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Benefits of Membership
Membership in the West Loop Community Organization opens up the opportunity to have an active voice in real decisions affecting the neighborhood - parks, commerce, schools, traffic, and safety - all the important issues that impact our everyday lives. Members enjoy expanding their social network - from mingling at the monthly West Loop Night to seeing a friendly and familiar face at their favorite coffee house. Our members truly do feel a sense of community.
And, as a member, you'll be 'in the loop' with important updates and have access to valuable information. More specifically, members receive the following:
Updates and notices on local planning and development issues
Opportunity to work closely with 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. and 2nd Ward Alderman Bob Fioretti to discuss community issues
Notification of community meetings such as Police CAPS Beat meetings
Access to local business and community information
Specialty publications such as newsletters, Discover the West Loop and the West Loop Business Directory
The WLCO is committed to making the West Loop a vibrant and safe environment. Members and the organization work together throughout the year on such initiatives as:
Quarterly Business Mixers to help foster positive and beneficial relationships between West Loop businesses
Social events (West Loop Night/ Taste of Randolph Street/ Randolph Street Market Festival) to create opportunities for neighbors to meet and build relationships with each other
West Loop Loot Discount Program featuring exclusive specials, offers and discounts at participating West Loop establishments to encourage residents and businesses to shop local
Creating a long-term vision of planned residential and commercial development
Fostering a harmonious relationship between businesses and residents
Working with local officials to ensure that an adequate amount of City services are allocated to support the continuous growth of the neighborhood
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP, ALL MEMBERS MUST RESIDE OR HAVE A BUSINESS WITHIN THE WEST LOOP BOUNDARIES.
The West Loop neighborhood is bound by Ashland Avenue on the west, the Chicago River on the east, Grand Avenue on the north and the Eisenhower Expressway on the south.
Click HERE to download a map of the West Loop.
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