a live "operator" ask for his/or her name, department and extension. Then hang up call the number on the back of your card and ask for that person. Never provide personal or financial information to someone you do not know. Feel free to just hang-up. Using the number on the back of your card or on your statement call the credit card company that issued your card if you have security questions or concerns.
Read the full report on the BBB website.
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FRAUD ALERT: Warning for Property Owners in Cook County

The Cook County Recorder of Deeds encourages all property owners to sign up for notification every time paperwork is filed regarding their property.
More information.
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ComED Phone Payment Scams

ComEd warns of individuals calling ComEd customers and falsely claiming their service will be disconnected unless payment is made. ComED will never call you to ask you for cash or request that you purchase a prepaid credit card to make a payment on your bill. If you have concerns about the status of your account, please call ComEd Customer Service at 800-334-7661. Visit comed.com/scamalert to learn more.
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IRS Warns About Continuing Scam Phone Calls

The IRS is continuing to warning to taxpayers not to be fooled by impostors posing as tax agency representatives. These callers may demand money or may say you have a refund due and try to trick you into sharing private information. These con artists can sound convincing when they call. They may know a lot about you, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling. They use fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. If you don't answer, they often leave an "urgent" callback request. If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and asking for money, here's what you should do: If you know you owe taxes or think you might owe, call the IRS at 800-829-1040. The IRS workers can help you with a payment issue. If you know you don't owe taxes or have no reason to believe that you do, report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 800-366-4484 or at www.tigta.gov. If you've been targeted by this scam, also contact the Federal Trade Commission and use their "FTC Complaint Assistant" at ftc.gov. Please add "IRS Telephone Scam" to the comments of your complaint. Remember, too, the IRS does not use email, text messages or any social media to discuss your personal tax issue. For more information on reporting tax scams, go to www.irs.gov.
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BACP Campaigns to Help Consumers Understand Credit Reports and Avoid Becoming Victims of Fraud

To help consumers stay safe, BACP has launched a campaign to ensure consumers know their rights when it comes to credit and avoid becoming victims of fraud. "The City of Chicago protects consumers from fraud by resolving complaints and taking action against fraudulent businesses," said Commissioner Maria Guerra Lapacek of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. "We also take a proactive approach by promoting consumer awareness through educational campaigns to help people protect themselves."

The campaign is made up of Know Your Credit Report and Know How to Fix Your Credit Report.

Commercial Real Estate available for lease or for sale in Logan Square.

Please try visiting the City of Chicago's new Site Selector online program:
worldbusinesschicago.com/siteselector
Site Selector is a free service for small business owners looking for commercial and industrial space in Chicago. This also helps brokers and property owners promote available properties in the city. Chambers of Commerce or what the City is now calling Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC) will work with local property owners to identify properties in their communities that are for lease though not listed with a broker and will post availability on Site Selector. Posting and searching for listings are both free.

You may also try these links to search for available properties:
www.crer.com/commercial
www.loopnet.com