GSLA wishes to thank Crescent Heights, the developer of NEMA, for their ongoing support to the South Loop neighborhood. Crescent Heights is a regular supporter of GSLA’s Movies in the Parks, and has just made a generous donation to GSLA’s Neighborhood Enhancement Initiative. GSLA will use 100% of this donation to engage Cleanslate, a not-for-profit entity, to periodically clean the… Read more →
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Welcome 2018-20 GSLA Board of Directors
The board of directors of the Greater South Loop Association received nominating petitions for the Board of Directors and held its annual election on Saturday, October 6, 2018. From Cristina Hall, President: These are exciting times for the South Loop, with growth visible around nearly every corner. The GSLA is excited to continue to play an important role by connecting… Read more →
Annual GSLA Board Election: Saturday, October 6, 2018
We meet so many great neighbors looking for a way to give back to our beautiful neighborhood at our events. Our annual election is the perfect opportunity to join our board and contribute! In addition, we have volunteer opportunities ranging from special projects to committee participation. What a perfect way to lend your time and talents to continue… Read more →
Pedestrian, Cycle, and Auto Safety: Be a Part of Vision Zero!
Dear South Loopers, This year, the GSLA has an opportunity to help represent the South Loop neighborhood in Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Vision Zero Task Force. The Vision Zero Action Plan is a framework of traffic safety improvements with the goal to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injury to 0. This is a lofty goal, and we need your help! … Read more →
South Loop Business Spotlight: Edible Arrangements
The GSLA’s mission is to bring neighbors together to create a vibrant, inclusive South Loop community, which must include a thriving local business community. Our Business Spotlight series is intended to increase awareness of small businesses in the area, so residents can shop locally to keep more of their dollars within the community to drive more local investment. In… Read more →
South Loop Business Spotlight: Detour 2 Discovery Day School
The GSLA’s mission is to bring neighbors together to create a vibrant, inclusive South Loop community, which must include a thriving local business community. Our Business Spotlight series is intended to increase awareness of small businesses in the area, so residents can shop locally to keep more of their dollars within the community to drive more local investment. In… Read more →
South Loop Business Spotlight: Grant’s Financial Services
The GSLA’s mission is to bring neighbors together to create a vibrant, inclusive South Loop community, which must include a thriving local business community. Our Business Spotlight series is intended to increase awareness of small businesses in the area, so residents can shop locally to keep more of their dollars within the community to drive more local investment. In… Read more →
South Loop Civics: State Assembly, County Commissioner, and Judges…. Oh My!
Introduction It’s not always easy for residents of our neighborhood, especially those who are new neighbors, to navigate the “lay of the land” when it comes to our elected representation in the South Loop. The information contained in this blog post is intended to provide basic information to voters in the South Loop neighborhood regarding a subset of offices which… Read more →
South Loop Business Spotlight: Metropolitan Veterinary Center
The GSLA’s mission is to bring neighbors together to create a vibrant, inclusive South Loop community, which must include a thriving local business community. Our Business Spotlight series is intended to increase awareness of small businesses in the area, so residents can shop locally to keep more of their dollars within the community to drive more local investment. In… Read more →
January Neighbor’s Night Out: Transportation Updates with CDOT
Neighbors gathered at Baderbrau for the GSLA’s January NNO, to hear updates from the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) on local transportation infrastructure projects. Jeff Sriver from CDOT (also a South Loop resident) provided an overview of the scope of CDOT’s work and recent projects in the area, then shared updates on upcoming projects and initiatives. CDOT Project Updates: Street… Read more →